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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-27 - AGENDA REPORTS - UDC AMEND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATEO Agenda Item: 3 1. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT PUBLIC HEARINGS 14) CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: ' DATE: June 27, 2023 SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE AND FIRST READING - UDC AMENDMENT - SITES IDENTIFIED IN MULTIPLE PLANNING PERIODS DEPARTMENT: Community Development PRESENTER: Erika Iverson RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council: 1. Conduct the public hearing; 2. Make a finding the previously adopted Negative Declaration adopted is sufficient and no further analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act is required for the proposed Amended Housing Element Update for the 6th Housing Element cycle; 3. Adopt a resolution, approving an amendment to Master Case 21-088 (General Plan Amendment 21-001), amending the previously adopted Housing Element Update for the 6th Housing Element cycle; 4. Make a finding the proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the Common-sense Exemption; and 5. Introduce an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR SITES IDENTIFIED IN MULTIPLE PLANNING PERIODS, AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A; WAIVE READING OF THE TEXT AND CONSENT TO READ BY THE TITLE ONLY, AS LISTED ON THE AGENDA, AND PASS TO SECOND READING;" waive reading of the text and consent to ready by title only, as listed on the agenda, and pass to second reading. Page 1 Packet Pg. 48 O BACKGROUND All cities in California are required by state law to produce, update, and certify their Housing Elements every eight years. On May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted an update to its Housing Element (hereafter "Housing Element Update") covering the planning period between 2021 and 2029, also referred to as the 6th Housing Element cycle (agenda report attached in the City Clerk's Reading File). The Housing Element is one of seven mandated elements that comprise a city's General Plan. It is the only element of the General Plan that must be certified by a state agency. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is the certifying agency that evaluates each city's Housing Element. Recent changes to state law, which were outlined in the agenda report for the May 10, 2022, public hearing have imposed new requirements for the 6th Housing Element cycle, leading to added scrutiny and multiple rounds of review by HCD through the certification process. At the time of writing this agenda report, only forty-nine percent of jurisdictions in Los Angeles County have received certification for their 6th Housing Element cycle. HCD Review Prior to adoption of the City's Housing Element Update in May of 2022, a draft of the proposed Housing Element update was submitted to HCD for preliminary review. Staff received comments from HCD to be incorporated into the proposed Housing Element Update. Revisions were made to address all HCD comments in the proposed Housing Element Update for consideration by the City Council. Following adoption of the City's Housing Element Update in May of 2022, it was submitted to HCD on May 11, 2022, for certification. The California Department of Housing and Community Development issued a letter to the City on July 7, 2022, following it's 60-day review of the Housing Element Update revisions, asking for further analysis to be incorporated into the Housing Element in order to receive HCD certification. Since receipt of the July letter, staff and the consultant team have coordinated with HCD to prepare necessary revisions to the adopted Housing Element Update to ensure compliance with State Housing Element Law. Revisions to the adopted Housing Element were published on the City's website on December 9, 2022, and submitted to HCD on December 16, 2022. During the HCD review period, staff met with and addressed all questions of HCD staff. City staff did not receive substantive questions at that time and expected to receive a letter of conditional approval from HCD following completion of their review. However, following HCD's 60-day review of the revisions to the Housing Element Update, another comment letter was issued to the City on February 14, 2023, finding that further revisions were necessary in order to receive certification. Subsequent to the receipt of the February letter, staff and the consultant team have met two additional times with the HCD staff to clarify the requests for additional revisions. The comments from HCD continue to request additional analysis and justification to support the findings of the Housing Element Update, and further revisions to ensure compliance with state law as changes to state law continue to be made. The requested revisions have not resulted in substantive changes to the Housing Element Update or required programs. A summary of the key Page 2 Packet Pg. 49 O amendments to the Housing Element Update are outlined under the Amendments to the Housing Element Update section of this agenda report. State law requires the City Council to consider HCD's comments and make appropriate findings as part of the Housing Element adoption process. If approved by the City Council, City staff will forward the final response matrix and amendments to the Housing Element Update to HCD for certification review. AMENDMENTS TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE As noted above, staff has submitted the Housing Element Update to HCD for review on three separate occasions, each time receiving comments for additional information and analysis. The HCD comments have focused on sites inventory analysis, constraints to housing development, and fair housing issues. The HCD comments required text edits to expand the analysis discussion surrounding these topics. These comments resulted in adjustments to the sites inventory assumptions, as well as a number of updates to the City's housing programs to address areas where HCD has perceived the City's local controls and processes pose a constraint to housing development, and updates the housing programs to ensure our zoning policies and procedures are consistent with state law and affirmatively further fair housing. Key amendments to the Housing Element Update are summarized below. A response matrix summarizing HCD's comments and how each of the comments are addressed in the Amendment to the Housing Element Update is attached in the City Clerk's Reading File. Housing Sites and Inventory The Housing Element is required to maintain a sites inventory demonstrating that the City has enough suitable sites to accommodate the number of units by each income category included in the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation. In response to HCD comments, additional analysis of the realistic development potential of the sites in the sites inventory was required. This resulted in amendments to the sites inventory to remove some very small sites, less than 0.5 acres, and reduce the assumed residential development potential on commercial and mixed -use sites in the inventory. This resulted in a reduction in the surplus inventory for moderate-, low-, and very low-income units. However, the City still maintains adequate sites to meet its RHNA allocation under existing zoning and maintains over 15 percent buffer in all income categories. As a note, the recent annexation of Tesoro del Valle has added 820 above moderate -income units to the City's RHNA obligation, however, all of these units have already been approved at above moderate and do not impact the City's sites inventory. Table 1 provides the City's 2021-2029 RHNA allocation and a summary of the sites inventory and RHNA surplus by income category. Maps and a corresponding table of the sites can be found in Figures 14 and 15, and Appendix D, respectively in the amendments to the Housing Element Update. Page 3 Packet Pg. 50 O Table 1: RHNA Surplus by Income Group Very Low- income Low-income Moderate- income Above Moderate - income Total RHNA Allocation 3,397 1,734 1,672 3,228 10,031 Approved and Planned Units 29 155 0 8,358 8,542 ADUs 48 85 22 95 250 Remaining RHNA Allocation After Credits 3,320 1,494 1,650 0 6,464 Units on Vacant Sites 1,781 839 1,487 -- 4,107 Units on Non -vacant Sites 2,124 1,000 625 1,566 5,315 Total Units After Credits 3,905 1,839 2,112 1,566 9,422 Total Unit Surplus 585 345 462 6,791 8,183 Buffer above Remaining RHNA After Credits 18% 23% 28% >100% The sites inventory must comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 1397, which amended the State Housing Element Law and placed stricter requirements on local jurisdictions when identifying adequate and available sites to meet their RHNA allocations. This amendment resulted in added scrutiny and more eligibility requirements for identifying housing sites, including new requirements for streamlining the permitting of projects on sites included in previous Housing Elements that are reused in the updated sites inventory. Specifically, sites identified in prior Housing Element cycles (non -vacant sites included in one previous Housing Element inventory and vacant sites included in two previous Housing Elements) must allow by -right approval requirements if at least 20 percent of the proposed units are affordable to lower -income households. The City's sites inventory demonstrates that the City has adequate sites to meet its RHNA allocation under existing zoning; therefore, no re -zoning of sites, and no increase in density to the General Plan was required as part of the 6th Housing Element cycle. However, in order to comply with state law, the City's 6th Housing Element cycle, adopted by the City Council in May 2022, included a program to amend the Unified Development Code (UDC) to specify the by -right approval requirements for those specific sites in accordance with AB 1397, if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower -income households. HCD will not certify the Housing Element Update until this program to amend the UDC is implemented. The proposed UDC amendment is described in detail below, under the UDC Amendment section of this agenda report. Housing Programs The Housing Element includes a number of programs that implement the goals and policies that assist the City in meeting its housing needs, address state housing law, support affirmatively furthering fair housing, and track and report requirements for housing sites. A number of amendments were made to the housing programs that were originally adopted with the Housing Page 4 Packet Pg. 51 O Element Update in May of 2022 in response to the comments received from HCD throughout the certification process. The housing program updates includes changes to programs for consistency with state law, to address HCD comments regarding constraints to housing production posed by local controls and processes, as well as converting some existing policies into housing programs. The following is a summary of the substantive amendments to the implementing programs. The complete list of programs is provided in Section 2.2 of the Amendment to the Housing Element Update. Zoning Programs • HP-2.1 - Code Changes for Consistency with State Law - This program has been expanded to address changes in state law as well as to address comments from HCD, where HCD has perceived the City's local controls and permit processes pose a constraint to housing development. These program revisions include implementation components that may include amendments to the UDC, and would be subject to further consideration by the City Planning Commission and/or City Council at a future date: Group Homes: Allow for group homes of seven or more residents as a permitted use in residential zones, as required by state law; Objective Design and Development Standards: Establish objective design and development standards for multi -family residential projects; and Parking: Prepare a parking study to identify any constraint posed by the parking ratio required for multi -family, market -rate development. HP-2.2 - Updates to Administrative Procedures - This program has been expanded to ensure City processes follow state law and do not pose a constraint to the development of housing. Similar to the discussion above, these program revisions may require amendments to the UDC, and would require further consideration by the City Planning Commission and/or City Council at a future date: • Fee Deferral: Defer payment of development fees for residential development until final building inspection as required by state law; • Design Review Process: Amend the requirements for the Design Review process for residential projects to ensure the requirements are objective. HP-2.10 - Proactive Outreach Program - This program has been added to the Housing Element to address comments from HCD regarding fair housing to ensure that the City is actively promoting affordable and fair housing programs. This will require outreach on an annual basis to developers, landlords, and tenants, as well as continued coordination with local community -based organizations and the Los Angeles County Development Authority to promote availability of applicable housing programs. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing The Housing Element must analyze fair housing issues in order to affirmatively further fair housing and create programs that remove barriers to housing access for all persons. In response to comments from HCD, amendments were made to the Housing Element Update to prioritize the contributing factors that are limiting or denying fair housing choice or access to opportunity or negatively impact fair housing and establish meaningful actions to address the contributing Page 5 Packet Pg. 52 O factor. A full assessment of fair housing can be found in Section 4.5 of the Housing Element Update, and Table 34 of the Housing Element Update identifies the contributing factors associated with each priority issue and the programs that address them. UDC AMENDMENT Summary The intent of the proposed code amendment is to comply with state law and, if approved, implement Program HP- 1.14 of the Amended Housing Element. The proposed UDC amendment consists of text amendments only; no changes to the City's General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning Map are proposed. The proposed code language is attached as Exhibit A of the UDC ordinance and addresses six specific sites (36 parcels) that were identified as suitable sites in the two previous housing element cycles that have yet to develop. Multifamily development on one of these sites shown in the attached sites map proposing at least 20 percent of the proposed units as affordable to lower - income households would be considered a permitted use, subject to objective development standards. It should be noted, that while a use permit (conditional or minor) would not be required, new development proposals would still be subject to the Development Review application process to ensure compliance with the applicable objective development regulations of the UDC and Community Character and Design Guidelines and are required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). To facilitate these changes, the portions of the UDC that will be affected include Section 17.11.020 (Definitions) to establish a definition for lower -income households in the UDC and amendments to Sections 17.42.010 (Residential Use Types), 17.37.010 (Corridor Plan (CP) Zone), and 17.35.010 (Mixed -Use Corridor (MXC) Zone) as shown in Exhibit A. Planning Commission Action At their meeting on February 21, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing and adopted Resolution P23-02, recommending the City Council: a) find the project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption; and b) approve Master Case 23-006 (Unified Development Code Amendment 23-001). The Planning Commission Resolution and staff report are attached in the City Council Reading File. ENVIRONMENTAL The City Council adopted the Final Negative Declaration and Initial Study for the Housing Element Update in May of 2022. The revisions in response to HCD comments do not create any new or more significant impacts and do not require additional mitigation; therefore, no further environmental analysis is required. The proposed UDC Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is Page 6 Packet Pg. 53 O no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Future development under this UDC language would be subject to CEQA regulations in place at the time of application for development. A Notice of Exemption has been prepared for the proposed UDC Amendment. NOTICING All noticing requirements for a public hearing have been completed as required by Section 17.06.110 of the Unified Development Code. A one -eighth page advertisement was placed in The Signal newspaper on June 6, 2023. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other actions as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT Approval of the proposed Unified Development Code Amendments would eliminate the requirement for a use permit (conditional or minor) for qualifying affordable housing projects on those specific parcels (shown in the attached Sites Map) and thus eliminate the collection of a fee for the use permit in these instances. Any new development would still be subject to the Development Review (DR) application process and applicable DR application fees would be collected. ATTACHMENTS Public Notice - Housing Element Update Public Notice - UDC Amendment Housing Element Update Resolution UDC Amendment Ordinance UDC Amendment - Sites Map UDC Amendment - Notice of Exemption HCD Comments and Responses (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) City Council Agenda Report - May 10, 2022 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Resolution 22-21 - May 10, 2022 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Planning Commission Agenda Report - February 21, 2023 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Resolution P23-02 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Page 7 Packet Pg. 54 3.a o� Sp,�rrq of a U 7 � �6 oECEMBE APPLICATION CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 PROJECT APPLICANT PROJECT LOCATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Master Case 21-088: General Plan Amendment 21-001 (Housing Element Update) City of Santa Clarita Citywide PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Santa Clarita (City) is requesting amendments to the Housing Element Update, adopted by the City Council on May 10, 2022, in response to comments from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The City of Santa Clarita City Council will conduct a public hearing on this matter on the following date: DATE: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 TIME: At or after 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall, Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The City Council adopted the Final Negative Declaration and Initial Study for the Housing Element Update on May 10, 2022. The changes requested by HCD do not create any new or more significant impacts and do not require any additional mitigation. If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clarita at, or prior to, the public hearings. For further information regarding this proposal, you may contact the Project Planner, by appointment, at the City of Santa Clarita Permit Center: 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 140, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Telephone: (661) 255-4330. Website: www.santa-clarita.com/planning. Send written correspondence via e-mail to eiversongsanta-clarita.com, or by US mail to: City of Santa Clarita Planning Division, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Project Planner: Erika Iverson, Senior Planner. Mary Cusick, City Clerk Published: The Signal, June 6, 2023 Packet Pg. 55 3.b o� Sp,�rrq of a U 7 � �6 oECEMBE APPLICATION CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 PROJECT APPLICANT: PROJECT LOCATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Master Case 23-006: Unified Development Code Amendment 23-001 City of Santa Clarita Citywide PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Santa Clarita (City) is requesting amendments to the City's Unified Development Code (UDC) in order to implement one of the Programs identified in the City's 6t1' Cycle Housing Element to comply with state law. The proposed UDC amendments would specify the by - right approval requirements for specific sites that have been listed as suitable sites for affordable housing development in previous Housing Elements, if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower income households. The proposed UDC amendments would not change the City's General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning Map. The City of Santa Clarita City Council will conduct a public hearing on this matter on the following date: DATE: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 TIME: At or after 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall, Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: On February 21, 2023, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution, by a 4-1 vote, recommending the City Council find the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and approve Master Case 23-006 (Unified Development Code Amendment 23-001). ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: A Notice of Exemption was prepared for the proposed project. The project is exempt from the CEQA under Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clarita at, or prior to, the public hearings. For further information regarding this proposal, you may contact the Project Planner, by appointment, at the City of Santa Clarita Permit Center: 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 140, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Telephone: (661) 255-4330. Website: www.santa-clarita.com/planning. Send written correspondence via e-mail to eiverson&santa-clarita.com, or by US mail to: City of Santa Clarita Planning Division, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Project Planner: Erika Iverson, Senior Planner. Mary Cusick, City Clerk Published: The Signal, June 6, 2023 Packet Pg. 56 3.c RESOLUTION NO. 23- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO MASTER CASE 21-088 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-001), AMENDING THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA' S GENERAL PLAN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact: a. Following a public hearing held on May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-21, which adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. b. The proposed project is identified as Maser Case 21-088 (project), consisting of General Plan Amendment 21-001, which includes amendments to the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update of the City's General Plan to ensure consistency with all State of California requirements. c. On May 11, 2022, the adopted Housing Element Update was submitted to California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for its 60-day review. d. On July 7, 2022, a comment letter from HCD on their review of the adopted 2021- 2029 Housing Element was received by staff. Revisions to the 2021-2029 Housing Element have been made pursuant to HCD's comments and the document has been updated to comply with State Housing Element Law. e. On December 9, 2022, a draft of the amendment to the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update was released, emailed to interested parties, and made available on the City's website. f. On December 16, 2022, the draft amendment to 2021-2029 Housing Element Update was submitted to HCD for its 60-day review. g. On February 14, 2023, a comment letter from HCD on their review of the draft amendment to the 2021-2029 Housing Element was received by staff. Further revisions to the 2021-2029 Housing Element have been made pursuant to HCD's comments and the document has been updated to comply with State Housing Element Law. h. The City Council acknowledges that comments on the adopted Housing Element provided by HCD will be considered and incorporated as appropriate prior to adoption of the Amendment to the 2021-2029 Housing Element by City Council, in compliance with state law. Page 1 of 7 Packet Pg. 57 3.c i. The City Council held a duly -noticed public hearing on June 27, 2023, in accordance with the City's noticing requirements. The public hearing for the Amendment to the Housing Element Update was advertised in The Signal newspaper on June 6, 2023. The public hearing was held at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:00 p.m. j. At the public hearing held on June 27, 2023, the City Council received City staff s presentation summarizing the proposed project, conducted the public hearing, and received public testimony regarding the project. k. Based upon the staff presentation, staff report, and public comments and testimony, the City Council finds that the project will not adversely affect the health, peace, comfort, or welfare of persons residing in the area; nor will the project jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare. 1. The location of the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based for the Master Case 21-088 project file is with the Community Development Department; the record specifically is in the custody of the Director of Community Development. SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby find as follows: An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration for the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update were previously adopted by Resolution No. 22-21. b. The proposed amendments to the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update do not result in significant, substantive amendments that would result in the need for additional CEQA analysis. C. The documents and other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is made is the Master Case 21-088 project file, located within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development. d. The City Council, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds that the project is consistent with the Negative Declaration prepared for this project, adopted by Resolution No. 22-21. SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 21-088. Based on the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 21-088, the City Council hereby finds as follows: a. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan. The project is consistent with the General Plan's objectives, policies, and procedures. The proposed amendment to the Housing Element of the City's General Plan ensures Page 2 of 7 Packet Pg. 58 3.c consistency with all requirements of the State of California Government Code. The amendment to the Housing Element would not result in amendments to any other elements of the General Plan. b. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code. The proposed amendment to the Housing Element would not result in any General Plan land use changes or zoning changes. No changes to the land use map or zoning map were necessary to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. c. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located. Nothing contained in the proposed amendment would endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public. The proposed amendment to the Housing Element consists of updates as required by state law and would not be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity. d. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use. 2. The highways or streets thatprovide access to the site are ofsufcient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity oftraffic such proposal would generate. 3. Public protection service (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriprotection, etc.) are readily available. 4. The provision of utilities (e.g. potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site. The proposal is physically suitable for the site in terms of location, shape, size, and operating characteristics. The proposed amendment to the Housing Element consists of updates as required by state law. No changes to the land use map or zoning map were necessary to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. Furthermore, the City conducted outreach with public protection service and utility providers as a part of the Project and incorporated comments received in the Housing Element Updates. Nothing in the proposed amendment would increase the need for fire or police protection services, or increase demand for utilities. Page 3 of 7 Packet Pg. 59 3.c SECTION 4. FINDINGS FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-001. Based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record, including, without limitation, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and other transmittals from City staff to the City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the City Council, the City Council finds as follows: a. The proposed General Plan amendment meets all of the findings per Section] 7. 06.130 (Findings and Decision). The proposed General Plan amendment meets all of the findings per Section 17.06.130, as summarized in Section 3, above. b. Properties which benefit from increased density or intensity of development resulting from the General Plan amendment shall fully mitigate their increased sewer impact at the time that development occurs on the properties. The proposed amendment to the Housing Element consists of updates as required by state law. No changes to the land use map or zoning map were necessary to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. c. In addition, the City Council shall make at least one of the following findings: 1. The proposed General Plan amendment is consistent with other elements of the City's General Plan pursuant to Government Code Section 65300.5. 2. The proposed General Plan amendment, if applicable, responds to changes in state and/or federal law pursuant to Government Code Section 65300.9. 3. The proposed General Plan amendment has been referred to the County of Los Angeles and any adjacent cities abutting or affected by the proposed action, the Local Agency Formation Commission, and any federal agency whose operations or lands may be affected by the proposed decision pursuant to Government Code Section 65352. The proposed General Plan amendment consisting of updates to the Housing Element include revisions to ensure consistency with all requirements of the State of California Government Code. The amendments to the Housing Element are consistent with the other elements of the City's General Plan. As a part of the outreach for the General Plan amendment and the CEQA process, the proposed amendments were referred to the applicable county, state, and federal agencies. Input received, if any, was incorporated into the applicable documents. d. Additional findings for the Housing Element Update include the following: 1. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element are consistent with Government Code Section 65583, which states that a Housing Element is a mandatory element of the General Plan and shall consist of an identification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs and a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives, Page 4 of 7 Packet Pg. 60 3.c financial resources, and a schedule of programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing. 2. The proposed General Plan amendment is necessary to update the Housing Element in order to reflect the adequate sites for housing, including rental housing, factory - built housing, and mobile homes, and shall make adequate provisions for the existing and projected needs of all economic segments of the community. 3. The Housing Element describes existing and projected housing inventories and opportunities for additional housing within the planning area. 4. The Housing Element determines the extent of housing needs in the community and planning area. 5. The Housing Element describes methods for solving housing deficiencies and providing the City and its planning area with sufficient housing at all income levels 6. The information which is the subject of this General Plan amendment is consistent with all other provisions of the Housing Element. SECTION 5. The City Manager is authorized to make clerical corrections; minor technical changes; and other non -substantive edits to the Housing Element, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to ensure the Housing Element receives final certification from the State of California. Unless substantive changes are required, no additional City Council action is required to ratify such changes. SECTION 6. The City Council hereby finds no further analysis under CEQA is required and approves the Amendment to Master Case 21-088, consisting of General Plan Amendment 21-001, adopting the Negative Declaration prepared for the project and allowing for the amendment of the Housing Element, as shown in the Housing Element Update (Exhibit A). SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and certify this record to be a full, complete, and correct copy of the action taken. Page 5 of 7 Packet Pg. 61 3.c PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 271h day of June, 2023. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK DATE: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 23- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 27th of June, 2023, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CITY CLERK Page 6of7 Packet Pg. 62 3.c EXHIBIT A AMENDMENT TO THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (HEARING DRAFT) INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE DOCUMENT CAN BE FOUND AT https://www.santa-clarita.com/housingelemen Page 7 of 7 Packet Pg. 63 3.d ORDINANCE 23- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR SITES IDENTIFIED IN MULTIPLE PLANNING PERIORDS, AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact: A. Assembly Bill (AB) 1397 went into effect January 1, 2018, and amended the Housing Element Law (state law), specifically Government Code sections 65580, 65583, and 65583.2; and B. AB 1397 added new requirements for streamlining the permitting of affordable housing projects with at least 20 percent of units allocated for lower -income households on sites included in previous Housing Elements that are reused in the updated sites inventory; and C. On May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element; and D. The adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element included Program HP-1.13 in order to comply with state law, which would amend the Unified Development Code (UDC) to specify the by -right approval requirements for those specific [sites that have been listed as suitable sites for affordable housing development in previous Housing Elements, if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower -income households]; consistent with AB 1397; and E. The proposed amendments are incorporated by reference as Exhibit A; and F. The proposed amendments implement Program HP- 1.13 of the 2021-2029 Housing Element; and G. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on this issue commencing on February 21, 2023, at, or after, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California; and H. At the hearing described above, the Planning Commission considered a staff presentation, the staff report, and public testimony on the proposed amendments, and in a 4-1 vote, recommended the City Council approve Master Case 23-006, Unified Development Code Amendment 23-001; and L The project was duly noticed in accordance with the public hearing noticing requirements Packet Pg. 64 3.d of the UDC, and a one -eighth page advertisement was placed in The Signal Newspaper on June 6, 2023; and The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this issue commencing on June 27, 2023, at, or after, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California; and K. At the hearing described above, the City Council considered a staff presentation, the staff report, and public testimony on the proposed amendments, and introduced and passed the ordinance to a second reading on July 11, 2023. SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby finds as follows: A. A Notice of Exemption for this project was prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and B. The project is exempt from CEQA under Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the common- sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and C. The documents and other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the Planning Commission is made is the Master Case 23-006 project file located within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development; and D. Based upon the findings set forth above, the City Council hereby finds the Notice of Exemption for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA. SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 23-006. Based on the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 23-006, the City Council hereby finds as follows: A. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan; The amendments are consistent with the General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element adopted by the City Council in May 2022. Specifically, the amendments are consistent with Housing Element Goal H1, and will implement Housing Element Program HP- 1.13 to ensure the City's compliance with Government Code § 65583: Goal HP Identify and maintain adequate sites to accommodate the City's regional housing need through the planning period. Program HP-1.13: Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods. Page 2 of 6 Packet Pg. 65 3.d IV C Government Code § 65583 requires analysis and justification of the sites included in the sites inventory of the City's Housing Element. The Housing Element may only count non -vacant sites included in one previous Housing Element inventory and vacant sites included in two previous Housing Elements if the sites are subject to a program that allows affordable housing by right. The Unified Development Code will be amended for housing sites used for multiple Housing Elements and allow by -right approval requirements if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower income households to ensure compliance with Government Code § 65583. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code; The amendments comply with the provisions of the UDC. The proposed amendments would not change the General Plan land use or Zoning designation for any properties. No changes to the development densities or development regulations are proposed. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and Nothing contained in the proposed amendments would endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public. The proposed amendments consist of updates to the UDC that are intended to implement the programs outlined in the 2021-2029 Housing Element and maintain compliance with recent updates to Housing Element laws. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use; 2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are ofsufcient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity oftraffic such proposal would generate; 3. Public protection service (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriprotection, etc) are readily available; 4. The provision of utilities (e.g. potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site. The proposal is physically suitable for the site in terms of location, shape, size, and operating characteristics. The amendments specify by -right approval requirements for Page 3 of 6 Packet Pg. 66 3.d certain affordable housing projects on specific sites (those non -vacant sites included in one previous Housing Element sites inventory, and those vacant sites included in two previous Housing Elements) as mandated by state law. No development is proposed or would be approved by the amendments, and any future development that may occur under the revised amendments would require separate development permit reviews at the time the projects are submitted. The City currently receives adequate service from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The project area is likewise served by all applicable utilities. Nothing in the proposed amendments would increase the need for fire or sheriff protection services, or increase demand for utilities. SECTION 4. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS FOR UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 21-003. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings for UDC 21-003, the City Council hereby find as follows: A. The amendment is consistent with the adjacent area, ifapplicable; The proposed amendments would apply to properties across the City and are consistent with the existing General Plan Land Use and Zoning designation. No changes to the General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning Map are proposed. B. The amendment is consistent with the principles of the General Plan; The amendments are consistent with the General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element adopted by the City Council in May 2022. Specifically, the amendments are consistent with Housing Element Goal H1, and will implement Housing Element Program HP- 1.13 to ensure the City's compliance with Government Code § 65583: Goal HI: Identify and maintain adequate sites to accommodate the City's regional housing need through the planning period. Program HP-1.13: Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods. Government Code § 65583 requires analysis and justification of the sites included in the sites inventory of the City's Housing Element. The Housing Element may only count non -vacant sites included in one previous Housing Element inventory and vacant sites included in two previous Housing Elements if the sites are subject to a program that allows affordable housing by right. The Unified Development Code will be amended for housing sites used for multiple Housing Elements and allow by -right approval requirements if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower income households to ensure compliance with Government Code §65583. C. Approval of the amendment will be in the interest ofpublic health, convenience, safety, Page 4 of 6 Packet Pg. 67 3.d and general welfare and in conformity with good zoning practice; The amendments support the public health, convenience, safety, and general welfare of the community, and is in conformity with good zoning practice because the proposed amendments would implement one of the General Plan Housing Element Programs to ensure compliance with state law. D. The amendment is consistent with other applicable provisions of this code; and The amendments are consistent with the UDC and would not change the General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning Map, and would not alter the development densities or development regulations of the code. E. Is necessary to implement the General Plan and/or that the public convenience, the general welfare or good zoning practice justifies such action. The amendments are necessary in order to implement the General Plan, more specifically, to implement the General Plan's 2021-2029 Housing Element in compliance with state law. SECTION 5. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, as follows: Adopt Ordinance 23-, approving Master Case 23-006, consisting of Unified Development Code Amendment 23-001, amending the Unified Development Code to establish regulations for sites identified in multiple planning periods, as shown in Exhibit A. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1 lth day of July, 2023. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 5 of 6 Packet Pg. 68 3.d STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23- was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 27 h day of June 2023. That thereafter, said ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the th day of 2023, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL,MEMBERS: AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 23- and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806). CITY CLERK Page 6 of 6 Packet Pg. 69 3.d EXHIBIT A Q Packet Pg. 70 3.d PROPOSED AMENDMENTS — REDLINE/STRIKETHROUGH Note that new proposed language is shown in blue underline. Amendments to Definitions The Unified Development Code (UDC) is amended at Section 17.11.020 (Definitions) to add a definition for lower -income households in its alphabetic location, to read as follows: "Lower -income households" means persons and families whose income does not exceed the qualifying limits for lower -income families as established and amended from time to time pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, and includes very -low income households and extremely -low income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the California Health and Safely Code, and as may be later amended. Amendments to Mixed Use Corridor (AMC) Zone 17.35.010 (Mixed Use Corridor (MXC) Zone) A. Development Standards. Property in the MXC zone shall be subject to the following general development standards: 1. Maximum density (units per gross acre) 30 2. Minimum density (units per gross acre)' 11 3. Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of nonresidential component 1.0 4. Minimum floor area ratio (FAR) of nonresidential component' 0.25 5. Building setback from public right-of-way (major or secondary highway) (in feet) 5 6. Building setback from public right-of-way (not on a major or secondary highway) (in feet) 0 7. Surface -level parking setback from major/secondary highway (in feet) 1015 8. Structure setback from neighboring residential zones or uses (in feet)Z 25 9. 1 Maximum height of building/structure without a CUP (in feet) 50 Notes: 1. Floor area ratios and densities less than the minimum required shall be subject to a minor use permit, except that a multifamily project that includes at least 20% of total project units as affordable to lower - income households shall be permitted without need for use permit on any of the following parcels: 2811- 002-069 and 2836-011-018. Packet Pg. 71 3.d Amendments to Residential Use Types 17.42.010 (Residential Use Types) 4. Dwelling c. Multifamily —includes a building designed and intended for occupancy by three (3) or more families living independently of each other, each in a separate dwelling unit, which may be owned individually or by a single landlord. Includes apartments, townhomes, row houses, triplexes, and fourplexes. Accessible parking stalls shall be required in accordance with the Building Code. NUl NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 URl UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I X X X X X X X P P P M* C C X X *Notwithstanding the above, a multifamily_ project that includes at least 20% of total project units as affordable to lower -income households shall be permitted without need for use permit on any of the following parcels: 2861-058-072, 2861-058-073, 2861-058-074, 2861-058-075, 2861-058-076, 2861-058-077, 2861-058-079, 2861-058-080, 2861-058-081, 2861-058-082, 2861-058-083, 2861- 058-084, 2861-058-085, and 2861-058-071. Amendments to Corridor Plan (CP) Zone 17.37.010 (Corridor Plan (CP) Zone) The corridor plan (CP) zoning designation identifies lands in the planning area that are governed by an adopted corridor plan. Specific allowable uses, maximum intensity standards, and development standards shall be determined by the adopted corridor plan. For any properties rezoned CP prior to the final adoption of a corridor plan, development of such properties shall be governed by the underlying General Plan land use designation and the corresponding zone's development standards. Notwithstanding the above, a multifamily project that includes at least 20% of total project units as affordable to lower -income households shall be permitted without need for use permit on any of the following parcels: 2844-001-046, 2844-001-033, 2830-001-214, 2830-001-208, 2830-001- 051, 2830-001-043, 2830-001-042, 2830-001-027, 2830-001-215, 2830-001-036, 2830-001-015, 2830-001-029. 2803-032-001. 2803-032-026. 2803-032-034. 2803-032-035. 2803-032-042_ 2803-032-043, 2825-015-015, and 2844-001-072. Packet Pg. 72 caycl SANTA CLARITA C23-006 - Unified Development ��` Code Amendment 23-001 Legend IN Impacted Parcels A 0 1 2 ent City Boundary Miles The City of Santa Clarita does not warrant the accuracy Santa Clara River ofth. data and assumes no liability for any errors or ornissions Q:\PROJECTS\CD\230127bl\ZoneCodeAmendm,ent v F OWN all 1. Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall (CR zone) 2. Former KMart Center (MXC zone) 3. Former Saugus Speedway (MXC zone) 4. Soledad Corridor Plan - at Crossglade Ave (CP zone) 5. Soledad Corridor Plan - south of Solannint Rd (CP zone) 6. Lyons Corridor Plan - Valencia Plaza shopping center (CP zone) 7. Lyons Corridor Plan - Smart & Final shopping center (CP zone) Packet Pg. 73 NOTICE OF EXEMPTION TO: FROM: [X] Los Angeles County Clerk City of Santa Clarita Business Filings and Registration Community Development P.O. Box 1208 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 4302 Norwalk, CA 90650 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 [ ] Office of Planning and Research 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 Sacramento, CA 95814 DATE: June 27, 2023 PROJECT NAME: Unified Development Code Amendments (Master Case 23-006) PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project consists of amendments to various sections to Title 17 of the City of Santa Clarita's Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Unified Development Code (UDC) PROJECT APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita Department of Community Development (Contact: Erika Iverson, (661) 255-4962) This is to advise that the [ ] Director of Public Works [ ] Planning Commission [X] City Council of the City of Santa Clarita has approved the above project on June 27, 2023. Review of the project by the Department of Community Development found that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. EXEMPT STATUS: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Person or agency carrying out the project: City of Santa Clarita This is to certify that the Notice of Exemption with comments/responses and record of project approval is available for public review at: CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 4302 Santa Clarita, California 91355 (661) 2554330 Contact Person/Title: Erika Iverson, Associate Planner Signature: Packet Pg. 74 �r�rx•»y��i�•�:aura i��yni���K•�:����wia:rya:viry�y�arri��ynrH��a:ry- H��mnia�i��Y•���ir . - .. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT �yLM' VNfypb DIVISIONOF • POLICY DEVELOPMENT E� F�5 2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500 E3 Sacramento, CA 95833p0 •www.hc• • • July 7, 2022 Kenneth Striplin, City Manager City of Santa Clarita 23920 W. Valencia Blvd. Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Dear Kenneth Striplin: RE: City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle (2021-2029) Adopted Housing Element Thank you for submitting the City of Santa Clarita's (City) housing element adopted on May 10, 2022 and received for review on May 11, 2022. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (h), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review. The adopted housing element addresses many statutory requirements described in HCD's January 11, 2022 review; however, additional revisions are necessary to fully comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code) See enclosed Appendix. Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. During the housing element revision process, the City must continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower -income and special needs households, by making information regularly available while considering and incorporating comments where appropriate. Please be aware, any revisions to the element must be posted on the local government's website and an email with the link sent to all individuals and organizations that have previously requested notices relating to the local government's housing element at least seven days before submitting to HCD. Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant; the Strategic Growth Council and HCD's Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs; and HCD's Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City meets housing element requirements for these and other funding sources. Kenneth Striplin, City Manager Page 2 HCD appreciates the efforts City staff and consultants provided throughout the course of the housing element review. We are committed to assisting the City in addressing all statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact, Reid Miller of our staff, at Reid. Miller(a)hcd.ca.gov. Sincerely, lltz.'e� Melinda Coy Proactive Accountability Chief, Land Use and Local Government Relations Enclosure APPENDIX CITY OF SANTA CLARITA The following changes are necessary to bring the City's housing element into compliance with Article 10.6 of the Government Code. Accompanying each recommended change, we cite the supporting section of the Government Code. Housing element technical assistance information is available on HCD's website at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/housing-element/housing-element-memos.shtml. Among other resources, the housing element section contains HCD's latest technical assistance tool, Building Blocks for Effective Housing Elements (Building Blocks), available at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/building-blocks/index.shtml and includes the Government Code addressing State Housing Element Law and other resources. A. Housing Needs, Resources, and Constraints 1. Affirmatively furtherfing] fair housing in accordance with Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8899.50) of Division 1 of Title 2... shall include an assessment of fair housing in the jurisdiction. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(10)(A).) Integration and Segregation: While the element was revised to provide sufficient data on integration and segregation across racial groups and familial status, further analysis is needed for disabilities and income. Specifically, while the revised element describes where income -based concentrations are in the City, it does not describe potential contributing factors as to the cause of these concentrations. Additionally, the element must be revised to evaluate patterns at a regional basis for disabilities, comparing the City to the region. Areas of Concentrated Affluence: While the element included a map of Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence, and offers analysis for local patterns, it should also evaluate the patterns and changes over time at a regional level (e.g., city to region). Disparities in Access to Opportunity: While the element was revised to provide analysis on access to transit throughout different areas of the City, as well as an analysis of access to transit by protected group, this same methodology should also be employed to access to economic opportunity throughout the City. Access to economic opportunity analysis should also include information on job proximity and employment trends in relation to other factors such as patterns of segregation and poverty. Disproportionate Housing Needs Including Displacement Risks: While the element was revised to provide adequate analysis on cost burden and overcrowding, it must still provide further local and regional analysis for substandard housing and homelessness. Specifically, for substandard housing, the element should provide a regional analysis, stating whether there are any concentrations of substandard housing in surrounding areas. For a complete homelessness analysis, the element should be revised to provide available demographic data for persons experiencing homelessness. In addition, while the element has been revised to provide further data on displacement it City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Adopted Housing Element Page 1 July 7, 2022 must still provide analysis and conclusions based on this data, including analysis of displacement risk relating to disinvestment and disasters. Site Inventory: While the element was revised include some analysis related to integration and segregation, a full analysis should address the income categories of identified sites with respect to location, the number of sites and units by all income groups and how that effects the existing patterns for all components of the assessment of fair housing. For example, while the sites analysis for integration and segregation adequately addressed race and income, it should also include familial status and disability. Analysis also focuses on access to opportunity and disproportionate housing needs overall, but must analyze each factor of the two analyses. The element should also discuss whether the distribution of sites improves or exacerbates conditions. If sites exacerbate conditions, the element should identify further program actions that will be taken to mitigate this (e.g., anti -displacement strategies). Goals, Actions, Metrics, and Milestones: The element must be revised to add or modify goals and actions based on the outcomes of a complete analysis. In addition, while the element was revised to include a table of actions that contribute to achieving fair housing goals, goals and actions must specifically respond to the analysis and to the identified and prioritized contributing factors to fair housing issues and must be significant and meaningful enough to overcome identified patterns and trends. Programs should include geographic targeting as appropriate to respond to patterns and trends. Actions must have specific commitment, metrics and milestones as appropriate, and must address housing mobility enhancement, new housing choices and affordability in high opportunity areas, place -based strategies for community preservation and revitalization and displacement protection. 2. An inventory of land suitable and available for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having realistic and demonstrated potential for redevelopment during the planning period to meet the locality's housing need for a designated income level, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(3).) The City has a regional housing need allocation (RHNA) of 10,031 housing units, of which 5,131 are for lower -income households. To address this need, the element relies on vacant and nonvacant sites, including sites in Specific Plan Areas and within Mixed - Use areas. To demonstrate the adequacy of these sites and strategies to accommodate the City's RHNA, the element must include complete analyses: Progress in Meeting the RHNA: The City's RHNA may be reduced by the number of new units built since June 30, 2021. The element indicates (p. 57) 9,135 planned, approved pending units toward the RHNA, but it must indicate where each project is in the development process. While some generalized information was added to state where projects are in the development process, with many units it is unclear how long some have been approved (i.e., tentative map and approvals, and whether the projects under review complete application, etc.). Additional analysis determining estimated completion dates should be added. City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Adopted Housing Element Page 2 July 7, 2022 Sites Inventory: While the element has been revised to include a map of sites in the inventory, and general plan designations were added for each site in the inventory, the total capacity of sites does not equal the breakdown of units by affordability on page 325. The element should be revised to address this inconsistency. Realistic Capacity: While the element was revised to provide additional information regarding realistic capacity of RHNA sites, it must provide additional support for the assumptions of residentially -zoned land. Specifically, the element must state whether land use controls or site improvements were considered as part of the capacity analysis. Additionally, while the element was revised to provide additional examples of sites to support the realistic capacity analysis, the analysis should take into account affordability. Lastly, for the additional project examples in zones allowing nonresidential uses, the examples should clarify whether the projects were mixed -use or 100 percent residential and whether there is commercial demand on the identified sites. Suitability of Nonvacant Sites: While the element was revised to provide examples of existing developments on nonvacant sites to demonstrate viability for sites in the inventory, the element must analyze the extent that existing uses may impede additional residential development. Please see HCD's prior review for findings regarding the analysis of the suitability of nonvacant sites. Small and Large Sites: While the element was revised to provide examples of recent projects developed on lots larger than ten acres and smaller than half an acre, the sites chosen as examples do not appear to accommodate housing for lower -income households. The element must provide specific examples of sites with similar densities and affordability and should relate these examples to the sites identified to accommodate the RHNA for lower -income households The element must be revised to demonstrate the City's ability to develop housing for lower -income households on small and large sites, and include policies and programs to incentivize development (including affordable development) on such sites. Additionally, the inventory listed multiple sites to accommodate as few as 2, 3 and 4 affordable units on a site (0.10, 0.17 and 0.22 acres respectively). The element must be revised to describe the feasibility of development for affordable housing on both vacant and nonvacant small sites. 3. An analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, including the types of housing identified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c), and for persons with disabilities as identified in the analysis pursuant to paragraph (7), including land use controls, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions required of developers, and local processing and permit procedures. The analysis shall also demonstrate local efforts to remove governmental constraints that hinder the locality from meeting its share of the regional housing need in accordance with Government Code section 65584 and from meeting the need for housing for persons with disabilities, supportive housing, transitional housing, and emergency shelters identified pursuant to paragraph (7). City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Adopted Housing Element Page 3 July 7, 2022 Land Use Controls: While analysis has been added to address most potential constraints from land use controls, and the element states that parking is not a constraint, requiring enclosed spaces for multifamily and mixed -use housing has still not been analyzed as a potential constraint. Additionally, the requirement of two spaces per one bedroom, and one guest space for every two units in multifamily developments should be analyzed as potential constraints. The element should also be revised to clarify whether the requirement of two parking spaces for residential care facilities is per bed, or per development. Fees and Exaction: While the element has been revised to list fees, the element must describe typical total fees for single-family and multifamily development as a percent of the total cost of the development, and clarify if total estimated costs include the permitting and development fees, or solely impact fees. Local Processing and Permit Procedures: While the element was revised to add analysis to many elements of local processing and permit procedures as potential constraints, it must still clarify typical processing times is for single family and multifamily developments respectively. Additionally, the element should be revised to provide a description and analysis of findings and approval procedures for the conditional use permit (CUP) process as well as the development review permit. Design Review: While the element has been revised to discuss design guidelines adopted in 2009, and states that these guidelines improve approval certainty, it does not adequately discuss necessary findings, or if required findings have objective standards. The element must demonstrate this process is not a constraint or it must include a program to address this permitting requirement, as appropriate. Constraints on Housing for Persons with Disabilities: The element was revised to provide additional explanation of the CUP process for residential care facilities of seven or more, and states that CUP process in not a constraint because it only ensures compatibility and health and safety standards in relation to surrounding uses. However, the "community care" allowance ascribed to group homes for seven or more residents does not specifically state the number of residents it permits. In addition, the City's zoning code appears to isolate and regulate various types of housing for persons with disabilities based on the number of people and other factors. Examples include residential care home, community care facility and residential healthcare facilities. First, zoning should simply implement a barrier -free definition of family instead of subjecting, potentially persons with disabilities, to special regulations such as the number of persons, population types and licenses. Second, these housing types are excluded from some residential zones, most notably low -density zones, which can constrain the availability of housing choices for persons with disabilities. Finally, these housing types in many cases are subject to a special use or conditional use permit, potentially subjecting housing for persons with disabilities to higher discretionary standards where an applicant must demonstrate compatibility with the neighborhood, unlike other residential uses. The element should include specific analysis of these and any other constraints, including their enforcement and consider public comments, for impacts on housing for persons with disabilities and add or modify programs as appropriate. The City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Adopted Housing Element Page 4 July 7, 2022 element must be revised to clearly allow residential care facilities for seven or more residents in a manner that is objective and facilitates approval certainty. In addition, while the element was revised to include the definition of family, the element must clarify how the City defines "single housekeeping unit" and whether group homes that do not provide licensable services, including for seven or more residents, are treated the same as other similar dwellings in the same zone. The element should analyze the definition of family as a constraint and add a program as needed. Finally, while the element was revised to provide further analysis of the reasonable accommodation process, and program was added to reduce and/or remove fees from process, the program must be revised to commit to completely remove fees from the reasonable accommodation process. 4. Analyze any special housing needs such as elderly; persons with disabilities, including a developmental disability; large families, farmworkers; families with female heads of households, and families and persons in need of emergency shelter. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(7).) While the element was revised to analyze the needs of some of the City's special needs populations, it must still provide a complete analysis of the needs of persons with disabilities, large households, female -headed households, and farmworkers. For a complete analysis of each population group, the element should discuss challenges faced by the population; the existing resources to meet those needs; an assessment of any gaps in resources; and proposed policies, programs, and funding to help address those gaps. B. Housing Programs Include a program which sets forth a schedule of actions during the planning period, each with a timeline for implementation, which may recognize that certain programs are ongoing, such that there will be beneficial impacts of the programs within the planning period, that the local government is undertaking or intends to undertake to implement the policies and achieve the goals and objectives of the Housing Element through the administration of land use and development controls, the provision of regulatory concessions and incentives, and the utilization of appropriate federal and state financing and subsidy programs when available. The program shall include an identification of the agencies and officials responsible for the implementation of the various actions. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c).) To address the program requirements of Government Code section 65583, subdivision (c)(1-6), and to facilitate implementation, programs should include: (1) a description of the City's specific role in implementation; (2) definitive implementation timelines (i.e. month and year); (3) objectives, quantified where appropriate; and (4) identification of responsible agencies and officials. Programs to be revised include the following: City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Adopted Housing Element Page 5 July 7, 2022 Program HP-1.4 (Affordable Housing Density Bonus): The program must be revised to clarify whether the existing density bonus is in compliance with State Density Bonus Law, or needs to be updated. All portions of the program must also provide concrete actions, discrete steps toward implementation. Program HP-1.5 (Mixed Use Overlay Zone): While the program clarified actions are already in place, the timeline should be revised to provide a clear timeline for implementation of all elements of the program. Additionally, the element should include proactive outreach to developers. Program HP-1.6 (Graduated Density Zoning and Site Consolidation —Old Town Newhall)- The program should be revised to clarify if height concessions will be implemented. Program HP-1.7 (Inclusionary Housing Program- Mixed Income Housing): While the program was revised to clarify that the feasibility study will be completed by 2024, it should also describe what types of incentives are being considered in as a part of the study, and should clarify what activities will be implemented after the study has been completed. Program HP-2.4 (Flexible Development Standards): HCD's prior review stated this program should clarify whether the incentives included in the program are currently in place, and if not, it that it should give a date as to when such incentives will be available. It also stated that the program should include a specific timeline for implementation and a proactive outreach component. In response the revised element instead removed the program and turned it into a policy, which does not address the HCD's finding. The program should remain, and provide a specific timeline for implementation and include a proactive outreach component. Program HP-2.5 (Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing)- HCD's prior review stated this program should describe what determines eligibility and whether the eligibility determination is discretionary. It also stated the program should strengthen the implementation language beyond "consider" being that fees were identified as a constraint, and provide a specific timeframe for implementation. In response the revised element instead removed the program and turned it into a policy, which does not address HCD's finding. The program should remain and be revised to describe the eligibility process, strengthen implementation language, and provide a specific timeline for implementation, as stated in HCD's prior review. Program HP-2.6 (Expedited Processing for Affordable Housing Projects): HCD's prior review stated this program should be modified to include outreach to developers as well as how often. In response the revised element instead removed the program and turned it into a policy, which does not address HCD's finding. The program should remain and be revised to include outreach to developers, and describe how often this outreach will be conducted. City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Adopted Housing Element Page 6 July 7, 2022 Program HP-3.2 (Handyworker Program): While the program was modified to explain if there will be proactive outreach to residents, it must still clarify if the program will occur annually. Program HP-3.6 (Workforce Housing Program): HCD's prior review stated that this program should include proactive outreach, a description of how often properties will be considered for the program, and specific implementation timing. In response the revised element instead removed the program and turned it into a policy, which does not address HCD's finding. The program should remain and be revised to include proactive outreach, a description of how often properties will be considered for the program, and specific implementation timing. Program HP-4.2 (Monitoring of Codes and Ordinances to Remove Barriers): The revisions did not address HCD's prior findings. In addition, the actions regarding reasonable accommodation were removed and must be included in the program. Program HP-4.3 (Homeless Case Management): While the program appears to describe annual applications for funding, the program timeframe should be revised specifically to state how often the City will apply for financial assistance. Program HP-4.10 (Proactive Community Preservation): While the timeframe section of the program states activities will be ongoing after 2025, the body of the program says the program will continue through 2025. They must; therefore, be revised to clarify this timing inconsistency. 2. Identify actions that will be taken to make sites available during the planning period with appropriate zoning and development standards and with services and facilities to accommodate that portion of the city's or county's share of the regional housing need for each income level that could not be accommodated on sites identified in the inventory completed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) without rezoning, and to comply with the requirements of Government Code section 65584.09. Sites shall be identified as needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including multifamily rental housing, factory -built housing, mobilehomes, housing for agricultural employees, supportive housing, single - room occupancy units, emergency shelters, and transitional housing. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(1).) As noted in Finding A2, the element does not include a complete site analysis; therefore, the adequacy of sites and zoning were not established. Based on the results of a complete sites inventory and analysis, the City may need to add or revise programs to address a shortfall of sites or zoning available to encourage a variety of housing types. Replacement Housing Requirements: While Program HP-2.7 (Replacement Housing Program) was added to the element to ensure compliance with Government Code, § 65583.2, subdivision (g)(3), it does not clearly state when the program itself will be implemented. The element should be revised to add a clear implementation date. City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Adopted Housing Element Page 7 July 7, 2022 Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods: While Program HP-1.13 (Utility Providers Responsibility to Prioritize Service) was added to address compliance with Government Code, § 65583.2, subdivision (c), it is unclear if the program will be implemented within the first three years of the planning period and commit to necessary zone changes. As stated in the previous review, the program must be implemented within the first three years of the planning period and commit to zone for the following: sites must meet the density requirements for housing for lower -income households, and allow by -right approval for housing developments that include 20 percent or more of its units affordable to lower income households. (Gov. Code, § 65583.2, subd. (c).) Please be aware, pursuant to Government Code 65588, subdivision (e)(4)(C)(iii) if the City fails to adopt a compliant housing element within one year from the statutory deadline, the element cannot be found in substantial compliance until rezones pursuant to Government Code section 65583.2, subdivision (c) is completed. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU): While Program HP-2.6 (Provide Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) was added to the element to add incentives for ADUs early in the planning period, it should be revised to add monitoring activities other than required APR reporting. In addition, a program should be added or revised to include monitoring the production and affordability levels of ADUs every two years with additional implementation actions if not meeting target numbers in the housing element. Additional actions, if necessary, should be taken in a timely manner (e.g., within six months). Finally, if necessary, the degree of additional actions should be in stride with the degree of the gap in production and affordability. 3. The Housing Element shall contain programs which assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate - income households. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(2).) Programs HP-1.8 (Affordable Sites Incentive Program) and HP-2.1 (Funding Priority to Extremely Low-income Affordable Housing): The element is required to include programs to assist with the development of extremely low-income (ELI) households, both programs listed were removed from the element. These programs are important to incentivize and provide affordable housing and must be included in the element to meet this requirement. Please see HCD's prior review finding. 4. Address and, where appropriate and legally possible, remove governmental and nongovernmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, including housing for all income levels and housing for persons with disabilities. The program shall remove constraints to, and provide reasonable accommodations for housing designed for, intended for occupancy by, or with supportive services for, persons with disabilities. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(3).) City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Adopted Housing Element Page 8 July 7, 2022 As noted in FindingsA3, the element requires a complete analysis of potential governmental constraints. Depending upon the results of that analysis, the City may need to revise or add programs and address and remove or mitigate any identified constraints. In addition, the following programs must be revised: Program HP-4.4 (Housing for Persons with Disabilities): While this program was eliminated and converted to a policy, it should remain a program as there are actions associated with the program to assist persons with disabilities. The policy also does not address the findings in HCD's prior review. Program HP-4.7 (Administrative Process for Reasonable Accommodations): As stated in HCD's prior review, this program should be modified to eliminate fees for applicants in the reasonable accommodation process. 5. Promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities and promote housing throughout the community or communities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability, and other characteristics protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900) of Division 3 of Title 2), Section 65008, and any other state and federal fair housing and planning law. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c) (5).) As noted in Finding 131, the element must include a complete analysis of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). The element must be revised to add goals and actions based on the outcomes of a complete analysis. Goals and actions must specifically respond to the analysis and to the identified and prioritized contributing factors to fair housing issues and must be significant and meaningful enough to overcome identified patterns and trends. Actions must have specific commitment, metrics and milestones as appropriate and must address housing mobility enhancement, new housing choices and affordability in high opportunity areas, place - based strategies for community preservation and revitalization and displacement protection. 6. Develop a plan that incentivizes and promotes the creation of accessory dwelling units that can be offered at affordable rent, as defined in Section 50053 of the Health and Safety Code, for very low, low-, or moderate -income households. For purposes of this paragraph, "accessory dwelling units" has the same meaning as "accessory dwelling unit" as defined in paragraph (4) of subdivision (i) of Section 65852.2. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(7).) Program HP-2 (Provide for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) was added to provide ADU incentives, it only speaks specifically of a brochure and a webpage, without discussing affordability of ADUs. Further discussion on this should be added, and the program should also add a monitoring component for ADU production and affordability. City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Adopted Housing Element Page 9 July 7, 2022 C. Public Participation Local governments shall make a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the Housing Element, and the element shall describe this effort. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c) (8).) The element now describes when the draft housing element was made available to the public prior to transmitting to HCD, as well as the City's continued efforts to make the revised adoption document available for public review and input. The element also references targeted outreach in Newhall and Canyon Country. A breakdown of public comments and the City's response and incorporation into the element is also provided in Appendix B of the element. However, the element must be revised to specifically state whether or not there was specific outreach to the lower -income communities once the full draft was made available to the public. In addition, the element should clarify whether additional comments were received and incorporated in the element. The City's consideration of public comments must not be limited by HCD's findings in this review letter. City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Adopted Housing Element Page 10 July 7, 2022 HCD Comment Response Page numbers A. Housing Needs. Resources, and Constraints 1. Affirmatively furthering] fair housing in accordance with Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8899.50) of Division 1 of Title 2... shall include an assessment of fair housing in the jurisdiction. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(10)(A).) Integration and Segregation: While the element was revised to Describe potential contributing factors as to the cause of 207 provide sufficient data on integration and segregation across these concentrations: "Potential contributing factors that racial groups and familial status, further analysis is needed for may affect the concentration of lower median incomes in disabilities and income. Specifically, while the revised element Santa Clarita include the location and type of affordable describes where income -based concentrations are in the City, it housing available and access to economic opportunities does not describe potential contributing factors as to the cause within the city. Neighborhoods with lower median incomes of these concentrations. Additionally, the element must be concentrated in the southern part of the city had a revised to evaluate patterns at a regional basis for disabilities, disproportionate share of renter -occupied housing and comparing the City to the region. mobile home parks, compared to areas with higher median incomes and census block groups with lower median incomes were more likely to have a greater share of subsidized rental units, permanent supportive housing and emergency shelters for persons experiencing homelessness. Additionally, while there are no low resource areas within Santa Clarita city limits, areas with lower median incomes had the lowest opportunity scores in Santa Clarita." Regional analysis added: "According to ACS 2015 — 2019 estimates, between 10 to 20 percent of the population residing in census tracts located south of Santa Clarita (Sylmar, Granada Hills, San Fernando and Pacoima) had one or more disabilities. Similarly, urbanized communities north of Santa Clarita, near the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale, exhibited identical disability rates per census tract." Areas of Concentrated Affluence: While the element included a Added: 257 map of Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence, and offers "Similar to Santa Clarita, increasing median income trends analysis for local patterns, it should also evaluate the patterns and ethnic/racial composition have changed across the and changes over time at a regional level (e.g., city to region). region. Median income levels across urbanized neighborhoods in northern Los Angeles County including Sylmar, Pacoima, Granada Hills, the cities of San Fernando, Palmdale and Lancaster had increased when comparing 2010 and 2015 ACS 5- year estimates. In addition, ethnic/racial demographics across communities in the throughout northern Los Angeles County has also changed, as the total percentage of non-White population significantly increased during this time. To contrast, high income areas of concentrated affluence within Santa Clarita and the surrounding region experienced increasing median incomes, however the percent of total non -white population increase at a slower rate compared to areas with lower median incomes. " Disparities in Access to Opportunity: While the element was Added "Areas in the eastern and southern part of Santa 237 revised to provide analysis on access to transit throughout Clarita with lower job proximity scores larger share of non - different areas of the City, as well as an analysis of access to white residents and also were more likely to have lower transit by protected group, this same methodology should also median incomes and higher rates of poverty compared to be employed to access to economic opportunity throughout the areas of high job proximity in the northwest of the city. " City. Access to economic opportunity analysis should also include information on job proximity and employment trends in relation to other factors such as patterns of segregation and poverty. Disproportionate Housing Needs Including Displacement Risks: Added: "The rate of substandard housing within surrounding jurisdictions differed slightly compared to 245 While the element was revised to provide adequate analysis on cost burden and overcrowding, it must still provide further local Santa Clarita. About 4 percent of occupied housing units in and regional analysis for substandard housing and homelessness. the City of Los Angeles, 2.7 percent in Lancaster and 2.4 Specifically, for substandard housing, the element should provide percent in Palmdale were considered substandard, a regional analysis, stating whether there are any concentrations according to the U.S Census Bureau. " of substandard housing in surrounding areas. For a complete homelessness analysis, the element should be revised to provide available demographic data for persons experiencing homelessness. In addition, while the element has been revised to provide further data on displacement it must still provide analysis and conclusions based on this data, including analysis of displacement risk relating to disinvestment and disasters. Site Inventory: While the element was revised include some New Table 16 shows number of sites and units by all 110 analysis related to integration and segregation, a full analysis income groups with respect to location and connects to should address the income categories of identified sites with analysis respect to location, the number of sites and units by all income groups and how that effects the existing patterns for all Added analysis and conclusions for each factor of each 107-109 components of the assessment of fair housing. For example, component of the assessment of fair housing in Section while the sites analysis for integration and segregation 3.11.2 adequately addressed race and income, it should also include familial status and disability. Analysis also focuses on access to Section 3.11.3 discusses improved and exacerbated 111 opportunity and disproportionate housing needs overall, but conditions references programs to mitigate potentially must analyze each factor of the two analyses. The element exacerbated conditions should also discuss whether the distribution of sites improves or exacerbates conditions. If sites exacerbate conditions, the element should identify further program actions that will be taken to mitigate this (e.g., anti -displacement strategies). Goals, Actions, Metrics, and Milestones: The element must be Updated throughout 44-63 revised to add or modify goals and actions based on the 182-184 outcomes of a complete analysis. In addition, while the element was revised to include a table of actions that contribute to achieving fair housing goals, goals and actions must specifically respond to the analysis and to the identified and prioritized contributing factors to fair housing issues and must be significant and meaningful enough to overcome identified patterns and trends. Programs should include geographic targeting as appropriate to respond to patterns and trends. Actions must have specific commitment, metrics and milestones as appropriate, and must address housing mobility enhancement, new housing choices and affordability in high opportunity areas, place -based strategies for community preservation and revitalization and displacement protection. 2. An inventory of land suitable and available for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having realistic and demonstrated potential for redevelopment during the planning period to meet the locality's housing need for a designated income level, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(3).) The City has a regional housing need allocation (RHNA) of 10,031 housing units, of which 5,131 are for lower -income households. To address this need, the element relies on vacant and nonvacant sites, including sites in Specific Plan Areas and within Mixed- Use areas. To demonstrate the adequacy of these sites and strategies to accommodate the City's RHNA, the element must include complete analyses: Progress in Meeting the RHNA: The City's RHNA may be reduced Added Estimated Completion date and clarification that "All 75-78 by the number of new units built since June 30, 2021. The projects are anticipated to be completed during the element indicates (p. 57) 9,135 planned, approved pending units planning period." toward the RHNA, but it must indicate where each project is in the development process. While some generalized information was added to state where projects are in the development process, with many units it is unclear how long some have been approved (i.e., tentative map and approvals, and whether the projects under review complete application, etc.). Additional analysis determining estimated completion dates should be added. Sites Inventory: While the element has been revised to include a Inconsistency addressed 309 map of sites in the inventory, and general plan designations were added for each site in the inventory, the total capacity of sites does not equal the breakdown of units by affordability on page 325. The element should be revised to address this inconsistency. Realistic Capacity: While the element was revised to provide additional information regarding realistic capacity of RHNA sites, it must provide additional support for the assumptions of residentially -zoned land. Specifically, the element must state whether land use controls or site improvements were considered as part of the capacity analysis. Additionally, while the element was revised to provide additional examples of sites to support the realistic capacity analysis, the analysis should take into account affordability. Lastly, for the additional project examples in zones allowing nonresidential uses, the examples should clarify whether the projects were mixed -use or 100 percent residential and whether there is commercial demand on the identified sites. Added information in 3.4.2 Realistic Development Capacity 80-82, 99 and 3.4.4 Land Use Controls In addition to realistic development capacity, other land use controls such as density and allowable use were considered through the site selection process. The Sites Inventory identified parcels in several zoning districts that allow for medium and high density residential. As shown on Table 12, zones that support sites allow between 18 and 50 dwelling units per acre. These zones support the densities and potential uses identified on the Sites Inventory. [Added Table 12: Breakdown of Sites Inventory by Zone] As shown on the Table 12, the majority of the units are located in the CR zone. This zone predominately comprises the Valencia Town Center (VTC) and areas along State Route 14. The City anticipated that these areas will develop with a mix of high density residential and commercial uses due to a demand for commercial and residential development in the areas. The City assumes that sites in these areas would realistically develop at 37.5 units per acre to meet anticipated demand. Added 3.7.5 Affordable Housing Development Trends: Although Santa Clarita has an established redevelopment trend of underutilized non -vacant uses to high density residential, the majority of these residential units have developed at market rate. The following list includes residential projects that would be developed with deed restricted affordable housing: • MetroWalk Specific Plan: 49 low-income units • Family Promise Supportive Transitional Housing: four low-income units • Salazar 11th Street Mixed Use: one very low-income unit • Salazar 14th Street Mixed Use: two very low-income units • Flying Tiger Drive: 102 low income- and 26 very low- income units In order to supplement Santa Clarita's lack of affordable housing development and to facilitate the construction of future affordable housing projects, the City will implement the following programs as part of the Housing Strategy (see Section 2.2): [list of programs] Suitability of Nonvacant Sites: While the element was revised to Added 3.4.5 section on Suitability of Nonvacant sites 82-83 provide examples of existing developments on nonvacant sites to demonstrate viability for sites in the inventory, the element must analyze the extent that existing uses may impede additional residential development. Please see HCD's prior review for findings regarding the analysis of the suitability of nonvacant sites. Small and Large Sites: While the element was revised to provide Removed small lots from lower -income inventory where 83 examples of recent projects developed on lots larger than ten not part of a larger site. acres and smaller than half an acre, the sites chosen as examples Added section on lot consolidation.: do not appear to accommodate housing for lower -income households. The element must provide specific examples of sites Lot Consolidation with similar densities and affordability and should relate these To meet HCD's 0.5-acre minimum size requirement for examples to the sites identified to accommodate the RHNA for lower -income sites, the City assumes that some parcels lower -income households The element must be revised to could be consolidated into one larger parcel to demonstrate the City's ability to develop housing for lower- accommodate lower -income units in accordance with income households on small and large sites, and include policies Government Code § 65583.2. Of the City's lower -income and programs to incentivize development (including affordable RHNA share, 187 lower -income units are located on sites development) on such sites. Additionally, the inventory listed where lot consolidation is assumed. The City conservatively multiple sites to accommodate as few as 2, 3 and 4 affordable assumed that no more than three adjacent parcels would units on a site (0.10, 0.17 and 0.22 acres respectively). The realistically consolidate to meet HCD's size requirement for element must be revised to describe the feasibility of lower -income sites. Development trends indicate that lot development for affordable housing on both vacant and consolidation is feasible in the region (see Section 3.7). The nonvacant small sites. remaining 5,871 lower- income units are located on sites that meet minimum lot size requirements Land Use Controls: While analysis has been added to address Added program "Programs HP-2.1 and HP-2.3 obligate the 144-145 most potential constraints from land use controls, and the City to review and amend its UDC to adopt the parking element states that parking is not a constraint, requiring requirements from Governmental Code 65915, review and enclosed spaces for multifamily and mixed -use housing has still amend its UDC and amend Specific Plans as necessary to not been analyzed as a potential constraint. Additionally, the comply with new State laws" requirement of two spaces per one bedroom, and one guest space for every two units in multifamily developments should be Added discussion "The requirement to provide enclosed analyzed as potential constraints. The element should also be parking for multifamily housing could pose a constraint. revised to clarify whether the requirement of two parking spaces However, parking for multifamily projects that qualify for residential care facilities is per bed, or per development. under Government Code 65915 are not required to provide covered or enclosed parking. Further reductions and eliminations of parking requirements are available for projects located near transit, due to recent changes in State law. The City is preparing a handout to explain the different parking requirements for different parts of the City and different types of projects. Further, the City is developing Objective Design Standards (Program HP-2.2) which will address the treatment of parking for multifamily and mixed -use development." Clarified requirements "0.5 spaces per unit and/or bed" Fees and Exaction: While the element has been revised to list Added "Based on recent development information, the 159 fees, the element must describe typical total fees for single- average cost of impact and permit fee as a percentage of family and multifamily development as a percent of the total cost the total cost of development is 10.9%, and does not pose a of the development, and clarify if total estimated costs include constraint." the permitting and development fees, or solely impact fees. Local Processing and Permit Procedures: While the element was Added clarification: 162-163 revised to add analysis to many elements of local processing and As discussed in Table 30, the typical timeline for permit procedures as potential constraints, it must still clarify Development Review (Class II) 165-166 typical processing times is for single family and multifamily project is 4-6 months. A CUP falls under Class IV application developments respectively. Additionally, the element should be type and typically takes revised to provide a description and analysis of findings and 5-8 months. Other entitlements can be processed approval procedures for the conditional use permit (CUP) concurrently, and processing times process as well as the development review permit. for single-family and multifamily developments would be similar, and range from 4- 8 months depending on permitting level. Development Review (DR) is a ministerial review by the Director and does not require a public hearing, to ensure that the project complies with all of the provisions of the code, the General Plan, and other applicable requirements. In order to achieve this, the Director is empowered to grant approval with conditions for uses in zones as prescribed in this code, and to impose reasonable conditions upon the granting of a development review. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is a discretionary process requiring a public hearing before the Planning Commission. The approving authority may impose conditions that may involve any pertinent factors affecting the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the use for which such conditional use permit is requested. Both permit types must be found in compliance with the following findings: 1. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan; 2. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code; 3. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and 4. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following: a. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use; b. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate; C. Public protection services (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available; and d. The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site." Design Review: While the element has been revised to discuss Added findings and program: 162-163 design guidelines adopted in 2009, and states that these guidelines improve approval certainty, it does not adequately "The City does not have a Design Review Board. The discuss necessary findings, or if required findings have objective Director can grant design review approval if the following standards. The element must demonstrate this process is not a findings can be made pursuant to SCMC 17.23.110(D): constraint or it must include a program to address this permitting 1. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan; requirement, as appropriate. 2. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code; 3. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and 4. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following: a. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use; b. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate; C. Public protection services (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available; and d. The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site. In order to mitigate possible constraints associated with this process, the City will develop Objective Design and Development Standards for multifamily and mixed -use projects (Program HP-2.1)." Constraints on Housing for Persons with Disabilities: The element Clarified wording and added program: 155 was revised to provide additional explanation of the CUP process "Under Program HP-2.1, the City will amend its code to for residential care facilities of seven or more, and states that allow large community care facilities (for seven or more CUP process in not a constraint because it only ensures residents) as a permitted use, subject only to transparent, compatibility and health and safety standards in relation to objective criteria." surrounding uses. However, the "community care" allowance ascribed to group homes for seven or more residents does not specifically state the number of residents it permits. In addition, the City's zoning code appears to isolate and regulate various types of housing for persons with disabilities based on the number of people and other factors. Examples include residential care home, community care facility and residential healthcare facilities. First, zoning should simply implement a barrier -free definition of family instead of subjecting, potentially persons with disabilities, to special regulations such as the number of persons, population types and licenses. Second, these housing types are excluded from some residential zones, most notably low -density zones, which can constrain the availability of housing choices for persons with disabilities. Finally, these housing types in many cases are subject to a special use or conditional use permit, potentially subjecting housing for persons with disabilities to higher discretionary standards where an applicant must demonstrate compatibility with the neighborhood, unlike other residential uses. The element should include specific analysis of these and any other constraints, including their enforcement and consider public comments, for impacts on housing for persons with disabilities and add or modify programs as appropriate. The element must be revised to clearly allow residential care facilities for seven or more residents in a manner that is objective and facilitates approval certainty. In addition, while the element was revised to include the definition of family, the element must clarify how the City defines "single housekeeping unit" and whether group homes that do not provide licensable services, including for seven or more residents, are treated the same as other similar dwellings in the same zone. The element should analyze the definition of family as a constraint and add a program as needed. Finally, while the element was revised to provide further analysis of the reasonable accommodation process, and program was added to reduce and/or remove fees from process, the program must be revised to commit to completely remove fees from the reasonable accommodation process. 4. Analyze any special housing needs such as elderly; persons Expanded Section 4.2.2 to provide a complete analysis of 113-116 with disabilities, including a developmental disability; large the needs of persons with disabilities, large households, families; farmworkers; families with female heads of households; female -headed households, and farmworkers including and families and persons in need of emergency shelter. (Gov. challenges faced by the population; the existing resources Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(7).) to meet those needs; an assessment of any gaps in While the element was revised to analyze the needs of some of resources; and proposed policies, programs, and funding to the City's special needs populations, it must still provide a help address those gaps. complete analysis of the needs of persons with disabilities, large households, female -headed households, and farmworkers. For a complete analysis of each population group, the element should discuss challenges faced by the population; the existing resources to meet those needs; an assessment of any gaps in resources; and proposed policies, programs, and funding to help address those gaps. B. Housing Programs 1. Include a program which sets forth a schedule of actions during the planning period, each with a timeline for implementation, which may recognize that certain programs are ongoing, such that there will be beneficial impacts of the programs within the planning period, that the local government is undertaking or intends to undertake to implement the policies and achieve the goals and objectives of the Housing Element through the administration of land use and development controls, the provision of regulatory concessions and incentives, and the utilization of appropriate federal and state financing and subsidy programs when available. The program shall include an identification of the agencies and officials responsible for the implementation of the various actions. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c).) To address the program requirements of Government Code section 65583, subdivision (c)(1-6), and to facilitate implementation, programs should include: (1) a description of the City's specific role in implementation; (2) definitive implementation timelines (i.e. month and year); (3) objectives, quantified where appropriate; and (4) identification of responsible agencies and officials. Programs to be revised include the following: Program HP-1.4 (Affordable Housing Density Bonus): The Program HP-1.4: Affordable Housing Density Bonus edited 44 program must be revised to clarify whether the existing density adding following sections: bonus is in compliance with State Density Bonus Law, or needs to Continue to Administer the City's existing density bonus be updated. All portions of the program must also provide program in compliance with pursuant to Government Code concrete actions, discrete steps toward implementation. Section 65915 (State Density Bonus Law), as may be amended from time to time, and review annually during preparation of the APR to determine if revisions are necessary within that calendar year to incorporate any changes to state law. Continue to provide additional incentives beyond those required by Government Code Section 65915,... Once the study is complete, a report back on the findings will be prepared and presented to the City Council Development Committee, and then to the City Council if directed. If the City Council directs the preparation of a local Density Bonus program, amendments would be finalized and returned to the City Council for consideration and adoption within one year (by early 2026... Review City Density Bonus Program annually during preparation of the APR. If changes are necessary, update Unified Development Code within one year. Feasibility Study completed by 2024; presentation to Council Development Committee by early 2025; adoption of program, if directed, by early 2026" Program HP-1.5 (Mixed Use Overlay Zone): While the program Program HP-1.5: Mixed Use Overlay Zone edited to add 45 clarified actions are already in place, the timeline should be following text revised to provide a clear timeline for implementation of all The City will include promotion of the Mixed Use Overlay elements of the program. Additionally, the element should Zone incentives in its proactive outreach program (Program include proactive outreach to developers. HP-2.10). Initial outreach to developers in 2023, continuing at least annually thereafter Program HP-1.6 (Graduated Density Zoning and Site Program HP-1.6: Graduated Density Zoning and Site 45 Consolidation —Old Town Newhall): The program should be Consolidation —Old Town Newhall edited revised to clarify if height concessions will be implemented. Review and revise the ONSP by 2023 to implement height concessions for less than full block developments. The offered full block development incentives are ongoing. Program HP-1.7 (Inclusionary Housing Program- Mixed Income Program HP-1.7: Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study Program edited to add: 46 Housing): While the program was revised to clarify that the feasibility study will be completed by 2024, it should also describe what types of incentives are being considered in as a These incentives could include greater density bonuses, part of the study, and should clarify what activities will be fast -tracking of projects, parking reductions, and granting implemented after the study has been completed. of automatic concessions and incentives. If the City Council directs the preparation of an Inclusionary Program HP-2.4 (Flexible Development Standards): HCD's prior review stated this program should clarify whether the incentives included in the program are currently in place, and if not, it that it should give a date as to when such incentives will be available. It also stated that the program should include a specific timeline for implementation and a proactive outreach component. In response the revised element instead removed the program and turned it into a policy, which does not address the HCD's finding. The program should remain, and provide a specific timeline for implementation and include a proactive outreach component. Program HP- 2.5 (Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing): HCD's prior review stated this program should describe what determines eligibility and whether the eligibility determination is discretionary. It also stated the program should strengthen the implementation language beyond "consider" being that fees were identified as a constraint, and provide a specific timeframe for implementation. In response the revised element instead removed the program and turned it into a policy, which does not address HCD's finding. The program should remain and be revised to describe the eligibility process, strengthen implementation language, and provide a specific Ordinance, amendments would be finalized and returned to the City Council for consideration and adoption within one year (by early 2026). Feasibility Study completed by 2024; presentation to Council Development Committee by early 2025; adoption of Inclusionary program, if directed, by early 2026. Program HP-2.8: Flexible Development Standards 54 The City currently and will continue to provide incentives to affordable housing projects including flexibility in development standards without need for a variance or other discretionary review as required by Government Code Section 65915,. Incentives will continue to be granted to qualified affordable projects under Section 65915 even if a density bonus is not sought. Consider tying the granting of additional incentives, as allowed under Section 65915, to the level or depth of a project's affordability, as described in Program HP-1.4. Outreach to developers about these incentives within the Proactive Outreach Program (Program H P-2.10) Timeline: Ongoing, as requested. Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: General Fund Program HP-2.2: Updates to Administrative Procedures 51 • Fee Deferrals: The City will defer fee collection for residential developments until final building inspection or issuance of the certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first, unless the requirements of Government Code 66007(b) have been met. timeline for implementation, as stated in HCD's prior review. Program HP- 2.6 (Expedited Processing for Affordable Housing Projects): HCD's prior review stated this program should be modified to include outreach to developers as well as how often. In response the revised element instead removed the program and turned it into a policy, which does not address HCD's finding. The program should remain and be revised to include outreach to developers, and describe how often this outreach will be conducted. Program HP-3.2 (Handyworker Program): While the program was modified to explain if there will be proactive outreach to residents, it must still clarify if the program will occur annually. Program HP-3.6 (Workforce Housing Program): HCD's prior review stated that this program should include proactive outreach, a description of how often properties will be considered for the program, and specific implementation timing. In response the revised element instead removed the program and turned it into a policy, which does not address HCD's finding The program should remain and be revised to include proactive outreach, a description of how often properties will be considered for the program, and specific implementation timing. Program HP-2.2: Updates to Administrative Procedures 51 • Expedited Processing for Affordable Housing Projects: The City will continue to expedite processing for affordable housing projects, including one -stop preliminary review, concurrent application review, designation of a primary contact, and fast -tracking of construction and grading plan review, permitting and inspection. Promotion of the Expedited Processing program will occur as a part of Program HO-2.10, the Proactive Outreach Program, to be initiated in 2023 and provided as ongoing throughout the 6th planning cycle. Program HP-3.2: Handyworker Program Outreach initiated in 2023 and conducted annually through the Proactive Outreach Program (Program HP-2.10). Program HP-3.7: Workforce Housing Program The City is authorized to enter into a joint powers authority for the purpose of bringing Workforce Housing to the City, specifically targeted to assist middle income households earning between 80% and 120% of the Area Median Income. City staff will continue to consider developer proposals. As there is developer interest, a proposal would go before the City Council to enter into the agreement. The units would be deed -restricted, giving local families the ability to afford rent and avoid housing insecurity. The program can also be applied to new builds, whereby the joint powers authority finances the construction of a brand new apartment building and rents the units below market rate, per the restrictions of the deed. This program will be promoted to housing developers through the Proactive Outreach Program (Program HP-2.10) Timeline: Outreach initiated in 2023 and conducted annually through the Proactive Outreach Program (Program 56-57 59 HP-2.10). Ongoing Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Governmental, tax-exempt bonds issued by the Joint Powers Authority Program HP- Program HP-4.7: Administrative Process for Reasonable 62 4.2 (Monitoring of Codes and Ordinances to Remove Barriers): Accommodations Continue to implement the' City's Reasonable The revisions did not address HCD's prior findings. In addition, the actions regarding reasonable accommodation were removed Accommodations Ordinance through an administrative and must be included in the program. process (unless related entitlements are sought) that is inexpensive and easy to apply for. Process these requests in 30 days or less where no other entitlements are applied for. Review typical processing costs and reduce or eliminate the reasonable accommodation application fee (currently $872) by 2024. (New — AFFH) Timeline: Eliminate fee by 2024. Ongoing as requested Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: CDBG Program HP-4.3 (Homeless Case Management): While the Added: Apply for funding on an annual basis consistent 60 program appears to describe annual applications for funding, the with application deadlines. program timeframe should be revised specifically to state how often the City will apply for financial assistance. Program HP-4.10 (Proactive Community Preservation): While the Amended (2023 -2025) 63 timeframe section of the program states activities will be ongoing after 2025, the body of the program says the program will continue through 2025. They must; therefore, be revised to clarify this timing inconsistency. 2. Identify actions that will be taken to make sites available during the planning period with appropriate zoning and development standards and with services and facilities to accommodate that portion of the city's or county's share of the regional housing need for each income level that could not be accommodated on sites identified in the inventory completed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) without rezoning, and to comply with the requirements of Government Code section 65584.09. Sites shall be identified as needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including multifamily rental housing, factory -built housing, mobilehomes, housing for agricultural employees, supportive housing, single- room occupancy units, emergency shelters, and transitional housing. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(1).) As noted in Finding A2, the element does not include a complete site analysis; therefore, the adequacy of sites and zoning were not established. Based on the results of a complete sites inventory and analysis, the City may need to add or revise programs to address a shortfall of sites or zoning available to encourage a variety of housing types. Replacement Housing Requirements: While Program HP-2.7 Clarify program timeline and commitment 54 (Replacement Housing Program) was added to the element to ensure compliance with Government Code, § 65583.2, Adopt code amendment with Housing Element. Set up subdivision (g)(3), it does not clearly state when the program Notice in Accela and begin implementing requirements by itself will be implemented. The element should be revised to add January 2023. Ensure staff receives training within the first a clear implementation date. three years of the planning period. Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods: While Program HP- Edited as follows: 49 1.13 (Utility Providers Responsibility to Prioritize Service) was added to address compliance with Government Code, § 65583.2, The Unified Development Code will be amended subdivision (c), it is unclear if the program will be implemented concurrent with the Housing Element to ensure compliance within the first three years of the planning period and commit to with Government Code § 65583.2(c). necessary zone changes. As stated in the previous review, the Timeline: Adopt code amendment with Housing program must be implemented within the first three years of the Element. Set up Notice in Accela prior to the end of 2022. planning period and commit to zone for the following: Within the first three years of the planning period, ensure >sites must meet the density requirements for housing for lower- staff receives training. income households, and >allow by -right approval for housing developments that include 20 percent or more of its units affordable to lower income households. (Gov. Code, § 65583.2, subd. (c).) Please be aware, pursuant to Government Code 65588, subdivision (e)(4)(C)(iii) if the City fails to adopt a compliant housing element within one year from the statutory deadline, the element cannot be found in substantial compliance until rezones pursuant to Government Code section 65583.2, subdivision (c) is completed. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU): While Program HP-2.6 (Provide Added to program: 53 Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) was added to the element to add incentives for ADUs early in the Develop a monitoring program to track ADU and JADU planning period, it should be revised to add monitoring activities creation and affordability levels. Three years into the other than required APR reporting. In addition, a program should planning period, review ADU production and evaluate if be added or revised to include monitoring the production and production estimates are being achieved. If ADU affordability levels of ADUs every two years with additional production is not meeting projections, the City will conduct implementation actions if not meeting target numbers in the a study to identify barriers to ADU production. If barriers housing element. Additional actions, if necessary, should be identified are within City control, the City will take taken in a timely manner (e.g., within six months). Finally, if additional actions to remove the barriers within one year. necessary, the degree of additional actions should be in stride with the degree of the gap in production and affordability. Timeline: Review production in January 2025. If needed, implement changes by January 2026. Objective: Facilitate the development of 250 ADUs, including 48 affordable to very low-income households and 85 ADUs affordable to low-income households during the planning period. 3. The Housing Element shall contain programs which assist in Responded to HCD's prior review finding (The program 46-47 the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of should clarify if the City already offers the incentives extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate- income described in the program, whether the approval of households. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(2).) incentives is discretionary and include an implementation Programs HP-1.8 (Affordable Sites Incentive Program) and HP-2.1 date for the incentives.) and added program back into (Funding Priority to Extremely Low-income Affordable Housing): Element: The element is required to include programs to assist with the development of extremely low-income (ELI) households, both Program HP-1.8: Affordable Sites Incentive Program programs listed were removed from the element. These programs are important to incentivize and provide affordable To facilitate the development of housing for lower income housing and must be included in the element to meet this households, the City will continue to encourage land requirement. Please see HCD's prior review finding. divisions, specific plans, and other discretionary projects to include or set aside parcel sizes suitable to facilitate the development of affordable housing. This program includes setting lots aside for multifamily development or for donation to a non-profit organization (1 acre minimum), for first-time homebuyers including sweat equity ownership projects, and lots donated to Habitat for Humanity for individual homes. This program was used to facilitate the Metrowalk project (see Section 3.7.3, Approved/Entitled Development). The City will continue offering incentives for projects that include the provision of affordable housing on -site including but not limited to priority processing of subdivision maps that include affordable housing units or land to be donated; expedited review where the development application is consistent with the General Plan, applicable Specific Plan and master environmental impact report; financial assistance, based on funding availability; and modification of development requirements, such as reduced parking standards for seniors, assisted care, and special needs housing. Requests for incentives shall be made with the application and shall be automatically granted in accordance with Government Code 65915. Additional incentives may be requested and shall be granted on a case -by -case basis. (Existing; renamed and edited) 54-55 Responded to HCD's prior review finding (This program should describe how projects be prioritized, which programs are included, and also describe how often programs will be reviewed or added as a part of this program) and added program back into Element: Program HP-2.9: Funding Priority to Extremely Low-income Affordable Housing Continue to encourage the development of housing for extremely low-income households (households earning at or below 30 percent of median, based on HUD calculations for the Los Angeles County area). The City will continue to give funding preference to programs and projects that have greater numbers of housing for extremely low-income households. Projects are prioritized by the City Council as opportunities are identified and as project proposals exist, depending on the availability of funding (Existing, modified to reflect adoption of program in 2013 HE and edit name) Timeline: Ongoing, as project proposals exist Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: HOME, CDBG, Bonds, PDA/TOD Funds 4. Address and, where appropriate and legally possible, remove governmental and nongovernmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, including housing for all income levels and housing for persons with disabilities. The program shall remove constraints to, and provide reasonable accommodations for housing designed for, intended for occupancy by, or with supportive services for, persons with disabilities. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(3).) As noted in Findings A3, the element requires a complete analysis of potential governmental constraints. Depending upon the results of that analysis, the City may need to revise or add programs and address and remove or mitigate any identified constraints. In addition, the following programs must be revised: Program HP-4.4 (Housing for Persons with Disabilities): While this Put program back in document: 60-61 program was eliminated and converted to a policy, it should remain a program as there are actions associated with the Program HP-4.4: Housing for Persons with Disabilities program to assist persons with disabilities. The policy also does Continue to encourage the provision of housing specifically not address the findings in HCD's prior review. serving the developmentally disabled population in new affordable housing projects. Prioritize funding to affordable housing developers who set aside a portion of their units for the developmentally disabled. Include outreach to developers about this incentive through the Proactive Outreach Program (HP-2.10) Investigate dedicated funding for developmentally disabled affordable housing construction and support applications for construction funding for affordable housing for the developmentally disabled as described below: • The City will continue to encourage development of projects targeted for persons with disabilities, including persons with developmental disabilities. • The City shall seek State and Federal monies, as funding becomes available, in support of housing construction and rehabilitation targeted for persons with disabilities, including persons with developmental disabilities. • Continue to allow for applicants to request regulatory incentives, such as expedited permit processing and fee waivers and deferrals, to projects targeted for persons with disabilities, including persons with developmental disabilities. • Continue to assist applicants as needed in the identification of locations, facilitate obtaining the necessary HCD Community Care licensing, and streamline City land use approvals for housing for persons with disabilities. Timeline: Annually and ongoing, consistent with funding cycles Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: General Fund Program HP-4.7 (Administrative Process for Reasonable Program edited to eliminate the reasonable 62 Accommodations): As stated in HCD's prior review, this program accommodation fee: should be modified to eliminate fees for applicants in the reasonable accommodation process. Program HP-4.7: Administrative Process for Reasonable Accommodations Continue to implement the City's Reasonable Accommodations Ordinance through an administrative process (unless related entitlements are sought) that is inexpensive and easy to apply for. Process these requests in 30 days or less where no other entitlements are applied for. Review typical processing costs and eliminate the reasonable accommodation application fee (currently $872) by 2024.(New—AFFH) Timeline: Eliminate fee by 2024. Ongoing as requested Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: CDBG 5. Promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities Along with edits to the Fair Housing Analysis and further 44-63 and promote housing throughout the community or communities outreach to service providers, the Housing Element has an 182-184 for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, updated list of prioritized contributing factors, goals, and ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability, and actions. These better focus programs on addressing the other characteristics protected by the California Fair Employment highest -priority Fair Housing issues and CFs to better follow and Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900) of HCD guidance that has been released since the initial Draft Division 3 of Title 2), Section 65008, and any other state and Housing Element: federal fair housing and planning law. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. "the housing element must prioritize contributing factors (c)(5).) and should consider a manageable list (e.g., 4-6) to strongly As noted in Finding 131, the element must include a complete connect to goals and actions, focus resources and maximize analysis of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). The impact in the planning period" element must be revised to add goals and actions based on the outcomes of a complete analysis. Goals and actions must Table 32 in the updated draft shows the updated Prioritized specifically respond to the analysis and to the identified and Fair Housing Issues, CFs, and meaningful actions, and prioritized contributing factors to fair housing issues and must be metrics and milestones are included within Section 2. significant and meaningful enough to overcome identified patterns and trends. Actions must have specific commitment, metrics and milestones as appropriate and must address housing mobility enhancement, new housing choices and affordability in high opportunity areas, place- based strategies for community preservation and revitalization and displacement protection. 6. Develop a plan that incentivizes and promotes the creation of Added program component 53 accessory dwelling units that can be offered at affordable rent, as defined in Section 50053 of the Health and Safety Code, for very Develop a monitoring program to track ADU and JADU low, low-, or moderate -income households. For purposes of this creation and affordability levels. Three years into the paragraph, "accessory dwelling units" has the some meaning as planning period, review ADU production and evaluate if "accessory dwelling unit" as defined in paragraph (4) of production and affordability estimates are being achieved. subdivision (i) of Section 65852.2. (Gov. Code, If ADU production is not meeting projections, the City will § 65583, subd. (c)(7).) conduct a study to identify barriers to ADU production. If Program HP-2 (Provide for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior barriers identified are within City control, the City will take Accessory Dwelling Units) was added to provide ADU incentives, additional actions to remove the barriers within one year. it only speaks specifically of a brochure and a webpage, without discussing affordability of ADUs. Further discussion on this Review production in January 2025. If needed, implement should be added, and the program should also add a monitoring changes by January 2026. component for ADU production and affordability. C. Public Participation Local governments shall make a diligent effort to achieve public Clarified: 3 participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the Housing Element, and the element shall All service providers, housing professionals, and community describe this effort. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd.(c)(8).) stakeholders identified in Appendix A, including The element now describes when the draft housing element was organizations that serve priority communities and lower - made available to the public prior to transmitting to HCD, as well income households, received notification that the draft as the City's continued efforts to make the revised adoption document had been released for public review. No public document available for public review and input. The element comments were received during this period. also references targeted outreach in Newhall and Canyon Country. A breakdown of public comments and the City's response and incorporation into the element is also provided in Appendix B of the element. However, the element must be revised to specifically state whether or not there was specific outreach to the lower -income communities once the full draft was made available to the public. In addition, the element should clarify whether additional comments were received and incorporated in the element. The City's consideration of public comments must not be limited by HCD's findings in this review letter. Santa Clari*ta Housing Element December 9, 2022 Revised Draft Section I: Introduction & Summary 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................... 1 1.2 DEFINITION AND PURPOSE...................................................................... 1 1.3 CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAWS AND GENERAL PLAN ................................ 1 1.4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION........................................................................... 2 1.5 ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT...............................................4 1.6 DEFINITION OF TERMS............................................................................ 5 1.7 DATA SOURCES...................................................................................... 5 1.8 COMMUNITY PROFILE.............................................................................. 7 1.9 CHANGING HOUSING NEEDS AND DEMOGRAPHICS ..................................... 8 1.10 CHARACTERISTICS OF HOUSING STOCK ................................................ 17 1.11 SUMMARY OF CONSTRAINTS................................................................. 20 1.12 SUMMARY OF FAIR HOUSING ANALYSIS ................................................. 21 1.13 REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION .............................................. 22 1.14 2013 SANTA CLARITA HOUSING ELEMENT REVIEW .................................. 23 1.15 PROGRAM CHANGES IN 2021 HOUSING ELEMENT .................................... 27 Section II: Housing Strategy.. 35 2.1 GOALS, POLICIES, AND OBJECTIVES....................................................... 35 2.2 IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS.................................................................... 42 Section III: Housing Sites 72 3.1 CONTEXT............................................................................................. 72 3.2 A D U DEVELOPMENT ASSUMPTIONS......................................................... 73 3.3 PLANNED, APPROVED, AND PENDING PROJECTS ....................................... 74 3.4 VACANT AND NON -VACANT SITES........................................................... 79 3.5 ADEQUACY OF THE RESIDENTIAL SITES INVENTORY IN MEETING RHNA....... 84 3.6 R H N A SURPLUS ..................................................................................... 86 3.7 REDEVELOPMENT TRENDS...................................................................... 87 3.8 PROGRAMS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE SITES (NO NET LOSS) ....................... 100 3.9 INFRASTRUCTURE CONSIDERATIONS.................................................... 100 3.10 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS.................................................... 101 3.11 FAIR HOUSING CONSIDERATIONS....................................................... 104 Section IV: Technical Background Report.. .112 4.1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................. 112 4.2 LOCAL HOUSING NEEDS DATA.............................................................. 112 4.3 LOCAL HOUSING PROGRAMS & RESOURCES ........................................... 117 4.4 HOUSING CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS....................................................... 131 4.5 ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING........................................................... 171 APPENDIX A: SCAG LOCAL HOUSING DATA .................................................. 261 APPENDIX B: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.................................................. 283 APPENDIX C: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MATERIALS .................................... 291 APPENDIX D: HOUSING SITES.................................................................... 309 Table of Figures Figure 1: Santa Clarita Location within Larger Los Angeles County ....................... 7 Figure 2: Annexation History of Santa Clarita.................................................... 8 Figure 3: Current Population by Age and Sex .................................................... 9 Figure 4: Employment by Industry................................................................ 10 Figure 5: Share of Income Spent on Housing Costs by Housing Tenure* ............. 12 Figure 6: Average Rental Costs in Santa Clarita Over Time ............................... 13 Figure 7: Households by Household Size ........................................................ 16 Figure 8: Housing Type............................................................................... 17 Figure 9: Housing Tenure by Age.................................................................. 18 Figure 10: Household Units by Year Structure Built .......................................... 18 Figure 11: Overcrowding by Extent and Tenure ............................................... 19 Figure 12: Growth in Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County Median Homes Sale Prices, 2000-2018................................................................................................ 20 Figure 13: Chronology of Residential Development in Santa Clarita .................... 73 Figure 14: Sites to Accommodate Lower Income RHNA.................................... 84 Figure 15: Sites to Accommodate Moderate Income RHNA................................ 85 Figure 16: Sites to Accommodate Lower -Income RHNA and Fire Hazard Severity Zones..................................................................................................... 103 Figure 17: Sites to Accommodate Moderate -Income RHNA and Fire Hazard Severity Zones..................................................................................................... 104 Figure 18: Sites to Accommodate Lower -Income RHNA and TCAC Opportunity Areas .............................................................................................................. 106 Figure 19: Sites to Accommodate Moderate -Income RHNA and TCAC Opportunity Areas...................................................................................................... 106 Figure 20: Households by Household Size .................................................... 115 Figure 21:Housing Choice Vouchers and Opportunity Index Location ................ 188 Figure 22: TCAC Areas of High Segregation and Poverty ................................. 196 Figure 23: Racial Dot Density Map of Santa Clarita........................................ 197 Figure 24: White Non -Hispanic Population Predominance by Census Tract in Santa Clarita, San Fernando Valley Region, and Los Angeles County ......................... 198 Figure 25: Hispanic Population Predominance by Census Tract in Santa Clarita, San Fernando Valley Region, and Los Angeles County .......................................... 198 Figure 26: HUD Minority Census Tracts and Hispanic/Latino Population Predominance .............................................................................................................. 200 Figure 27: HUD Minority Census Tracts and Female Headed Households by Census Tractin Santa Clarita................................................................................ 204 Figure 28: Households Living with a Spouse by Census Tract in Santa Clarita .... 205 Figure 29: Households Living Alone by Census Tract in Santa Clarita................ 206 Figure 30: Households Living with a Disability by Census Tract in Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley, and Santa Clarita....................................................... 208 Figure 31: Households Living with a Disability by Census Tract in Santa Clarita . 209 Figure 32: Location of Licensed Care Facilities in Santa Clarita ........................ 210 Figure 33: Percent of Low- to Moderate -Income Block Groups in Santa Clarita... 212 Figure 34: Percent of Low- to Moderate- Income Block Groups in LA County ..... 213 Figure 35: Median Income Block Groups in LA County Area ............................. 214 Figure 36: Median Income Block Groups in Santa Clarita................................ 215 Figure 37: Percent of Households in Poverty in the Last 12 Months in Santa Clarita byCensus Tract....................................................................................... 216 Figure 38: TCAC Opportunity Area Index Map of Santa Clarita Census Tracts .... 220 Figure 39: TCAC Education Opportunity Index Values in Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley Region, and Santa Clarita................................................... 221 Figure 40: Schools and Title 1 Status in Low- and Moderate -Income Areas of Santa Clarita..................................................................................................... 222 Figure 41: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Index Scores in Santa Clarita ......................... 225 Figure 42: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Index Scores in the LA County Area ................ 227 Figure 43: Bus Lines and Stops (shown as colored lines and dots) in Santa Clarita .............................................................................................................. 229 Figure 44: Ride -Dependent Population by Block Group in Santa Clarita............. 231 Figure 45: Affordable Housing Near Public Transit ......................................... 232 Figure 46: Economic Index Map of Santa Clarita........................................... 234 Figure 47: Economic Index Map of LA County Area ........................................ 235 Figure 48: Inflow and Outflow Analysis of Santa Clarita.................................. 236 Figure 49: HUD Jobs Proximity Index Map of Santa Clarita and Surrounding Areas .............................................................................................................. 237 Figure 50: Public Transit and Major Employers .............................................. 238 Figure 51: Percent of Renters Overpaying for Housing in Santa Clarita by Census Tract....................................................................................................... 241 Figure 52: Percent of Owners Overpaying for Housing in Santa Clarita by Census Tract....................................................................................................... 242 Figure 53: Percent of Overcrowded Households in Santa Clarita by Census Tract 243 Figure 54: Overcrowding in Santa Clarita and the Surrounding Areas ............... 244 Figure 55: Severe Overcrowding in Santa Clarita........................................... 245 Figure 56: Los Angeles County Point -In -Time Homeless Count Results in Santa Clarita .............................................................................................................. 247 Figure 57: Census Tracts Vulnerable to Displacement in Santa Clarita .............. 249 Figure 58: Fire Severity Zones in Santa Clarita............................................. 250 Figure 59: Subsidized Housing, Mobile Home Parks and Flood Risk in Santa Clarita .............................................................................................................. 250 Figure 60: Home Value in the City and the County Over Time ......................... 251 Figure 61: Percent of Population Below Poverty Level in Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley SCAG Subregion, and Santa Clarita, ACS 5- Year Estimates 2010- 2014....................................................................................................... 254 Figure 62: Percent of Population Below Poverty Level in Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley SCAG Subregion, and Santa Clarita, ACS 5-Year Estimates 2015- 2019....................................................................................................... 255 Figure 63: Percentage of White Population and Median Incomes by Census Block Group..................................................................................................... 256 Figure 64: Median Income and Percent of Non -White Population by Block Group in 2010....................................................................................................... 258 Figure 65: Median Income and Percent of Non -White Population by Block Group in 2019....................................................................................................... 259 Table of Tables Table 1: Change in Racial and Ethnic Composition (2010-2019) .......................... 9 Table 2: Santa Clarita Income Groups by Tenure ............................................. 10 Table 3: Households by Share of Income Spent on Housing Cost ....................... 11 Table 4: Extremely Low -Income Households in Santa Clarita by Race/Ethnicity and Tenure...................................................................................................... 14 Table 5: Regional Housing Need Allocation for Santa Clarita.............................. 23 Table 6: Progress in Achieving 2013 Quantified Objectives by Income Group....... 26 Table 7: 2013-2021 Housing Element Program Implementation Status ............... 27 Table 8: Quantified Preservation and Rehabilitation Objectives 2021 - 2029........ 71 Table 9: Quantified New Construction Objectives, 2021 - 2029.......................... 71 Table 10: Assumed Affordability for 6th Cycle ADUs......................................... 74 Table 11: Planned, Approved, and Pending Projects (2021) .............................. 76 Table 12: Breakdown of Sites Inventory by Zone ............................................ 82 Table 13: Existing Uses of Non -Vacant Sites ................................................... 83 Table 14: Housing Site Areas....................................................................... 85 Table 15: RHNA Surplus by Income Group ..................................................... 86 Table 16: Housing Site Capacity and AFFH Indicators ..................................... 110 Table 17: Assisted Rental Housing Developments .......................................... 122 Table 18: Total Preservation Costs for 89 At -Risk Units .................................. 123 Table 19: Non -Profit Housing Development Organizations ............................... 125 Table 20: ADU Production Opportunity with Locally Amended Incentives........... 128 Table 21: General Plan Land Use and Associated Zoning Districts .................... 134 Table 22: Residential Zoning Districts.......................................................... 134 Table 23: City of Santa Clarita Development Standards .................................. 139 Table 24: Specific Plan Details and Status .................................................... 143 Table 25: Parking Standards for City of Santa Clarita..................................... 144 Table 26: Residential Uses Allowed by Zoning District in Santa Clarita Unified DevelopmentCode .................................................................................... 146 Table 27: Current Planning Requirements by Housing Type ............................. 150 Table 28: Santa Clarita Development and Permitting Fees .............................. 156 Table 29: Development and Permitting Fees in Santa Clarita and Comparable Local Jurisdictions............................................................................................. 158 Table 30: Santa Clarita Development Impact Fees ......................................... 159 Table 31: Timelines for Permit Procedures.................................................... 163 Table 32: Fair Housing Issues, Contributing Factors, and Programs & Actions.... 182 Table 33: Fair Housing Complaints, Cases, Findings and Outcomes 2017-2021 .. 186 Table 34: Trends in Racial and Ethnic Composition of Santa Clarita (2010-2020) 194 Table 35: Trends in Racial and Ethnic Composition of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, and the State of California 2010-2020.............................................. 194 Table 36: Opportunity Map Domains and Indicators ....................................... 195 Table 37: Comparative Percentages of Hispanic or Latino Population ................ 200 Table 38: Dissimilarity Index Definitions...................................................... 201 Table 39: Ethnic and Racial Composition Dissimilarity Index for Santa Clarita and LA County.................................................................................................... 201 Table 40: Trends in Familial Status in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, and the Stateof California ..................................................................................... 202 Table 41: Trends in Disability Characteristics................................................ 207 Table 42: Disability Characteristics for Census Tract 9203.30.......................... 210 Table 43: HUD Opportunity Index Values by Racial and Ethnic Group ............... 218 Table 44: California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress ............. 222 Table 45: Educational Attainment for Adults 25 and Over ............................... 223 Table 46: Indicators for At -Risk of Becoming Disadvantaged Tracts in Santa Clarita .............................................................................................................. 225 Table 47: Cost Burden & Severe Cost Burden by Tenure in the City and County. 240 Table 48: Substandard Housing and Household Income .................................. 246 Table 49: Minority Concentration Areas and Affordability of Average Rent......... 252 Table 50: Summary and Response to Stakeholder Input ................................. 285 Table 51: Summary and Incorporation of Community Comments ..................... 289 Table 52: Outreach List 1........................................................................... 293 Table 53: Outreach List 2........................................................................... 296 Table 54: Outreach List 3........................................................................... 296 Table 55: Outreach List 4........................................................................... 296 Table 56: Housing Opportunity Sites in Inventory .......................................... 309 Santa Clarita — Housing Element *a-�-December 2022 Section I: Introduction & Summary 1.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter of the Santa Clarita General Plan presents goals, policies, programs, and supporting information related to the provision of housing for existing and future residents of the City. The purpose of the Housing Element is twofold: 1) to present specific policies and actions for housing development to meet Santa Clarita's specific, identified housing needs; and 2) to meet regional standards and achieve State certification, pursuant to statutory requirements. 1.2 DEFINITION AND PURPOSE The Housing Element of the General Plan is a detailed statement of the housing goals, policies, programs, and quantified objectives for the City. The Element is based on a comprehensive technical assessment of existing housing policies and programs; current and projected housing needs, especially related to low-income households and special needs populations; an analysis of market, environmental, governmental, and other factors which constrain housing production; an assessment of ways that the City can affirmatively further fair housing for its residents; an inventory of sites available for housing construction; and an assessment of new programs and policies that can enhance housing production in the City. The purpose of the Housing Element is to guide decision -making by elected and appointed officials. Specifically, the Housing Element sets forth how the City will address the need for housing, especially by low- and moderate -income families, and special needs families and individuals. The Housing Element also provides housing - related data and information to the public. 1.3 CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAWS AND GENERAL PLAN State law requires that the General Plan include an integrated, consistent set of goals and policies. The City of Santa Clarita's General Plan contains elements relating to land use, circulation, housing, noise, conservation and open space, economic development, and safety. The 2021 Housing Element provides goals, policies, and implementation measures that are consistent with all other elements of the General Plan. As the General Plan is amended in the future, the City will ensure the Housing Element remains consistent with the General Plan. New State law requires that the Safety Element be updated to address climate adaptation upon revision of the Housing Element. The City will ensure compliance with this requirement by updating and adopting its updated Safety Element concurrent with the 2021 Housing Element. The City will provide a copy of the Housing Element to the water and sewer service providers and has coordinated with these agencies regarding the State -mandated water and sewer service priority for Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 housing projects that will help Santa Clarita in meeting its regional housing need for lower -income households (Government Code Section 65589.7). Multiple statewide bills have been passed to address the inequitable distribution of pollution and associated health effects in low-income communities and communities of color. SB 535 requires the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) to define disadvantaged communities and SB 1000 requires local governments to identify those disadvantaged communities in their jurisdiction and address environmental justice in their general plans accordingly. As defined by SB 535, Santa Clarita does not currently have any disadvantaged communities; however, two census tracts in the City are within a small margin of meeting the criteria that would trigger requirements for further analysis. As such, these tracts will be analyzed and discussed as part of the Assessment of Fair Housing in Section 4. Additionally, California Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) identified census tracts as disadvantaged unincorporated communities (DUC) per definition in SB 244, including fringe, island, and legacy communities. Santa Clarita has six DUC tracts that are either fully or partially within City boundaries, two of which are also marginally close to being considered disadvantaged per the SB 535 definition. State law requires jurisdictions to address DUCs in the land use element of the General Plan and the City should analyze these in the next General Plan Update. 1.4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The 6th cycle Housing Element Update has been undertaken during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Public outreach, which is the cornerstone of the preparation process, had to be adjusted to allow and encourage meaningful public participation and input without the ability to meet or gather in -person. Staff and consultants made use of multiple digital platforms to facilitate public input, including mechanisms that used cell phones so that persons without internet access were still able to fully participate. Community opinion surveys were conducted in multiple languages to ensure that all residents had an opportunity to be heard. Public participation opportunities were provided as outlined in the list below: • In March 2021, the City established a dedicated website for the Housing Element Update with information on the update process, RHNA, upcoming events, frequently asked questions, and how to get involved. The website also includes a link to the survey in English and Spanish, as well as a dedicated email address, and phone number for more information. • Beginning on April 19, 2021, an online community opinion survey was conducted in English and Spanish to collect input from Santa Clarita residents, housing and service providers, and other interested parties. The survey asked questions regarding current living situations and opinions on various housing issues and approaches. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 • Stakeholder interviews were conducted between February and September of 2021 and included multiple for -profit and non-profit developers, as well as advocacy groups and service providers: o Southern California Association of Non -Profit Housing o Abundant Housing LA o Milestone Housing o Southland Regional Association of Realtors o Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce o Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley o Family Promise o Bridge to Home o Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center o Spicher Group Properties o Santa Clarita Homelessness Task Force (Affordable Housing Subcommittee) • On April 29, 2021, the City conducted a virtual community workshop to introduce major elements of the Housing Element Update process, and outline the City's current Regional Housing Need Assessment requirements. The public was invited to provide initial comments regarding the Housing Element Update process and general housing needs in the City. Public comments are detailed in Appendix B. • On June 15, 2021, the City held a public study session meeting with the City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission to introduce the Housing Element process and seek initial input from the Planning Commission. The staff presentation covered important housing topics including affordable housing, Housing Element requirements, RHNA, new housing laws, demographics, project objectives, and survey results. Portions of the Draft Housing Element were introduced at this time. • The Fair Housing Assessment was made available to stakeholders and community members on September 24, 2021. • The complete Public Review Draft Housing Element was released, emailed to interested parties, a+i-6 made available on the City's website on October 29, 2021,- and was promoted via social media. All service providers, housing professionals, and community stakeholders identified in Appendix A, including organizations that serve priority communities and lower -income households, received notification that the draft document had been released for public review. No public comments were received during this period. • The City Council Development Committee met on March 30, 2022 to review the comments issued by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on the Public Review Draft Housing Element and to accept public comment. • Following HCD's review of the Draft Housing Element, a Public Hearing Draft incorporating the changes requested by HCD was released on March 31, 2022 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 and was made available on the City's website. Interested parties, commenters, stakeholders, and the interested parties mailing list were notified of the availability of the Public Review Draft Housing Element at this time. • On April 5, 2022, the Planning Commission held duly noticed Public Hearing to review the Housing Element and the Initial Study/Negative Declaration, and to accept public comment. The Commission recommended that Negative Declaration and Housing Element be adopted by the City Council. • On May 10, 2022. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to adopt the Negative Declaration and the Housing Element, and to accept public comment. The adopted Housing Element was submitted to HCD for compliance review on May 11, 2022._ On June 7, 2022, the City received a letter from HCD outlining additional data, analysis, and program implementation details that would be required to comply with state law. After conducting further research and consultation, the City revised the Element to address the additional HCD comments, and additional information from service providers and developers was sought and integrated. The December 2022 Revised Draft was completed and released for public review on December 9. 2022. These community outreach efforts and their incorporation into the Housing Element are included in full within Appendix B of the Housing Element. 1.5 ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT The Housing Element is organized into four main sections: • Section 1 introduces the overall Housing Element update effort, a summary of housing needs and constraints, a Fair Housing summary, and a review of the effectiveness of the 2013 Housing Element and the City's progress in its implementation. • Section 2 sets forth the City's Housing Strategy, which is comprised of the Goals, Policies, and Programs that it intends to implement over the next 8- year planning cycle. The City's Quantified Objectives are also included in Section 2. • Section 3 presents a detailed Housing Site Inventory, including a discussion of the availability of services, and compares this inventory to the City's projected housing needs. • Section 4, the Technical Background Report, provides statutorily required data including an assessment of housing needs & programs, an analysis of non- governmental and governmental constraints to affordable housing provision, a discussion of special needs populations, and an assessment of fair housing. Pre -certified housing and demographic data provided by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is included here. Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 1.6 DEFINITION OF TERMS Throughout the Housing Element, a variety of technical terms related to income levels are used in describing and quantifying conditions and objectives. The definitions of these terms follow: Affordable Housing -- Housing which costs no more than 30 percent of a low-, very low-, or extremely low-income household's gross monthly income. For rental housing, the residents may pay up to 30 percent of gross income on rent plus tenant - paid utilities. For homeownership, residents can pay up to 30 percent on the combination of mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, and Homeowners' dues. Area Median Income (AMI) -- The income figure representing the middle point of Los Angeles County household incomes. Fifty percent of households earn more than or equal to this figure and 50 percent earn less than or equal to this figure. The AMI varies according to the size of the household. For the year 2021, the AMI for a four - person household in Los Angeles County was $80,000. Extremely Low -Income Households (ELI) -- Households earning not more than 30 percent of the Los Angeles County AMI. Very Low -Income Households (VLI) -- Households earning between 31 and 50 percent of the Los Angeles County AMI. Low-income Households -- Households earning between 51 and 80 percent of the Los Angeles County AMI. Moderate -income Households -- Households earning 81 to 120 percent of the Los Angeles County AMI. Above Moderate -Income Households -- Households earning over 120 percent of the Los Angeles County AMI. 1.7 DATA SOURCES The 2021 Housing Element Update makes full use of the pre -certified data package provided by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), which is contained in its entirety in Section 4 the Technical Background Report. In addition to the SCAG dataset, the following sources of data were used to help identify historic patterns of segregation, assess constraints to housing and the market conditions in Santa Clarita; and to better identify specific housing needs: • U.S. Census 2010 and 2020 • 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates • 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates • Los Angeles Economic Development Commission 2021 Economic Forecast • City of Santa Clarita 2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice • Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor • Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority City of Santa Clarita Data Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 • 2013-2017 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data for Santa Clarita • CA Department of Housing and Community Development, Housing Needs Data Certification Letter, 2020 • Los Angeles County Development Authority, "About Section 8" • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development • California Tax Credit Allocation Committee • National Housing Law Project • Santa Clarita 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan • Department of Fair Employment and Housing • Center on Budget and Priorities • Terner Center, March 2020. "The Hard Costs of Construction: Recent Trends in Labor and Materials Costs for Apartment Buildings in California" • Terner Center, March 2018. "It All Adds Up: The Cost of Housing Development Fees in Seven California Cities" • ESRI; ESRI Community Analyst • AFFH Data Viewer, California Department of Housing and Community Development • University of Delaware • Brown University • California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment • City of Santa Clarita Transit • On the Map • California Department of Health and Human Services • UCLA Urban Displacement Project • California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress • Zillow.com • Realtor.com • 2017 County Summary Highlights, USDA • California Important Farmland: 2016, California Department of Conservation • U.S. Department of Urban and Housing Development, FY 2022 Los Angeles - Long Beach -Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area FMRs for All Bedroom Sizes • Affordable Housing Online website • County of Los Angeles Municipal Code, Code of Ordinances, 2021 • City of Santa Clarita FY 2019 - FY 2023 Consolidated Plan • City of Santa Clarita Development Standards, 2013 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 1.8 COMMUNITY PROFILE Figure 1: Santa Clarita Location within Larger Los Angeles County Source: City of Santa Clarita Data Residents launched the City of Santa Clarita Formation Committee in 1985 to allow the City to exercise self-government and to consolidate the historic communities of Newhall, founded in 1876, and Saugus, founded in 1887. Two years later, 39.5 square miles were officially incorporated as the City of Santa Clarita. Since incorporation, forty communities positioned adjacent to the City have been annexed, adding a total of 31.09 square miles to the City, as shown in Figure 2. The City of Santa Clarita now has the third largest population in Los Angeles County. Compared to other jurisdictions in the Los Angeles County region, the City is unique in its ability to continue greenfield development which furthers opportunities for growth. The City invites sustainable development and expansion while continuing to provide a high quality of life for all residents. Santa Clarita —Housing Element *aDea;. �2022 riaure L: Annexation riistory oT Dania t iarlia Cd sla is Ninetv�,�P . .,,_4VII •r L_ r_.PNY "'dl o,.e ar ae a L�hl mw3a &ou4�e Lar.9 •Rd^ch�3d s Mint Canyon _`W soLE°A� �hNY OTI Honhy Sglamint Santa Clarita Hum, x£ A � e �a NV t N CuntpletedAnnexatians Original Incorporation Stevenson E Yyv �f+ 1989-2000 Ranch 2001-2010 f• Nr a °FArr� 2015-2020 viac� n .�rur� � ♦r51ac-1�e_�u you ,� - .:.- . 1 Fly1sail? r,,, �-� r >S ,.-�. ,;. - •, �;. rf US ounl s n �E j . y Source: City of Santa Clarita Data, 2021 1.9 CHANGING HOUSING NEEDS AND DEMOGRAPHICS Comparisons between Santa Clarita's data and that of Los Angeles County and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) are covered in this section. As the City ages and demographics change, different housing needs have arisen, and new programs are needed to meet changing demands. This section includes some of the required quantification and analysis of the City's population. Complete information and analysis are provided within the Technical Background Report (Section 4) and Appendix A. This information helps to provide direction in updating the City's Housing Element goals, policies, and programs. 1.9.1 Population Characteristics and Trends Santa Clarita's population increased 29.7% between 2010 to 2020, from 176,320 to 228,673. In comparison, Los Angeles County's population increased 2.3% between 2010 and 2020, from 9,787,747 to 10,014,009. Santa Clarita's annual population growth rate of 3.0% over the last decade is higher than the surrounding SCAG region at 0.7%. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Age Composition Santa Clarita's population is younger than the region's population. The share of the population under 18 years of age is 25.9%, which is higher than the regional share of 23.4%. Santa Clarita's seniors (65 and above) make up 11.3% of the population, which is lower than the regional share of 13%. There is a need to ensure that stable and affordable housing is available for families with children and youth that will be reaching adulthood during this planning period. Figure 3: Current Population by Age and Sex 110,1000 8.000 6,000 4,000 ZWO 0 U00 4.000 6.000 8,000 10,000 5 a-aa s4ss sass ea as a zo-aa 75-7e aria as+ ■ Male ■ Feazala Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates Race and Ethnicity The U.S. Census statistics include the race and ethnicity of a city's population. The most prevalent racial and ethnic categories are as shown in Table 1. The 2010 and 2019 population estimates show that Santa Clarita is experiencing increases in the Asian and Hispanic or Latino populations. Additional discussion of Santa Clarita's racial and ethnic composition is included in Section 4. Table 1: Chanae in Racial and Ethnic Comnosition (2010-20191 Racial or Ethnic Group 2010 2019 Percent Change White 72.7% 71.0% -2.3% Black or African American 2.5% 3.9% +56.0% American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3% 0.8% +166.7% Asian 8.4% 11.1% +32.1% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1% 0.1% +0.0% Some other race 10.7% 7.2% -32.7% Two or more races 15.30% 15.9% 1 +11.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race 27.8% 133.5% 1 +20.5% Totals exceed 100% because all races can include Hispanic or Latino origin. Source: 2010 and 2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Employment and Income According to the American Community Survey 2014-2018, the City of Santa Clarita has 104,338 residents in the workforce. This represents a 20.8% increase from 2010, consistent with the City's increase in population. The industries with the highest percentage of employees are education and social services with 23,164 employees (22.2% of total), followed by professional services (11.5% of total). As of April 2021, the largest employers were Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital (1,917 employees), Six Flags Magic Mountain (1,900 employees), and William S. Hart Union School District (1,641 employees) (Source: Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation). Figure 4 illustrates the breakdown of employment by industry. Figure 4: Employment by Industry Agriculture 210 3mstructlon 6.363 Manufacturing 9.913 Wholesale Rrade 2,541 Retail Trade SO.fi82 Transportation 4,635 Information 5,776 Finance 7,160 Professional Services _2.024 Education &Social Services 23,164 Arts, Entertainment Recreation 10,632 Other 5,662 Pu blic Ad mini nstration 5,365 5,0OQ 14,c1cC 15,000 20,OQO 26.030 Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates w/groupings of 2-digit NA/CS codes. 1.9.2 Household Incomes and Housing Affordability Santa Clarita's median income is $99,666, according to the 2015-2019 ACS, which is higher than the Los Angeles County Area Median Income (AMI) of $80,000. While most Santa Clarita residents have higher incomes than Los Angeles County in general, there are still a considerable number of Santa Clarita households (22,160) with incomes at the "lower" level (80 percent of AMI or less). The distribution of incomes is shown in Table 2. Table 2: Santa Clarita Income Groups by Tenure Income Distribution Owner Renter Total Percentage of Overview Households Households Households Households Extremely Low- income (< 30% 2,500 3,495 5,995 8.83% AMI Very Low-income 2,935 3,755 6 690 9.85% 31-50% AMI ' 10 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Low-income 5,355 4,120 9 475 13.95% 51-80% AMI ' Moderate -income 3,985 2,840 6 825 10.05% (81-120% AMI) ' Above Moderate 31,195 7,730 38 925 57.31% > 120% AMI ' Total 45,970 21,945 67,915 100% Sources: Consolidated Planning/CHAS Data for Santa Clarita; 2013-2017ACS NOTE. Reported units and household numbers vary due to the differences in data collection years and the City' recent annexations, which added additional units and households to the City. When housing prices are very high, many households must "overpay" for housing. Households are considered housing cost -burdened when their total housing costs exceed 30% of their gross monthly income, and to be severely cost -burdened when their total housing costs exceed 50% of their gross monthly income. Households with very and extremely low incomes are disproportionately housing cost -burdened. Table 3 below shows the number of cost -burdened and extremely cost -burdened households by income level, and Figure 5 shows the number of cost -burdened and extremely cost -burdened households by tenure. While Santa Clarita has a higher median household income than the surrounding region, there are 22,818 households who are overpaying for housing, or approximately 38.6% of households. While the total number of homeowners experiencing cost -burden exceeds the total number of renters experiencing cost -burden, renters are disproportionately affected by this issue. Table 3: Households by Share of Income Soent on Housina Cost Share of Income Spent on Housing Cost Income < 30% 30-50% >50% < 30% AMI 990 575 4400 30-50% AMI 1400 1675 3165 50-80% AMI 3125 3850 1735 80-100% AMI 3480 2470 420 > 100% AMI 27765 4155 390 Total 36,760 12,725 10,110 Sources: HUD, CHAS, 2012-2016. Santa Clarita — Housing Element 2022 Figure 5: Share of Income Spent on Housing Costs by Housing Tenure* 30,000 25,000 V) 20,000 0 Q) 15,000 0 0 = 10,000 5,000 on no No 0 <30% 30-50% > 50% ■Owner 27,285 7,825 5,250 • Renter 9,055 4,895 4,860 Source: HUD, CHAS, 2012-2016. *CHAS Cost Burden data by tenure for Santa Clarita does not include 420 households where cost burden data is not available. There may be discrepancies in total household numbers between this figure and other figures in the Housing Element. As of January 2022, units offered for rent in Santa Clarita averaged $1,845 for a one - bedroom unit, $2,678 for a two -bedroom unit, $3,309 for a three -bedroom unit, and $3,810810 for a four -bedroom unit. (See Figure 6) This is generally higher than the surrounding area. Santa Clarita's median rent was considerably higher than the median rent of Los Angeles County as a whole, at $2,044 and $1,577 per month respectively; this is partly accounted for by the fact that Santa Clarita has a higher percentage of homes and rentals with three or more bedrooms, making the median higher overall. When compared to other large cities within the Southern California region, rental costs and the overall cost of living are less in Santa Clarita (2019 American Community Survey, 1 Year Estimates; Best Places Cost of Living Estimates). 12 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 6: Average Rental Costs in Santa Clarita Over Time $4,000 $3,810 $3,309 $3,000 $2,665 " $2,678 $2,267 $2,000 n $1,845 $1,612 $1,445 $1,000 tiIN ti� ti� ti� ti(0 ti� ti� 1� tit ti� ti� ti� ti� ti� ti� ti� ti� ti� ti� titi titi titi 1J� OP- Few 1;S111 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom Source: Zumper Rent Research, Zumper, com, accessed February 4, 2022 Extremely Low -Income Households Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data from the 2012-2016 period indicate that ten percent of Santa Clarita's households are extremely --low- income, or a total of 5,959 households (See Table 4). This represents a smaller share of the population than the SCAG region, with over seventeen percent of its households in the extremely low-income category. The race or ethnicity with the highest share of extremely low --income households in Santa Clarita is Hispanic, and there are more extremely low, --income rental households than owner households. Extremely low income households make up 17.5% of the total renter -occupied households and 6.5% of total owner -occupied households. The distribution of households by income, race, and tenure is further discussed in the Fair Housing Analysis in Section 4.5 and includes policies and programs to address housing needs and discrepancies in access to housing among different groups and areas. These policies and programs include the following: • Policy H2.2: Funding Preference to Extremely Low -Income Housing • Policy H2.10: Affordable Housing Incentives • Program HP-2.4: Continuing Affordability • Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers • Policy H2.12: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing 13 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Table 4: Extremely Low -Income Households in Santa Clarita by Race/Ethnicity and Tenure Total Households Households below 30% AMI Share Below 30% AMI White, non -Hispanic 36,730 3,125 8.5% Black, non -Hispanic 1,780 205 11.5% Asian and other, non -Hispanic 6,865 714 10.4% Hispanic 14,195 1,915 13.5% Total 59,570 5,959 10.0% Renter -occupied 19,020 3.325 17.5% Owner -occupied 40,580 2,640 6.5% Total 59,570 5,959 10.0% Source: HUD, CHAS, 2012-2016. 1.9.3 Special Needs Populations Homeless The Los Angeles County Community Development Commission conducts bi-annual point -in -time surveys of homeless populations. In 2020, 168 people were reportedly experiencing homelessness in Santa Clarita, a 35 percent decline from 2019 (Source: Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority). Services for homeless individuals are available in Santa Clarita, with the primary homeless services provider being Bridge to Home. Bridge to Home operates year-round 24/7 for up to 60 people at any given time and has an approved proposal to expand its services. The Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness also continually works towards completing action items from the Community Plan to Address Homelessness. In 2019, the Task Force identified 148 students in the Newhall District reportedly experiencing homelessness along with an increase in persons seeking resources. Programs and policies included to address these needs include the following: • Policy H2.12: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing • Program HP-4.3: Homeless Case Management • Program HP-2.1: Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types Census data from the American Community Survey 2014-2018 indicate that Santa Clarita has 7,950 persons with an independent living disability, 4,568 with a self -care disability, 10,771 with an ambulatory disability, 4,093 with a vision disability, 8,211 with a cognitive disability and 6,060 with a hearing disability. These numbers are not exclusive, as some residents have more than one type of disability and some disability types are not recorded for children below a certain age. The most commonly occurring disabilities among seniors 65 and older were ambulatory (24.2%) and independent Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 living (17.8%). These needs will be addressed through programs and housing strategies that include the following: • Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers • Policy H2.12: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing • Program HP-3.1: Limit Code Enforcement Activities • Program HP-4.2: Monitoring of Codes and Ordinances to Remove Barriers • Program HP-4.76: Administrative Process for Reasonable Accommodations Elderly According to the American Community Survey 2014-2018, about 11.4 percent of Santa Clarita's population is aged 65 and above. (See Figure 3, above). This is lower than the regional average of 13 percent. However, 12.4 percent of the population is in the 55-64 age group, which is projected to increase the population of elderly residents by the end of the Housing Element period. Elderly persons often have fixed incomes and may have additional special needs related to access and care that may require physical improvements to their homes such as ramps, handrails, lower cupboards and counters, creation of a downstairs bedroom, or other modifications to enable them to remain in their homes. They may also need assistance in the form of a part-time or live-in caretaker. According to stakeholder interviews, strategies to serve Santa Clarita's elderly residents include protecting affordable units from converting to market rate, development of single -story homes, and the development of more affordable senior living communities, especially near amenities such as transportation, grocery stores, and medical care. Santa Clarita currently has over 1,900 senior residential units, including rental units, ownership units, and assisted living units. Over 827 of these units are deed -restricted affordable. In addition to these units, an additional 901 senior units are pending, approved, or under construction. In addition to the housing available for seniors, there are local organizations and agencies that provide resources and assistance for seniors, including the Senior Resource Alliance Santa Clarita Valley, the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, and the Senior Center Friendly Valley. As noted above and in Section 4, there is a higher rate of disability among the senior residents than in the larger population. Programs and Policies included in this Housing Element that help address the housing needs of this population include the following: • Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers • Policy H2.12: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Need Housing • Program HP-3.1 Limit Code Enforcement Activities • Program HP-3.2 Handyworker Program • Program HP-4. Administrative Process for Reasonable Accommodations 15 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Large Households In Santa Clarita, the average household size of 2.97 is the same as Los Angeles County (Source: 2019 ACS 1-Year Estimates). In Santa Clarita, the most common household size is of two people (290/o), followed by three -person, one -person, and four -person households, as seen in Figure 7. Households with five or more persons make up less than 15% of the households in the City. For each household size, there are more home -owners than renters. Compared to the SCAG region, Santa Clarita has a lower share of single -person households (23.4% vs. 18.9%) and 7+ person households (3.1% vs. 1.7%). Santa Clarita has approximately 27,000 residential units with at least four bedrooms (370/o), indicating that sufficient housing units are available for large families. Figure 7: Households by Household Size 4 0 25_�% 20.0% ,i w 91 a 10_r}'f O 2 0..0% - - 1 2 3 4 Number oiPeople per Household L GRenter ■Owner *Total ■ Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. Female -headed households State law requires an analysis of female -headed households to ensure adequate childcare and job training resources are provided. Of Santa Clarita's 67,583 total households in 2018, 11.3% were female -headed (compared to 14.3% in the SCAG region); of those, 48.8% had children at home and 7.3% had children under age six. Actions that help meet the needs of female -headed households are addressed within the Fair Housing Assessment. Farmworkers Statewide, farmworker housing is of unique concern and importance. While only a small number of SCAG jurisdictions have farmworkers living in them, they are essential to the region's economy and its food supply. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than 80 percent of hired crop farmworkers are not migrant workers but are considered settled and work farm(s) within 75 miles of their residences. This share is up significantly from 41 percent in 1996-1998, Santa Clarita - Housing Element 2022 reflecting a fundamental change in the nature of the crop farming workforce. The majority of farmworkers in California reside in metropolitan areas, where the average hourly wage of $16.05 puts them in the extremely low to very, -low_ income category (between 30-50 percent of the area median income). Programs and policies to address this need include the following: • Program HP-2.1: Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types • Program HP-2.4: Continuing Affordability • Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers • Policy H2.12: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing 1.10 CHARACTERISTICS OF HOUSING STOCK 1.10.1 Type Santa Clarita's housing stock consists mostly of single-family units (72.8%), compared to 61.7% for the SCAG region. As shown in Figure 8, the City has a smaller proportion of multifamily units and a similar proportion of mobilehomes as the region. Figure 8: Housing Type 4S,9151 ° 413% 30% 20% 9.077 Ist� Fanwly Slnpta FarGtlky n11„7t,i�attldy 4 Mullrfan�lY, 5+ Mobila riorvs Do -lashed Atiiehed Urdu Urals sSantP Gkarlta txi 61 0% i1.s% 4.1% 19,8% 3.31 t�CAG lii� 1a ax 7 d 7. 'YQ 27.3% 3.5% Source: C4 DOF E-5 Population and Housing Unit Estimates Housing security can depend heavily on housing tenure (i.e., whether homes are owned or rented). Santa Clarita has a higher rate of owner -occupied homes (67.8%) compared to 32.2% for the SCAG region. The City's housing stock in 2018 consisted of 67,583 occupied units, with 45,807 owner -occupied and 21,776 renter -occupied units. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 9: Housing Tenure by Age 14,000 12,000 10,000 5 8,000 L N 0 6,000 x 4,000 2,000 0 — 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-59 60-64 65-74 75-84 85+ 0Owner 88 3,622 8,345 12,175 6,019 5,179 6,217 3,175 987 Renter 783 4,870 5,199 5,038 1,434 1,316 1,422 995 719 Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. 1.10.3 Age & Condition Santa Clarita's housing stock is notably younger than the SCAG regional average (Figure 10). Prior to the 1960s, Santa Clarita saw very little construction. Over 60 percent of the residential development in Santa Clarita occurred between 1980 and 2009, while over 60 percent of SCAG households were built prior to 1980. Figure 10: Household Units by Year Structure Built 30% 25% 20% 0 ~ `o 15% 10% a 5% 0% 2014 & 2010- 2000- 1990- 1980- 1970- 1960- Later 2013 2009 1999 1989 1979 1969 Santa Clarita (%) 1.6% 2.0% 16.3% 19.0% 28.5% 15.1% 12.9% SCAG (%) 1.0% 1.5% 10.1% 9.5% 15.0% 16.3% 14.5% ■Santa Clarita (%) -SCAG (%) Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. 1950- 1940- 1939 & 1959 1949 Earlier 3.0% 0.9% 0.7% 15.9% 6.9% 9.3% Community Preservation staff occasionally survey housing conditions within areas of the City that are much older and have a history of code enforcement issues. This includes areas of Canyon Country, Newhall, and Saugus. Based on the most recently available data, about 4 percent of these properties needed rehabilitation. Based on this information, around 706 of the 17,627 units within these areas are likely in need of rehabilitation or replacement due to housing conditions and age. This total number of estimated units in need of rehabilitation or replacement has increased due to Santa Clarita — Housing Element May Decembe 2022 annexations of areas such as Canyon Country with an older Housing Stock. The City has successfully established programs targeting housing rehabilitation to address this need, which are continued under Programs HP-3.2 and HP-3.3 1.10.4 Overcrowding The ACS definition of overcrowding is more than 1.0 occupants per room, where the number of rooms includes all except kitchens, bathrooms, and hallways. Severe overcrowding is defined as more than 1.5 occupants per room. By these definitions, there are 4,276 overcrowded households and 1,354 severely overcrowded households in Santa Clarita. The rate of overcrowding in Santa Clarita's owner - occupied households is almost 50% lower than the overall SCAG region (2.4% vs 4.9%) and renter -occupied households in the City face similar rates of overcrowding as the SCAG region (14.7% vs 15.6%). In Santa Clarita, rental units were more likely to be overcrowded and severely overcrowded than owner -occupied units. Figure 11: Overcrowding by Extent and Tenure 16. V %c. 15_6% 1B.f?% 14.79'0 s 14 Q% m 3 12.0% 0 = 10.0% F 8 Q% 6.4% o 6.0% 4.9% 5.4% G 2 4.0% 2 4% 2 0% 1.3% - D.4%0.0% 0 - _ 1.0+/room 1.5+/roam 1.0+/room 1.5+/ro0m Owner Owner Renter Renter Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. The vacancy rate is a measure of the general availability of housing. It also shows how well the available units meet the current housing market demand. A low vacancy rate suggests that residents will have difficulty finding housing within their price range. According to the 2014 - 2018 ACS, Santa Clarita's vacancy rate was 3.7 percent with about 2,743 vacant units, slightly lower than what would be expected for a healthy rental market. In comparison, the vacancy rate for Los Angeles County at that time was 6.2%. 1.10.6 Prices Santa Clarita's median home sales prices and trends closely match those of the larger region according to the 2014 - 2018 ACS (Figure 12). In 2018, the median home sale price in Santa Clarita was $538,000. Over the last 20 years, Santa Clarita has 19 Santa Clarita - Housing Element 2022 ranged between 87.8 percent to 126.2 percent of the SCAG regional median home sales price. Figure 12: Growth in Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County Median Homes Sale Prices, 2000-2018 SNCF.D o POOoo�w 41 .coD IV V.00 Sian. Source: SCAG Local Profiles t 4 4 / � ^� E — SCAG — — —Sala Darta Potenifigtm' �'AG ac 1.10.7 Preservation of Assisted Units at Risk of Conversion 1e4.0% 2�10 as iaa+a; W.M. 510 Y 40 �0'yk 10.0 4 O QU There are two developments within the City with a high risk of conversion to market rate before 2031. These developments contain a total of 89 units, which are all senior units. Programs to assist in the preservation of at -risk housing are discussed in Section 2 and Section 4. 1.11 SUMMARY OF CONSTRAINTS As discussed in Section 4, governmental and non -governmental constraints directly affect the production of housing in a city. For the Los Angeles County areas, including the City of Santa Clarita, the high costs of land and development pose the largest constraints. Non -governmental constraints such as land costs and construction expenses can limit the development of affordable housing. Vacant land is available; however, much of it is located in areas with environmental constraints, such as fire hazards, that must be considered in developing housing. In addition, land costs are high. Total development and construction costs, including cost of labor and materials, are also high. Although financing is available, home purchases may be difficult for lower and moderate -income buyers with limited down payments, as lenders are hesitant to finance homebuyers that do not have the down payment or income required to cover minimum mortgage payments. These non -governmental constraints can affect the cost of development in Santa Clarita and serve as barriers to housing production and affordability. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 In addition to non -governmental constraints, several policies and regulations at the Federal, State, and local levels affect housing production. Local governmental constraints such as processing requirements for development applications, design and development standards, density limitations, fees and exactions, and the time and uncertainty associated with obtaining permits can affect price and availability of housing. The General Plan and Zoning Code are intended to allow for smart growth with only necessary limitations on development and do not pose a significant constraint. The most significant constraint to housing development in the City of Santa Clarita is the cost of development - including cost of land, cost of construction, and costs associated with the permitting process. These costs are generally comparable to surrounding jurisdictions and therefore are not likely to pose a unique or significant constraint to housing development. Additionally, the City's processing time for permits tends to be lower than comparable surrounding jurisdictions, which decreases constraints and cost of development. 1.12 SUMMARY OF FAIR HOUSING ANALYSIS Assembly Bill 686 (Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, or AFFH) requires state and local agencies to take proactive measures to correct any housing inequalities related to race, national origin, color, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics. All Housing Elements due on or after January 1, 2021, must contain an Assessment of Fair Housing including an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice, or AID Agencies must ensure that their laws and programs affirmatively further fair housing, and that they take no actions that counter those goals. Under State law, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, means "taking meaningful actions, in addition to combatting discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics." Agencies must include in their Housing Elements a program that promotes fair housing opportunities while identifying areas of racial/ethnic concentration across the socioeconomic spectrum. In the context of a community's housing needs, AFFH is not just about the number of housing units needed, but also about where the units are located and who has access to them. AB 686 enacts new requirements for the Assessment of Fair Housing; this assessment is contained in Section 4 along with a history of Santa Clarita. Per HCD Guidance, the analysis will assess enforcement and outreach capacity, segregation and integration patterns, disparities in access to opportunity, disproportionate housing needs including displacement, and concentrated areas of poverty and affluence across racial/ethnic groups. Data compiled in the Assessment of Fair Housing and a 2019 Analysis of Impediments found high -priority challenges to fair housing and Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play Decembe 2022 contributing factors to equal access to affordable housing in high opportunity areas in the City including: • Concentrations of low- and moderate- income residents in lower resource areas; • Low rates of community participation and awareness • Exposure to environmental health hazards • Location and type of affordable housing Displacement of residents due to economic pressures; • Areas of high social vulnerability; Single, female head -of -households with children concentrated in lower resource areas; • ; and • Lack of opportunity for all residents to obtain housing in high resource areas. While it is common to find enclaves of persons with similar cultural background and values, it is necessary to analyze any area demonstrating ethnic or economic concentration to ensure that the community is not experiencing disparities in access to opportunities such as education, employment, and amenities. Furthermore, health and environmental metrics should be considered in conjunction with economic factors in these communities to determine whether the City contains any disadvantaged communities. As defined by SB 535, Santa Clarita does not currently have any disadvantaged communities; however, two census tracts in the City are very close to meeting the criteria that would trigger requirements for further analysis. These tracts will be analyzed and discussed as part of the Assessment of Fair Housing and environmental justice policies and programs included in this Housing Element. An in-depth analysis including an Assessment of Fair Housing is included in Section 4. Section 2 includes specific policies, programs, and actions to be undertaken by the City to address these areas of concentration and to affirmatively further fair housing. Section 3 contains the housing sites location information and maps as part of the AB 686 requirement that jurisdictions identify sites throughout the community in a manner that is consistent with their duty to affirmatively further fair housing. 1.13 REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) is a requirement of State housing law and is a determination of projected and existing housing needs for all jurisdictions in California. The Southern California Association of Governments, or SCAG, conducts the RHNA process every eight years. Every jurisdiction must plan for its RHNA allocation in its Housing Element by ensuring there are enough sites with appropriate zoning to accommodate their RHNA. The goal is to ensure that local plans have enough appropriately zoned land to accommodate their existing and projected Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play Decembe 2022 housing needs for all income levels for the entire 8-year planning period. Jurisdictions are not expected to build the housing, but they must plan and zone for it. The RHNA methodology applies several factors to further the objectives of State law and meet the goals of the Connect SoCal plan. After a RHNA total is calculated, a social equity adjustment is applied to determine the four income categories. The social equity adjustment is based on household income and access to resources. One of the five objectives of State housing law is to ensure that there is not an overconcentration of households by income group in comparison to the county or regional average. To ensure that the RHNA methodology does not overburden low- income jurisdictions with more low-income households, a social equity adjustment is applied during the Income Group process. The result is that higher income jurisdictions are required to plan for fewer market rate units and more affordable units, while lower income jurisdictions plan for more market rate units and fewer affordable units. Santa Clarita's RHNA for the period between October 2021 - October 2029 is 10,031 units, divided between income groups as shown in Table 5. While the RHNA is assigned based on the four income categories above, the law also requires that communities plan for the needs of extremely low-income households, defined as those making less than 30 percent of the County AMI. The housing need for the extremely low-income group is generally considered to be one-half of the very low-income need. Section 3 provides an analysis of the sites available to meet the City's assigned RHNA, the Sites Inventory, and any constraints to development of the listed housing sites. 1.14 2013 SANTA CLARITA HOUSING ELEMENT REVIEW Santa Clarita had a variety of programs to be implemented in the previous Housing Element, some of which were achieved successfully. An evaluation of the City's progress toward achieving these programs, including an analysis of the differences between what was projected and what was achieved, provides useful data to determine any new or revised policies and programs for this current Housing Element. In the 2013-2021 Housing Element Update, the City planned for the expansion of the local housing supply for affordable and market -rate housing as well as maintenance and improvement of the existing housing stock. Implementation programs included: Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 • Providing adequate sites at a range of densities to accommodate future housing needs; • Assisting in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low, very low, and moderate -income households; • Conserving and improving the existing housing stock through Community Preservation rehabilitation loans and a handy worker program; • Preserving the affordability of existing homes that were at risk of conversion to market -rate during the planning period; • Addressing and, where appropriate and legally possible, removing government constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing for all income levels; and • Promoting housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability 1.14.1 Progress Implementing Programs The City was successful in implementing many of the programs in its 2013 Housing Element and is implementing others with the adoption of this 2021 Housing Element Update. See Table 7 at the end of this section for full program implementation status. 1.14.2 Progress Addressing Needs of Special Needs Populations The City was able to achieve a number of its goals and objectives related to meeting the housing needs of special needs populations (e.g., elderly, persons with disabilities, large households, female -headed households, farmworkers, and persons experiencing homelessness). Certain goals and objectives like streamlined and expedited review of assisted senior living facilities, collaboration with homeless services providers and developers of supportive housing, offering effective case management services to the homeless, and encouraging the transition of the homeless population to stable housing continue to be accomplished through a series of actions. During the last planning period, the City issued streamlined approvals for five assisted senior living facilities totaling 617 units and granted approval for 695 senior residential units (49 of which are deed -restricted to lower income households), including construction of 235 senior units. The City also issued planning, building, and occupancy permits for the new 30,000 square -foot Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. Furthermore, the City issued approval for a 92-bed homeless shelter (Bridge to Home), a five -unit, 6,400 square -foot supportive/transitional housing facility for single -parent households (Family Promise), and a 51,000 square -foot skilled nursing/transitional care facility. Prior to approval of the homeless shelter and the supportive/transitional housing facility, the City donated the respective properties to each of the organizations to help facilitate the construction of these facilities. The City has also awarded various grants to Bridge to Home to assist in the construction of the homeless shelter and in expanded homeless services. Other notable actions Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 included: the establishment of a senior mobilehome park overlay zone that limits the conversion of age -restricted parks to all -ages and enhancing housing options for seniors; implementation of the reasonable accommodations ordinance and regularly issuing expedited approvals for requests for reasonable accommodations within two weeks of application submittal. The City funded several nonprofits during the prior planning period and provided case management services to 4,291 individuals. Grant funding was also provided to single -mothers outreach towards implementing a subsidized housing program and providing enhanced social work and education services to clients. During the prior planning period, the City also developed and adopted the Community Plan to Address Homelessness (Community Plan) to combat and prevent homelessness in coordination with the Los Angeles County's Homeless Initiative Plan. The City designed the Community Plan to align local resources, both in the nonprofit and private sectors, with Los Angeles County investments. The Plan resulted in the formation of the Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness, comprised of the City, service providers, government agencies, faith -based organizations, and schools. The task force is an hoc effort to leverage local resources to fulfill goals listed in the Community Plan. The Task Force meets periodically to coordinate action -items related to the Community Plan's priorities including developing a year-round emergency shelter, increasing affordable housing options, enhancing mental health services, and streamlining information sharing and opportunities for collaboration. Accomplishments of the Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness include: • Creation of a centralized website for all homeless service providers (santaclaritahomelessaction.org); • Expansion of case management services at several school districts Citywide through the creation of Wellness Centers; • Over $122,000 in Measure H funding was provided to six local organizations and non -profits for innovation solutions to address homelessness in Santa Clarita; • Two comprehensive resource guides were developed and made available on the City and Community Taskforce websites; and • Creation of GO! Santa Clarita, which provides ride -share services at fixed rates with professional drivers. When considered cumulatively, these goals, policies, and actions greatly increased and broadened the resources and services available to meet the housing needs of special needs populations. In addition to addressing these needs during the previous planning period, these successes will also facilitate the implementation of programs in this Housing Element by establishing and reinforcing communication networks and mobilization efforts for addressing housing needs of local community members. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 1.14.3 Progress in Achieving Quantified Objectives The City was only partially successful in achieving its 5th cycle Quantified Objectives, as shown in below Table 6. The City reached and exceeded its objectives for above - moderate units. A significant number of new Programs have been adopted in Section 2 to help address this imbalance of housing production to housing need seen during the past planning period. Table 6: Progress in Achieving 2013 Ouantified Obiectives by Income Groun New Rehabilitation 2013 Total Units Income Construction Projected/ Quantified Realized Group Projected/ Actual Objective 2013-2021 Actual Very Low 2208/13 503/0 2711 13 Lower 1315/141 241/0 1556 141 Moderate 1410/172 0/0 1410 172 Above 3389/3939 0/0 3389 3939 Moderate Tota I 8322/4265 744/0 9066 4265 NOTE: Quantified objectives reflect totals in the 2013 Housing Element and do not reflect adjusted totals for annexations. 1.14.4 Lessons Learned The City was able to meet a number of its objectives through successful programs such as the Mixed -Use Ordinance, Fair Housing Programs, and the Handyworker Program. The City made progress through other programs that were partially achieved including the Preservation of At -Risk Housing and Mobile Home Rent Adjustment Program. Not all the programs were successful, as shown in Table 7. The high cost of land and construction is a major constraint to development for all Los Angeles County jurisdictions and has made it a challenge for the City to reach all of its programs and quantified objectives. Significant successes include the Mixed - Use Ordinance, Fair Housing Programs, and the Handyworker Program. The programs that were less successful focused on loans and incentives, including land banking/loan write downs, and the homebuyer assistance programs. The market drives the cost of development and due to the high cost of construction and land in the Santa Clarita Valley, it can be challenging for developers and investors to procure land, build units and then sell or lease them at an affordable rate. These non -governmental factors had the largest effect on the success of the City's housing policies and programs. Other factors that led to poor utilization of some of the programs included a lack of information about and promotion of many of the programs. Without a focused effort to promote the availability and ease of application for these programs, few residents were made aware of them. Additional promotion will help the less successful programs reach a wider audience and increase participation. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Additionally, poor utilization of certain programs can help provide useful context into local development conditions. The City's affordable housing density bonus was not utilized during the planning period. However, the General Plan and Unified Development Code had been recently amended to include land use designation changes and rezonings, including the introduction of mixed -use zoning within older commercial corridor areas. These changes are already providing housing incentives where those were limited before. Feedback received from the development community indicated the new General Plan land use and zoning designations provided the desired densities without the need for density bonuses. An inclusionary housing requirement without accompanying development incentives may have presented a new constraint to housing development. The updated iteration of the programs (Programs HP-1.5 and HP-1.7) would include the completion of an analysis of pros and cons related to inclusionary housing with examples from other jurisdictions, and the consideration of development incentives and regulatory concessions alongside the inclusionary program to increase the program's feasibility. The 2013 Housing Element programs that were most successful were those that were directly administered by the City, such as the Mixed -Use Ordinance, Proactive Community Preservation, and the Handyworker Program. These programs will continue to be implemented in the 2021 Housing Element. 1.15 PROGRAM CHANGES IN 2021 HOUSING ELEMENT The 2021 Housing Element update is not a comprehensive "new" Housing Element, but rather an update of the 2013 Housing Element. The focus of the update process has been to keep the programs that are working and adding new policies and programs where community needs have changed or where necessary to comply with new State laws. New or revised goals, objectives, policies, and programs are included within the 2021 Housing Element to meet changing needs and legal requirements. Ongoing policies and programs that have been successful are continued in the Housing Element update; limited -term programs that have already been accomplished have not been carried forward. Table 7 provides an evaluation of the programs from the 5th Cycle Housing Element and the City's level of success in achieving them. Table 7: 2013-2021 Housina Element Proaram Implementation Status Program Timeframe Progress Lesson Learned H 1.1 Affordable Housing Ongoing Unused. No developers Program was never Density Bonus: Provide a applied for density advertised or by -right density bonus of bonuses between 2014- promoted. 25% or 35% to developers 2020. The affordable Developers expressed of new housing who make housing density bonus that the changes to units affordable to program information and the General Plan and Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 households earning specific requirements are provided zoning designations percentages of the AMI. online. that occurred prior to the planning period provided the desired densities without the need for density bonuses. The new affordable housing density bonus program would include additional advertising, such as advertising on City's website, to make it more successful. H 1.2 Mixed Use Ordinance: Objective of Program Achieved. 243 Successful Program to Implement the City's approving at mixed use units have been be continued. General Plan Mixed Use least 50 approved during this Zones and the Mixed Use housing units planning period. Overlay Zone (MU) to within mixed encourage a mix of use residential, commercial, developments employment and between 2013 institutional opportunities and 2021. within activity centers Accomplished along identified corridors in 2020 throughout the City. H 1.3 Land Banking/Write- Ongoing Tracking is on -going. No This specific program Downs: Establish a strategy available sites were will be discontinued. to facilitate the identified during the The intent of this development of units for planning period. Program has been low and very low-income implemented through households. Under this one-on-one meetings program the City would with developers, acquire properties and offer which will continue, the properties to qualified but the specific developers through a language in H 1.3 will Request for Proposal/Notice be removed. of Funding Availability process. H 1.5 Inclusionary Housing Draft and Although preliminary The updated iteration Program (Mixed Income approve an research into inclusionary of the program Housing): Program to adopt ordinance and housing programs in include the completion an inclusionary housing modify the various jurisdictions was of an analysis of pros ordinance where affordable existing done in 2014 and between and cons related to units are produced along Housing 2017- 2020, an evaluation inclusionary housing with market -rate units to 1 Element by of the feasibility of with examples from Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 meet the needs of the City's 2016 and begin adopting an inclusionary other jurisdictions, lower income working program by housing program was not and the consideration families and seniors. 2017 completed. of development incentives and regulatory concessions alongside the inclusionary program to increase the ro ram's feasibility H 2.1 Affordable Housing Program aimed Program partially Program will be Program: Program to assist to develop by achieved. Between 2014 expanded to meet in the development of new 2015 an and 2020, 154 affordable new regional housing and rehabilitated housing additional 20 units were permitted: 13 needs. to provide units for very low- very low-income units and households with very low income units 141 low-income units. and low incomes. and 40 low- income units; and by 2017: develop an additional 20 very low- income units and 40 low- income units. H 2.2 Homebuyer Ongoing Program not achieved Program was unused Assistance - FirstHOME through City efforts, and will not be carried Program: Program provides although the FirstHOME forward as a program low- and moderate -income Program continues to be in the 2021 Housing first-time homebuyers with available through the Element. Lenders will a low -interest, second County. still be encouraged to mortgage to be used as a participate in CalHFA down payment on a lending programs for residence. Repayment is 1st -time homebuyer deferred until the home is programs. sold, changes title, or ceases to be the borrower's primary residence. H 2.3 Homebuyer Ongoing Program not achieved Program language will Assistance - CalHFA: through City efforts, but not be continued, but Program provides primary the City remained a the City will continue and junior mortgage loans participating jurisdiction to include CalHFA to first-time homebuyers at for CalHFA during the 5th Programs on below -market interest cycle. CalHFA information promotional materials rates. The City will continue remains on the City's and websites and will to coordinate the FirstHOME website and is in the continue to encourage Program with CalHFA current Affordable Housing lenders to participate. programs in order to and Services Brochure for increase the low- and continued promotion. Santa Clarita — Housing Element May ecember 2022 moderate -income homebuyer's opportunity for homeownership. H 2.4 Homebuyer Ongoing Program not achieved MCC Program was not Assistance - Mortgage through City efforts, but promoted. City will Credit Certification the City remained a retain this program Program: The City is a participating jurisdiction and contact local participating jurisdiction in for MCC during the 5th lenders to encourage the Los Angeles County cycle. them to become program, which offers first- qualified MCC time homebuyers a federal program lenders. income tax credit and allows a lender to reduce the housing expense ratio by the amount of tax savings. H 2.6 Homeless Case Ongoing Program achieved. Successful Program Management: Program to Between 2014-2020, the will be continued fund homeless case City funded several management services nonprofits to provide case connected to local homeless management services to shelter operations. 4,291 individuals. H 2.7 Collaboration with Ongoing Program consisted of Program will be Affordable Housing Non- (develop a individual preapplication reworded to reflect its Profit Developers: Program Request for meetings with developers implementation and to continue working with Financial to facilitate affordable encourage further non-profit affordable Assistance housing developments. preapplication housing developers to Application by meetings with create new affordable 2010). Annually developers of housing housing units. Create a evaluate the projects that include formal Request for program and affordable units more Financial Assistance identify sources closely. Application process to for funding as streamline and clarify this they become process. available H 2.8 Extremely low-income Ongoing Although some Funding for ELI units Affordable Housing applications for affordable continues to be the Program: Program to developments had been City's priority. If an encourage the development received by 2020, no inclusionary housing of housing for extremely projects were approved program is low-income households. during this time. implemented, then Ensure that the Request for guidelines would be Financial Assistance created to reflect this Application, to be developed priority upon creation by 2010, emphasizes the of a City affordable Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 City's preference for housing fund funded projects that serve the by inclusionary in -lieu extremely low-income fees. population H 3.1 Proactive Community Ongoing Program achieved. Successful Program Preservation: Program to Starting in 2018, will be continued. conserve and improve the Community Awareness existing housing stock Program (CAP) through Community presentations, meetings Preservation, rehabilitation and preservation activities loans, and a handy worker have taken place with program. Code Enforcement, Housing, and Graffiti staff. H 3.2 Residential Annual (provide Program partially Program has been Rehabilitation Program: The 25 Residential achieved. The City's combined with the program provides grants to Rehabilitation Residential Rehabilitation Handyworker Program low- and moderate -income Grants per Program served 13 and continued only homeowners to repair their year) households in 2014. The through that program. primary residences. City transitioned the (New Program HP-3.2) Program to a nonprofit in 2015. It has been combined with the existing Handyworker Pro ram H 3.3 H 3.3 Handyworker Annual Program is very successful Successful Program Program: The City will with the exception of 2020 will be continued. provide financial support to due to COVID-19 the program, operated by the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging — Senior Center through a grant to provide minor home repairs. H 3.4 Property Annual Partially successful. This City has raised the Rehabilitation Program: Program has struggled to amount available for Program to provide grants find eligible households project and has to low- and moderate- and appropriate projects. dedicated funding. income homeowners for Projects often exceed the Program will be repairs to the grounds amount allowed. continued in the surrounding their owner- current Housing occupied homes. Element and will be promoted on the City's web a e. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 H 4.1 Preservation of At- Ongoing Program partially Program updated to Risk Housing: Program to (preserve 232 achieved. In 2014 and reflect current at -risk preserve units at risk of units at risk of 2018, 76 affordable units units losing their subsidies and losing their were preserved with HUD converting to market rents subsidies and assistance. In 2015, 192 and work with non-profit converting to affordable units housing organizations to market rents transitioned to market preserve at -risk units. between 2013 rate. No affordable units and 2021) were threatened with conversion to market rate between 2016-2017, or between 2019- 2020. H 5.2 Fee Reductions or Ongoing Program partially Deferrals for Affordable achieved. The City wed -ate Housing Projects: Program continued to review fee eent+n ed as a to review affordable reduction and deferral pel+eyProgram HP-2.2 housing proposals on a requests on a case -by- includes an action to defer fee collection for case -by -case basis and case basis but has not residential authorize reduction or carried out an ordinance deferral of fee payments as to do so. developments until final inspection or deemed appropriate. The City will investigate issuance of the implementing a fee certificate of reduction or deferral occupancy ordinance to encourage developers to create affordable units for very low-income households. H 5.3 Expedited Processing Ongoing Program achieved; Program will be for Affordable Housing however, relatively few continued -H- Projects: Continue existing applications for affordable 2-44 within Program program to expedite housing developments HP-2.2 processing for affordable have been received housing projects, including one -stop preliminary review, concurrent application review, designation of a primary contact, construction and grading plan review, permitting, and inspection. Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 H 6.1 Fair Housing Annual Program achieved. Successful program Programs: The City Between 2014-2020, the will be continued contracts with a service City's fair housing provider to conduct contractor participated in outreach and education fair housing workshops or activities, distribute events and distributed literature, provide housing 49,562 pieces of literature. vacancy listings, and During this time, 523 publicize the availability of inquiries were received fair housing services and 34 cases for through various media. The discrimination were contractor also records and brought. The contractor investigates inquiries and provided information complaints from residents. using their website, an on-line newsletter, and social media such as Facebook and Twitter. In 2019, Project Place, a monthly listing of rental vacancies, was created. The City also created a dedicated Fair Housing Services webpage available on the City's website. H 6.2 Analysis of Submit New AI was developed and Program will be re - Impediments to Fair completed AI to is currently in place. HUD worded, updated and Housing Choice (AI): HUD by May 15, withdrew the new format expanded to fulfill AB Program to complete the 2014. in December 2018 and 686 requirements 2014/2015 to 2018/2019 Accomplished told grantees to go back to (Program HP-4.51 Analysis of Impediments to in 2014 the AI until they re - Fair Housing Choice (AI) in grouped. 2014. Implement recommendations of document. H 6.4 Mobilehome Rent Ongoing 2017 update implemented Successful program Adjustment Policies: a Hearing Officer model to will be continued Continue to implement the hear appeals, rather than (Program HP-3.6) regulations contained in the the elected Rent Board. It Manufactured Home Park has been very successful. Rent Adjustment Procedures, Municipal Code 6.02 33 Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 H 7.1 Developmentally 2015 (objective Program only partially Portions of this Disabled Housing: Program not reached) achieved. While no feasible program were to encourage the provision sources of dedicated ineffective, and it will of housing specifically funding for housing for be reworded and serving the developmentally the developmentally continued as Program disabled population in new disabled were identified, HP-4.4: Housing for affordable housing projects. the City does grant Persons with In addition, the program Reasonable Disabilities encourages the Accommodations upon development of 50 housing request and continues to units; establish a process to collaborate with allow for requests for developers of supportive regulatory incentives; and housing. collaborate with developers of supportive housing. H 7.2 Developmentally Ongoing Program not achieved. No Program lacked clarity Disabled Services. Program meetings with NLARC were and responsibility. to work with North Los held between 2014-2020. Revised and Angeles Regional Center to incorporated into initiate an outreach AFFH Tableof program informing families Aet+e isProgram HP - within the City of affordable 4.4. housing which may be suitable for persons with developmental disabilities. 34 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Section II: Housing Strategy 2.1 GOALS, POLICIES, AND OBJECTIVES The City of Santa Clarita, in adopting the Housing Element, adopts the goals that follow as the framework for implementing its housing policies and programs over the timeframe of the Element. The collective programs and policies administered by the City of Santa Clarita and set forth in this Housing Element comply with and further the requirements and goals of Government Code Section 8899.50(b). As demonstrated in its Fair Housing proarams_, the City is committed to taking meaningful actions to fulfill its obligation to affirmatively further fair housing and will take no actions that would be materially inconsistent with that goal. Goal HI: Identify and maintain adequate sites for housing to accommodate the City's regional housing need throughout the planning period. Discussion: While the Housing Site Inventory effort has identified an adequate number of sites to meet the (RHNA) housing sites identification requirement, policies are needed to enhance opportunities for affordable housing production on all suitable sites with adequate infrastructure and proximity to services. In addition, SB 166 (No Net Loss) requires that cities maintain an adequate Sites Inventory to meet the remaining regional housing need, by income category, throughout the eight -year housing element period. Appropriate objectives and policies are included below; implementing programs are identified below and detailed following the Goal 4 policies. (Parenthetical notes following objectives, policies and programs explain changes from the 2013 Housing Element.) Objective H1-1: Maintain adequate site capacity to accommodate Santa Clarita's regional housing need throughout the planning period, including 5,131 lower -income units, 1,672 moderate -income units, and 3,228 market -rate units. (Existing - updated to include 611, cycle numbers and no net loss requirements) Objective H1-2: Enhance opportunities for affordable housing production on appropriate sites located near transit and services. (New objective - supports new policies & programs to limit density increases to appropriate areas) Objective H1-3: Assist developers, homebuyers, renters, and other interested parties in locating available sites and accessing programs for the development of affordable housing, especially rental housing. (Moved and revised) The following policies shall be used to accomplish the above objectives: Policy H1.1: Maintain a sufficient inventory of sites suitably zoned for housing at all income levels throughout the planning period. (New - to comply with 'no net loss) Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Implementing Program: HP-1.1 No Net Loss; HP-1.2 No Reduction of Density without Replacement Sites; HP- 1.14: Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods; HP-2.7: Replacement Housing Program Policy H1.2: Encourage the development of housing affordable to lower income groups in areas well served by public transportation, schools, retail, and other services. (Moved existing policy to match objective and goal) Implementing Programs: HP-1.3 Utility Providers Responsibility to Prioritize Service; HP-1.4 Affordable Housing Density Bonus; HP-1.5 Mixed Use Overlay Zone Policy H1.3: Affirmatively further fair housing by ensuring that housing opportunities for all income levels are available throughout Santa Clarita while avoiding displacement and providing amenities within low opportunity areas. (New - AFFi-1) Implementing Programs: HP-1.6 Graduated Density Zoning and Site Consolidation - Old Town Newhall; HP-1.7 Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study Program; Policy H1.4: Maintain and enforce minimum density requirements for residential and mixed use land use districts in the Land Use Element of the General Plan. Implementing Program: HP-1. Minimum Residential Densities Policy H1.5: Publish a readily understood summary that identifies available housing opportunity sites in Santa Clarita and include site -specific development information in order to reduce up -front costs for interested housing developers. (New - supports new program) Implementing Program: HP-1.10.9 Publish Information about Housing Sites Policy H1.6: Continue to encourage housing suitable for first-time homebuyers. Implementing Programs: HP-1.1 Homebuyer Assistance - Mortgage Credit Certification Program; HP-1.1 First Time Homebuyer Programs and Developers Policy H1.7: Maintain an administrative list of additional sites with appropriate zoning that can be added to the City's Sites Inventory if and when an analysis provided through the Annual Progress Report indicates that sufficient sites may not exist to accommodate the City's remaining RHNA, by income level, for the planning period. (New - to allow inventory to be updated administratively to meet 'no net loss' requirements) Implementing Programs: HP-1.2 No Reduction of Density without Replacement Sites; HP-1.1 Administrative List of Additional Sites Policy H1.8: The City will continue to encourage land divisions and specific plans resulting in parcels sizes that facilitate developments affordable to lower income Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 households, including lots set aside for multifamily development or to be donated to a non-profit organization (1 acre minimum); first-time homebuyers including sweat equity ownership projects; lots donated to Habitat for Humanity; and similar programs. Incentives will continue to be offered to projects that include the provision of affordable housing on site. Incentives include but are not limited to priority processing of subdivision maps that include affordable housing units or land to be donated; expedited review where the development application is consistent with the General Plan, applicable Specific Plan and master environmental impact report; financial assistance, based on funding availability; and modification of development requirements, such as reduced parking standards for senior housing, assisted care, and special needs housing. Requests for incentives shall be made with the initial project application and shall be determined on a case -by -case basis, consistent with Government Code 65915. Goal H2: Promote the production of housing units, including affordable units, to meet the City's identified housing needs. Discussion: The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has assigned the City of Santa Clarita a regional housing need (RHNA) of 10,031 dwelling units for this 8-year planning cycle, including 5,131 units affordable to lower -income households. While the City is not obligated to build these units, it is obligated to ensure that sufficient sites with appropriate zoning are available throughout the planning period to accommodate the City's RHNA, by income group. Only a small fraction of the units constructed in Santa Clarita over the last planning period have been provided as affordable to lower -income households. Certain factors would assist housing developers in developing affordable housing in Santa Clarita including zoning sites with flexible densities and development standards, local financial assistance, better promotion of the sites that are available for the development of housing, and entitlement and development processes that are not unnecessarily difficult or lengthy. Objective H2-1: Assist in identifying locations for the development of new and rehabilitated housing to provide at least 5,131 units for households with very low and low incomes. (Existing - updated number) Objective H2-2: Eliminate unneeded regulatory constraints to the production of housing, especially affordable housing. (Existing; moved to locate under applicable goad Objective H2-3: Increase opportunities for the production of affordable housing. (New - there was no objective supporting some of the policies) The following policies shall be used to accomplish the above objectives: Policy H2.1: Continue to target one-third of housing subsidies to extremely low- income households in new affordable development. Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Policy H2.2: Require that all rental units developed under the City's affordable housing programs remain affordable for the longest possible time or at least 55 years. (Revised - added "rental" in consultation w/City to provide flexibility for VI -time homebuyer programs) Implementing Program: HP-2.4 Continuing Affordability Policy H2.3: Encourage a variety of housing types such as single-family attached (townhouses), multifamily units, planned unit developments, mixed use housing, board & care facilities and other typologies that make housing more affordable. Implementing Program: HP-1.4 Affordable Housing Density Bonus Policy H2.4: Continue to encourage and promote the development of new affordable units through the provision of incentives and density bonuses as provided in Government Code Section 65915. Policy H2.5: Continue to encourage affordable "infill" projects on underutilized sites by allowing flexibility in development standards as provided in Government Code Section 65915. Policy H2.6: Promote the construction and retention of shared housing such as group homes, congregate care facilities, residential community care facilities and senior board & care facilities while ensuring the health and safety of residents and ensuring land use compatibility for neighbors. (New; addresses identified housing needs and CC comments re boarding homes for seniors) Policy H2.7: Consider the adoption of an Inclusionary Ordinance that requires a percentage of new units to be provided as affordable to lower- and moderate -income households. Provide exemptions for units meeting identified housing needs and allow developers to provide an equivalent alternative, subject to City Council approval. Offset the increased cost to developers with a flexible density bonus program. (Revised to increase feasibility of an inclusionary program by requiring data and analysis up front) Implementing Program: HP-1.7 Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study Program Policy H2.6: Continue to expedite application review, permitting, and inspection procedures for accessory dwelling units, junior accessory dwelling units, and affordable housing projects. Implementing Program: HP-2.6 Provide for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Policy H2.9: Continue to encourage the development of housing for extremely low- income households (households earning at or below 30 percent of median income, based on HUD calculations for the Los Angeles County area). The City will continue Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 to give funding preference to programs and projects that have greater numbers of housing for extremely low-income households. Implementing Program: Program HP-2.9: Funding Priority to Extremely Low- income Affordable Housing Policy H2.10: Continue to provide incentives for affordable housing projects including flexibility in development standards without need for a variance or other discretionary review. Ensure that incentives are granted to qualified affordable projects under Section 65915 even if a density bonus is not sought. Consider tying the provision of additional incentives, as allowed under Section 65915, to the level or depth of a project's affordability. Implementing Program: Program HP-1.8: Affordable Sites Incentive Program Policy H2.11: The City will continue to expedite processing for affordable housing projects, including one -stop preliminary review, concurrent application review, designation of a primary contact, and fast -tracking of construction and grading plan review, permitting and inspection. Policy H2.12: The City will continue to review affordable housing proposals on a case - by -case basis and authorize reduction of fee payments as deemed appropriate, and will provide fee deferrals for affordable housing units, as required by law, in order to encourage developers to create more affordable units for lower- income households. The City may include congregate care facilities, group homes, supportive housing, community care facilities and congregate care for seniors for inclusion in the fee deferral program. Goal H3: Sustain and Improve Existing Housing Units and Programs Discussion. As Santa Clarita continues to build out, it will become increasingly important to both preserve its existing affordable housing stock and to ensure that all residents, including those with lower incomes, have access to the resources and services that they need to maintain a safe and adequate living environment. Objective H3-1: Ensure that existing housing units establish and maintain habitability through substantial compliance with government health and safety codes. (Existing; modified to define habitability) Objective H3-2: Encourage the preservation of 89 units at high risk and up to 559 units at lower risk of converting to market rents between 2022 and 2029. (Existing; figures updated) Objective H3-3: Encourage the continuation of permanent affordable housing for lower -income households in existing mobilehome parks. (Existing; edited) Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 The following policies shall be used to accomplish the above objectives: Policy H3.1: Ensure safe, decent housing by enforcing habitability standards in a manner that does not discriminate and that protects the occupant's cultural, socio- economic, and/or accessibility needs. (Existing policy, updated to address revised objective and Fair Housing requirements) Implementing Program: HP-3.1 Limit Code Enforcement Activities Policy H3.2: Provide grants and loans to eligible homeowners for emergency and minor safety, habitability, and accessibility repairs. (revised) Implementing Programs: HP-3.2 Handyworker Program, HP-3.3 Property Rehabilitation Program Policy H3.3: Promote energy efficiency in all new and existing residential structures. ( New, required) Implementing Program: HP-3.4 Provide Information for Energy Conservation Programs Policy H3.4: Monitor the status of at -risk units throughout the planning period to identify units at risk of conversion to market rate units, and work with non-profit housing organizations to preserve at -risk units and work with partners in workforce housing to purchase long-term affordability for existing units to serve the local workforce. (Combined two adjacent policies) Implementing Program: HP-3.5 Preservation of At -Risk Housing Policy H3.5: Encourage the preservation of existing mobilehome parks and the protection of this unique form of affordable housing. (New; there was no policy to support the objective and program) Implementing Program: HP-3.6 Mobilehome Rent Adjustment Policies Policy H3.6: The City is an active member of both the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) and the California Statewide Communities Development Authorities (CSCDA) and additionally is a member of CMFA's Special Finance Agency, which is the primary agency used to provide Workforce Housing projects Citywide by CMFA. During the life of this element, City staff will continue to proactively reach out annually to the CMFA and CSCDA to inquire about the status of Workforce Housing in Santa Clarita and the availability of new programs. Implementing Program: HP-3.7: Workforce Housing Program Goal H4: Ensure fair access to quality housing and services for all members o the community, including those with special needs. Discussion: Santa Clarita contains two census tracts that are on the verge of qualifying as disadvantaged communities under SB 1000. Both are located within the Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Newhall community and have a combined population of almost 14,000 residents. According to HCD's Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Data Mapping Tool, both the Newhall and Canyon Country communities receive lower than average scores on measures of access to opportunities and higher than average scores on linguistic isolation. While the preparation of an Environmental Justice Element is not yet statutorily required to be undertaken simultaneously with this Housing Element, the sharply lower scores in these areas when compared to the rest of Santa Clarita are a concern and must be addressed under SB 686 (Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, see Section 4). Environmental Justice policies are also included within the Housing Element to reduce the health and safety risks in these areas, notably through access to safe and sanitary housing and the prioritization of these areas for improvements and programs. Objective H4-1: Reduce or remove governmental constraints and restrictions on housing and housing occupancy while preserving public health and safety. (Existing, - revised to add reference to PH&S) Objective H4-2: Promote fair housing practices and prohibit discrimination. Objective H4-3: Affirmatively further fair housing and promote environmental justice for all residents. (New to address AFFH and E7) The following policies shall be used to accomplish the above objectives: Policy H4.1: Limit regulatory and enforcement actions against tenants in affordable or de facto affordable housing by providing adequate time or extensions to address violations unless there is an imminent threat to public health and safety. (New - needed for Objective H4-1) Implementing Programs: HP-4.1 Monitor Housing Trends, Laws, and Issues; HP-3.1 Limit Code Enforcement Activities; HP-4.2 Monitoring of Codes and Ordinances to Remove Barriers Policy H4.2: Encourage and facilitate the transition of the homeless population to stable housing (moved to fall under correct Goal) Implementing Program: HP-4.3 Homeless Case Management Policy H4.3: Continue to provide fee deferrals as required by law, and to consider fee reductions for affordable and special needs housing projects. (Revised) Implementing Program: HP-2.2: Updates to Administrative Procedures Policy H4.4: Ensure compliance with fair housing laws and prohibit discrimination in housing. Provide fair housing services that include public information, engagement, counseling, and investigation. (Combined two existing adjacent policies) Implementing Programs: Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice/Fair Housing Analysis; HP-4.6§ Fair Housing Programs; Program HP-2.10: Proactive Outreach Program 41 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play Decembe 2022 Policy H4.5: Continue to implement the City's reasonable accommodations ordinance to ensure that all persons have access to housing of their choice, regardless of ability. (Revised; addressesAFFH) Implementing Program: HP-4. Administrative Process for Reasonable Accommodations Policy H4.6: Ensure that the City's programs and policies continue to reduce or eliminate the unique or compounded health risks of disadvantaged communities. ( New; E7) Implementing Programs: HP-4. Environmental Justice Objectives and Policies; HP-4. Protection from Unnecessary Wildfire Risk; HP-4. Proactive Community Preservation Policy H4.7: Ensure that affected residents have the opportunity to participate in decisions that impact their health. Facilitate the involvement of residents, businesses, and organizations in all aspects of the planning process, utilizing culturally appropriate approaches to public participation and involvement. (New; AFFH & E7) Implementing Program: 1i9velveFne^4Proaram HP-2.10: Proactive Outreach Program Policy H4.9: Affirmatively further fair housing by facilitating deliberate action to address and combat disparities, by fostering inclusive communities, and by undertaking only those actions that are consistent with the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing, in accordance with state law. (New; AFFH) Implementing Program: HP-2.10: Proactive Outreach ProgramHP 4.11 Fa-iT Policy H4.9: Continue to encourage the provision of housing to serve the developmentally disabled population in new affordable housing projects. Encourage affordable housing developers to set aside a portion of their units for the developmentally disabled and prioritize funding, permit processing, and requests for fee waivers for projects that do so. Continue to investigate dedicated funding for developmentally disabled affordable housing construction and seek state and federal monies as they become available. Facilitate any necessary HCD Community Care licensing, streamline any required land use approvals, and support construction funding applications for affordable housing serving the developmentally disabled. Implementing Program: HP-4.4: Housing for Persons with Disabilities 2.2 IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS Program HP-1.1: No Net Loss of Residential Capacity to Accommodate RHNA Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 To ensure sufficient residential capacity is maintained to accommodate the RHNA for each income category, staff will develop and implement a formal, ongoing (project - by -project) administrative evaluation procedure pursuant to Government Code Section 65863 within six months of adoption of the Housing Element. The evaluation procedure will track the number of extremely low-, very low-, low-, moderate-, and above moderate -income units constructed to calculate the remaining unmet RHNA. The evaluation procedure will also track the number of units built on the identified sites to determine the remaining site capacity, by income category, and will be updated as developments are approved. The Sites Inventory will be updated every year as the Annual Progress Report (APR) is completed, and the APR with the updated inventory will be available on the City's website. (New, No Net Loss) Timeline: 6 months following adoption; ongoing thereafter Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget Program HP-1.2: No Reduction of Density without Replacement Sites No project approval or other action that reduces the density or development capacity of a site shall be undertaken unless sufficient remaining sites are available or additional adequate sites are identified to meet the City's RHNA obligation prior to approval of the development and made available within 180 days of approval of the development, as required by Senate Bill 166. Identification of the replacement sites, and the necessary actions to make the site(s) available will be adopted prior to or concurrent with the approval of the development. (New, No Net Loss) Timeline: Ongoing Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget Program HP-1.3: Utility Providers Responsibility to Prioritize Service The City will notify all public sewer and water providers of their responsibility under State law to give affordable housing projects priority for existing service capacity. The General Plan Housing Element, and any amendments thereto, shall be distributed to providers within 60 days of its adoption. Providers will be encouraged to retain adequate water and/or sewer service capacities to serve developments which provide affordable units. (Added -statutory requirement) Timeline: 60 days following adoption; ongoing thereafter Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Program HP-1.4: Affordable Housing Density Bonus Continue to Aadminister the City's existing density bonus program in compliance with Government Code Section 65915 (State Density Bonus Law), as may be amended from time to time, and review annually during preparation of the APR to determine if revisions are necessary within that calendar year to incorporate any changes to state law. Continue to provide additional incentives beyond those required by Government Code Section 65915, as provided in Unified Development Code Section 17.68.030. Developers requesting to use the density bonus must submit applications on a form approved by the Community Development Director at the time of submitting any entitlement application for a housing development where a density bonus is requested. The application shall include, at a minimum, the following information: • A description of how the proposed project meets the criteria for a density bonus under Section 65915; • Concession(s), including parking adjustments, requested by the applicant; • A depiction of the location of the affordable housing units within the proposed development. In addition to the above, consider adopting a extended density bonus program that addresses Santa Clarita's identified housing needs in conjunction with consideration of an inclusionary ordinance. The City will complete a study to determine the appropriate additional densities and incentives to development projects that meet the City's identified housing needs, including but not limited to extremely low-income units, senior housing, mixed use zoning, and family housing for first-time homebuyers. Once the study is complete, a report back on the findings will be prepared and presented to the City Council Development Committee , and then to the City Council if directed. If the City Council directs the preparation of a local Density Bonus program, amendments would be finalized and returned to the City Council for consideration and adoption within one year (by early 2026h(Updated, new sub -program to increase feasibility of inclusionary program) Timeline: Review City Density Bonus Program annually during preparation of the APR. If changes are necessary to comply with State law, update Unified Development Code within one year. Feasibility Study completed by 2024;; presentation to Council Development Committee by early 2025; adoption of program, if directed, by early 2026 Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget, REAP Objective: Ensure consistency with State Law, and support the production of affordable housing distributed throughout the City_ Program HP-1.5: Mixed Use Overlay Zone III Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Continue to implement the City's Mixed Use provisions as set forth in the General Plan Land Use Element, Mixed Use Zones, and the Mixed Use Overlay Zone (MU) to encourage a mix of residential, commercial, employment and institutional opportunities within activity centers along identified corridors throughout the City. Incentives for Mixed Use Development are already in place and include accelerated plan check review, increased residential and commercial density opportunities, increased building heights, reduced parking requirements, and reduced setbacks along public streets. The City will include promotion of the Mixed Use Overlay Zone incentives in its proactive outreach program (Program H P- 2.10) . (Existing, amended to include outreach component) Timeline: Initial outreach to developers in 2023, continuing at least annually thereafter (See HP-2.10: Proactive Outreach Programl Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget Program HP-1.6: Graduated Density Zoning and Site Consolidation —Old Town Newhall Redevelopment of portions of Old Town Newhall is constrained by the small parcel sizes created by small -lot subdivisions in the past. The City will continue the incentives granted to full block development projects in this target area. This tool provides YveHld Ee,TnnHe to of increased density based on the size of the site, thereby encouraging owners of adjoining properties to collaborate in combining parcels to form a larger development site that provides community amenities. program will be continued as an ongoing, as -needed basis. In addition, 'he City will be fEwtheF reviewing -and revisinc the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan (ONSP) to create a permit process that could allow for additional building height above the 35-foot and three-story height limit for projects not involving full block developments. Timeline: Review and revise the ONSP by the end of 2023 to implement height concessions for partial block developments. The offered full block development incentives are ongoing. Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Program HP-1.7: Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study Program The City will conduct a two -phased feasibility study to analyze the financial and programmatic feasibility of an inclusionary zoning policy. The City will complete a detailed analysis of current and projected development patterns and will explore how such requirements could complement existing and proposed incentive programs and illustrate the types of program changes that would be needed to result in more affordable housing while still supporting market -rate production. These incentives could include greater density bonuses, fast -tracking of projects,, parking reductions, and granting of automatic concessions and incentives. Once the study is complete, a report back on the findings will be prepared and presented to the City Council Development Committee fer .meet. ,e_ and then to the City Council if directed. The report will include recommendations consistent with economic feasibility study requirements of AB 1505, including the percentage of affordable units that might be required, alternate means of compliance, and exempt project types. If the City Council directs the preparation of an Inclusionary Ordinance, amendments would be finalized and returned to the City Council for consideration and adoption within one year (by early 2026). Timeline: Feasibility Study completed by 2024; presentation to Council Development Committee by early 2025; adoption of Inclusionary program, if directed, by early 2026. Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget, REAP Objective: Support the production of affordable housing distributed throughout the City Program HP-1.8: Affordable Sites Incentive Program To facilitate the development of housina for lower income households, the Citv will continue to encourage land divisions, specific plans, and other discretionary projects to include or set aside parcel sizes suitable to facilitate the development of affordable housing. This program includes setting lots aside for multifamily development armor for donation to a non-profit organization (1 acre minimum), for first-time homebuyers including sweat equity ownership projects, and lots donated to Habitat for Humanity for individual homes. This program was used to facilitate the Metrowalk project (see Section 3.7.3, Approved/Entitled Development) The Citv will continue offerina incentives for Droiects that include the Drovision of affordable housing on -site including but not limited to priority processing of subdivision maps that include affordable housing units or land to be donated; expedited review where the development application is consistent with the General Plan, applicable Specific Plan and master environmental impact report; financial assistance, based on funding availability; and modification of development requirements, such as reduced parking standards for seniors, assisted care, and 46 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 special needs housing. Requests for incentives shall be made with the application and shall be automatically granted in accordance with Government Code 65915. Additional incentives may be requested and shall be granted on a case -by -case basis. (Existing; renamed and edited) Timeline: Ongoing Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: General Fund Program HP-1.9: Minimum Residential Densities Continue to require residential projects to meet the minimum density requirements set forth in the General Plan unless the applicant demonstrates that physical and environmental constraints on the site are so great that the minimum density cannot be achieved, even after the size of the units and the land area devoted to each individual unit has been minimized to the greatest extent feasible. (New Program to implement existing policy) Timeline: Ongoing Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget Program HP-1 Publish Information about Housing Sites Create and publish a summary that identifies available housing sites in Santa Clarita and make the summary available online in both tabular and mapping formats. Provide site -specific development information and support whenever possible in order to reduce up -front costs for interested housing developers. (New; responds to public comment) Timeline: Create summary by 2022; update annually or as sites are developed Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget Program HP-1.1 Homebuyer Assistance — Mortgage Credit Certification Program The Mortgage Credit Certification (MCC) Program offers first-time low- and moderate - income homebuyers a federal income tax credit. This credit reduces the amount of federal taxes the holder of the certificate would pay. It can also help first-time homebuyers qualify for a loan by allowing a lender to reduce the housing expense ratio by the amount of tax savings. The qualified homebuyer who is awarded an MCC may take an annual credit against the federal income taxes paid on the homebuyer's mortgage. The credit is subtracted dollar -for -dollar from the federal income taxes. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 The qualified buyer is awarded a tax credit of up to 15%, and the remaining 85% is deducted accordingly. The City will continue to be a participating jurisdiction in this program so that homebuyers in Santa Clarita can benefit from the federal Mortgage Credit Certification Program (MCC Program) operated by the County of Los Angeles. Timeline: Ongoing Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget Program HP-1.121: First Time Homebuyer Programs and Developers Demographic data for Santa Clarita indicates a growing need for ownership housing to serve families and individuals purchasing a home for the first time. With a median home price of over $600,000 in 2020, families and individuals cannot afford to purchase a home without assistance. Non-profit developers and community land trusts help produce housing affordable to first-time homebuyers through a variety of means, including sweat equity programs and the purchase of property to lease back at nominal rates, reducing the cost of home ownership. Beginning in 2022, the City will complete one proactive outreach per year to local land trusts and housing providers such as Habitat for Humanity to determine available programs for first-time homebuyers, collaborate on measures to advertise and promote these programs, and to facilitate their development on available housing sites. The City would complete one proactive outreach per year to housing providers to determine available programs for first-time homebuyers, to obtain and share information online, and regularly update the City's website to encourage and/or support first-time homebuyer programs. Timeline: Contact land trusts and non -profits in 2022, then annually thereafter Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget Program HP-1.1 : Administrative List of Additional Sites Create and maintain a list of additional sites with appropriate zoning that could be added to the City's Sites Inventory if and when an analysis provided through the Annual Progress Report indicates that sufficient sites may not exist to accommodate the City's remaining RHNA, by income level, for the planning period. (New, No Net Loss - implements new Po/icy) Timeline: Create list by 2022; consider adding sites from this list to inventory on an annual basis Responsibility: Community Development Department Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Funding: Departmental Budget Program HP- 1.1 : Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods: Government Code § 65583 requires analysis and justification of the sites included in the sites inventory of the City's Housing Element. The Housing Element may only count non -vacant sites included in one previous Housing Element inventory and vacant sites included in two previous Housing Elements if the sites are subject to a program that allows affordable housing by right. Some sites within this Housing Element were used in previous cycles, and this program is included to address the by -right approval requirement. Per Government Code § 65583, the use by -right of these sites during the planning period is restricted to developments in which at least 20 percent of the units in the development are affordable to lower income households. This provision is valid on the condition that these sites have sufficient water, sewer, and other dry utilities available and accessible, or that they are included in an existing General Plan program or other mandatory program or plan to secure sufficient water, sewer, dry utilities supply to support housing development. Prior to the end of 2022, Community Development Department staff will provide a pop-up "Notice" in Accela for each inventoried parcel subject to these requirements. The Notice will prompt staff to not require a Conditional Use Permit application for a residential development project on that site if at least 20% of the units are provided as affordable. A training session will be held to ensure that all staff are aware of the by -right allowances for projects providing at least 20% of units as affordable on these specific sites. , te—tl=�e—The Unified Development Code will be wed -amended concurrent with the Housing Element to ensure compliance with Government Code § 65583.2(c). Timeline: Adopt code amendment with Housing Element. Set up Notice in Accela prior to the end of 2022. Within the first three years of the planning period, ensure staff receives training. Ongoing. Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget Program HP-2.1: Zoning Code Changes for Consistency is State Law City staff will bring forward Municipal Code amendments to address recent changes to state law. Specific Code amendments to ensure compliance include but are not limited to the following: • Transitional Housing: Allow transitional and supportive housing in all zone districts that allow residential uses, subject to only those restrictions that Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone. (SB 2, 2007) • Supportive Housing: Supportive housing, as defined in Government Code Section 65650, to be a by -right use in all zones where multifamily and mixed -uses are permitted. (AB 2162) • Low Barrier Navigation Centers: to be a use by -right in zones where multifamily and mixed -uses are permitted, including the nonresidential zones where multifamily is permitted. (GC 65660) • Employee and Ag Worker Housing: employee housing for six or fewer employees is to be treated as a single-family structure and permitted in the same manner as other dwellings of the same type in the same zone. Employee housing consisting of not more than 12 units or 36 beds are to be considered an agricultural use and permitted in the same manner as other agricultural uses in the same zone (AB 1783) • ADUs: Update Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance pursuant to HCD's ADU Guidebook, including allowing such units by -right in all residential zones and reduction of side and rear setbacks as well as to reflect changes in these laws made by AB 3182, AB 68, and SB 13. • Group Homes: Allow group homes for seven or more residents, specifically for people with disabilities, as a permitted use in residential zones. Review current code requirements for all housing types serving people with disabilities for consistency with fair housing laws and make amendments as necessary. • Design Review: Develop Objective Design and Development Standards for multi -family and mixed -use projects. • Parking: Adopt the parking requirements for multifamily affordable housing from Government Code Section 65915 into the Code to provide clear standards and expectations for potential developers to use the reduced parking requirements without the need to make a separate request. Timeline: Review by end E)fZ2022-]une 2023; Make necessary amendments by the end of 2023 Develop Objective Design and Development Standards by 2024 Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget Objective: Ensure compliance with all State laws for special needs housing types to facilitate the development of these housing types, consistent with quantified objectives Program HP-2.2: Updates to Administrative Procedures Prior to the dates specified in each sub -program below, City staff will update ef+6 do e-the following administrative procedures and materials: M Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 • SB 35: The City will develop an SB 35 application process, including the pre - application and the procedure that will be used to provide a streamlined ministerial approval process to qualified residential and mixed -use development projects. The written procedures and checklists shall be developed and made available on the City's website no later than January 1, 2023. • Development Fees and Transparency Requirements: The City will meet the new transparency and development fees requirements of AB 602 and SB 319 by 1) posting all required information about development standards and fees to an easily accessed location on the City's website by January 1, 2023; and 2) ensuring that new development impact fee studies and resulting fees comply with the new AB 602 requirements for fee studies prior to initiation of the next fees study in 2024. • Fee Deferrals: The City will defer fee collection for residential developments until final building inspection or issuance of the certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first, unless the requirements of Government Code 66007(b) have been met. • Expedited Processing for Affordable Housing Projects: The City will continue to expedite processing for affordable housing projects, including one -stop preliminary review, concurrent application review, designation of a primary contact, and fast -tracking of construction and grading plan review,, permitting and inspection. Promotion of the Expedited Processing program will occur as a part of Program HP-2.10, the Proactive Outreach Program, to be initiated in 2023 and provided as ongoing throughout the 6t" planning cycle. • Parking handout: The City will create and publish explanatory documents to delineate between the different parking requirements for different types of multifamily housing projects and mixed -use projects as updated by AB 2345, including those providing affordable units and those located close to transit. Timeline: SB 35 Procedures: Juri� 1, 2023; Objective Design and Development Standards: end of 20232024; Fee Transparency: Jay 1, 2023; AB 602 Requirements (Development Fees).: 2024; Parking Handout: July 30, 2023 Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget Program HP-2.3: Specific Plan Code Review The City will review its Specific Plans to determine if changes are needed to comply with State laws related to transitional housing, supportive housing, group homes (community care facilities) and Low Barrier Navigation Centers. The review will be 51 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 completed by the end of 2022, with any needed Specific Plan amendments occurring by the end of 2023. Timeline: Review by end of 20232L; amend by end of 2024-3 Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget Program HP-2.4: Continuing Affordability Ensure that the City's lending guidelines require long-term affordability of at least 55 years for affordable rental units and through a shared equity or other similar affordability mechanism for affordable ownership units. Timeline: Review funding guidelines in 2022; then ongoing Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: HOME, CDBG, Bonds, PDA/TOD funds Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers The City continues to partner with non-profit affordable housing developers for the creation of new affordable housing developments and will continue to be responsive to the proposals of housing developers. The City is committed to supporting proposed projects that show promise to provide affordable housing to meet the City's identified housing needs, including for seniors, disabled, and families, especially those who are extremely low-income. Currently, affordable housing developers approach the City informally with projects in various stages of development, making it difficult to bring projects to fruition. A formal Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFP/RFQ) will streamline and clarify this process. The RFP/RFQ will include information on the affordable housing goals of the City, including the provision of housing for large households and extremely low-income households. The RFP/RFQ for this program will be posted by Ssummer 2023 and will include at least one outreach meeting/event to gauge housing developers' interest. The RFP/RFQ process, once posted, will be made available to potential respondents for a minimum of 60 days and include interviews with at least the top two firms. Ultimately, the City, at a minimum, will make a concerted effort to execute an agreement with the non-profit developer to identify suitable land within the City for the development of an affordable housing complex consistent with the City's RNHA needs. Should a proposal be brought forth, at a minimum, the proposal will be presented to the City's Council Development Committee, Planning Commission, or City Council, whichever is deemed the appropriate group. (Existing; modified) Timeline: RFP/RFQ posted by Summer 2023 Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: CDBG; Redevelopment set -aside funds 52 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Program HP-2.6: Provide for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Increase awareness of the by -right opportunities for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units by producing an informational brochure/handout, a simplified application, process, and a dedicated phone number and/or email for questions about and assistance with accessory dwelling units by the end of 2022 in order to promote the development of ADUs and JADUs. Add an ADU page to the City's website with all of the above information, as well as with a link to the LA ADU website to provide information about permitting, assistance tools, financing, and lending programs (https://www.laadu.org/) by the end of 2023. Annually report out on the City's successes in the production of ADUs and JADUs with the City's APR. (Required by Gov. Code 65583(c)(7)) Develop a monitoring program to track ADU and JADU creation and affordability levels. Three years into the planning period, review ADU production and evaluate if production and affordability estimates are being achieved. If ADU production is not meeting projections, the City will conduct a study to identify barriers to ADU production. If barriers identified are within City control, the City will take additional actions to remove the barriers within one year. Timeline: Develop brochure/handout, application, and contact by 2023-2 Review production in January 2025. If needed, implement changes by January 2026. Add ADU webpage by 2023 Report out annually Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: General Fund Objective: Streamline the approval process and facilitate the development of ADUs consistent with State Law, including 48 affordable to very low-income households, 85 affordable to low-income households, 22 affordable to moderate income -households, and 95 affordable to above moderate -income households. Program HP-2.7: Replacement Housing Program The City will require replacement housing units subject to the requirements of Government Code Section 65915, subdivision (c) (3) on all sites identified in the 6th Cycle Sites Inventory when any new development occurs on a site in the housing Sites Inventory if that site meets the following conditions: 1) currently has residential uses or within the past five years has had residential uses that have been vacated or demolished; and Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 2) was subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of low or very_ -low_ income, or 3) subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its police power, or 4) occupied by low- or very_ low_ income households. Prior to the end of 2022, Community Development Department staff will provide a pop-up "Notice" in Accela for each inventoried parcel subject to these requirements. A training session will be held to ensure that all staff are aware of applicable replacement housing requirements for all sites occupied by residential uses. Timeline: Adopt code amendment with Housing Element. Set up Notice in Accela and begin implementing requirements by January 202 Ensure staff receive training within the first three years of the planning period. Ongoing. Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: General Fund Program HP-2.8: Flexible Development Standards The Citv currentiv and will continue to Drovide incentives to affordable housin projects including flexibility in development standards without need for a variance or other discretionary review as required by Government Code Section 65915. Incentives will continue to be granted to qualified affordable projects under Section 65915 even if a density bonus is not sought. Consider tying the granting of additional incentives, as provided for in Government Code Section 65915, to the level or depth of a project's affordability, as described in Program HP-1.4. Outreach to developers about these incentives within the Proactive Outreach Program (Program HP-2.10) Timeline: Ongoing, as requested, starting in 2023. Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: General Fund Program HP-2.9: Funding Priority to Extremely Low-income Affordable Housing Continue to encouraae the development of housina for extremelv low-income households (households earning at or below 30 percent of median, based on HUD calculations for the Los Angeles County area). The City will continue to give funding preference to programs and projects that have greater numbers of housing for extremely low-income households. Projects are prioritized by the City Council as opportunities are identified and as project proposals exist, depending on the 54 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 availability of funding (Existing, modified to reflect adoption of program in 2013 HE and edit name) Timeline: Ongoing, as project proposals exist Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: HOME, CDBG, Bonds, PDA/TOD Funds Proaram HP-2.10: Proactive Outreach Proaram In order to affirmatively further fair housing, increase awareness about housing programs, and address local housing needs, the City will establish and implement a proactive outreach program to promote housing programs identified in the Housing Element. Strategies for ongoing outreach will include establishing and maintaining connections with community -based organizations and the development community, and providing information to landlords, tenants, and community members Development community: The City will build a Developer Interest Group list for builders and developers, including developers of affordable housing and community - based organizations and provide an annual notice to ensure the local development community is aware of opportunities and incentives for housing development in the City, including those to be established by Programs HP-1.5, HP-2.4, HP-2.6, . The City will also proactively outreach to non-profit housing developers through an RFQ/RFP process to identify suitable land within the City for the development of an affordable housing complex (Program HP-2.5). The City will develop its Developer Interest Group email list by the end of 2023 and expand it throughout the planning period. Initial outreach will be in 2023 and updates will be sent out with relevant code changes or at least once per year. Community Outreach: The City will continue to build and maintain its Housing Interest Group list for community members and community -based organizations and provide a housing information notice at least annually. This notice will be distributed, promoted, and made available on the City's website and include information about tenant rights, loan and funding options for residents and homeowners, State rental and mortgage relief programs, the Shared Housing Program, the Handworker Program (Program HP-3.2), and the Property Rehabilitations Program (Programs HP- 3.3). The City will develop an outreach email list by the end of 2023 and expand it throughout the planning period. The City will continue to provide translation services on the City's website, including Spanish translation. Landlord Outreach: The City will work with LACDA to develop a landlord education and outreach program that will include information on source of income discrimination and Housing Choice Voucher programs. Tenant Outreach: The City will develop an outreach strategy that proactively connects tenants and those seeking rental housing with the information and resources they Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 need. The City will seek to establish an affirmative marketing campaign aimed at promoting equal access to government assisted housing. Vulnerable Communities: The City will continue to work with community -based organizations and request their assistance in distributing housing information to vulnerable and hard to reach populations. The City will proactively promote the services of the Housing Rights Center in communities who are vulnerable to displacement. The City will promote information and resources for disaster preparedness and safety in neighborhoods that currently experience or environmental injustice. The City will maintain year-round informational postings at community centers and other municipal buildings near these identified communities. The City will facilitate the involvement of affected residents, businesses, and organizations in all aspects of the planning process, utilizing culturally appropriate approaches to public participation and involvement and engage and outreach to residents from lower resource areas to serve on boards, committees, task forces, and other local government decision -making bodies. Timeline: Develop outreach email list by the end of 2023. Outreach ongoing, at least once annually. Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: General Fund, CDBG, HOME Funds Objective: Increase awareness about available housing programs, available opportunities and incentives for housing developments, and the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords under fair housing laws. Program HP-3.1: Limit Code Enforcement Activities Continue to focus residential code enforcement activities on situations that pose an immediate threat to public health and safety. Such activities do not include minor alterations made to residences without benefit of permit when such alterations are made to accommodate a special need or disability of the resident(s), or for interior alterations made to allow or honor the residents' cultural needs or practices, unless those alterations pose an immediate threat to the safety of the residents or neighborhood. (New; implements Po/icy H3.1 and addresses AFFH and E7) Timeline: Ongoing Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: General Fund Program HP-3.2: Handyworker Program The City will continue to provide financial support to the Handyworker Program, operated by the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging - Senior Center through a grant from the City. The Handyworker Program provides minor home repairs, which are primarily performed by Senior Center staff. Grants up to a total of $5,000 in Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 repairs are allowed per household, per year. Eligible households are owner -occupied and have incomes at or below 80 percent of the median household income for Los Angeles County, as determined annually by HUD. Typical repairs include plumbing, electrical, windows, walls, doors, and HVAC. Repairs which are beyond the scope of the Handyworker staff are subcontracted to local licensed repair persons. The City will continue to provide financial support for this Program annually, contingent upon the availability of funds and approval from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Upon approval of the annual allocation and authorization from HUD, the Senior Center and City will conduct one outreach annually including, but not limited to, using social media, mailers, and other news platforms. Results of the Programs' efforts (i.e. number of households assisted) will be included in the APR. ( Existing - max amount updated) Timeline: Outreach initiated in 2023 and conducted annually through the Proactive Outreach Program (Program HP-2.10). 8+fgei Responsibility: Community Development Department through the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging Funding: CDBG Funds Objective: Assist sixty-five households annually. Program HP-3.3: Property Rehabilitation Program The City will continue to administer the Property Rehabilitation Program to provide grants to low- and moderate -income homeowners for repairs to the grounds surrounding their owner -occupied homes. Typical repairs include driveway repair, tree -trimming, fence, wall, and gate repair, and brush clearance. Grants are for up to $1,500 in repairs. Like the Handyworker Program, the City will continue to provide financial support for this Program annually, contingent upon the availability of funds and approval from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Upon approval of the annual allocation and authorization from HUD, the Senior Center and City will conduct one outreach per year including, but not limited to, using social media, mailers, and other news platforms. Results of the Programs' efforts (i.e. number of households assisted) will be included in the APR. Timeline: Ongoing Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: CDBG Objective: Assist at least three households annually. Program HP-3.4: Provide Information for Energy Conservation Programs The City of Santa Clarita will continue to maintain the "Green Santa Clarita" website as a "one -stop shop" that will provide residents, businesses and builders with programs and products that assist with energy conservation. The website will include Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 available programs for lower income residents. (Existing; website named, and program modified to "continue" since it was accomplished) Timeline: Ongoing Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental funds Program HP-3.5: Preservation of At -Risk Housing During the 2021-2029 planning period, Santa Clarita has 89 affordable senior units at high risk and up to 559 affordable units at lower risk of converting to market rents. The City will work to preserve these units as affordable by undertaking the following specific actions: (Existing, updated & revised) • Annually update the status of at -risk housing beginning in 20222 and provide an annual status update in the City's APR • Proactively outreach to owners at least three years before expiration of affordability covenants to inform them of state preservation notice law requirements (Gov. Code Sections 65863.10, 65863.11, 65863.13).) • Proactively outreach to at least two qualified entities per year to make diligent effort to maintain affordability levels. • Continue investigating funding options for continuation of affordability agreements and pursue funding as available. (Existing, updated to reflect current figures) Timeline: Annual monitoring of status and available funding; outreach to owners at least 3 years prior to expiration of affordability restrictions Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: TCAC, CA MFH Program, bonds, mortgage funds Program HP-3.6: Mobilehome Rent Adjustment Policies The City currently has a Mobilehome Park rental adjustment policy codified as Municipal Code Chapter 6.02. This ordinance is designed to protect park residents, the majority of which are of lower income, from unreasonable rent increases. The ordinance restricts the allowable annual space rent increases at mobilehome parks within the City limits to the following: • An adjustment limited to the percentage of the Consumer Price Index increase over the previous year (not to exceed 5%), along with a pass -through of increases in the cost of government -required services and increases in utility costs; • An increase to pay for allowable capital projects substantiated by the park owner through supporting documentation; and Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 • An adjustment designed to provide a fair and reasonable rate of return, substantiated by the park owner through supporting documentation. Park owners are subject to significant notification requirements, and the ordinance puts into place a rent increase appeal process which can be initiated by the park residents. (Existing, updated) Timeline: Ongoing Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: General Fund Program HP-3.7: Workforce Housing Program The City is authorized to enter into a joint powers authority for the purpose of bringing Workforce Housing to the City, specifically targeted to assist middle income households earning between 80% and 120% of the Area Median Income. City staff will continue to consider developer proposals. As there is developer interest, a proposal would go before the City Council to enter into the agreement. The units would be deed -restricted, giving local families the ability to afford rent and avoid housing insecurity. The program can also be applied to new builds, whereby the joint powers authority finances the construction of a brand new apartment building and rents the units below market rate, per the restrictions of the deed. This program will be promoted to housing developers through the Proactive Outreach Program (Program HP-2.10) Timeline: Outreach initiated in 2023 and conducted annually through the Proactive Outreach Program (Program HP-2.10). Ongoing Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Governmental, tax-exempt bonds issued by the Joint Powers Authority Program HP-4.1: Monitor Housing Trends, Laws, and Issues The City will continue to monitor legislation, trends, and policy issues related to the development and maintenance of affordable housing in the City of Santa Clarita. Ongoing efforts include but are not limited to: • Attending housing and legislative review conferences; • Attending training workshops; • Training on new legislation, state requirements, policies and procedures pertaining to housing programs. • The City will also participate in regional planning efforts coordinated by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and interfacing with other local jurisdictions, the County of Los Angeles, and the public. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Timeline: Ongoing Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: General Fund Program HP-4.2: Monitoring of Codes and Ordinances to Remove Barriers As necessary, or at least every four years, —the City will continue to monitor the implementation of ordinances, codes, policies, and procedures, including reasonable accommodations, to ensure that they do not pose an unreasonable barrier to housing access. If barriers to access that are within the City's control are identified, they will be modified within one year from identification. Annual updates of monitoring activities and any needed updates will be included within the APR. Timeline: Modify Reasonable Accommodations procedures by 2023 (See Program HP-4.7). Monitor all ordinances, codes, policies, and procedures in 2026; if barriers are identified, modify by 2027. Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: General Fund Program HP-4.3: Homeless Case Management Provide financial assistance as funding is available to facilitate ongoing case management to address the issues leading to homelessness and assist them with the transition to stable, permanent housing. Effective case management services may include counseling, transportation assistance, job search assistance, and referrals to legal, health care, and substance abuse services. Assistance in locating transitional shelter or subsidized housing may also be provided. The City will provide annual funding from its Public Services portion of its annual CDBG Entitlement allocation for case management services, which includes, but is not limited to, support services, counseling, transportation assistance, referrals for various services, and educational programs, among others, contingent upon the availability of funds and approval from HUD. (Existing; moved) Timeline: Ongoing. Apply for funding on an annual basis consistent with application deadlines. Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: CDBG Funds Program HP-4.4: Housing for Persons with Disabilities Continue to encouraae the provision of housina specifically servina the developmentally disabled population in new affordable housing projects. Prioritize funding to affordable housing developers who set aside a portion of their units for the developmentally disabled. Include outreach to developers about this incentive through the Proactive Outreach Program (HP-2.10) Investigate dedicated funding for Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 developmentally disabled affordable housing construction and support applications for construction funding for affordable housing for the developmentally disabled as described below: • The City will continue to encourage development of projects targeted for persons with disabilities, including persons with developmental disabilities. • The City shall seek State and Federal monies, as funding becomes available, in support of housing construction and rehabilitation targeted for persons with disabilities, including persons with developmental disabilities. • Continue to allow for applicants to request regulatory incentives, such as expedited permit processing and fee waivers and deferrals, to projects targeted for persons with disabilities, including persons with developmental disabilities. • Continue to assist applicants as needed in the identification of locations, facilitate obtaining the necessary HCD Community Care licensing, and streamline City land use approvals for housing for persons with disabilities. Timeline: Annually and ongoing, consistent with funding cycles Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: General Fund Program HP-4.54: Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice/Fair Housing Analysis Continue to develop an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI/Fair Housing Assessment) every five years or as otherwise legally required, to include but not limited to: (existing, added updated FHA title) • Demographic data on housing, income, household make-up, employment, and a housing profile; • Evaluation of current City policies and regulations; • Evaluation of public sector impacts such as lending practices; • Description of potential impediments and conclusions; • Recommendations to address identified impediments. Timeline: Ongoing, every 5 years Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: General Fund Program HP-4.6§: Fair Housing Programs The City will continue to provide training to City staff on fair housing laws and responsibilities and will continue to provide funding to contract with a service provider to provide and coordinate fair housing services for residents. The fair housing services provider conducts outreach and education activities, records and investigates 61 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 inquiries and complaints from residents, distributes literature, provides housing vacancy listings, and publicizes the availability of fair housing services through various media. Outreach will be conducted through two outreach events per year. Trainings and/or other items related to housing would be completed on an as -needed basis. (Existing; format modified) Timeline: Ongoing; Continue annual allocations Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: CDBG Program HP-4.76: Administrative Process for Reasonable Accommodations Continue to implement the City's Reasonable Accommodations Ordinance through an administrative process (unless related entitlements are sought) that is inexpensive and easy to apply for. Process these requests in 30 days or less where no other entitlements are applied for. Review typical processing costs and Feliminate the reasonable accommodation application fee (currently $872) by 2024. (New - AFFi-1) Timeline: Eliminate fee by 2024. Ongoing as requested Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: CDBG Program HP-4.9-7: Environmental Justice Objectives and Policies When amending the Elements within this General Plan, identify objectives and policies to reduce the unique or compounded health risks in disadvantaged communities by means that include, but are not limited to, the reduction of pollution exposure, including the improvement of air quality, and the promotion of public facilities, food access, safe and sanitary homes, and physical activity. Review all General Plan Elements in 2023-2 to ensure that there are no conflicting objectives or policies. (New, E7) Timeline: First review in 20232; as Elements are amended thereafter Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: General Fund Program HP-4.89: Protection from Unnecessary Wildfire Risk Limit exposure of new households to wildfire risks by ensuring that all new residential developments located within the VHFHSZ (Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone) have at least two points of access, an emergency evacuation plan, and meet all applicable Fire Safe Standards. Grant priority in processing and funding of affordable housing Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 projects to those that are located outside of the VHFHZ. (New, needed to provide consistency with Safety Element policies to meet SB 1241) Timeline: Ongoing as projects are processed and reviewed Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: General Fund Program HP-4. : Proactive Community Preservation Continue to conduct proactive Community Preservation activities related to property maintenance and public safety issues in selected neighborhoods of Canyon Country and Newhall to forestall decline of these neighborhoods and help maintain them in a clean, safe, healthy, and secure manner that contributes to community vitality. Activities include but are not limited to: • Maintenance and improvement of existing homes. • Revitalization of neighborhoods in decline. • Measures to combat crime, graffiti, and gang activity. Staff from Community Preservation, Housing, Planning, Building and Safety, Recreation and Community Services, Neighborhood Services, and Public Works work in close partnership with the affected neighborhoods, local law enforcement, fire, emergency services and local contractors to achieve code compliance. The East Newhall, Old Town Newhall, and Canyon Country neighborhoods will be prioritized for these services, with other areas as needed and as funding allows. As part of Santa Clarita 2025 Strategic Plan, staff from the Community Preservation Division will lead a Neighborhood Rehabilitation and Beautification Program, a proactive approach to community preservation. The actions items will be completed by the end of 2025, and will include, at a minimum, one bilingual outreach event held at a public facility, and open to the public, for the rehabilitation and preservation of pre -selected areas of the Newhall and Canyon Country communities. These communities were identified based on data from historical code enforcement cases and data collected from Community Awareness Program meetings held in the same communities during calendar years 2017-2019, and this action is a key action item in Santa Clarita 2020, the City's previous five-year strategic plan. Funding for this project will come from a mix of CDBG, HOME, and General Fund dollars, as well as services in -kind. Starting in 2023, the Program will aim to assist a minimum of 10 households per year and will continue through the completion of Santa Clarita 2025. Progress will be reported annually through the APR. Timeline: 2023 -2025 Responsibility: Community Development Department, Community Preservation Funding: General Fund, CDBG, HOME Funds 63 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 iiTTT�t,•11�.►�1�M1lli\�������I l�liiM1��.��\�19 ►�IiM11 i►w`�`if•������1 64 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 65 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 66 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 67 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 69 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Quantified Objectives State law requires the City to establish quantified objectives for development of new housing and the preservation or rehabilitation of existing affordable housing over the eight -year planning period. Table 9 summarizes Santa Clarita's projected new construction of affordable and market rate units during the period 2021 - 2029. The City of Santa Clarita plans to fund Handyworker grants to 520 households to help ensure that low-income residents living in older homes in the City can maintain those homes in a safe and sanitary condition. (Program HP-3.2) The City will strive to preserve all affordable units at high risk for conversion during the 2021 - 2029 Housing Element period. (Program HP-3.5) The programs identified in Section 2 will assist the City in meeting its identified housing needs as quantified in Table 8 and Table 9 below. Santa Clarita - Housing Element -C�a ra eremher 2022 Table 8: Quantified Preservation and Rehabilitation Objectives 2021 - 2029 Very Low Low Extremely Low 50% or 51% to Housing Type 30% or less of less of 800/0 of Total median income median median income income Handyworker Rehab Program 80 285 155 520 Rehabilitation 20 30 30 80 Preservation 1 14 35 1 40 89 Total 1114 350 1225 689 Table 9: Quantified New Construction Objectives, 2021 - 2029 Extremely Above Low Very Low Low Moderate Moderat Housing 30% or 310% to 510/0 to 8100/0 to e less of 50 /o of 80 /0 of 120 /o of 0 >120 /o Total Type median median median median of income income income income median income RHNA 1,699 1,698 1,734 1,672 1 3,228 10,031 Santa Clarita — Housing Element *a-�-December 2022 Section III: Housing Sites 3.1 CONTEXT Jurisdictions are required by law to identify sufficient adequate sites of suitable land within its boundaries to meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). These sites can include vacant sites zoned for residential use, vacant sites that allow residential development, and underutilized sites that are capable of being redeveloped to increase the number of residential units. These sites must have the realistic potential for new residential development within the Housing Element planning period. Santa Clarita is meeting its RHNA through the following means: • ADU development projections (See Section 3.2); • Planned, approved, and pending projects projected to develop during the planning period (See Section 3.3); and • Adequate sites identified in the Sites Inventory, including sites on vacant and non -vacant land (See Sections 3.4). Legislation passed since the last Housing Element update has added more stringent requirements for the Sites Inventory. Assembly Bill 1397 addresses standards for the adequacy of inventoried housing sites, including non -vacant sites and sites that were identified in previous housing elements. Senate Bill 166, the "No Net Loss" law, requires a jurisdiction to ensure a Housing Element Sites Inventory with continual capacity to accommodate the RHNA by income group throughout the Housing Element planning period. Because of this requirement, HCD recommends an increased buffer of at least 15 to 30 percent more capacity than required, especially for the lower -income RHNA, or projecting a lower density capacity than is allowed. This Sites Inventory includes a 24 percent buffer for very low-income units-ae-6 a 302-2 percent buffer for low-income units, and a 42 percent buffer for moderate - income units and utilizes conservative estimates for development capacity in order to account for this need. Additionally, programs are included within the Housing Element to ensure the City complies with new 'No Net Loss' requirements and maintains sufficient sites in inventory. Santa Clarita has a younger housing stock than the region and is a growing community with vacant land available for infill and greenfield development, as well as a history of annexing new land. While over 60 percent of housing units in the SCAG region were built prior to 1980, less than one-third of Santa Clarita's housing units were built during that time. Because of the age of the housing stock, the City has more recent experience with housing development. Recent residential development projects approved or under construction in the city include mixed use projects, age -restricted senior housing, single-family subdivisions, multifamily development including apartments and detached condominiums, student housing, and transitional housing. Recent Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 residential development is used to make reasonable development capacity assumptions that reflect patterns of development in the city. rlyure- 1a; %,nrullul Castaic N lnetyn lna Oaks C: stair J u n c Licn Year Built 1950 or Before 1951-1980 i 1981-2000 F 2001-2020 U1 KCSIUt [Mdl UtCVCIUJJIIICIII Ill Jdllld %_1dr1ld i r/ k Ems, 4 fad \P.j av � h� � 1i-9 26..Rd.;s ' � � Mini�Ot-yo E W �y-714 sR Al oir., 7ATA 1 �4 �r anta Clarita �- p i:+�' Humphrey" Ranch Ranch � P icu 1 a Source: Los Angeles Office of the Assessor Data The Sites Inventory accommodates 60158 percent of sites for lower income households on vacant sites. Overall, the Sites Inventory contains a large buffer with a surplus of ever8,52788t units, including 1,244 lower -income units. 3.2 ADU DEVELOPMENT ASSUMPTIONS An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary dwelling unit located on residentially zoned property that has an existing single-family or multifamily residence. Due to their small square footage, ADUs can provide affordable housing options for family members, friends, students, the elderly, in -home health care providers, the disabled, and others. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has conducted a survey of ADU rents and has issued pre -certified affordability assumptions for ADUs. Based on local conditions and development trends, the City decreased the proportion of 73 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play Decembe 2022 projected lower -income ADUs and increased the proportion of Moderate and Above Moderate ADUs to be consistent with what is reasonably expected to develop in the City (see Table 10). These numbers may be credited towards Santa Clarita's RHNA. Table 10: Assumed Affordabilitv for 6th Cvcle ADUs Income Category SCAG Affordability Assumption for ADUs Santa Clarita Affordability Assumption for ADUs Santa Clarita ADUs Assumed Extremely Low 15% 19% 48 Very Low 9% Low 45% 34% 85 Moderate 2% 9% 22 Above Moderate 30% 38% 95 Total 100%* 100%* 250 *Due to rounding, percentages may not always appear to add up to 100% (Source: SCAG survey) Recent trends indicate that ADU permit applications have been increasing in recent years. The City of Santa Clarita permitted 13 new ADU units in 2018, 25 new ADU units in 2019, 47 new ADU units in 2020, and 40 new ADU units in 2021 (average of 31.25 ADUs per year). The increase in ADU permits beginning in 2019 is likely due to recent California legislation that makes it easier to build and permit ADUs on single-family and multifamily zoned property. Additionally, Program HP-2.6 within this housing element will assist the City in meeting their ADU targets. Consistent with HCD guidance and safe harbor numbers, the ADU assumptions for RHNA credits assume that 31.25 ADUs will be permitted per year, resulting in 250 ADUs permitted between 2021 and 2029. 3.3 PLANNED, APPROVED, AND PENDING PROJECTS Housing units approved, permitted, or in receipt of a certificate of occupancy as of June 30, 2021, can be credited towards meeting the City's latest RHNA. These units can count towards the RHNA based on affordability and unit count provided it can be demonstrated that the units can be built within the planning period of October 2021 through October 2029. Affordability (income category) is based on the actual or projected sale prices, rent levels, or other mechanisms establishing affordability of the units within the project. Based on Los Angeles regional market rents and sales prices, apartments, condominiums, and townhomes are typically affordable to moderate -income households. Single-family homes are generally affordable only to above moderate - income households. Subsidized housing developments that offer housing at below market rates are made affordable to lower income households. Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Table 11: Planned, Approved, and Pending Projects (2021) identifies the approved or pending projects that are credited towards meeting the City's RHNA. Tare -Five of these projects will be available to lower -income households based on deed restrictions: Metrowalk Specific Plan (49 low-income units), Family Promise Supportive Transitional Housing (four low-income units), Salazar 111h Street Mixed Use (one very low-income unit), Salazar 14th Street Mixed Use (2 very low- income units), and an affordable housing project located on Flying Tiger Drive (102 low- and 26 very low-income units). Projects that are currently in the pipeline achieve an average density of approximately 32 units per acre and achieve an average of 785.G percent of the maximum allowable density, as reflected in Table 11. All projects are anticipated to be completed during the planning period. 75 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Table 11: Planned, Approved, and Pendina Proiects (2021) 2022 Max. Est. Completion Density Approved/ % Of Max Date Project Name Zone Allowe Allowed d) Proposed Density # Of Units Income Category Density Achieved Entitled Sand Canyon MX-N 18 16.1 89.4% 580 Above Moderate 2026 Plaza z &UR3 Dockweiler 21 1 UR3 11 4.8 43.6% 93 Above Moderate 2024 Master's University Master UR3 11 9.3 84.5% 42 Above Moderate 2027 Plan z River Walk Mixed CP 30 25.2 84.0% 136 Above Moderate 2024 Use Project Z Veluzat Condos 1 UR4 18 7.5 41.7% 9 Above Moderate 2027 Canyon Brook z UR2 5 4.6 92.0% 35 Above Moderate 2026 Sand Canyon NU4 0.5 0.34 68.0% 22 Above Moderate 2025 Ranch Z Bouquet Canyon UR5 & 5 to 30 12.7 42.3% 375 Above Moderate 2026 Project z UR2 MetroWalk SP 24.5 24.5 100.0% 449 Above Moderate 2025 49 Low Specific Plan Z 2025 Golden Triangle CC 18 16.5 91.7% 164 Above Moderate Apartments Z Vista Canyon Specific Plan 1 SP Varies 12.3 100.0% 477* Above Moderate 2024 Galloway Five UR3 11 8.5 77.3% 44* Above Moderate 2022 Knolls 1 Porta Bella Specific Plan z SP Varies 2.9 N/A 2 911 ' Above Moderate 2029 Skyline Ranch 1 UR1 2 2.6 130.0% 678* Above Moderate 2024 Sierra Victoria 1 UR4 18 6.2 34.4% 48* 1 Above Moderate 2022 Family Promise Above Moderate CC 18 7.2 40.0% 2024 Low Supportive 4 76 Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 Transitional Housingz Sand Canyon Plaza Assisted MX-N 18 30.9 171.7% 115 Above Moderate 2025 Livingz Sierra West MX-C 30 13.7 45.7% 54 Above Moderate 2025 Assisted Livin z Pending Mancara 3 2 1.2 60.0% 109 Above Moderate 2027 NU5, Princessa Crossroads SP Varies 17.7 N/A 710 Above Moderate 2027 (+Sikand) Specific Plan 3 Park Vista 3 UR2 5 3.9 78.0% 182 Above Moderate 2027 Ted Robinson 3 UR1 2 1.6 80.0% 48 Above Moderate 2027 Sand Canyon UR5 30 12.2 40.7% 20 Above Moderate 2028 Villas 3 n/Wiley MX-N 18 17.7 98.3% 375 Above Moderate 2026 Can o Canyon 3 Smiser/Wiley Canyon Assisted MX-N 18 17.7 98.3% 190 Above Moderate 2026 Living 3 Bouquet Canyon MX-C 30 25 83.3% 30 Above Moderate 2026 IHOP Mixed Use 3 Salazar 11th Form 12 Above Moderate Street Mixed Use SP Based 56.9 N/A 3 Code 1 Very Low 2025 Salazar 14th Form 34 Above Moderate Street Mixed Use SP Based 53.9 N/A 3 Code 2 Very Low 2025 Flying Tiger Drive CC 18 32.2 102 Low 2025 �76 3 45.3% Very Low Annexed & Entitled 77 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Singh/Somerset Summit z UR2 5 1.3 26.0% 95 Above Moderate 2028 West Creek CH18 z UR4 18 30.5 169.4% 320 Above Moderate 2028 Total 7j9:678.4% 9,"-�8,542 *Remaining number of units in projects that are under construction 1 Projects that are under construction and/or have recorded final maps. Z Projects that include an active tentative map and/or entitlement. Total number of units are approved to be built. 3 Projects currently undergoing development review and/or environmental review. Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Based on the status of these projects and development trends in the city, these projects are likely to be fad„ avail "'constructed and occupied during the planning period. After subtracting these anticipated units, the City must demonstrate its ability to meet the remaining housing needs through the identification of specific parcels or sites. After accounting for units planned and approved as of June 30, 2021, and anticipated ADUs, there is a remaining need of 6,151945464 units. This total includes 4,94-53,320 very low-income, 1,494 lowef -income and 1,650 moderate -income units. The City must demonstrate the availability of sites with appropriate zoning and development standards that can facilitate and encourage the development of 6,1545464 units. 3.4 VACANT AND NON -VACANT SITES DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY ASSUMPTIONS 3.4.1 Density and Size Requirements California law requires that jurisdictions demonstrate in their Housing Element that the land inventory is adequate to accommodate the jurisdiction's share of the regional growth. California law has established "default" density standards in estimating potential units by income range: • A density standard of 0 to 14 units per acre (primarily for single-family homes) is assumed to facilitate housing in the above moderate -income category; • A density standard of 15 to 29 units per acre (primarily for medium density multifamily developments) would facilitate housing in the moderate -income category; and • A density standard of 30 or more units per acre (primarily for higher density multifamily developments) would facilitate housing in the lower income category. In addition to default density standards, the California Legislature established size requirements for parcels intended to support the development of lower income units. Very small parcels, even when zoned for high densities, may not facilitate the scale of development required to access competitive funding resources. Conversely, typically lower -resource affordable housing developers may be unable to finance the scale of project necessitated by very large parcels. Government Code � 65583.2 establishes that sites between 0.5 and 10 acres in size which are zoned for residential development at greater than 30 units per acre are suitable for lower -income projects. 3.4.2 Site Selection and Capacity When identifying potential capacity for more development, Geographic Information Systems data was used to identify vacant and non -vacant properties within the city in zoning districts that allow for residential use. Non -vacant parcels were chosen as sites likely to be redeveloped during the next eight years based on the following criteria: Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 • Improvement to Land Value Ratio: A parcel's improvement -to -land value LLLV ratio can help identify properties that are potentially underutilized. A ratio of less than 1.0 indicates that the land value itself has a higher value than the improvements built on that land. These underutilized parcels represent opportunities for property owners and developers to invest in further improvements that increase the overall value of the property; • Existing use vs. zoned use: A comparison of the current use of a site to the use for which it is officially zoned can identify underutilized or non -conforming properties. For example, a parcel currently occupied by a parking lot or single- family home which is zoned for high density housing or high intensity commercial development represents an opportunity for the property owner to convert the property to a higher value use; • Age of structure: The age of a structure is useful in demonstrating likelihood of a site to redevelop. New construction on a site indicates that a property owner is unlikely to invest in additional improvements or redevelop the site in the near future even though other factors may indicate a higher likelihood of redevelopment; Floor -to -area ratio: A ow floor -to -area ratios (FAR) can indicate underutilization. Any potential development on parcels with higher floor -to -area ratio buildings may incur higher land acquisition and demolition costs; • Likelihood of redevelopment: Sites were identified if they align with local and regional development trends. Uses such as surface parking and marginally operating commercial uses have a high likelihood of redevelopment. Sites with existing multi -family uses are less likely to redevelop and have been removed from consideration as opportunity sites. t�i►���i.v�w.�i�ii►:����w.wi�r�i►w�► i�.�w��ni►��:►w�+w�:i �ii►wii.�:��.��+.�+a.�:u�i�:�. w��i►e 3.4.3 Realistic Development Capacity The City used conservative assumptions to estimate the development capacity of each site. Specifically, the Sites Inventory assumed 75 percent of the maximum allowable density of all parcels, instead of the full development potential allowed under the applicable zoning district. This density assumption is lower than the average densities achieved by the planned and approved projects (See Section 3.3). For the sites designated for mixed use, the allowable density was assumed to be 30 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) and would be developed with both residential and commercial uses. These assumptions are based on development trends in the city as shown in Santa Clarita - Housing Element 2022 Table 11: Planned, Approved, and Pending Projects (2021) above and with the detailed redevelopment trends and analysis provided in Section 3.6. These historical regional development patterns were used to approximate a variety of site -specific constraints that would reduce the ability for property owners to meet the maximum allowed density allowance. For the smaller lots in the inventory, a minimum of one dwelling unit is assumed for each legal lot. The City has made assumptions for residential development on sites that allow nonresidential uses based on recent development trends in the city. The following recent residential projects are described more in detail in Section 3.6. All of these projects are located in zones that allow 100 percent commercial and achieve greater than 75 percent of the maximum residential density allowed: • Monticello (43.5 units/acre; 87% of maximum density achieved) • Newhall Crossings (56.6 units/acre; 100% of maximum density achieved) • River Walk (25.2 units/acre; 84% of maximum density achieved) aehi eves) • Salazar 11t" Street (56.9 units/acre; 100% of maximum density achieved) • Salazar 14t" Street (53.9 units/acre; 100% of maximum density achieved) 100 percent residential proiects • Three Oaks (18.5 units/acre; 102% of maximum density achieved) • Golden Triangle Residential (16.5 units/acre; 92% of maximum density achieved) In addition, a couple of examples of projects with developer interest that would propose residential development in areas that allow 100 percent commercial include Flying Tiger residential (32 units/acre) and River Walk -adjacent residential (25 units/acre). These prospective projects would achieve over 100% and 840/0 of the maximum density allowed. These recent development projects and pre - development projects reflect the strong demand for housing sites within the city, including those that also allow commercial development. Based on these trends and on the actual average percentage of residential density (95%) achieved by projects on commercially zoned properties, the assumed capacity of 75 percent of the maximum allowable density is a reasonable expectation. 3.4.4 Land Use Controls In addition to realistic development capacity, other land use controls such as density and allowable use were considered through the site selection process. The Sites Inventory identified parcels in several zoning districts that allow for medium and high density residential. As shown on Table 12_ zones that support sites allow between 18 Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 and 50 dwelling units per acre. These zones support the densities and potential uses identified on the Sites Inventory. Table 12: Breakdown of Sites Inventory by Zone Zone Allowable Densit Total Acres Number of Units Allowable Uses CC :518 dwellina units per acre 17.47 235 Multi -family dwellings, retail and service uses, restaurants, and office uses. CP :518 dwellina units per acre 15.2? 315 Specific allowable uses are determined by the adopted corridor plan and may include multi -family residential, commercial, and office uses. UR4 :518 dwellina units er acre 12.65 171 Single-family dwellings and multi - family dwellings, CN :518 dwellina units per acre 33.54 452 Multi -family dwellings, neighborhood serving commercial, retail uses, restaurants, and office uses. UR5 18-30 dwellina units per acre 125.2' 2,603 Single-family dwellings and medium to high -density multi -family dwellin s. MX-C 11-30 dwellina units per acre 86.0 2,547 Single-family dwellings, multi -family dwellings, neighborhood serving commercial, retail uses, restaurants, and office uses. CR 18-50 dwellina units er acre 92.32 3,443 Multi -family dwellings, retail and service uses, restaurants, and office uses. Total 382.46 9,766 As shown on the Table 12; many of the units are located in the CR zone. This zone Dredominatelv comprises the Valencia Town Center (VTC) and areas alona State Route 14. The City anticipated that t-h�these areas will develop with a mix of high density residential and commercial uses due to a demand for commercial and residential development in the areas. The City assumes that sites in these areas would realistically develop at 37.5 units per acre to meet anticipated demand. 3.4.5 Suitability of Non -Vacant Sites The Sites Inventory Drimary identifies vacant Darcels as sites suitable for future housing. Approximately 47 percent of the total units are located on sites with no existing uses. Additionally, approximately 60 percent of the City's lower -income RHNA allocation is accommodated on vacant sites. Because there are no improvements on these vacant sites, it is assumed that existing uses would not Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 impede residential development. For non -vacant sites, the housing element must analyze the extent that existing uses may impede additional residential development. As discussed previously, a suitability analysis was conducted to determine the likelihood of redevelopment. All parcels identified on the Sites Inventory have a FAR of less than 1.0 and the improvements on these parcels are all at least 20 years old while the majority of sites have an ILV of less than 1.0. Additionally, sites are focused in Moderate to High Resources areas as determined by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC). This indicates that sites in these areas have moderate to high access to good schools, employment opportunities, and a healthy environment. FAR values, ILV, and Resource Levels are included for each site in Appendix D. Table 13 shows the existing uses of the non -vacant parcels identified on the Sites Inventory. Sites were identified with uses that could be converted to a higher value use such as older commercial and industrial uses, excess surface parking, and low - density residences on larger parcels that could support high density residential. Citywide development trends indicate that these existing uses are likely to redevelop. Santa Clarita has a demonstrated track record of conversion of these uses to hiah density residential and mixed -use development (see section 3.6). As a result of this analysis, the City determined that existing uses would not impede conversion to additional residential development. Table 13: Existinq Uses of Non -Vacant Sites Existina Use Total Acres Number of Sites Number of Units Vacant 227.68 62 4,621 Commercial/retail 101.67 44 3,708 Industrial 7.85 2 175 RaLking 17.21 5 642 Residential 28.05 12 620 Total 382.46 125 9,766 Lot Consolidation To meet HCD's 0.5-acre minimum size reauirement for lower -income sites, the Cit assumes that some parcels could be consolidated into one larger parcel to accommodate lower -income units in accordance with Government Code 5 65583.2. Of the City's lower -income RHNA share, 187 lower -income units are located on sites where lot consolidation is assumed. The City conservatively assumed that no more than three adjacent parcels would realistically consolidate to meet HCD's size requirement for lower -income sites. Development trends indicate that lot consolidation is feasible in the region (see Section 3.6). The remaining 5,871 lower - income units are located on sites that meet minimum lot size requirements Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 3.5 ADEQUACY Of I HE RESIDENTIAL SITES INVENTORY IN MEETING RHNA A total of 9,76654r' residential units can be accommodated on vacant and non -vacant sites in the city based on residential densities and floor area ratio standards per existing land use designations and zoning districts. The sites are located in zoning districts that accommodate densities between 18 to 50 dwelling units per acre. The sites identified for new housing were separated into discrete areas within the City and are shown geographically in Figure 14 and Figure 15. As shown in Figure 14, sites to accommodate the lower income RHNA are spread out throughout the city and are in areas with moderate to highest resource areas as categorized by the ,-alrf Figia Tax Gr-edit nlleeatien GeRgRgi TCAC . Table 14 provides the size, realistic capacity, income category, and resource area of each site. An analysis of these sites relating to fair housing can be found in Section 4.5 and a table providing attributes for all sites can be found in Appendix D. Santa Clarita - Housing Element December 2022 Figure 15: Sites to Accommodate Moderate Income RHNA Table 14: Housinq Site Areas Map # Acres Realistic Capacity Units Income Category TCAC Resource Area 1 95.73 1,313 Lower, Moderate Moderate Resource 2 28.74 453 Lower Moderate Resource 3 24-.-3923.74 5,42-3 Lower Moderate Resource 4 3.394-44 7482 Lower Moderate Resource 5 1.92 71 Lower Highest Resource 6 14.79 552 Lower Moderate Resource 7 4.50 168 Lower Highest Resource 8 28-4627.95 62 Lower Highest Resource 9 15.03 338 Lower Moderate Resource 10 14.51 323 Lower Moderate Resource 11 1.56 20 Moderate Moderate Resource 12 13.48 181 Moderate Highest Resource Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 13 0.43 5 Moderate High Resource 14 8.66 117 Moderate Moderate Resource 15 4.97 66 Moderate Moderate Resource 16 20.06 271 Moderate Moderate Resource 17 12.65 171 Moderate Highest Resource 18 45-.-5511.28 3W249 Lower, Moderate High Resource 19 12.60 283 Lower, Moderate Highest Resource 20 3.92 88 Lower High Resource 21 5.65 123 Lower Moderate Resource 22 7.85 175 Lower Highest Resource 23 35.20 792 Lower, Moderate High Resource 24 4.15 90 Lower High Resource 25 22.67 847 Lower Highest Resource 26 48.44 1,805 Lower, Above Moderate Highest Resource 27 3.84 52 Moderate Moderate Resource 3.6-5 RHNA SURPLUS Santa Clarita is identifying sufficient suitable sites to accommodate its entire RHNA through existing sites under existing zoning. Of the City's 10,031-unit total RHNA obligation, 446317 lower-, 22 moderate-, and i- 48,453 above moderate -income units will be accounted for by planned and approved units and through ADU development. After those units, there is a sum of 6,464TTJ units needed to accommodate the City's RHNA including 3,349 320 units affordable at the very low and extremely low-income levels and 1,596 494 units affordable at the low-income level. The City has identified suitable sites to realistically accommodate an additional 9,76684-5 units under current zoning, with an approximately 26-3 percent buffer for the very low and low-income categories and a 42,6 percent buffer for the moderate - income category. More than 50 percent of the City's lower -income RHNA obligation can be met on vacant sites. Table IS: RHNA Surplus by Income Groun Very Low- income Low- income Moderate- income Above Moderate - income Total RHNA Allocation 3,397 1,734 1,672 3,228 10,031 Planned and Approved Units := 0 8,358 9,4358,542 ADUs 48 85 22 95 250 Remaining RHNA After Credits 3,32049 1,494-5% 1,650 0 6,5%464 Vacant Units 1,956 920 1,724- -- 4,60053 Non -vacant Units 2,16481 1,0182-7 625 1,359 5,1669� Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Total Units After Credits 4,1 1,93947 2,349492 1,359 9,76684- Total Unit Surplus 7 3547445 7-_c�2699 3886,584 9,�-19s8,527 Buffer above Remaining RHNA After Credits 24% 3022% 426% >100% 3.6.1 Sites Used in Previous Cycles Vacant parcels from both the 4th and 5th Cycles and non -vacant parcels from the 5th Cycle may be reused in this Housing Element to accommodate lower -income housing, provided they are rezoned to allow projects that have at least 20 percent of the units set aside to be affordable for lower -income households to be allowed by -right (i.e., can be approved administratively without requiring Planning Commission or City Council approval). 37 of the vacant or non -vacant parcels identified on the Sites Inventory are subject to this by -right requirement. Program H-1.13 is included to rezone previous cycle sites identified for lower -income development consistent with Government Code § 65583. 3.76 REDEVELOPMENT TRENDS Some suitable sites identified in Appendix D rely on the redevelopment (or "recycling") of underutilized properties or underperforming commercial sites. Examples of recent existing, under construction, and approved/entitled recycling trends include the following: 3.74.1 Existing Development Monticello Monticello is a mixed -use development consisting of 60 residential units and 10,300 square feet of ground -floor commercial located on a 1.38-acre site at 26701 McBean Parkway and within the Regional Commercial zone. The development consists of an overall density of 43.48 units per acre and achieves 87 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. Construction of Monticello was completed in 2020. The site was previously used for overflow parking. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size and existing use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2861-058-079 and 2861-058-080. Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 -��- � ---�• � � � Y� _ �r,�Y Y� ,y n 4, F�snn ^s�' s Looking Looking Newhall Crossings Newhall Crossings is a mixed -used development consisting of 47 residential units and 20,000 square feet of ground -floor commercial, located on a 0.83-acre site at 24450- 24480 Main Street and within the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan - Arts & Entertainment zone. The development consists of an overall density of 56.62 units per acre and achieves 100 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. Construction of Newhall Crossings was completed in 2020. The site was previously used as an auto repair establishment. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, and surrounding use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2825-015-015, 2844-001-072, 2844-001-046, 2844- 001-034, 2844-001-033, and 2844-001-032 (Parcels ending in -072, -046, -034, - 033, and -032 share lot lines and have potential to be consolidated). Existing: Looking Southeast Existing: Looking Northeast Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Three Oaks is a multifamily residential development, deed -restricted to lower income households, consisting of 30 units within three buildings on a 1.62-acre site and located in the Community Commercial zone. The development consists of a density of 18.52 units per acre and achieves 102 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The development includes a community recreation center and children's play area. Project entitlements included a Development Review Permit, and Oak Tree Permit, as well as a 3 percent density bonus increase and one concession for building height, pursuant to the state density bonus ordinance. Construction of Three Oaks was completed in 2017. The site was previously used as a park & ride parking lot. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size and development standards to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2827-005- 046, 2836-009-905, 2844-041-003, and 2844-041-002. T9 Existing: Looking North Existing: Looking Northeast Habitat for Heroes Habitat for Heroes is a 78-unit affordable housing development, consisting of 11 single -story, detached units and 67 two-story duplex units on a 9.4 acre -site, generally located at Harrybell Place and Centre Pointe Parkway and in the Urban Residential 3 zone. The project provides housing for low- and very low-income veterans. The project includes passive green spaces and one central community play area with a children's play area, gazebo and community green space. The development consists of an overall density of 8.29 units per acre and achieves 76 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. Construction of Habitat for Heroes was completed in 2018. The site was previously undeveloped. The pre - development status of this site had similar parcel size and existing use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2836-014-056, 2859-001-046, and 2859-004-023. Santa Clarita - Housing Element May ecemher 2022 Existing: Looking Northeast Existing: Looking Northwest Villa Metro The Villa Metro development consists of 315 detached residential condominium units, 22 live/work units, and 8,000 square feet of commercial, located on a 30-acre site at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Prima Way, within the Urban Residential 5 and Neighborhood Commercial zones. The development includes 16 units that are deed -restricted to moderate income households, consists of a density of 11.23 units per acre, and achieves 62 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. Construction of Villa Metro was completed in 2015. The site was previously undeveloped. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, and development standards to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2836-013-135 and 2836-013-919. Existing: Looking Northeast Existing: Looking West Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Kansas Street Apartments The Kansas Street apartments consist of 10 residential units located on a 0.56-acre site at 24514 Kansas Street and within the Urban Residential 4 zone. The development consists of an overall density of 17.85 units per acre and achieves 99 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. Construction of the Kansas Street apartments was completed in 2015. The site was previously used as a single- family residence. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, development standards, and surrounding use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2830-016-020, 2839-020-004, 2839-020-005, 2839-020-006, 2839-020-007 and 2839-020-008 (APNs ending in -004, -005, -006, and -007, and -008 share lot lines). Existing: Looking East Existing: Looking Southwest Walnut Street Residential The Walnut Street residential development consists of 11 detached condominium units located on a 1.1-acre site at 22750-22779 Walnut Park Lane and within the Urban Residential 3 zone. The development consists of an overall density of 10 units per acre and achieves 91 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. Construction of the Walnut Street residential development was completed in 2017. The site was previously used as a single-family residence. The pre -development status of this site had similar existing use, surrounding use and development standards to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2839-020- 001, 2839-020-002, 2839-020-003 (APNs ending in -001, -002, and -003 share lot lines). Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Existing: Looking Northeast Existing: Looking Southwest 3.74.2 Development Under Construction Plum/Whites Canyon Apartments The Plum/Whites Canyon Apartments consist of 228 residential units located on an 8.68-acre site along Whites Canyon Road, at Maybrook Lane and within the Urban Residential 4 zone. The development would include 34 deed -restricted units affordable to lower- and moderate- income households. The development was approved in conjunction with Sierra and Victoria at Plum Canyon, would consist of an overall combined density of 12.07 units per acre, and would achieve 67 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The project is currently under construction. The site was previously undeveloped. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, surrounding use, and development standards to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2833-014- 043, 2859-001-046 and 2859-004-023. at Existing: Looking Northeast Existing: Looking East Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Sierra and Victoria at Plum Canyon The Sierra and Victoria at Plum Canyon development consists of 183 detached condominium units located on a 25.38-acre site at the southeast corner of Skyline Ranch Road and Whites Canyon Road, within the Urban Residential 4 zone. The development was approved in conjunction with the Plum/Whites Canyon Apartments, would consist of an overall combined density of 12.07 units per acre, and would achieve 67 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The project is currently under construction. The site was previously undeveloped. The pre - development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, surrounding use, and development standards to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2836-014-067 and 2836-014-056. Existing: Looking Northeast Existing: Looking Southwest Valley Street Residential The Valley Street Residential development consists of 5 residential units located on a 0.49-acre site at 24753 Valley Street and within the Urban Residential 3 zone. The development would consist of an overall density of 10.2 units per acre and would achieve 93 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The project is currently under construction. The site was previously used as a single-family residence. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, surrounding use, and development standards to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2839-019-026, 2839-019-027, 2839-019-013, 2839- 019-014, and 2839-019-018 (APNs ending in -026, -027, -013, -014, and -018 share lot lines). Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play Decembe, 2022 1 .�p s Existing: Looking West Existing: Looking West 3.74.3 Approved/Entitled Development MetroWalk The MetroWalk Specific Plan and residential development project established a Specific Plan for a 498-unit multifamily residential project on 20.4-acre site, located at the southeast corner of Lost Canyon and Harriman Drive. The site is also located adjacent to the future Vista Canyon Metrolink rail line station and bus transfer station, within the Specific Plan zone. The development would include 49 deed -restricted units affordable to lower income households, would consist of an overall density of 24.5 units per acre, and would achieve 100 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The site was previously undeveloped. Project entitlements included a General Plan Amendment and Zone Chanae (GPA/ZC), a Tentative Tract Map (TTM). a Development Review, and an Architectural Design Review. A Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) was prepared for the Project. Prior to formal submittal, the applicant was encouraged to incorporate project components in benefit of the community in consideration of the entitlement reauest for a GPA/ZC and TTM. The project was approved in March 2021. The developer, prospective home builders, and the City have met to discuss next steps and a final map application is anticipated this year. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, and surrounding use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2844-023-808, 2844-022-806, 2844-023-006, 2844-042-002 and 2844- 022-014 (these parcels have potential to be consolidated). 94 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play Decembe, 2022 I t Existing: Looking Northeast Rendering Golden Triangle Residential is a development consisting of 164 multifamily residential units, located on a 9.9-acre site at 20600 Golden Triangle Road, within Community Commercial zone. The development would consist of an overall density of 16.5 units per acre and would achieve 92 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The site is partially developed with a parking lot and auto parts store. The project was approved in March 2021 and a final tract map is currently under review by the City. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, and surrounding use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2827-005-037, 2844-001-068, and 2811-002-069. m ■ Existing: Looking South Rendering River Walk Riverwalk is a development consisting of 136 multifamily residential units and 10,000 square feet of commercial space, located on a 5.4-acre site at 18300 Soledad Canyon Road, within the Soledad Corridor Plan - Urban Center zone. The development would consist of an overall density of 25.2 units per acre and would achieve 84 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The site was previously developed with 23 mobile home units, which have since been removed. The project was approved in Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 May 2020. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size and existing use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2833-015-005 and 2833-015-031. K or 57 & r W NZ or i 4 I6 Ol U f Y4 U Existing: Looking Southeast Rendering 3.74.4 Pending Development Salazar 111 Street Mixed Use The Salazar 111h Street Mixed Use project is a development proposal currently pending entitlement review. The project consists of 4-2-13 residential units, including one deed -restricted unit affordable to very low-income households, and 2,200 square feet of ground -floor commercial, located on a 0.21-acre site at 24605 Railroad Avenue, within the Corridor zone of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan. The development would consist of an overall density of -5661.9 units per acre and would achieve 100 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The site was previously developed with an auto repair establishment, which has since been removed. The project is anticipated to be scheduled for a public hearing in 2022. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, and surrounding use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2803- 032-034, 2827-004-026 and 2827-004-009. Santa Clarita - Housing Element May ecemher 2022 f � r Existing: Looking West Rendering Salazar 14t' Street Mixed Use The Salazar 141h Street Mixed Use project is a development proposal currently pending entitlement review. The project consists of -32-36 residential units, including 2 deed -restricted units affordable to very low-income households, and 5,800 square feet of ground -floor commercial, located on a 0.59-acre site at 24747 Railroad Avenue, within the Corridor zone of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan. The development would consist of an overall density of 53-361 units per acre and would achieve 100 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The site is currently developed with commercial and office uses. The project is anticipated to be scheduled for a public hearing in 2022. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, and surrounding use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2803-032-043, 2803-032-042, and 2827-004-008. r` Existing: Looking West Rendering Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Bouquet Canyon IHOP Mixed The Bouquet Canyon IHOP Mixed Use project is a development proposal currently pending entitlement review. The project consists of 30 residential units and 7,000 square feet of ground -floor commercial, located on a 1.2-acre site at 26135 Bouquet Canyon Road, within the Mixed -Use Corridor zone. The development would consist of an overall density of 25 units per acre and achieves 83 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The site is currently developed with a restaurant and a parking lot. The project is anticipated to be scheduled for a public hearing in 2022. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, and surrounding use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2803- 032-026 and 2827-005-046. MOU r .. 01ala■ 1MWIF ■ ■' .. 1 * ,. Existing: Looking North Rendering Creekside Commons (Flviin2 Tiger) The Creekside Commons Droiect is currently Dendina entitlement review. The Droiect consists of 128 residential units on a vacant, 3.96-acre site located on the north side of Flying Tiger Drive within the Community Commercial zone. The project request includes an 80 percent density bonus and would achieve 180 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The project would set aside 100 percent of the residential units for lower income households. Concessions and waivers are requested and seeking to reduce the required parking and relief from the building height allowance, and to reduce the amount of private outdoor and common area recreational facilities. The project would consist of an overall density of 32.3 units per acre. The project is anticipated to be scheduled for a public hearing in early 2023. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, and surroundina use to the followina suitable sites identified in ADDendix D: APNs 2836- 009-076 and 2859-004-023. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 1 0 0 M M-1 I a - Existing: Looking North Rendering 3.7.5 Affordable Housing Development Trends Ef, w� „r v*'k Although Santa Clarita has an established redevelopment trend of underutilized non - vacant uses to high density residential, the majority of these residential units have developed at market rate. The following list includes residential projects that would be developed with deed restricted affordable housing: • MetroWalk Specific Plan: 49 low-income units • Family Promise Supportive Transitional Housina: four low-income units • Salazar 11th Street Mixed Use: one very low-income unit • Salazar 14th Street Mixed Use: two very low-income units • Flying Tiger Drive: 102 low income- and 26 very low-income units In order to supplement Santa Clarita's lack of affordable housing development and to facilitate the construction of future affordable housing projects, the City will implement the following programs as part of the Housing Strategy (see Section 2.2). • Program HP-1.3: Utility Providers Responsibility to Prioritize Service • Program HP-1.4: Affordable Housing Density Bonus • Program HP-1.5: Mixed Use Overlay Zone • Program HP-1.6: Graduated Density Zoning and Site Consolidation —Old Town Newhall • Program HP-1.7: Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study Program • Program HP-1.99: Minimum Residential Densities • Program HP-1.121: First Time Homebuyer Programs and Developers • Program HP-1.14-3: Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods • Program HP-2.2: Updates to Administrative Procedures • Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers • Program HP-2.6: Provide for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwellina Units 9 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 3.8-7 PROGRAMS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE SITES (NO NET LOSS) In order to ensure the sites listed in inventory continue to be available for development, especially for lower income housing, programs have been included to maintain an adequate Sites Inventory, throughout the 8-year planning period. The programs are included in their entirety in Section 2 and summarized here: • No Net Loss of Residential Capacity to Accommodate RHNA (Program HP-1.1): Staff will develop and implement a project -by -project administrative evaluation procedure to track units built and remaining site capacity to accommodate the City's remaining RHNA. • No Reduction of Density without Replacement Sites (Program HP-1.2): No action shall be undertaken that reduces the density or development capacity of a site unless sufficient remaining sites are available in inventory to accommodate the City's remaining RHNA. • Administrative List of Additional Sites (Program HP-1.13-2): City will maintain a list of additional sites with appropriate zoning that could be added to the City's Sites Inventory if and when sufficient sites may not exist to accommodate the City's remaining RHNA. • Publish Useful Information about Housing Sites (Program HP-1.9): City will publish a summary of available sites for housing to interested housing developers. 3.99 INFRASTRUCTURE CONSIDERATIONS This subsection provides information about the availability of infrastructure to serve new housing and addresses any infrastructure limitations within the City that may affect the development of housing during the planning period. As required, this section includes information on the availability of water, sewer, and dry utilities. This Housing Element and Sites Inventory does not require or include any rezoning or land use changes that may increase infrastructure demands past the level already analyzed under CEQA. All sites listed in the inventory that are appropriate for lower income residential development have available infrastructure. 3.98.1 Water The City of Santa Clarita is served by the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water). SCV Water is made up of three interconnected water distribution systems: Newhall Water Division (NWD), Santa Clarita Water Division (SCWD) and Valencia Water Division (VWD). SCV Water plans for long-term availability of water resources through an Urban Water Management Plan, Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and a Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan. As new housing is developed in the City, upgrades to water facilities may be required. This determination would be made as part of the standard City development review process, and upgrades or new connections would require additional development review. Overall, SCV Water's water resources, safeguards, and water resource planning efforts are projected to be Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 sufficient to provide water supply to the projected new housing development throughout the planning period. 3.98.2 Sewer Wastewater treatment in the City of Santa Clarita is currently provided by the Valencia Water Reclamation Plant (Valencia WRP) and Saugus Water Reclamation Plant (Saugus WRP), operated by the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of Los Angeles (SCVSD). Wastewater is addressed in the Recycled Water Master Plan and Urban Water Master Plan, which identified increased demand due to population growth. Two new facilities, the Newhall Ranch Water Reclamation Plant (Newhall WRP) and the Vista Canyon Ranch Water Factory (Vista Canyon RWF), have been planned to meet increased demand. Existing and planned wastewater infrastructure is projected to be sufficient to provide sewage infrastructure to new housing development. 3.98.3 Other Utilities In addition to water and sewer, the Sites Inventory must discuss the availability of dry utilities. Dry utilities include electricity, natural gas, and telecommunication infrastructure. In the City of Santa Clarita, electricity is provided by SoCal Edison, natural gas is provided by SoCalGas, and telecommunications are provided by AT&T, Viasat, Spectrum, or other providers. These utilities are available in the project area and can accommodate the RHNA, including the buffer. 3.10-9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS The analysis of sites must include a general description of known environmental features with the potential to impact the development viability of the identified sites. Some areas within the City are environmentally sensitive or hazard prone. Provisions within the Building Code and Unified Development Code consider these conditions in establishing standards for development, and these standards were considered in the identification of suitable sites. Further discussion on environmental constraints to residential development is located in Section 4. 3.10-9.1 Sensitive Habitats and Species The planning area contains a wide range of vegetation, wildlife, and habitats, including several of specific environmental concern. As the sites listed in inventory are focused on infill sites near previously developed sites and on underutilized sites that have been previously developed and disturbed, the presence of sensitive habitats and species within the City does not affect the development viability of these sites. 3.10-9.2 Seismic There are several active and potentially active earthquake faults and fault zones within the City of Santa Clarita, and the City contains Alquist-Priolo Fault Special Studies zones. Additionally, some sites are at increased risk for other seismic Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 hazards, including liquefaction and seismically induced landslides. Only sites 19 and 23 are within Alquist-Priolo Fault Hazard Zones. These sites are identified to have capacity for both lower- and moderate- income units. Standards for development in these areas are found within the City's Building Code, Unified Development Code, and seismic design standards. The sites identified in this inventory were selected considering these development standards and conditions, and the conditions do not affect development viability. 3.10-9.3 Flooding There are several flood hazard areas and dam inundation zones within the City of Santa Clarita, primarily found along the Santa Clara River and its tributary streams. Sections of development in the City are served by levees, reducing their flood risk. Additionally, Santa Clarita has taken measures to mitigate both urban flooding risk from stormwater and floodplain flood hazards, through implementation of the National Flood Insurance Program, the City's Floodplain Management Ordinance, and portions of the Unified Development Code. Flood risk is mitigated both through emergency preparedness planning and through hazard mitigation efforts, including development standards. Portions of Sites 6, 9, and 14 are within the flood hazard area surrounding Newhall Creek, Site 17 is within the flood hazard area surrounding the South Fork Santa Clara River, and Site 27 is partially within the flood hazard area along Sierra Highway. Of these, only Sites 6 and 9 are identified to have capacity for lower -income residential development, and they are only partially within the hazard area. The sites identified in this inventory were selected considering these development standards and conditions, and the conditions do not affect development viability. 3.109.4 Fire Hazards The City of Santa Clarita is located in a fire -prone region and large areas of the City are designated as fire hazard severity zones. Development in these areas is subject to various codes, guidelines, and programs to reduce risk from wildfire, including County fuel modification requirements and standards in the Building Code, Fire Code, and Unified Development Code. These standards meet the State standards for development within fire hazard severity zones and minimize risk for new developments within this area. In order to promote public health and safety, the inventory of sites minimized land within hazardous areas where feasible. Some sites within fire hazard severity zones were identified as suitable land for residential development (see Figure 16 and Figure 17), and development in these areas will be subject to development standards mentioned above. These standards may increase development costs overall but are not expected to impact the viability of residential development. There are a total of 2,8173$ lower -income units and 2,035 moderate - income units in inventory located within fire hazard areas. Of these 4,852.&5 units, 68--',$% of them are located on vacant sites. These sites are shown below in Figure 16 and Figure 17. Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Program HP-4. (See Section 2) includes provisions to prioritize development outside of fire hazard severity zones as criteria for distributing funds and incentives for residential development. Figure 16: Sites to Accommodate Lower -Income RHNA and Fire Hazard Severity Zones Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Figure 17: Sites to Accommodate Moderate -Income RHNA and Fire Hazard Severity Zones 3.114 FAIR HOUSING CONSIDERATIONS The Housing Element must demonstrate that there are adequate sites zoned for the development of housing sufficient to accommodate the number of new housing units needed at each income level, as identified in the RHNA. In the context of AFFH, the site identification requirement involves not only an analysis of site capacity to accommodate the RHNA, but also must analyze whether the identified sites serve the purpose of replacing segregated living patterns with truly integrated and balanced living patterns, transforming racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunity. 3.141.1 Opportunity Areas HCD and TCAC have created opportunity maps to identify areas throughout the state whose characteristics support positive economic (low poverty, high employment, high median household income), educational (reading and math proficiency, high school graduation rates, low student poverty rates), and environmental outcomes (low exposure to pollution) for low-income families, particularly long-term outcomes for Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play Decembe 2022 children. The HCD/TCAC Opportunity Areas Map ranks Census tracts in Highest Resource to Low Resource based on these outcomes. A Census tract with a designation of High Resource would indicate that the Census tract has strong educational and economic opportunities for current and future residents. The City limits partially or fully encompasses 56 Census tracts, which are categorized by the 2021 TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map as a mix of moderate to highest resources areas. No Census tracts were identified as Low Resource in the City. This categorization of the 56 Census tracts in the City of Santa Clarita indicates that, across most of the City, residents have high to highest access to positive economic, educational, and environmental outcomes, with exception to the areas of Newhall and Canyon Country which have moderate access. The 2021 TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map maps influenced the locations of potential lower income sites in the City. The Sites Inventory utilizes both vacant and underutilized or underdeveloped non - vacant sites distributed throughout the City. Of the nineteen housing sites identified to meet the lower -income RHNA, eleven are in high or highest resource areas. The majority of the unit capacity for lower -income sites are located on high or higher resource areas. Figure 18 and Figure 19 show the distribution of lower- and moderate- income sites in relation to the TCAC Opportunity Areas. Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Figure 18: Sites to Accommodate Lower -Income RHNA and TCAC Opportunity Areas S.ANTA C:I..ARPI:A Sites to Accommodate _ Lower Income RHNA - f TCA C e _ wt.ble sites TcAc A �y -yl'�� - � M IJ� na.veu Msees enen Reswree � os o i _ _ veu Msus K nReso�rce A��;n• %��• � ' �JJ)� ✓�+ — I cM or se�.re nw��ete .�� 'i f_--Cbr�le 6w�dery Rmwroe wnun¢�scieovidmin uoees. � cape" 'u . =d'- R��. `fit Ike?. �� � ,✓ - i' ` 25 R°v +�19 ��; * L°J��n��•�.• �� s°�Eono crK'a� 3 i— 26 23 �w 21 3� a rir> t. 2 10 3 'rya21 -tea • � Ica c,rtira � � � . 20 All RLACERITA IANyoMG i 18� m 25 - 19 24 24 9 16 J 8 6 26 y.: Figure 19: Sites to Accommodate Moderate -Income RHNA and TCAC Opportunity Areas Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 �KEHUGHO " S.ANTA CI.ARFI:A Sites to Accommodate Moderate Income RHNA - TCA C S sva,6ie see: rent ` d *' ._�- —' ro�veu Msnes np�xm�.ce i os o i �I, I _ eu n�aesa.,ce esecwvm�.se.eu� w m. v a R„tea. IF 27 1 � gy�pp,, yyH P ��a�-�� `�4�� ill •��o g�V�W� � _•�� � �' I w a' s��eoA 23 "1 2 27 .,.:� _,,nuPRlty�ssPY - 15—P 1 l T`1 17 16 1 !. r �13 LY- AVE PIACERIiA C,{NYC�'l� r -`� (/ 14 & 14 f 18 15 Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 iz_- i- 1; . ........... w 2.'�Fair Housing Assessment and Distribution of Sites The following analysis addresses the location and capacity of identified housing site in relationship to all the components of the assessment of fair housing. Table 16 below contains detailed information about the number of sites and units by all income groups in relationship to AFFH indicators, to complement the narrative analysis. Integration and Segregation: Census tracts with the highest concentration of minority races and low -to -moderate households (LMI) populations are located in the Newhall area and some portions of Canyon Country. There are several housing sites identified in each of these areas for lower- and moderate- income housing. These sites are primarily vacant sites and are within .. T1 here -census tracts are categorized as moderate resource areas. While there are some areas with slight concentrations of people with disabilities, identified housing sites are generally outside of these areas. Some sites are located in areas with higher concentrations of female -headed households and include lower -income and moderate -income sites. Generally, Ssites are spread around the City on vacant and non -vacant sites and are not concentrated in segregated these areas. Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty and Affluence While Santa Clarita has no racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (per HUD's definition), some tracts with a high concentration of minorities and LMI populations were found in the areas of Canyon Country and Newhall. Areas in Valencia, Saugus, Central Santa Clarita, and the Fair Oaks Ranch Community of Canyon Country have large proportions of white populations and the highest ranges in median income in the City and can be considered a concentrated area of affluence. Sites are spread around the City and lower- and moderate- income sites are located in both areas with higher concentrations of minorities and LMI populations as well as within concentrated areas of affluence, promoting integration and balanced living patterns. Access to Opportunity The City limit partially or fully encompasses 56 Census tracts. The majority of these census tracts are categorized as high to highest resource while tracts in Newhall portions of Canyon Country are categorized as moderate resource areas (See Figure 18 and Figure 19 above). Housing units in the sites inventory are not Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 disproportionately concentrated in different resource areas, and there are no low resource areas within the City. Access to opportunity is generally higher within the City than in the surrounding region. Student performance the school districts serving housing sites above that of the County and State. Lower -income housing sites are focused in areas with a higher job proximity index, and ongoing development projects will bring more employment to other areas of the City. Most housing sites are located along bus lines and will improve access to transportation. While the City's environmental conditions are better than those in the region, areas in Newhall and Canyon Country have higher rates of exposure to environmental contaminants. There are several sites located in these areas for lower- and moderate -income housing. Place -based programs are included to address these environmental health hazards. Disproportionate Housing Needs The fair housing assessment found a need for more affordable housing in the Newhall and Canyon Country areas, based on rates of cost burden, overcrowding, displacement vulnerability, and housing prices. The City incentivizes the development of extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate -income housing while including programs to prevent displacement (Programs HP-4.111.6, HP-2.7, and HP-2.10F). The Sites Inventory includes sites within these areas that can assist in addressing these needs. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Table 16: Housina Site Capacity and AFFH Indicators December 2022 Tract .• 920031 Number Li Sites InventorV Existing Lower- Moderate- .. 2,545 925 958 .. AboveCensus Opportunity 0 21-40% Moderate Resource OverpaV;ent by crowded Pollution Burden Other 50 60-80% Less than 8.2% 920035 2,123 123 20 0 41-60% Moderate Resource 60 — 80% 8.3 —12% Other 34 920037 2,299 74 0 0 41-60% Moderate Resource 60-80% Greater than 20% Vulnerable 31 920038 1,570 514 52 0 41-60% Moderate Resource 60-80% Less than 8.2% Vulnerable 44 920042 2,914 323 0 0 21-40% HlghResource 40-60% Less than 8.2% Other 47 920107 872 0 181 0 41-60% Highest Resource 40 — 60% Less than 8.2% Other 84 920115 1,189 1,247 58 0 21— 40% Highest Resource 40 — 60% Less than 8.2% Other 81 920312 1 1,677 715 5 0 Less than 20% High Resource 60-80% Less than 8.2% Other 63 920313 1,281 337 0 0 Less than 20% High Resource 20-40% Less than 8.2% Other 92 920314 933 225 787 0 Less than 20% High Resource 40 — 60% Less than 8.2% Other 77 920328 787 239 0 0 21— 40% Highest Resource 40 — 60% Less than 8.2% Other 78 920329 2,211 446 0 1,359 21— 40% Highest Resource 40 — 60% Less than 8.2% Other 76 920331 1 1,518 0 171 0 21— 40% Highest Resource 41— 60% Less than 8.2% Other 21 920337 1,942 338 117 0 41-60% Moderate Resource 60-80% Greater than 20% Vulnerable 33 930200 201 552 0 0 21-40% Moderate Resource 60-80% Less than 8.2% Other 65 Total 6,058 2,349 1.359 Source: California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC)/California Housing and Community Development (HCD), Opportunity Maps (2020); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019). Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 3.11.3 Improved and Exacerbated Conditions Improved Conditions The Sites Inventory improves conditions by promoting integration and balanced distributions of residential development, and by increasing the availability of lower - and moderate -income housing where it is needed. Several of the sites have been identified to have capacity for multiple income categories, and the only site identified to include capacity for Above Moderate -income units also includes lower -income sites. In addition, sites for all income levels are scattered throughout the City. There is no significant concentration of one income category in any one area included in the inventory. Exacerbated Conditions Newhall and Canyon Country have census tracts with concentrated minorities, cost burdened households, and lower access to opportunities. The Sites Inventory includes some sites within these areas,, primarily on vacant land. To ensure these sites do not exacerbate current conditions, these sites are accompanied by place -based strategies within policies and programs to improve conditions in these areas. Environmental conditions will be mitigated through the Handyworker Program and Proactive Community Preservation Program, which include place -based strategies for areas of highest need. The Old Town Newhall Specific Plan includes a revitalization strategy, implemented though physical and policy initiatives, that aim to transform the area to better meet the needs of the community while reducing the risk of displacement. The Specific Plan is guided by design principles for transit -oriented development and will create a more diverse set of housing choices. Likewise, recent investment in Canyon Country has brought new development to the community including the opening of the Canyon Country Community Center which offers multi -generational services, programs, activities to the community. Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Section IV: Technical Background Report 4.1 INTRODUCTION The Technical Background Report (TBR) of the 2021 Santa Clarita Housing Element includes statutorily required data, information on local resources and programs, and an analysis of governmental and non -governmental constraints to the provision of housing. As part of the new AB 686 requirements to affirmatively further fair housing, the TBR contains an analysis of the socioeconomic make-up of the City and its neighborhoods. Section i of the Housing Element includes a brief history of Santa Clarita's history of annexation, a summary of fair housing issues, demographic information, and further analysis where new policies or programs are needed to overcome socioeconomic segregation and to respond to changing demographics and housing needs. This Technical Background Report includes pre -certified data on housing data needs and conditions compiled by SCAG, as well as locally acquired information and data including an analysis of fair housing, special needs, local knowledge of the housing stock, local housing resources, and an analysis of housing constraints. 4.2 LOCAL HOUSING NEEDS DATA Demographic data and information related to housing needs and the current housing stock in Santa Clarita are summarized in Section i of the Housing Element and included here with more thorough information and analysis. 4.2.1 Pre -Certified SCAG Dataset The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has compiled a housing needs data package for each jurisdiction. These housing data packages have been pre -certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to meet statutory requirements for the quantification of existing and projected housing needs including: • Identification of population and employment trends; • Household characteristics (i.e., existing households by tenure, existing extremely low-income households, total, lower, and extremely low-income households overpaying, overcrowded households); • Special needs (i.e., number of persons with disabilities, number of persons with developmental disabilities, elderly households by tenure, large households by tenure and female headed households); and • Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) by income group, including extremely low-income households. The Santa Clarita 2020 Pre -Certified Local Housing Data Packet includes the requisite data on population and employment trends, household characteristics, and special Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play Decembe 2022 housing needs in the jurisdiction. The packet also includes some analysis of the data; further analysis is provided herein and throughout the Housing Element (Source: Housing Needs Data Certification Letter from HCD). The SCAG Housing Needs Dataset is included in Appendix A of this section in its entire original form. 4.2.2 Far- ,.,woiF a-ir Special Housing Needs Homeless Housing Needs: The Los Angeles County Community Development Commission conducts bi-annual point -in -time surveys of homeless populations. In 2020, 168 people were reportedly experiencing homelessness in Santa Clarita, a 35 percent decline from 2019 (Source: Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. In 2019, the Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness identified 148 students in the Newhall District reportedly experiencing homelessness along with an increase in persons seeking resources. Needs of this population include access to housing and shelter, along with food, clothing, mental health services, substance use disorder services, domestic violence services, and youth and family services. Programs and Resources: Since 2017, the City of Santa Clarita has donated property to a nonprofit organization for the development of a permanent shelter,, provided a grant to increase the capacity of local homeless services, and launched the Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness. The Task Force continually completes action items from the Community Plan to Address Homelessness, including the creation of safe drug disposal and sharps drop-off locations, increased mental health service capacity at school sites, funding six grants for innovative strategies to address homelessness, and prepared two resources guides and a website with resources. Funding for homeless -related services comes from the City, County Homeless Initiative funding, and from HUD grants. Services for homeless individuals are available in Santa Clarita, with the primary homeless services provider being Bridge to Home. Bridge to Home operates year- round 24/7 for up to 60 people at any given time and has an approved proposal to expand its services. Other local housing and service providers include Family Promise a non-profit organization dedicated to serving homeless families, the Child and Family Center, providing a 30-day crisis shelter for individuals and their children fleeing domestic violence, Resource for Individual Success in Education (RISE), a program to improve access to higher education for current/former foster and homeless youth4 and College of Canyon's Basic Needs Center (BaNC), a program designed to assist students experiencing housing and financial insecurity (Source: Santa Clarita Homeless Action). The Task Force website also includes information on emergency services, health services, landlord incentives, and County services. Programs and policies included to further address the needs of the homeless population include the following: 113 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 • Policy H2.2: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing • Program HP-4.3: Homeless Case Management • Program HP-2.1: Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types Elderly Housing Needs: According to the American Community Survey 2014-2018, about 11.4 percent of Santa Clarita's population is aged 65 and above. (See Figure 3, above). This is lower than the regional average of 13 percent. However, 12.4 percent of the population is in the 55-64 age group, so the elderly population will likely increase by the end of the Housing Element period. Elderly persons often have fixed incomes and may have additional special needs related to access and care that may require physical improvements to their homes such as ramps, handrails, lower cupboards and counters, creation of a downstairs bedroom, or other modifications to enable them to remain in their homes. They may also need assistance in the form of a part-time or live-in caretaker. According to stakeholder interviews, strategies to serve Santa Clarita's elderly residents include protecting affordable units from converting to market rate, development of single -story homes, and the development of more affordable senior living communities, especially near amenities such as transportation, grocery stores, and medical care. Programs and Resources: Santa Clarita currently has over 1,900 senior residential units, including rental units, ownership units, and assisted living units. Over 827 of these units are deed -restricted affordable. In addition to these units, an additional 901 senior units are pending, approved, or under construction. In addition to the housing available for seniors, there are local organizations and agencies that provide resources and assistance for seniors, including the Senior Resource Alliance Santa Clarita Valley, the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, and the Senior Center Friendly Valley. Funding programs to help address this need are discussed in Section 4.3.1. As noted above and in Section 4, there is a higher rate of disability among the senior residents than in the larger population. Programs and Policies included in this Housing Element that help address the housing needs of this population include the following: • Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers • Policy H2.12: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Need Housing • Program HP-3.1 Limit Code Enforcement Activities • Program HP-3.2 Handyworker Program • Program HP-4.7 Administrative Process for Reasonable Accommodations Large Households Housing Needs: In Santa Clarita, the average household size of 2.97 is the same as Los Angeles County (Source: 2019ACS1- Year Estimates). In Santa Clarita, the most 114 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 common household size is of two people (29%), followed by three -person, one - person, and four -person households, as seen in Figure 7. Households with five or more persons make up less than 15% of the households in the City. For each household size, there are more homeowners than renters. Compared to the SCAG region, Santa Clarita has a lower share of single -person households (23.4% vs. 18.9%) and 7+ person households (3.1% vs. 1.7%L. Figure 20: Households by Household Size 0.0% C4 m cr 7 ^ M Number of People per Household ■ Renter * Gwner ■ Tote I 6 7+ Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. Proarams and Resources: Santa Clarita has approximately 27,000 residential units with at least four bedrooms (37%), indicating that sufficient housing units are available for large families. Non -housing resources that address the needs of large households include Santa Clarita Grocery, a food services provider that buys fresh healthy_ groceries from major retail stores and distributes them to low-income families throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, Samuel Dixon Family Health Center (SDFHC, which provides affordable healthcare services to all residents of the Santa Clarita Valley and neighboring communities, and the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry, which Drovides food distribution to those in need on a short-term basis to all clients who are seeking assistance. Female -headed households Housina Needs: State law reauires an analvsis of female -headed households to ensure adequate childcare and job training resources are provided. Of Santa Clarita's 67,583 total households in 2018, 11.3% were female -headed (compared to 14.3% in the SCAG reaion): of those, 48.8% had children at home and 7.3% had children under age six. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Funding programs to help address this need are discussed in Section 4.3.1. Programs and resources that help meet the needs of female -headed households are addressed within the Fair Housing Assessment. Farmworkers Housing Needs Statewide, farmworker housing is of unique concern and importance. While only a small number of SCAG jurisdictions have farmworkers living in them, they are essential to the region's economy and its food supply. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than 80 percent of hired crop farmworkers are not migrant workers but are considered settled and work farm(s) within 75 miles of their residences. This share is up significantly from 41 percent in 1996-1998, reflecting a fundamental change in the nature of the crop farming workforce. The 2015-2019 ACS identified 190 Santa Clarita residents employed in the agricultural industry, representing 0.26% of the Santa Clarita workforce and 0.0040/0 of its residents, and 0.004% of the region's farmworkers. According to the USDA, the average age of the agricultural workforce has risen significantly in the last few years and now stands at 41.6 years. A growing percentage (26.1%) are women. While the median farm size in Los Angeles County is only four acres, there are 25 "large" farms of 500 acres or more that rely on farmworkers (2017 County summary highlights, USDA). Most of the large farms in Los Angeles County are located in or near the Palmdale -Lancaster area, and not near Santa Clarita. (California Important Farmland: 2016, CA DOC. Lands identified here are indicated as being used for agriculture in the last four years in the Farmlands Mapping and Monitoring Program.) Programs and Resources Most farmworkers in California reside in metropolitan areas, where the average hourly wage of $16.05 puts them in the extremely low to very low income category (between 30-50 percent of the area median income). Funding programs to help address this need are discussed in Section 4.3.1. Programs and policies that help address the need for extremely and very low-income housing include the followina: • Policy H2.2: Funding Preference to Extremely Low -Income Housing • Policy H2.10: Affordable Housing Incentives • Program HP-2.4: Continuing Affordability • Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers • Policy H2.12: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 4.3 LOCAL HOUSING PROGRAMS & RESOURCES 4.3.1 Resources: Housing Assistance Programs The following programs include Federal-, State-, and locally run programs providing funding for construction, rehabilitation, or rental assistance for very low-, low-, and moderate -income households. This section describes programs that may be locally available and potentially applicable within the City. Housing Assistance Programs for Homeowners, Renters • Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV Program) is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Participants may choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program. The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) pays a housing subsidy directly to the landlord, and the participant pays the difference between the actual rent charged and the amount subsidized by the program. (Source: LACDA) The availability of this program depends on LACDA funding, efforts, and priorities. This program is not utilized frequently in the City, as discussed further in Section 4.5.2. • Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) are grants provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund a wide variety of projects that implement local housing strategies and create affordable housing for low-income households including building, buying, rehabilitating affordable housing, or providing direct rental assistance (Source: HUD). • California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) Established in 1975, CalHFA was chartered as the state's affordable housing lender. The Agency's Multifamily Division finances affordable rental housing through partnerships with jurisdictions, developers and more, while its Single -Family Division provides first mortgage loans and down payment assistance to low- and moderate - income first-time homebuyers. • Home Ownership Program (HOP) which is administered by LACDC (LA Community Development Corporation) and financed with HOME funds provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Designed to meet the needs of low-income families, HOP provides loans of up to 20% of the purchase price for down payment and closing costs assistance not to exceed $85,000. Each loan is a second Trust Deed loan provided at 0% interest with all payments deferred until sale, transfer, refinancing, no longer owner -occupied, or full repayment of the first mortgage. HOP loans are available to first-time homebuyers in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and cities, such as Santa Clarita, participating in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Urban County Program. • Mortgage Credit Certification (MCC) Program offers first-time homebuyers a federal income tax credit. This credit reduces the amount of federal taxes the holder of the certificate would pay. It can also help first-time homebuyers Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 qualify for a loan by allowing a lender to reduce the housing expense ratio by the amount of tax savings. The qualified homebuyer who is awarded an MCC may take an annual credit against their federal income taxes paid on the homebuyer's mortgage. Programs for Residential Rehabilitation and Proactive Community Preservation • Preservation Assistance is available through City implementation of "Preservation of At -Risk Housing" (HP-3.5) where the City monitors at -risk housing units and investigates and pursues funding options for continuation of affordability agreements. Through this program, the City was able to achieve the preservation of 76 affordable units during the previous Housing Element planning period. • The Handyworker Program HP-3.2 is managed by the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging and helps low- and moderate- income residents obtain grants to pay for necessary repairs to their homes. The program is funded by Community Development Block Grants. • Property Rehabilitation is available through the City's "Property Rehabilitation Program" (HP-3.3). The City provides grants to low- and moderate -income homeowners for repairs to the grounds surrounding their homes, such as driveway repair, tree -trimming, and brush clearance, up to $1,500. • Section 203(k) Rehab Mortgage Insurance, a HUD program, facilitates the rehabilitation and repair of single-family residential properties by insuring a home loan for the purchase or refinance of property that needs significant repairs. It can also be used for a variety of other improvements, including conversion of properties up to a four -unit structure, enhance accessibility for a disabled person, or elimination of health and safety hazards. • The Proactive Community Preservation (HP-4.10) utilizes staff from City departments including Community Preservation, Planning, and Public Works to facilitate partnerships between affected neighborhoods and local law enforcement, fire, emergency services, and local contractors to achieve code compliance. Additionally, City staff conduct meetings to present information to the public code enforcement, graffiti, and various other quality of life issues. Programs for Housing Development • California Self -Help Housing Program (CSHHP) is a California Department of Community Development program that provides technical assistance and funding for the training and supervision of low- and moderate -income self- help homebuilders. Funding is provided through sponsor organizations, either local government agencies or non-profit corporations. • Section 202 funding provided by HUD finances construction, rehabilitation, or acquisition of structures for supportive housing for very low-income elderly persons through interest -free capital advances and rental assistance funds. This funding is only available to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives and is highly competitive. 118 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 • Low -Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program provides State and Local LIHTC- allocating agencies the equivalent of approximately $8 billion in annual budget authority to issue tax credits based on population for the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of rental housing targeted to lower -income households. • California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) allocates federal and state tax credits to the developers of projects based on priorities they set each year. Interested developers may apply for a 9% tax credit (which is often competitive) or a 4% tax credit. The developers who have been awarded the credits sell the credits to investors. This creates cash equity which provides a significant portion of the funds that developers need to build affordable housing. Buildings eligible for the LIHTC must either have 20% of units rent - restricted and occupied by tenants with incomes no higher than 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or 40% of units rent restricted and occupied by tenants with incomes no higher than 60% of AMI. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designates Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) and Difficult Development Areas (DDAs) that have increased eligibility. QCTs must have 50 percent of households with incomes below 60 percent of the area median income (AMI) or have a poverty rate of 25 percent or more. There are two QCTs in Santa Clarita, one of which was added in 2021. DDAs are areas with high land, construction, and utility costs relative to the area median income. All of Santa Clarita is in a DDA. Santa Clarita is partially within a 'Highest Resource' designation which provides an eligibility bonus when applying for these credits; however, even with the tax credit, affordable housing projects in a high -cost area can be difficult to fund because of the high cost of land. The ability to apply for this program depends on the level of interest from developers, developable sites, constraints imposed by development standards, and the level of competition in the region for LIHTC funding. (Sources: California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, National Housing Law Project, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) • Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Program is managed by HUD and provides funding through interest -free capital advances, operating subsidies, and/or project rental assistance for eligible projects developing affordable housing for persons with disabilities. This program is highly competitive and requires a non-profit housing sponsor. • Affordable Housing Program (AHP) is administered by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. AHP funds are granted to financial institutions on behalf of a housing sponsor and may be used to finance the purchase, construction, or rehabilitation of owner -occupied housing for low- or moderate -income households and the purchase, construction, or rehabilitation of rental housing where at least 20 percent of the units are affordable for and occupied by very low-income households. Local development costs may deter local developers from applying for this program. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 4.3.2 Resources: Homeless Population Individuals are considered homeless when they lack fixed and regular nighttime residences. Homeless individuals may be unsheltered, including those living in tents, cars, makeshift shelters, or on the street, or sheltered, including those in emergency shelters or transitional shelters. According to the most recent 2020 count, there are 168 people experiencing homelessness in Santa Clarita, representing a 35 percent decline from the previous year. It is important to note that the count does not include unsheltered unaccompanied minors or youth, persons in domestic violence shelters, or persons receiving motel vouchers. Additionally, gathering accurate data remains a challenge and it is likely that the numbers are higher. (Source: Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, 2020). The Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness is made up of members from more than 30 local organizations. The Task Force meets monthly and works to complete action items identified in the Community Plan to Address Homelessness developed in 2018 in partnership with Los Angeles County. In a 2019 survey conducted by the Task Force, 148 students in the Newhall District reported experiencing homelessness and service providers had reported uptick in persons seeking resources. To address the challenges involved with gathering accurate data on persons experiencing homelessness, the Task Force has prioritized the development of a homeless person's registry to allow for easy identification, and evaluation of services homeless individuals need and have accessed. These metrics will help the City better understand the effectiveness of services offered to the homeless community. 4.3.3 Resources: Homeless Shelters Homeless shelters provide temporary shelter for the homeless population. Bridge to Home, the primary homeless services provider in the City, has recently transitioned their emergency winter shelter into a year-round 24/7 operation with expanded services to those in need. Located at 23850 Pine Street, the shelter can accommodate up to 60 people at any given time. Additionally, the City has approved Bridge to Home's proposal to construct an approximately 18,680 square -foot, two-story, permanent housing facility located at 23031 Drayton Street. The site will accommodate up to 92 individuals, including 60 dormitory -style beds, and four attached single-family apartment units, and contain ancillary services for its occupants. The property where the permanent homeless shelter will be located was donated by the City to Bridge to Home. 4.3.4 Resources: Transitional Housing Transitional housing provides temporary lodging and is designed to move individuals and families into permanent housing within a specified period of time, generally no longer than 24 months. The Unified Development Code allows transitional housing as a permitted use in all Non -Urban (NU) and Urban Residential (UR) zones and is conditionally permitted in Community Commercial (CC) and Regional Commercial Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 (CR) zones. The City of Santa Clarita has one transitional housing community, Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley (Family Promise), which offers housing to eligible families in their Transition House for 30-90 days while they find employment and/or housing. Additionally, Family Promise provides lodging services by housing families in motels. Family Promise does not receive motel vouchers. In 2021, the City approved Family Promise's proposal to construct and operate a 6,419 square -foot supportive and transitional housing facility at 23652 Newhall Avenue. The facility will include five residential units and four office units to provide temporary living arrangements and transitional housing services. The property where the transitional housing facility will be located was donated by the City to Family Promise. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City participated in the federally funded Project Roomkey Program. The purpose of Project Roomkey was to provide non - congregate shelter options for people experiencing homelessness, to protect human life, and to minimize strain on health care system capacity. A local hotel offered 50 rooms for occupancy under the program. The short-term program expired in late 2020. 4.3.5 Resources: Supportive Housing Supportive housing is defined as "housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite service that assists the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community" (Gov Code, § 65582 (g)). • Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority provides Safe Haven housing as temporary supportive housing for hard -to -reach homeless persons with severe mental illness that have been unwilling or unable to participate in supportive services, as well as Permanent Supportive Housing to assist homeless individuals with a disability or families in which one adult or child has a disability to live independently. • Sober Living Environments are facilities that provide safe housing and supportive, structured living conditions for people in sobriety programs. Sober living homes serve as transitional environments between such programs and mainstream society. The City of Santa Clarita has at least two known two Sober Living Environments, including Ark-1 LA, located on Fourl Road and The Action SCV Sober Living Ranch, located on Soledad Canyon Road. 4.3.6 At -Risk Assisted Housing Developments In compliance with Government Code Section 65583(a)(9), this section summarizes the inventory of assisted rental housing developments. Table 17 below shows a total of 89 low-income units that are at risk of converting to market rate within the Housing Element planning period. Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 SCAG data found in Appendix A is supplemented by locally available knowledge and both are included in the table to give the most accurate data possible. Table 17: Assisted Rental Housina Developments Project Tenant # Low- Funding Earliest Name Address Type income Program Conversion Units Date High Risk of Conversion to Market Rate within 5-10 Years Hideaway 27077 Hideaway Elderly Units 14 LA County FHA Non -Elderly X Apartments Avenue Loan 2024 Units 24857 Singing Elderly Units 75 Project Based Non -Elderly X Valencia Villas Hills Drive Rental 2024 Units Assistance Elderly Units 89 Non -Elderly 0 High Risk of Conversion Total Units Moderate Risk of Conversion to Market Rate in 5-10 Years Riverpark Elderly Units X Multi Family Apartments 27303 Sara Street Revenue Bond 2031 Non -Elderly Units 105 Elderly Units 0 Moderate Risk of Conversion Total Non -Elderly Units 105 Low Risk of Conversion The Village 23700 Valle Del Elderly Units X Multi Family Non -Elderly 39 Apartments Oro Revenue Bond 2036 Units Whispering 8Market Elderly Units 78 Non -Elderly X Oaks Stet LA County Loan Permanent Apartments Units Sand Canyon 28856 North Elderly Units X Multi Family Non -Elderly 50 Ranch Silver Saddle Revenue Bond 2033 Circle Units Sand Canyon 28923 Prairie Elderly Units X Multi Family Non -Elderly 43 Villas & Lane Revenue Bond 2032 Townhomes Units Canyon 26741 North Elderly Units 66 Multi Family Non -Elderly X Country Villas Isabella Parkway Revenue Bond 2032 Units Canyon 18701 Flying Elderly Units 198 Tax Credits Non -Elderly X Country Senior Tiger Driver Bond 2058 Apartments Units Elderly Units IX I LIHTC 12069 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Three Oaks 23610 Newhall Non -Elderly 29 Apartments Avenue Units 23520 Wiley Elderly Units 75 Project Based Non -Elderly X Orchard Arms Canyon Road Rental 1 N/A Units Assistance HumanGood 23420 Avenida Elderly Units 64 HUD Section Non -Elderly X Senior Rotella 202 2036 Apartments Units Bouquet 26705 Bouquet Elderly Units 263 Tax Credits Non -Elderly X Canyon Senior Canyon Road Bond 2069 Apartments Units Fountain Glen 23941 Decoro Elderly Units 8 Conditions of Non -Elderly X Apartments Drive Approval with Permanent Units City Diamond Park 27940 Solamint Elderly Units XNon-Elderly Multi Family 50 Apartments Road Revenue Bond 2032 Units Elderly Units 754 Low Risk of Conversion Total Non -Elderly Units 211 Elderly 843 Units Table Total 1159 Total Units Non- Elderly 316 Units 1 Orchard Arms is owned and operated by the County of Los Angeles / Housing Authority of the County of LA. It was built as conventional public housing, and is considered affordable in perpetuity. Quantified Analysis between Cost of Preservation and Cost of New Construction In compliance with State housing law requirements, the following analysis covers the 10-year period between 2021 and 2031. Costs for rehabilitation, acquisition, and tenant -based rental subsidies must be determined in order to analyze costs for preserving at -risk units. Acquisition and rehabilitation costs depend on the building condition, size, location, existing financing, and availability of governmental and market financing. Additionally, rehabilitation costs allow for the preservation of existing units that are in substandard living conditions. Rental subsidies and other financing options depend on the resident's income, shelter costs, and timeframe of assistance provided. Table 18 below shows the estimated preservation costs for high -risk units that are anticipated to convert to market rate within the housing cycle. Table 18: Total Preservation Costs for 89 At -Risk Units Fee/ cost Type Cost per Unit I Total Cost At -Risk Units Acquisition J$231,690 1 $20,620,410 123 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Rehabilitation $16,299 $1,450,611 Rental Subsidies (Annual) 1 $10,296 $18,326,880 Transfer of Ownership If the current organizations managing the at -risk units are no longer able to maintain the project, transferring ownership of the affordable units to a non-profit housing organization can be a viable way to preserve affordable housing for the long term. The per -unit estimate market value for a multifamily residence is around $380,000 (Zillow). The at -risk units are older and will likely cost less than the average market value. Nevertheless, transferring ownership or purchasing replacement units would require significant resources. Cost for Preservation Affordable units within Santa Clarita are under public -private agreements with Los Angeles County or the State of California. Acquisition costs in the area are estimated to be around $231,690 to $265,010 per unit (Sources: City of Los Angeles Housing Authority, 2020, Realtor, 2021). One of the high -risk housing developments mentioned in Table 13 include funding from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). According to the FHA, the base amount per unit defined as substantial rehabilitation range from $15,000 (2016) to $16,299 (2021) (Source: U.S. Housing and Urban Development, 2021). Rental Subsidy A tenant's actual monthly payment is influenced by multiple factors including deductions from utility allowances, property's physical condition, comparable rents in the surrounding area, and other local housing policies. In Los Angeles County, the average Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two -bedroom, two -bathroom home is estimated at $2,058 (Source: HUD, 2021). The federal government sets standards for the amount a household should pay for housing at no more than 30% of their gross income for rent or mortgage, including utility costs. For a household making 60% of the area median income, the maximum monthly housing cost should be $1200. Utilizing the factors mentioned above, public financing sources would cover the remaining costs at approximately 70%, estimating monthly per -unit costs at $858. The total annual rental subsidy for the 89 at -risk units would be approximately $916,344. Over a period of twenty years, this would total $18,326,880. Cost of Replacement Estimated replacement costs for affordable housing in the Santa Clarita Valley are $154,294 per unit or $174 per sq. ft. of gross building area (Los Angeles County Municipal Code Title 22, Div. 9, Ch. 22.268.020). Replacing all 89 at -risk units would require approximately $13,732,166 in replacement costs. Given the increase of construction costs, this amount is likely to increase over the planning period. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Comparison of Preservation and Replacement Costs Based on quantitative costs analyses above, rehabilitation and financing are less costly than new construction or acquisition. Therefore, programs to fund upgrades and rental subsidies are preferable for preserving at -risk units. Partnering with non- profit agencies can aid in the preservation of at -risk units, as described in Table 19 below. Qualified Organizations for Preservation or Replacement of At -Risk Units Table 19: Non -Profit Housina Development Oraanizations Organization Contact name Address Phone Cabrillo Economic Rodney Fernandez 702 County Square Drive, 805-659-3791 Development Ventura, CA 93003 Corporation Mercy Housing, Inc. Mark Trinidad 1500 South Grand Ave, #100, 213-743-5820 Los Angeles, CA 90015 National Community Rebecca Clark, Executive 9065 Haven Ave, Suite 1000, 909-483-2444 Renaissance Director Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Presbyterian Homes Kim Heinzelman, Project 516 Burchett Street, Glendale, 818-247-0420 Development Assistant CA 91203 Telacu Homes, Inc. Tom Provencio 5400 East Olympic Blvd, 323-832-5411 #300, Los Angeles, CA 90022 Habitat for Humanity Donna Deutchman 21031 Ventura Blvd, Suite 818-981-4900 1101, Woodland Hills, CA The organizations listed above include entities located in the Southern California area, not specific to Santa Clarita. Other Qualified Non -Profit Entities Standard Communities is the affordable housing division of parent company Standard Property Company, Incorporated. The organization is active and successful in developing affordable housing in low-income communities. Standard Property Company, INC. (DBA Standard Communities) 1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 395 Los Angeles CA 90067 (310) 553-5711 Thomas Safran & Associates Development, Incorporated is a real estate development firm that manages and develops affordable rental properties around Southern California. Thomas Safran & Associates Development, Inc. 11812 San Vicente Blvd. #600 Los Angeles CA 90049 (310)820-4888 Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Funding Sources The City recognizes the improvement, maintenance, and expansion of affordable housing as a high priority. As such, funding is received through various County and State programs such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Public Housing Capital and Operating Funds, HOME programs, Housing Choice vouchers, Section 202 for Elderly, Section 811 for persons with disabilities, and other project - based assistance programs such as Section 8. These funding sources are further discussed in Section 4.3.1, Housing Resources. In 2019, City contributed $280,000 in CDBG funds to the Handyworker and Property Rehabilitation Programs to assist low-income single-family homeowners. Although these units are not made affordable, and therefore do not meet preservation objectives, the program is an important aspect to protecting existing housing stock and continues to be successful in providing safe and decent living conditions (Goal H.3). 4.3.7 Planning and Zoning Programs Density Bonus and Other Programs The Density Bonus Law requires a city or county to provide a developer with density bonuses and other incentives or concessions for the production of lower income housing units. The developer may also request donation of land if the developer agrees to construct a specified percentage of units for very low-income, low-income, or moderate -income households, or qualifying residents and meets other requirements. Existing law provides for the calculation of the amount of density bonus for each type of housing development that qualifies under these provisions. AB 2345 provides developers with density bonuses or other incentives in exchange for the provision of affordable housing that meets certain requirements. As of January 2021, up to a 50 percent density bonus can be approved for housing projects if 24 percent of units are reserved for low-income individuals. Density bonus law also applies to moderate -income housing, very low-income housing, senior housing, childcare facilities, and student housing. Entitlements for additional units are allowed in the event that the developer donates land to the local jurisdiction. The legislation also reduces specific thresholds for obtaining approvals and allowances from local jurisdictions that provide fee waivers and expedited review, require density bonus reporting, and reduce parking obligations for many projects qualifying for a density bonus. Since November 1992, the City has an adopted density bonus ordinance within Unified Development Code. AB 2345 made important revisions to the existing Density Bonus Law that increase how much additional density a predominantly market -rate project can obtain. As of January 2021, the maximum density bonus increased from 35% to 50%, based on an updated sliding scale of housing affordability. The policy also clarifies how to Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 measure the area within a half -mile of a major transit stop (for purposes of qualifying additional benefits and bonuses), reduces parking requirements for larger dwellings, and defines specifications for annual reporting. Program HP-2.1-2 and Policy H2.24 are included to ensure compliance with AB 2345. The City of Santa Clarita allows for the construction of residential uses within commercially zoned properties and along transportation corridors, as reflected in their Zoning Code Section 17.38.050. The Zoning Code allows development of between 11-30 units per acre for Urban Residential Zones UR3, UR4 and URS, with an option to apply a 50 percent density bonus to the project for affordable housing. The City also has the following incentives for development of mixed -use properties: accelerated plan check review, increased residential and commercial density opportunities, reduced parking requirements, increased building heights, and a reduction in setbacks along public streets. The Old Town Newhall Specific Plan was adopted to encourage mixed use and transit -oriented development. In addition to encouraging housing production through subdivisions and mixed -use development, local ordinances allow accessory dwelling units in single-family residential zones consistent with state law. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Since the adoption of the last Housing Element in 2013, the State of California has made a concerted effort to expand the production of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Accessory dwelling units are allowed in single-family neighborhoods citywide in Santa Clarita, pursuant to state housing law. These laws allow for up to two additional rental units on all single-family parcels, with incentives for homeowners to add an ADU including streamlined approval, waived fees, reduced parking requirements, and financing opportunities. The City of Santa Clarita has permitted an increasing number of ADUs: 13 in 2018, 25 in 2019, and 47 in 2020. Additionally, the City is on pace to approve approximately 75 ADUs and permit 50 ADUs in 2021. ADUs are comprised of detached and attached structures, whether conversions or additions. Junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) allow Santa Clarita homeowners to convert excess space in an existing home to a unit under 500 feet without fees, and flexible requirements include the option of shared space with the main unit. 66 percent of ADUs permitted in Santa Clarita in 2020 were JADU conversions of existing square footage, primarily garages. Santa Clarita has many single-family homes governed by homeowners' associations (HOAs). Civil Code 4751.a, established by Assembly Bill 670, ensures that HOAs can not impede a homeowner from adding an ADU to their property: "...any provision of a governing document, that either effectively prohibits or unreasonably restricts the construction or use of an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit..., is void and unenforceable." Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) created a Housing Element Parcel Tool (HELPR) estimating the opportunity for amendments to ADU policy to Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 optimize conditions for development across the region. Table 20 represents individual variables to streamline the production of ADUs in Santa Clarita. SCAG's projections illustrate the potential impact that ADUs can provide in addressing regional housing needs. Table 20: ADU Production Onnortunity with Locally Amended Incentives Local amendment of state ADU policy Eligible Parcels Additional Parcels Baseline Assumptions 18,606 status quo Smaller ADU (from 800 to 600 so 19,725 +1,119 Removed parking space (200 so 19,485 +879 Reduced setback and smaller ADUs 20,019 +1,413 Reduced setback and removed parking space 19,895 +1,289 Smaller ADU and removed parking 19,755 +1,149 Reduced setback, smaller ADU, and removed parking 20,025 +1,419 Source: Housing Element Parcel Tool Missing Middle Zoning "Missing middle" is a commonly used term that refers to the range of housing types that fit between single-family detached homes and mid -to -high-rise apartment buildings, such as duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes. The California legislature has passed several bills to facilitate this development in current single-family zones to increase housing production statewide. On September 16, 2021, the governor signed two housing bills that went into effect on January 1, 2022. Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) allows lot splits of qualifying parcels, and a duplex on each lot, thereby allowing for up to four dwellings on existing parcels zoned single-family. The UC Berkeley Terner Center estimated that out of 38,500 single- family parcels in Santa Clarita, 23,900 (62%) are eligible for a lot split under SB 9. The study further estimates 2,500 new units could be produced in total under market - feasible conditions. Senate Bill 10 (SB 10) allows cities to opt -in to zoning provisions that streamline the process to build small apartment complexes of 10 or fewer units. Together, SB 9 and SB 10 give the City an opportunity to help address the need for a greater supply of "missing middle" housing developments and units affordable to first-time homebuyers. Additionally, Policy H3.6 facilitates the development of workforce housing through a joint powers authority. Housing acquired and developed through this program is meant to assist middle income households earning between 80% and 120% of the Area Median Income by acquiring or developing deed restricted apartment buildings. 128 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Regional Planning Funding Regional funding encourages cities to optimize planning efforts for housing, transit - oriented communities, and sustainable development. These funds are incorporated into the state's budget and distributed regionally by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grants totaled $47 million for the SCAG region in 2020. Santa Clarita stands to benefit from the program's focus on three broad areas: partnerships and outreach, regional housing policy solutions, and Sustainable Communities Program strategic integration. The latter focuses on Priority Growth Areas (PGAs) including Newhall and Santa Clarita's transit centers and cites opportunity for transit -oriented development at Metrolink stations. Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) companion grants provide technical assistance to local entities. Local Provisions The City of Santa Clarita has adopted provisions for mixed use development to encourage revitalization of commercial corridors. These provisions, found in the Unified Development Code, allow residential uses within proximity to retail, office, and other commercial use areas to promote integrated, walkable neighborhoods that are compatible with the intent of such mixed use zones. Mixed use sections include a corridor zone (Section 17.35.010), neighborhood zone (Section 17.35.020) and urban village zone (Section 17.35.030). Additional development standards and permitted residential and commercial uses for the mixed -use zones are provided in Chapter 17.35 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code. These standards include allowable residential dwelling units per acre, nonresidential floor area ratio range, building setbacks, surface parking setback, and maximum height. The City of Santa Clarita passed a Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay Zone (SMHP) in January 2018 to preserve the maintenance and viability of existing senior mobilehome parks consistent with the City's goal of meeting the housing needs of senior residents. The overlay zone prioritizes affordable senior housing facilities in limiting conversion of such zones to other land uses. This zone ensures 80 percent senior occupancy and applies to Canyon Palms Mobilehome Park, Greenbrier Mobile Estates, and Sierra Park Mobilehome Park. The zoning ordinance also stipulates that once 90 percent of units are occupied by one (1) senior, the remaining units are available for non -senior occupancy, thus enhancing affordable housing options within local jurisdictional boundaries. The Jobs Creation Overlay Zone (JCOZ), adopted in 2019, supports the attraction of higher -paying and higher -quality jobs in the City's four targeted industries of aerospace, biomedical, entertainment, and technology to enhance the City of Santa Clarita's overall jobs and housing balance and provide greater job opportunities (Section 17.38.015). The JCOZ provides additional design standards, incentives (parking reductions, fee waivers, ministerial reviews), architectural review, public noticing processes, and permitted uses. Additional design standards, including Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 height, are outlined in Ordinance 19-4 § 3. The creation of greater job opportunities locally through the JCOZ allows more residents to work locally, thus improving proximity to higher quality jobs, and helps reduce the housing cost burden within the City. The City has adopted an Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance that serves the purpose of protecting and preserving oak trees in the City and providing regulatory measures designed to accomplish this purpose. The removal of any oak trees as a result of any proposed development activity must be mitigated by the developer either planting trees on -site or by paying a fee into the City's oak tree preservation fund in an amount consistent with the International Society of Arborists dollar value established by a certified arborist for any trees removed. This ordinance does not serve as a constraint to development because landscape plans which mitigate for any loss of oak trees are approved as a part of the project entitlements. The City has also adopted a hillside development ordinance that serves to regulate the development and alteration of hillside areas, to minimize the adverse effects of hillside development while allowing for the reasonable development of hillside areas and protecting the public health and safety of residents. A key component of the ordinance is to provide hillside development standards to maximize the positive impacts of site design, grading, landscape architecture and building architecture, and provide development that is commensurate with the degree of average slope. Hillside areas are a naturally occurring constraint to development, that require more grading and site engineering due to topography. The ordinance does not serve as further impediment to development. Additional local ordinances address subdivision requirements, lot line adjustments, parcel merging, regulation of permitted uses, and protection of biological resources and water quality. The ordinances provide details for developers to consider during the permit application phase and may aid in permit streamlining efforts for housing development. The ordinances aim to protect public health & safety, enhance commercial and residential use, and preserve aesthetic views of the area. The City does not have either a short-term housing ordinance or a growth management ordinance. The adopted ordinances aim to reduce constraints to housing development in the local jurisdiction. 4.3.8 Opportunities for Energy Conservation in Residential Development The City of Santa Clarita actively implements a variety of policies and programs that encourage green building practices, higher density projects, compact infill development and energy efficiency. These policies and programs are found within the City of Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code (UDC), the implementation of various specific and corridor plans, the City's implementation of the California Green Building Code, and via the City's Green Santa Clarita Program. The City of Santa Clarita's UDC defines specifications and provides design standards for three distinct mixed -use zones. Mixed -use zones provide design incentives for Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play Decembe 2022 projects that include both commercial and residential improvements. The design incentives prescribe a mix of commercial square footage and allow for as many as 50 residential units per acre. All three of these mixed -use zones allow all -residential projects. In addition to the mixed -use zones, the City has also adopted several specific plans and two corridor plans. Each plan provides design standards and allows land uses that focus on improving underutilized sites with more dense, compact infill development, a rich mixture of uses, enhanced pedestrian connectivity and access, and more efficient traffic circulation. For purposes of energy conservation, the City of Santa Clarita fully implements the requirements of the California Green Building Code. This code standard roughly equates to a LEED Silver certification for each new residential structure permitted and built. Importantly, it requires each new single-family housing unit to have roof- top solar panels fully installed prior to first occupancy. Further, the City works closely with local utilities and other partner agencies via the Green Santa Clarita program to provide energy efficiency upgrades and incentives to residents. These programs can be found at www.greensantaclarita.com. 4.4 HOUSING CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS This section of the Housing Element examines the constraints that could hinder the City's achievement of its housing objectives and the resources that are available to assist in the production, maintenance, and improvement of the City's housing stock. In compliance with Government Code Section 65583, sections 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 identify and analyze potential non -governmental and governmental constraints to the production and retention of housing. 4.4.1 Non -Governmental Constraints Availability and Location of Vacant Land Santa Clarita has a significant number of sites that are currently vacant. However, some of these vacant sites are within environmentally sensitive areas and may face increased risk from natural hazards such as landslides, flooding, and fire. Natural disasters impact all community members; however, the impacts typically affect vulnerable populations disproportionately. The lack of suitably -located vacant land will increasingly be a constraint in Santa Clarita as the City builds out. Land Costs Similar to the rest of the Los Angeles area, high land costs are a significant constraint to the development of affordable and middle -income housing in the City of Santa Clarita. Land cost is a large component of residential development costs. The price of land varies depending on its location within the City, development constraints, and availability of utilities. The cost of vacant land allowing residential development ranges from approximately $40,000 per acre for large vacant lots in low density areas Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 to above $2,000,000 per acre for small vacant lots within hillside gated estate communities. The median cost of vacant residential land for sale in Santa Clarita is about $240,000 per acre. This figure mainly reflects the price of land zoned for single family residential uses. The average sale price for vacant land zoned for multifamily is around $200,000 per acre. (Source: Redfin.com, Accessed March 7, 2022). Stakeholders have noted that the cost of land is the top constraint to housing development in the City. However, this constraint is not unique to Santa Clarita, as cost of land is a similar constraint in all comparable jurisdictions nearby. The median home value in Santa Clarita was $538,000 as of 2018 (Source: SCAG Local Profiles) and had climbed to over $620,000 by the end of 2020 (Santa Clarita Valley Housing Market Forecast, 2020-2022). As noted above, the area of the home's location is a significant factor in its market value. The high cost of housing, and of the land needed to build housing, is one of the significant non -governmental constraints to housing in Santa Clarita. Residential construction costs include material and labor costs and depend on various factors including size and type of development, location, and availability of labor. On average, construction costs in California account for about 63 percent of total development costs in multifamily development. The average cost of construction in the Los Angeles -Long Beach region is over $250/square foot, and more than 15 percent higher than the State average (Source: Terner Center, 2020). Stakeholders in the Santa Clarita area have indicated that while construction costs are an important consideration in considering development, they are not typically a major constraint to market rate housing production in comparison to land costs. However, when considered together with all development costs, construction costs can affect the feasibility of residential development, especially affordable development. Labor shortages and increases in the costs of materials also increase construction costs. Financing Home financing is not considered to be a significant constraint to the provision and maintenance of housing for the current population in Santa Clarita. Interest rates are determined by national policies and economic conditions, and there is little that local governments can do to affect these rates. California Housing Finance Agency and Los Angeles Community Development Corporation offer low interest mortgage programs, down payment assistance, and federal mortgage tax credits. In the past decade, mortgage interest rates ranged from 2.65% to 4.94% for a fixed rate 30-year loan (Source: Freddie Mac). From January 2019 to December 2020, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell from 4.51% to 2.67% and is currently at 2.88% (Source: Freddie Mac 912312021). Although mortgage rates are currently low, they will change, and even a modest increase impacts affordability. A more critical impediment to homeownership involves both the affordability of the housing stock and the ability of potential buyers to fulfill down payment Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 requirements. Typically, conventional home loans will require 5% to 20% of the sale price as a down payment, which is the largest constraint to first time homebuyers. Community opposition has at times posed a constraint to housing development, but the level of any such opposition depends on the type of housing proposed and its location within the City. Residents of Santa Clarita have at times expressed uncertainty about housing developments that may change the community character or appearance of their neighborhoods, especially in single-family areas. Community members appear to be generally supportive of senior housing developments and high -density developments near transit. Community opposition within the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review process can also pose a constraint to housing development, and the CEQA process can add additional review time and cost to the approval process for housing. 4.4.2 Potential Governmental Constraints Governmental constraints are policies, standards, requirements, or actions imposed by the various levels of government upon land and housing ownership and development. Although federal and state agencies play a role in the imposition of governmental constraints, these agencies are beyond the influence of local government and are therefore not addressed in this document. Among the options available to cities to promote housing affordability is the authority to facilitate construction of new dwellings by removing the constraints imposed by local government. Such constraints may include processing requirements for development applications, design and development standards, density limitations, fees and exactions, and the time and uncertainty associated with obtaining construction permits. State law requires each city undertaking a Housing Element to analyze the governmental constraints imposed on new development that may result in making housing unavailable or unaffordable. If any such constraints are identified that curtail the production of affordable housing and are not necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare, then the element should evaluate alternative measures that will allow housing to be built to serve the community's needs. The purpose of this section of the Housing Element is to review the governmental constraints applied to various types of housing in the City of Santa Clarita, and to identify any constraints that may reasonably be modified or removed to promote housing development and affordability. General Plan and Zoning Code Land uses allowed within the City are determined by the General Plan Land Use Map and the Unified Development Code (UDC). The General Plan contains many principles that are collectively known as smart growth, including transit -oriented development, access to services, non -motorized mobility options, promotion of balanced jobs and Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 housing, live/work units, and mixed use development. These provisions are typical and apply across most of the region's larger cities. Table 21 shows the residential General Plan land use designations for the City of Santa Clarita. The land use designations support a variety of housing types, ranging from very low -density development, which generally includes single-family homes on large lots, to high -density development, which includes multifamily development. Mixed use and commercial designations are also provided; these designations allow residential densities of 50 units per acre in the case of the Mixed -Use Urban Village (UXUV), Mixed -Use Overlay (MU) and Regional Commercial (CR) designations. Maximum densities per acre are allowed within Non -Urban Rural Residential (NU) and Open Space (OS) designations. Table 21: General Plan Land Use and Associated Zoning Districts General Plan Land Use Associated Zoning District(s) Urban Residential UR1-5 Non -Urban Residential NU1-5 Mixed Use MX-C, MX-N Commercial CC, CN, CR Open Space OS-NF, OS -A, OS-BLM, OS Industrial BP, I Specific Plan SP, CP Other PI Zoning Districts in Unified Development Code Zoning, which must be consistent with the General Plan, establishes more specific development standards, allowable uses, and limitations. Zoning regulations control development by establishing requirements related to height, density, lot area, yard setbacks, and minimum parking spaces. Zoning within the City is regulated by the Unified Development Code (UDC), which includes both Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) and Title 16 (Subdivisions) of the City's Municipal Code. Zone districts are described in UDC Division 17.30 and Table 22 below. The UDC is updated regularly to maintain compliance with new State statutes and current City policies. The City of Santa Clarita's Zoning Code currently contains ten residential and four mixed -use zones that allow housing. These zones accommodate a range of densities, with minimum lot size requirements ranging from 4,500 square feet to 20 acres. Additionally, three commercial zones allow housing in mixed -use projects with a conditional use permit or minor use permit. The number and types of residential and mixed -use zoning districts in Santa Clarita do not pose a constraint to housing. I aDle ZZ: Kesiaential oning UIStricts Zoning District Description of Zones Zoning District Density Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 Non -Urban Residential 1 Single-family homes in low density, rural 1 dwelling unit per 20 NU1 environment. acres Non -Urban Residential 2 Single-family homes in low density, rural 1 dwelling unit per 10 NU2 environment. acres Non -Urban Residential 3 Single-family homes in low density, rural 1 dwelling unit per 5 NU3 environment. acres Non -Urban Residential 4 Single-family homes in low density, rural 1 dwelling unit per 2 NU4 environment. acres Non -Urban Residential 5 Single-family homes in low density, rural 1 dwelling unit per NU5 environment. acre Single-family homes on large lots, at interface Urban Residential 1 between rural and urban areas. Clustering of <_2 dwelling units per (UR1) units encouraged to preserve natural features acre and open space. Supportive institutional uses allowed per zoning. Single-family homes in neighborhoods of medium density typical of suburban Urban Residential 2 development patterns. Clustering of units :55 dwelling units per (UR2) encouraged to preserve natural features and acre open space. Supportive institutional uses allowed per zoning. Single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and Urban Residential 3 small-scale multifamily dwellings consistent :511 dwelling units per (UR3) with predominantly single-family residential acre nei hborhood. Urban Residential 4 Single-family detached and attached homes, <18 dwelling units per (UR4) and multifamily dwellings. Supportive acre institutional uses allowed per zoning. Urban Residential 5 Multifamily dwellings including apartments and 18-30 dwelling units (UR5) condominiums up to three stories. Supportive acre institutional uses allowed per zoning. per Mixed Use Neighborhood Multifamily dwellings in combination with 6-18 dwelling units (MXN) commercial and office uses along major arterial acre corridors. per Multifamily dwellings in combination with 11-30 dwelling units Mixed Use Corridor (MXC) commercial and office uses along major arterial corridors. per acre Mixed Use Urban Village Multifamily dwellings within transit -oriented 19-50 dwelling units (MXUV) urban centers, in combination with commercial, acre office, and public uses. per Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and small-scale multifamily dwellings. The Mixed Use regulations encourage a mix of residential, Overlay (MU) commercial, employment and institutional 11- 50 dwelling units opportunities within identified centers of per acre activity along identified transportation corridors. May be subject to CUP. Regional Commercial Housing may be approved in the context of a 18-50 dwelling units (CR) mixed use project, subject to discretionary acre review MUP . per Community Commercial Housing may be approved in the context of a <_18 dwelling units per (CC) mixed use project, subject to discretionary acre review (CUP). Commercial Housing may be approved in the context of a <18 dwelling units per - Neighborhood mixed use project, subject to discretionary CN review UP). acre Mixed employment districts in areas accessible Business Park (BP) to transportation and visible from freeways and No residential major arterials. Industrial districts in areas with adequate Industrial (I) access, infrastructure, and services and is intended to accommodate the most intensive No residential types of industrial uses allowed in the planning area Single-family homes in low density environment One unit for every 40 Open Space (OS) on lands identified. Supportive and institutional uses allowed per zoning. acres Single-family homes in low density environment Open -Space -Agriculture on privately owned lands within the National One unit for every 5 (OS -A) Forest. Supportive and institutional uses acres allowed per zoning. Open Space- National Single-family homes in low density environment One unit for every 40 Forest (OS-NF) on lands within the National Forest. Supportive acres and institutional uses allowed per zoning. Open Space -Bureau of Single-family homes in low density environment Land Management (OS- on lands owned by the US Bureau of Land One unit for every 40 BLM) Management. Supportive and institutional uses acres allowed per zoning. Single-family homes on lands that are used for various types of public or/and community Public/Institutional (P/I) serving facilities owned and operated by public N/A agencies, special districts, nonprofit or anizations, and other entities. Lands in the planning area that are governed by Varies by plan, Specific Plan (SP) an adopted specific plan. Specific allowable See Table 24 uses, maximum intensity standards, and Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 development standards shall be determined by the ado ted specific plan. Lyons Corridor: Lands in the planning area that are governed by 11-30 dwelling units an adopted corridor plan. Specific allowable per acre Corridor Plan (CP) uses, maximum intensity standards, and Soledad Canyon development standards shall be determined by Corridor: the adopted corridor plan 11-30 dwelling units per acre *CUP indicates requirement for a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to UDC Section 17.24, approved by Planning Commission after a public hearing. Other projects require Minor Use Permit (UDC Section 17.23). Other uses are permitted by right in the zone district, provided that all new construction requires Development Review pursuant to UDC Chapter 17.23. Density The City of Santa Clarita is a large city in northern Los Angeles County, accessed by the greater Los Angeles area by Interstate Highway 5, State Route-14, bus, or by rail. Metrolink serves the City with three stops and Santa Clarita Transit provides bus service along various transit corridors throughout the City. Densities surrounding these stops and transit corridors are generally higher than those in non -transit areas. Single-family lots generally vary in size from approximately 5,000 to 12,000 square feet in the low- to medium -density zones. Built multifamily residential densities are generally at 18 to 60 units per acre, with the lower densities located within medium - density areas and the highest densities within the transit areas. In the previous planning period, no sites identified to accommodate the lower -income RHNA in the inventory were developed below the minimum allowable density of the underlying zone, and the City did not receive any requests to develop below the assumed capacity in the sites inventory. The Land Use Element states that the maximum allowable density will be determined by physical constraints such as topography, environmental resources, and infrastructure; existing development patterns and potential for land use conflicts; and the public health, safety, and welfare. The upper range of residential density can be achieved only in conformance with all other applicable General Plan policies, codes, and requirements. The last update to the General Plan Land Use Element changed the allowable densities in certain land use designations. Currently, the Zoning Ordinance allows up to 30 dwellings per acre in Urban Residential 5 (UR-5) and up to 50 dwellings per acre in Mixed Use Urban Village (MXUV) and Regional Commercial (CR) areas. Subject to Chapter 17.51 (Development Standards), in hillside areas the maximum allowable density will fluctuate due to the average slope percentages. For example, a 10% average slope will allow 30 dwellings per acre in UR5 zones whereas a 50%+ average slope would only allow 0.60 dwellings per acre. The CR zone generally occurs within Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 existing developed areas and thus is not subject to density slope ratio limitations. These land use designations increase opportunities for compact residential development in urban areas that are supported by services, infrastructure, and transportation, and to remove governmental constraints imposed by the more stringent density limits in the prior General Plan. Density limits no longer pose a constraint to development. Subdivision Standards Subdivision standards include certain on- and off-street improvements, including road and sewer improvements, for lot owners within the subdivision and for general neighborhood traffic and drainage. The subdivider is responsible for construction of these road and drainage improvements including improvements to the curb and gutter, base and paving, street lights, street trees, sidewalk and parkway, and landscape medians (if applicable) per the applicable roadway cross section. Generally, required street widths are as follows: • Residential Collector: 64' including 2 travel lanes, 2 parking lanes, and sidewalks/parkway strips on both sides • Residential Through Street: 60' including 2 travel lanes, 2 parking lanes, and sidewalks/parkway strips on both sides • Residential Street: 58' including 2 travel lanes, 2 parking lanes, and sidewalks/parkway strips on both sides While total right-of-way for large public residential arterials and collectors may exceed the requirements made by other communities, in Santa Clarita's case there are few remaining parcels that would accommodate large residential streets with parkways. Most remaining subdivisions are anticipated to consist of mainly local residential streets with lesser right of way requirements, or of exempt private streets in planned developments. Additionally, the City's UDC allows the City Engineer to grant a modification to the required road dedication and relieve the applicant from compliance with all or a portion of the provisions if certain conditions are met, if the construction of additional roadway improvements is deemed to be unnecessary, or if the requirement of additional improvements is deemed to constitute an unreasonable hardship. Development Standards The Residential Development Standards in the City's UDC articulate expectations regarding the character of the built environment and are intended to promote design that will protect neighborhood character, enhance safety, and increase the quality of life in the City. Standards for architecture, rear yard coverage, building and structure height, roofing, driveways, front yard landscaping, and setbacks among others are included in the City's development standards. The UDC establishes specific development standards which are summarized below in Table 23 and are also available on the City's website. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Table 23: City of Santa Clarita Develonment Standards Min lot size Front setback Side setback' z Rear setback Max height main structure/ accessory Max Lot coverage (w/o a CUP) Max density NU-1 20 acres 20' 5' 15' 35/35' - 0.05 NU-2 10 acres 20' 5' 15' 35/35' - 0.1 NU-3 5 acres 20' 5' 15' 35/35' - 0.2 NU-4 2 acres 20' 5' 15' 35/35' - 0.5 NU-5 43,560 sq. ft. 20' 5' 15' 35/35' - 1.0 UR-1 20,000 sq. ft. 20' 5' 15' 35/35' - 2.0 UR-2 5,000 sq. ft. 20' 5' 15' 35/20' - 5.0 UR-3 5,000 sq. ft. 20' 5' 15' 35/20' - 11.0 UR-4 4,500 sq. ft. 20' 5' 15' 35/20' - 18.0 UR-5 4,500 sq. ft. 20' 5' 15' 35/20' - 30.0 MXC - 51/013 - - 50' - 30.0 MXN - 5'/0' - - 50' - 18.0 MXUV - 5'/0' - - 50' - 50.0 CR - 10'/5' - - 35' 90% 50.0 CC - 10'/5' - - 35' 80% 18.0 CN - 10'/5' - - 35' 75% 18.0 BP - 10'/5' - - 35' 90% n/a I - 10'/5' - - 35' 90% n/a OS 20 acres 20' 5' 15' 35/35' - 0.025 OS -A 5 acres 20' 5' 15' 35/35' - 0.2 OS-NF 20 acres 20' 5' 15' 35/35' - 0.025 OS-BLM 20 acres 20' 5' 15' 35/35' - 0.025 PI - 10'/5' - - 35/35' - - Source: City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code Title 17, Division 4 1 Reverse Corner Lots: 20' for NUI -5 and OS zones, 10' for URI -5 zones Z 25" for 100916 residential buildings adjacent to commercial or mixed -use property lines 3 Building setback from major or secondary highway/setback from non -major or secondary highway for commercial or mixed -use properties Note: Development standards for Corridor Plans and Specific Plans are subject to the standards laid out in their respective specific plans. Some development standards, such as required landscaping, architectural enhancements, roofing materials, and rear yard coverage can increase the costs of housing. The standards are typical, however, and interviews with local stakeholders Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play Decembe 2022 revealed that the City's current development standards do not pose a significant constraint to the development of housing. The land use controls in each zone have a different impact on housing development. For example, lower densities and minimum lot sizes in Non -Urban and lower density Urban Residential zones impact the types and affordability of housing that could be developed there. However, the City has a wide variety of zones, which facilitate housing variety, affordability, and supply, with multiple zones allowing 50 units per acre, many zones with no set maximum lot coverage, and many zones with no set minimum lot size. In addition to these zones, the City also has a variety of Specific Plan areas with more choices for developers in areas where different development is suitable. Land use controls, in conjunction with the permitting procedures of the City, positively impact approval certainty by providing clear rules and a streamlined process. Cumulatively, land use controls on housing in the City do not pose a constraint to housing production and enable the development of a wide variety of housing at a variety of costs. Specific Plans and Corridor Plans In addition to the zone districts summarized in Table 22, the City's UDC contains a Specific Plan and Corridor Plan category that allows for development of large, master - planned communities in which residential unit types and densities may be flexible, as specified in the approved planning document. The Specific Plan zone provides for the preparation of comprehensive, long-range planning documents called specific plans, stipulated in State law to establish uses and standards for master -planned developments, including infrastructure, financing, and implementation. The allowed uses and densities are specified in the adopted specific plan and corridor plan document and serve to facilitate rather than constrain development. The City contains many specific and corridor plan areas, and new State laws have passed regarding zones where certain uses must be allowed by right. Program HP-2.3 has been included to review these plans and modify existing plans where necessary to comply with State law, including those related to residential care facilities, transitional and supportive housing, emergency shelters, and low -barrier navigation centers. Within the City of Santa Clarita, the following specific plans and corridor plans incorporating residential uses have been adopted: • Porta Sella Specific Plan approved in 1995 for the 996-acre Whittaker Bermite site, located in the center of the City. The site was used for over 80 years for production of military explosives and flares by various manufacturers before operations ended in 1987. During those years manufacturing and testing of various chemicals on the site involved use and improper disposal of hazardous materials, resulting in chemical contamination of both soil and groundwater. Directly beneath the site lies the Saugus Aquifer, a significant groundwater source for the Valley. Since manufacturing operations ended, remediation of 140 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 soil and groundwater contamination (including per-chlorate) has been on- going. The Porta Bella Specific Plan allows for the re -use of the property for mixed uses, including 1,244 single-family units, 1,667 multifamily units, 96 acres of commercial and office uses, 407 acres of open space, and 42 acres of recreational use. Under the supervision of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, the site's soil remediation has been completed and groundwater remediation is ongoing. • Old Town Newhall Specific Plan adopted by the City in December 2005 as a foundation for facilitating redevelopment and enhancement of the area. The specific plan encompasses twenty blocks (550 acres, including Hart Park) and provides opportunities for mixed use and transit -oriented development. Approximately 700 new dwelling units and 250,000 square feet of new commercial space are projected by the specific plan, in addition to existing housing and businesses in the area. Both new development and redevelopment are accommodated in the specific plan. Various residential and commercial development projects have been built since the adoption of the plan. • North Valencia Specific Plan adopted in 1998. The project encompassed 707 acres bordered by Newhall Ranch Road, Bouquet Canyon Road, and Magic Mountain Parkway, east of San Francisquito Creek. The Specific Plan provides for a mix of residential and commercial uses, open space, and an industrial center. A significant segment of the Santa Clara River was preserved as open space as part of the specific plan. The residential portions of this project have since been constructed. • North Valencia 2 Specific Plan adopted in 2000 for 596 acres in the northern portion of the City located north of Newhall Ranch Road west of McBean Parkway. The Specific Plan calls for mixed use development, including residential, industrial, and commercial uses. A major component of this project was preservation of open space in environmentally sensitive areas along San Francisquito Creek. The residential portions of this project have since been constructed. • Canyon Park (Fair Oaks Ranch) Specific Plan adopted by Los Angeles County in 1986 for 988 acres in the eastern portion of the City located north and south of State Route 14 and Via Princessa. The Specific Plan area was annexed to the City in 2012. The Specific Plan calls for primarily residential development, with up to 4,763 multifamily units and 637 single-family units. The last phase of construction was completed during the last planning period and includes the residential community of Crestview in the northeast portion of Fair Oaks Ranch. • Vista Canyon Specific Plan adopted in 2011 is located between State Route 14 and Sand Canyon and north of the Union Pacific railroad lines. The site consists of 185 acres. The project is approved for 1,100 residential units with a variety of housing types. The project includes a new Metrolink commuter rail station and thereby creates a transit -friendly project. Vista Canyon is currently under construction. 141 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play Decembe 2022 • MetroWalk Specific Plan, directly south of the Vista Canyon Specific Plan, was adopted in 2021 to expand a transit -oriented community at Vista Canyon Town Center centered around the new Metrolink Vista Canyon Station. The MetroWalk development plans for 498 units of market -rate, senior -restricted market -rate, and affordable senior housing. • Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital (HMNH) Specific Plan adopted in 2016, is located north of the McBean Parkway and Orchard Village Road intersection. Built in 1975, HMNH spans 30.4 acres and is a non-profit, community -based hospital that serves as the only existing emergency services facility in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Specific Plan was amended in 2020 to allow for expanded development of up to 200,000 square feet of new buildings and supplemental parking structures. Requirements were established for building setbacks between the hospital campus and adjacent residential neighborhoods, including preservation of existing natural buffers and enhancement of landscaping. Unintended use of residential streets as hospital parking will be monitored and addressed as needed. To mitigate construction views, appropriate screening will be implemented for the adjacent residential communities. The project is currently under construction. • Lyons Corridor Plan proposed in 2013 to be consistent with Santa Clarita's General Plan to uphold the "Valley of Villages" concept for standards of growth and development. The project area incorporates 102-acres of land, located between Interstate 5 and Newhall Avenue, and is within a 10-minute vicinity of nearly 8,000 residential homes. Most homes surrounding Lyons Avenue are single-family and multifamily units. Future development of walkable communities is emphasized in correlation to the 1,326,000 square feet of building space and the adjacent neighborhoods. In the Lyons Corridor Plan, creating four new distinct zones, developing streetscape standards, improving architectural features, and modifying existing properties were addressed. In December 2020, the project plan was amended. • Soledad Canyon Road Corridor Plan proposed in 2013 to be consistent with Santa Clarita's General Plan to uphold the "Valley of Villages" concept for standards of growth and development. The project area incorporates 181-acres of land, located between eastward of Camp Plenty Road and westward of Solamint Road, and is within a 10-minute vicinity of 5,300 residential homes. This area is part of the largest community in Santa Clarita and is primarily commercial, consisting of around 1,453,000 square feet of building space. Most homes planned within the project are single-family and multifamily units. Future development of walkable communities is emphasized, and planning development will be based on a parcel -by -parcel basis. This plan addresses specific transect zones, regulations of developing zones, measurement standards of buildings, streetscapes, and architectural features. Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 Table 24: Specific Plan Details and Status Specific Status Last Housing Density Allowed Plan Updated Types Allowed Porta Bella Development on hold. 1995 Single and Single-family allows 2-8 Specific Plan Land use plan in place multifamily dwelling units/acre. until amended or zoning Multifamily allows 8-42 replaced by future dwelling units/acre. entitlement granted by City Council Old Town Newhall Crossings 2020 Mixed use and Form based code, no Newhall mixed use development transit -oriented density guidelines Specific Plan constructed in 2020; development Specific Plan to be updated in 2021 North Valencia Fully developed 1998 Single and Single-family allows 5- Specific Plan multifamily 12 dwelling units/acre. zoning Multifamily allows 7-35 dwelling units/acre. North Valencia Fully developed 2000 Single and Single-family allows 5- 2 Specific Plan multifamily 14 dwelling units/acre. zoning Multifamily allows 7-35 dwelling units/acre. Canyon Park Fully developed 1986 Single-family 4,763 multifamily units (Fair Oaks zoning and 637 single-family Ranch) units on approximately Specific Plan 308 acres Vista Canyon Currently under 2011 Residential and Up to 1,100 residential Specific Plan construction mixed use units with variable densities based on the specific planning area. MetroWalk Not developed 2021 Residential Up to 498 residential Specific Plan transit -oriented units with variable development densities based on the specific planning area. Henry Mayo Mostly developed 2021 Non-residential N/A Newhall uses Hospital (HMNH) Specific Plan Lyons Corridor Long range plan for 2020 Mixed use Not to exceed the Plan corridor enhancement residential and General Plan. and redevelopment. commercial zoning. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Soledad Long range plan for 2020 Mixed use Not to exceed the Canyon Road corridor enhancement residential and General Plan. Corridor Plan and redevelopment. commercial zoning. Parking Requirements Planning for sufficient vehicle parking is an integral part of planning in Southern California. At the same time, excessive parking requirements can detract from the feasibility of developing new housing at the range of densities necessary to facilitate affordable housing. The City's UDC establishes residential parking standards, as summarized in Table 25. In addition to these standards, the City currently requires at least one parking space for every staff member in emergency shelters, in compliance with California Government Code Section 65583(a)(4)(A)(ii), and one parking space for every 10 temporary residents for emergency shelters. The parking standards included in Table 25 have already factored in the need for guest parking. Communities that require excessive parking spaces per dwelling unit can negatively impact the feasibility of producing affordable housing or housing for special needs groups by reducing the achievable number of dwelling units per acre and increasing development costs, thus restricting the range of housing types constructed in a community. The parking standards for the City of Santa Clarita are presented in Table 25. Santa Clarita's parking requirements for seniors and persons with disabilities are substantially lower than parking requirements for other residential uses, and the requirement for studio multifamily units is smaller than the requirement for larger multifamily units. AB 2345 (2020) made significant changes to the State Density Bonus Law for projects providing affordable units, including requirements for the granting of a larger density bonus, more incentives, and reduced parking requirements. Programs HP-2.1 and HP-2.3 obligate the City to review and amend its UDC to adopt the parking requirements from Governmental Code 65915,-fed+ew and aFnend Ots 619G and amend Specific Plans as necessary to comply with new State laws, and Program HP-2.2 obligates the City to create and publish explanatory documents to detail the different parking requirements for multifamily housing projects, including those providing affordable units and those located close to transit. Table 25: Parkina Standards for Citv of Santa Clarita Unit Type Required Parkin Single-family 2 fully enclosed spaces per unit Two-family 2 fully enclosed spaces per unit Multi- Family Studios 1 enclosed space per unit 1+ bedroom 2 enclosed spaces per unit Projects with 3+ units 1 guest space per 2 units Mobilehome Park 2 covered s aces per unit 144 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 1 guest space per 2 units Senior/disabled 0.5 space per unit + guest parking Mixed Use 2 covered or enclosed spaces per two -bedroom unit 1 covered or enclosed space per one -bedroom or studio unit 1 guest space per 2 units, which can be shared Specific Plans Parking may be reduced Residential services/ care services 2 spaces Accessory Dwelling Units 1 space per unit maximum Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Not Required Residential Health Care 0.5 spaces per unit and/or bed Community Care 0.5 spaces per room, plus 1 guest space per 8 rooms/units Shared Parking Allowed with a Minor Use Permit Tandem Parking Allowed in multifamily developments with Minor Use Permit. Allowed in mixed use developments. Residential parking standards are not deemed to be a constraint to the development, improvement, and maintenance of housing. The current standards match current vehicle ownership patterns of residents and do not have an impact on the cost or supply of housing. The requirement to provide enclosed parking for multifamily housing could pose a constraint. However, parking for multifamily projects that qualify under Government Code 65915 are not required to provide covered or enclosed parking. Further reductions and eliminations of parking requirements are available for projects located near transit, due to recent changes in State law. The City is preparing a handout to explain the different parking requirements for different parts of the City and different types of projects. Further, the City is developing Objective Design Standards (Program HP-2.1) which will address the treatment of parking for multifamily and mixed -use development. To assist with the ,.i,,,,elep,.,.,ent ef housing affordable to leweF iinEeme households, the Gity allews fGF par -king Provisions for a Variety of Housing Types To ensure fair housing choice in a community, the City's Unified Development Code provides for a range of housing types, including single-family, multiple -family, accessory dwelling units, mobile and manufactured homes, residential care facilities, emergency shelters, supportive housing, transitional housing, joint living and working quarters (live/work units), and family daycare homes. The Unified Development Code provides for and ensures a variety of housing opportunities, as demonstrated in Table 26. Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 Table 26: Residential Uses Allowed by Zoning District in Santa Clarita Unified Development Code Zoning District Residential Uses Allowed (Type of Permit*) NU1 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P NU2 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P NU3 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P NU4 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P NU5 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P UR1 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P UR2 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P UR3 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters Caretaker's Residence (P) (Live/Work Units) (C) Community Care Facility (C) Mobilehome Park (C) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Residential Health Care Facility (M) Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Multifamily Dwelling (P) Rooming House (P) Family Day Care Homes (P) Supportive Housing (P) Fraternity and Sorority Houses C Transitional Housing P UR4 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters Caretaker's Residence (P) (Live/Work Units) (C) Community Care Facility (C) Mobilehome Park (C) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Residential Health Care Facility (M) Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Multifamily Dwelling (P) Rooming House (P) Family Day Care Homes (P) Supportive Housing (P) Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 Fraternity and Sorority Houses C Transitional Housing P UR5 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters Caretaker's Residence (P) (Live/Work Units) (C) Community Care Facility (C) Mobilehome Park (C) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Residential Health Care Facility (M) Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Multifamily Dwelling (P) Rooming House (P) Family Day Care Homes (P) Supportive Housing (P) Fraternity and Sorority Houses C Transitional Housing P MXC Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters Caretaker's Residence (P) (Live/Work Units) (M) Community Care Facility (C) Model Homes (T) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (P) Residential Service/Care Home (C) Multifamily Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (C) Family Day Care Homes (P) Transitional Housing (C) Joint Living and Working Quarters Short Term Temporary Residence (T) Live/Work Units M Long Term Temporary Residence M MXN Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters Caretaker's Residence (P) (Live/Work Units) (M) Community Care Facility (C) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Residential Service/Care Home (C) Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (P) Supportive Housing (C) Multifamily Dwelling (P) Transitional Housing (C) Family Day Care Homes (P) Short Term Temporary Residence (T) Fraternity and Sorority Houses C Long Term Temporary Residence M MXUV Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters Caretaker's Residence (P) (Live/Work Units) (M) Community Care Facility (C) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Residential Service/Care Home (C) Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (P) Supportive Housing (C) Multifamily Dwelling (P) Transitional Housing (C) Family Day Care Homes (P) Short Term Temporary Residence (T) Long Term Temporary Residence M MU Overlay Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters Community Care Facility (C) (Live/Work Units) (M) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (P) Residential Service/Care Home (C) Multifamily Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (C) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing C CR Caretaker's Residence (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters Community Care Facility (C) (Live/Work Units) (M) Multifamily Dwelling (M) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Family Day Care Homes (P) Supportive Housing (C) Transitional Housing C CC Caretaker's Residence P Mobilehome Park C Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 Community Care Facility (C) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Multifamily Dwelling (C) Supportive Housing (C) Family Day Care Homes (P) Transitional Housing (C) Joint Living and Working Quarters Live/Work Units C CN Caretaker's Residence (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters Community Care Facility (C) (Live/Work Units) (C) Multifamily Dwelling (C) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Single Room Occupancy C BP Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Joint Living and Working Quarters Live/Work Units C I Caretaker's Residence (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters Live/Work Units C OS Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Adult Day Care Homes (P) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P OS -A Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Adult Day Care Homes (P) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P OS-NF Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Adult Day Care Homes (P) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P OS-BLM Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Adult Day Care Homes (P) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P P/I Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Fraternity/Sorority Houses (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes (P) Transitional Housing (P) Adult Day Care Homes P Specific Plan Subject to the standards of the Specific Plan SP Corridor Plan Subject to the standards of the Corridor Plan CP * Permitting Types are indicated as follows: (P): Permitted where the symbol "P" appears; (C): Permitted subject to a conditional use permit (CUP) where the symbol "C" appears; (M): Permitted subject to a minor use permit (MUP) where the symbol "M" appears; T : Permitted subject to a temporary use permit (TUP) where the symbol "T" appears Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Single and Multifamily Uses Single-family and multifamily housing types include detached and attached single- family homes, duplexes, triplexes, town homes, condominiums, and rental apartments. The City's Unified Development Code (UDC) identifies a variety of zones where these uses are permitted by right. The variety of housing types allowed within the City does not pose a constraint to development. The UDC allows development of single-family dwellings in zones intended for higher density multifamily uses. This could potentially limit the amount of lower -cost multifamily residential uses in a community and be a potential constraint to higher - density housing and to fair housing choice. However, permitting significantly lower density projects in a zone intended for higher -density uses is regulated by State law (AB 2292). This regulation requires that before the City approves a lower density use, it determines that adequate land remains available for higher -density housing to accommodate the City's remaining share of regional housing needs. This Housing Element includes a new policy and program to ensure that the approval of projects at lower densities does not pose a constraint to development. Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 Table 27: Current Planning Requirements by Housing Type Housing Type Planning Requirements Allowed in all residential zones with approval of Single-family home on existing Administrative Permit. Allowed in mixed use zones with lot approval of Development Review Permit. Allowed in UR-3, UR-4, and UR-5 zones with approval of Development Review Permit. Allowed in mixed use zones with Two-family home on existing lot approval of Development Review Permit. Allowed in UR-3, UR-4, and UR-5 with Development Review Permit; in CN and CC with a Conditional Use Permit; in CR with an MUP. Allowed in mixed use zones with approval of Multifamily home Development Review Permit. Allowed in zones NU1, NU2, NU3, NU4, NUS, UR1, UR2, UR3, UR4, URS, MXC, MXN, MXUV, PI, OS, OS -A, OS-NF, or OS-BLM on parcels that include a proposed or existing residential unit. May be attached or detached. Floor area may not exceed 50% of primary unit; architecture must be compatible with primary unit, and separate entrance provided. A Class I Accessory Dwelling Unit ministerial permit is required. Individual manufactured housing units allowed on residential lots if units are less than 10 years old, on permanent foundations, with roof eaves of at least 16 inches, roof slopes Manufactured housing of at least 2:12, and non-metal siding. Single room occupancy Allowed in CC and CN with CUP Allowed by right in the P/I and Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone. Allowed in CC with CUP Emergency Shelters Allowed in BP and I with MUP Transitional and supportive Allowed in all residential zones with approval of Development housing Review Permit for new structures; in CR and CC with a CUP. Allowed within existing structures in all residential zones with Residential care home (residence no review. If new construction, requires Administrative for up to 6persons) Permit. Community care facility (residential facility for elderly/disabled, with meals, Allowed in UR-3, UR-4, and UR-5and in commercial zones with housekeeping, and activities) CUP. Rooming house (dwelling with Allowed in UR-3, UR-4, and UR-5, except regulated in bedrooms rented to multiple neighborhoods that are comprised predominantly of single - persons; may include meals) family detached residential units. Residential health care facility (convalescent homes for elderly, Allowed in UR-3, UR-4, and UR-5 with an MUP; CR, CC, CN and sick, disabled) BP with a CUP. Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Accessory Dwelling Units In response to state mandated requirements and local needs, the City of Santa Clarita allows for the development of accessory dwelling units. The City strives to ensure the availability of affordable housing for family members, students, and the elderly, among others in the City, while mitigating impacts to traffic, utilities, public health, and safety. ADUs and JADUs are permitted on parcels that are zoned to allow single- family or multifamily residential use and that include a proposed or existing residential unit. Any application for an ADU that meets the location and development standards contained in Unified Development Code Section 17.57.040(L) is approved following a ministerial review for compliance and requires a Class I ADU development application. The City's Accessory Dwelling Unit provisions do not pose a constraint to development. Program HP-2.6 will further facilitate and enable the development of ADUs in the City and ensure compliance with State law. Manufactured Housing State law requires local governments to permit manufactured or mobile homes meeting federal safety and construction standards on a permanent foundation in all single-family residential zoning districts (Section 65852.3 of the California Government Code). Because these units can be a source of housing for lower income individuals, including seniors and the disabled, overly restrictive regulation of these uses can indirectly impede housing choice. The Santa Clarita UDC includes requirements and development standards for manufactured homes on residential lots in sections 17.42 and 17.57.020Q, which clarifies that manufactured homes shall be installed on permanent foundations on individual lots. The City allows manufactured housing as a single-family residence subject to the development standards in the UDC, is compliant with Section 65852.3 of the California Government Code and does not pose a constraint to development. Emergency Shelters and Low -Barrier Navigation Centers An emergency shelter provides housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons and is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay (Health and Safety Code Section 50801[e]). State law requires jurisdictions to identify adequate sites for housing which will be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of housing types for all income levels, including emergency shelters and transitional housing (Government Code Section 65583[c][1]). Changes to State law (SB 2) in 2008, require that local jurisdictions make provisions in the zoning code to permit emergency shelters by right and with a ministerial approval process in at least one zoning district where adequate capacity is available to accommodate at least one year-round shelter. Local jurisdictions may, however, establish limited and objective standards to regulate the development of emergency shelters. The City's UDC is compliant with SB 2 and accommodates emergency shelters by right in the PI (Public/Institutional) and Homeless Shelter Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Overlay zones. The Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone is located within a Highest Resource TCAC Opportunity Area and in the highest proximity area within the City to jobs., Sites zoned PI are distributed throughout the community. In the CC (Community Commercial) zone a CUP is required, and in the BP (Business Park) and I (Industrial) zones, a MUP is required. The development standards for homeless shelters permit maximum occupancy of sixty individuals by -right. Additionally, the City's UDC is compliant with AB 139 and requires homeless shelters to provide one parking space per employee or staff member plus one space per five temporary residents. Homeless shelters in the PI zone are subject to the development standards of that zone, which designate a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1, a maximum building height of 35 feet, and setbacks of ten feet from a major or secondary highway, five feet from public right-of-way not on a major or secondary highway, and twenty-five feet from a residential property line. These provisions for emergency shelters do not pose a constraint to development. The City's UDC does not currently contain a separate definition for low -barrier navigation centers defined by Government Code section 65660. While this use would be permitted by -right in the PI zone and the Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone, it must allow low -barrier navigation centers by -right in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones. Program HP-2.1 is included in this Housing Element to modify the City's UDC to be compliant with the requirements of Government Code Section 65660 as amended by SB 48. Transitional Housing and Supportive Housing State law also requires local jurisdictions to address the provisions for transitional and supportive housing. Transitional housing is defined as buildings configured as rental housing developments but operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six months (California Health and Safety Code Section 50675.2[h]). Supportive housing is defined as housing with no limit on length of stay that is occupied by a target population and that is linked to on -site or off -site services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving their health status, and maximizing their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community (California Health and Safety Code 50675.14 [b]). Target population includes persons with disabilities, and families who are "homeless," as defined by Section 11302 of Title 42 of the United States Code, or who are "homeless youth," as defined by paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 11139.3 of the Government Code. Pursuant to SB 2, transitional and supportive housing constitutes a residential use and therefore local governments cannot treat it differently from other types of residential uses (e.g., requiring a use permit when other residential uses of similar function do not require a use permit). Supportive and transitional housing provides additional housing options for people with disabilities. In addition to these Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 requirements, jurisdictions now must allow supportive housing by -right in zones where multifamily and mixed -uses are permitted if the proposed housing development meets specified criteria outlined in AB 2162. The City's UDC currently accommodates transitional and supportive housing by permitting transitional and supportive housing in all residential zones (UDC Section 17.42.010) and does not pose a constraint to development. Program HP-2.1 is included in this Housing Element to modify the City's UDC to be compliant with the requirements of Government Code Section 65583(a)(5) as amended by SB 2 and Government Code 65651 as amended by AB 2126. The City of Santa Clarita has one transitional housing community operated by Family Promise and at least two supportive housing communities operating as sober living environments. Employee Housing The Employee Housing Act was amended by AB 107 in 2020, changing the definition of 'agricultural employee housing' and establishing new zoning, application, and review requirements for agricultural employee housing. Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code currently does not include a definition for agricultural employee housing. Program HP-2.1 is included in this Housing Element to modify the City's UDC to be compliant with the requirements of the Employee Housing Act in Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 12021.6. The 2015-2019 ACS identified 190 individuals employed in the agricultural, forestry, fishing, and hunting industries in Santa Clarita. There is currently no known farmworker housing in the City however, if farmworker housing were to be proposed under the Employee Housing Act, it would be allowed as a residential use so long as the program was licensed and administered by HCD. Residential Care Facilities The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Sections 5115 and 5116 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code) declares that mentally and physically disabled persons are entitled to live in normal residential surroundings and that the use of property for the care of six or fewer disabled persons is a residential use for zoning purposes. A state -authorized, certified, or licensed family care home, foster home, or group home serving six or fewer persons with disabilities or dependent and neglected children on a 24- hour -a -day basis is considered a residential use that is permitted in all residential zones. No local agency can impose stricter zoning or building and safety standards on these homes (commonly referred to as "group" homes) than are required of the other permitted residential uses in the zone. The Lanterman Act covers only licensed residential care facilities. The City of Santa Clarita UDC is compliant with the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Building Codes and Enforcement Building and safety codes have been adopted for purposes of preserving public health and safety and ensuring the construction of safe and decent housing. These building and safety codes have the potential to increase the cost of housing construction and maintenance but aim to ensure resilient and stable development for current and planned buildings and structures. As of 2021, The City of Santa Clarita has adopted the 2019 California Building Code along with local amendments which regulate all construction projects submitted on or after January 1, 2020. The State codes have been amended by the City of Santa Clarita to address local topographic, climatic, and/or geologic conditions, and to include provisions pertaining to the administration of these codes. These ordinances and codes are enforced by the City of Santa Clarita Community Preservation Division, who patrol the City for noncompliance and investigating complaints received. Key issues that Code Enforcement officers examine are unpermitted construction and/or remodeling, and substandard housing conditions. Building codes affect the cost of construction but are necessary to ensure public health and safety and do not hinder residential development. The regulations established by the City's adopted Building Code set the minimum costs for materials. These costs include materials, labor, development fees and permitting. Housing for People with Disabilities Persons with special needs, such as the elderly and those with disabilities, must also have access to housing. Community care facilities provide a supportive housing environment to persons with special needs in a group environment. The City allows these facilities in the following zones: • Residential Care Home: Residence for up to six persons allowed within existing structures in all residential zones with no administrative review. New construction requires the „ . dfflinistrzati residential permits oal ra---+-a • Community Care Facility: Residential facility for elderly/disabled persons with meals, housekeeping and activities allowed in UR-3, UR-4, and UR-5 and in commercial zones with a CUP. Areas with appropriate access to amenities and services are the most suitable for residential community care facilities. The majority of these areas are located within these allowed zones. These facilities require a CUP as allowed by law to ensure land use compatibility and protect public health and safety. • Residential Health Care Facility: Convalescent homes for elderly, disabled, and sick persons allowed in UR-3, UR-4, and UR-5 with an MUP; in CR, CC, CN, and BP with a CUP. The City's Unified Development Code uses the following definition of family: "Family" means one (1) or more individuals living together as a single housekeeping unit in a single dwelling unit. "Family" shall also mean the persons living together in Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 a licensed "residential facility" as that term is defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 1502(a)(1), which services six (6) or fewer persons, excluding staff." Permitting requirements, land use requirements, and UDC definitions generally do not pose a constraint to housing persons with disabilities. Under Program HP-2.1, the City will amend its code to allow large community care facilities (for seven or more residents with disabilities) as a permitted use, subject only to transparent, objective criteria. Americans with Disabilities Act Multifamily residential buildings are required to comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines, regardless of whether they are rental or for sale units. These policies require minimum percentages of ADA compliant units in new multifamily developments and that public and common use areas at housing developments are accessible. All Federally assisted new construction housing developments with 5 or more units must design and construct 5 percent of the dwelling units, or at least one unit, whichever is greater, to be accessible for persons with physical and mobility disabilities. Enforcement of ADA requirements is not at the discretion of the City but is mandated under federal law. Generally, ADA compliant building codes and ordinances can pose increased cost to housing construction and production. However, this policy ensures safe, equitable, and accessible housing. Therefore, local ADA compliant code enforcement does not hinder residential housing development in the City of Santa Clarita. Reasonable Accommodation The City of Santa Clarita adopted its reasonable accommodation ordinance in Section 17.23.180, Requests for Reasonable Accommodations, of the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code. The Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act implement part of the City's General Plan Housing Element and provides a procedure for individuals with disabilities to request reasonable accommodation. The Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance states that that an individual(s) with disabilities have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing by allowing accommodation(s) with respect to certain City regulations, policies, procedures, and standards. The ordinance is enforced, if said accommodation(s) are both reasonable and necessary to provide such equal opportunity without compromising the City commitment to protecting community character and environmental quality. The City does provide reasonable accommodation for various scenarios, including but not limited to allowances for a wheelchair ramp in a required setback; an increase in building height to permit an elevator installation; or providing an applicant with additional time to submit material, if deemed reasonable under the Acts. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations are subject to an administrative permit fee and are approved through an administrative permit process that takes Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 approximately two weeks to process. Upon review of an application, the Director of Community Development will grant the request based on the following findings: • That the requested accommodation is intended to be used by an individual with a disability who resides or will reside on the property; • That the requested accommodation is necessary to afford an individual with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a residential use; • The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the City; and • That the requested accommodation will not require a fundamental alteration in the nature of the land use and zoning. While the process for requesting reasonable accommodations does not pose a constraint, the permit fee for these requests may pose a constraint to housing for persons with disabilities. Program HP-4. has been included to reduce/remove this fee and address this constraint. Development and Permitting Fees Various fees, shown in Table 28, are charged by the agencies within the City of Santa Clarita to cover the cost of processing, evaluating, and ensuring compliance. The City of Santa Clarita is legally required to set permit and development fees in amounts that do not exceed and are equal to the cost of providing services associated with these fees. Table 29 compares selected permitting fees from Santa Clarita with jurisdictions of similar populations within Los Angeles County. While there is significant variation between different types of permits in different jurisdictions, the fees required by the City of Santa Clarita are generally within the range of fees required by comparable jurisdictions and therefore are not likely to pose a unique or significant constraint to housing development. Fees increase annually by approximately 0.1% to 1.5% to account for inflation and are typical across other jurisdictions. Therefore, fee increases do not pose a significant constraint to housing development. Table 28: Santa Clarita Development and Permittina Fees Item/Permit Type Fee effective O910812O21 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) $382 Administrative Permit AP $872 Annexation Processing $26,136 Appeals To Planning Commission To City Council Within 500 feet of project $3,750 $2,927 50% of cost for appeal to City Council Architectural Design Review (ADR) $1,296 plus any outside costs Conditional Use Permit CUP $7,552 pera lication Condominium Conversion Review $57 per unit Cottage Food CF $119 Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 Development Agreement (DA) $22,999 deposit to be used for staff hours, attorney costs, or contract costs Development Review DR $5,658 p r application Environmental Review - Environmental Initial Study $2,895 - Environmental Impact Report (EIR) $45,583 or 10% of contract value, whichever is higher OR $45,675 deposit with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel involved as determined by staff General Plan Amendment (GPA) $20,152 -Zone Change $23,778 -Zone Change with GPA or Specific Plan $35,231 Hillside Development Review (HR) $3,584 per application for Staff Review $4,970 per application for Planning Commission Review Home Occupation Permit HOP $69 pera lication Initial Study (IS) $2,895 per application, plus any consultant cost if additional studies required Landscape Plan Review (LPR) & Inspection $987 per application Expedite Landscape Plan Check 30% Surcharge Minor Use Permit (MUP) $2,691 pera lication Mitigation Monitoring Varies staff hours + consultant costs Oak Tree Permit (OTP) -Trimming $161 -Encroachments and Retroactive Trimmings* $851 -Removal of 1-3 trees or 1-5 on existing SFR $851 -Removal of 4+ trees, or 6+ on existing SFR, or $2,701 any Heritage Oak *plus staff charges for Oak Tree Specialist time over 1 hour One Stop Review (Preliminary Plan Review) $1,515 per application - fee credited toward other processin fees if project goes forward Rid eline Alteration Permit RAP $11,452 Sign Review SR $1,050 pera lication Sign Variance SV $2,424 Temporary Banner Permit TB $83 Temporary Use Permit (TUP) -Standard $360 per application -Extended $2,310 pera lication Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) $16,251 per application -Revision 30% of original fee Tentative Tract Map (TTM) -1-24 lots $22,502 -25+ lots $22,502 + $260 each additional lot -Revision 30% of original fee Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Time Extension (TEX) $219 per application for Staff Review $3,334 per application for Planning Commission Review Variance Review -Adjustment (ADJ) $1,593 per application -Variance VAR $6,721 pera lication Zoning Letter ZL $134 Table 29: Development and Permitting Fees in Santa Clarita and Comparable Local Jurisdictions City Administrative Conditional Residential Development Permit Use Permit Design Agreement Review Santa $872 $7,552 $1,296 plus any $22,999 deposit to be Clarita outside costs used for staff hours, attorney costs, or contract costs Glendale $ 1,898 $4,599-$11,760, $2,155-$8,343 $3,080 depending on depending on units type and size Lancaster $654-$957 $12,845 $957 for model Deposit determined by homes Staff. Long $3,380.22 $4,485.60 or N/A $38,779.08 deposit, Beach $7,812.42 (Major $554.29/hour after or Minor) initial deposit is drawn down Sources: City of Santa Clarita, 2021, City of Glendale, 2021, City of Lancaster, 2021; City of Long Beach, 2021; accessed 0711312021 Additionally, development impact fees are collected during the development process (Municipal Code Section 17.51.010). These fees (shown in Table 30) are regularly reviewed and must be set to not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of the impact. For certain fees, the City may also accept substitute consideration in lieu of all or a portion of the fees, such as land dedication in lieu of the Park Fee. As the type of development impact fees charged varies widely by jurisdiction, so do the total costs of the fees. In a 2018 study on development fees in several cities in California, impact fees ranged from under $20,000 per unit to above $140,000 per unit for single-family homes and from around $10,000 per unit to above $70,000 per unit for multifamily residential development (Source: Terner Center, 2018). Development impact fees are not the same for single-family and multifamily developments, as certain impact fees are typically lower for multifamily developments. Certain impact fees are discounted for multifamily as compared to single-family developments, such as bridge and thoroughfare fees, school fees, fire facility fees, law enforcement fees, and sewer connection fees. In Santa Clarita, the typical single-family home requires $70,060 in development impact fees, and the 158 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 typical multifamily unit requires $53,261 in development impact fees. Based on recent development information, the average cost of impact and permit fee as a percentage of the total cost of development is 10.9%, and does not pose a constraint. In the City's outreach and interviews of stakeholders, these stakeholders did not identify development impact fees as an impediment or constraint to housing construction and considered them to be comparable to those of nearby jurisdictions. Developers did not consider the typical fees for single-family or multifamily development as a percentage of total development costs to be an impediment or constraint to housing development. The development impact fees for multifamily development are on the higher end and could pose a constraint. Stakeholders identified development impact fees as a major cost to consider in development but did not express that fees posed a unique or significant constraint to housing development in the City. Program HP-2.2 establishes consistency with State requirements related to impact fees as outlined in AB 602 and further ensures that fees do not constitute a constraint to development. Table 30: Santa Clarita Development Impact Fees Type of Developme Amount for bi nt Applicability Typical Agency a a Age Impact Dwelling Fee Required by the City to be paid prior to final map recordation or building permit $21,883 average per issuance (whichever occurs first), in single-family City of Santa order to fund any bridges or dwelling unit; Clarita Traffic thoroughfares serving the projects that $15,318 average per Engineering are not otherwise improved by the multifamily dwelling developer; set by City Council based on unit Major Bridge cost and area of benefit: and Thoroughfare 70% of typical fee City of Santa Fees Multifamily Residential B&T Fee based on district Clarita Traffic Engineering 40% of typical fee City of Santa Accessory Dwelling Units B&T Fee based on district Clarita Traffic Engineering $19,590 per City of Santa Bouquet Canyon B&T District residential unit Clarita Traffic En ineerin $20,270 per City of Santa Eastside B&T District residential unit Clarita Traffic Engineering $26,280 per City of Santa Valencia B&T District residential unit Clarita Traffic Engineering Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 $21 390 per City of Santa Via Princessa B&T District residential unit Clarita Traffic Engineering Traffic signal Required by the City to be paid prior to $336 per dwelling City of Santa timing fee occupancy, in lieu of synchronizing unit Clarita Traffic signals affected by the project Engineering Requirement for payment of fee or land dedication is applied at time of tentative map approval; for projects of less than 50 units, fee is required; for 50 or more, land and/or fee may be required. Dedication may include cost of improvements; fees include 20% for $15,500 per dwelling cost of improvements. Fee is calculated unit Based on City of Santa Park Fees based on fair market value of land at 3 current market Clarita Open acres/1000 people generated, plus 20%. conditions Space Division The General Plan does have an overall goal of 5 acres/1,000 people. Credit allowed for private open space up to 30%. Dedication or fee payment is required prior to final map recordation or building permit issuance (whichever occurs first). Required by Santa Clarita Transit to be paid at time of final map recordation or building permit issuance (whichever Transit fee occurs first); fees pay for the $200 per dwelling City of Santa procurement and construction of unit Clarita Transit infrastructure improvements to the transit system. Required by school districts to be paid prior to the issuance of a building $18,050 per single - permit to fund new school facilities. family dwelling unit; School fees Castaic Union SD: $2.47/sq.ft Newhall $11 180 per Various School SD: $2.47/sq.ft Saugus Unified SD: multifamily dwelling Districts $3.18 - $3.99/sq.ft Sulphur unit Springs SD: $3.18 - $3.99/sq.ft Wm S. Hart SD: $2.47 — 3.99/sq.ft. Library Required by the City's Public Library to City of Santa Facilities and be paid prior to the issuance of a $911 per dwelling Clarita Library Technology Fee building permit to fund new library unit Services facilities and capital equipment Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Required by Los Angeles County Fire $1.3120/sq. ft. Single-family unit Los Angeles Fire Facilitates Department prior to the issuance of a $3,280 County Fire Fee building permit to fund fire station Multifamily unit Department facilities and capital equipment. $1,312 Law Required by Los Angeles County Sheriff $863 per single- Los Angeles Enforcement prior to the issuance of a building family unit $652 County Sheriff's Fee permit to fund station facilities and multifamily unit Department capital equipment. Required by Los Angeles County Single-family unit: $2,961; Los Angeles Sewer Sanitation Districts to be paid prior to CondoCondo Condominium- County connection fee the issuance of a building permit to ; Multifamily Sanitation fund treatment plant expansion. unit: $1,776 District Required by Santa Clarita Valley Water $6,076/unit Santa Clarita Water Agency to be paid prior to the issuance Varies by service Valley Water connection fees of a building permit to fund water area and meter size Agency treatment and distribution facilities. Total Typical single-family home: Impact 2,500 square feet, 3-bedroon nt:70,0Single-Family Unit: $70,0y Fees For home. Typical multifamily Multifamily Typical home: 1,000 square feet, 2- Unit: $53,261 Dwellingbedroom apartment. Source: City of Santa Clarita, 2021 Local Processing and Permit Procedures The City of Santa Clarita processes applications and permits both in person at the Permit Center Public Counter and online through the designated eService website. The City website also hosts a Virtual Planning Counter containing information on applications, permitting processes, frequently asked questions, and contact information. The website includes an online Permit Guide, where interested parties can select the parcel and type of residential project they are considering and see information on general requirements, the planning process, phases of site work, required plan review, and other required fees and permits for the project. The permitting process for a typical single-family or multifamily residential development project depends primarily on whether a subdivision is requested and whether building height proposed exceeds 35 feet or three stories, which is subject to a CUP. If neither a subdivision nor building height above 35 feet (three stories) is proposed, then the development would be subject to a development review permit process and approval by the Director of Community Development and would not require public hearings. The development review process is a staff -level process, which includes 161 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 review of plans to ensure compliance with typical development standards of the zoning code If a subdivision or building height above 35 feet/three stories is proposed, then a review by the Planning Commission would be required for a tentative map and a CUP for residential building height. In addition to a staff -level development review process, as noted above, one public hearing would be required. Findings for approval for residential projects at either permitting level include: • Consistency with the General Plan; • Compliance with zoning code requirements; • The project would not constitute a hazard to public health, safety, or general welfare; • The project site is physically suitable for the project. As discussed in Table 30, the typical timeline for Development Review (Class III project is 4-6 months. A CUP falls under Class IV application type and typically takes 5-8 months. Other entitlements can be processed concurrently, and processing times for single-family and multifamily developments would be similar, and range from 4- 8 months depending on permitting level. Approval certainty for typical development projects is straightforward provided the project's compliance with typical development standards of the zoning code. Approval certainty and cost reductions are realized through the City's one stop/preliminary plan review process, where inconsistencies with the code can be identified and application fees can be applied toward future entitlement fees. The City adopted updated "Santa Clarita Community Character and Design Guidelines" in 2009 and requires applicants to submit a completed "Community Character and Design Guidelines Questionnaire" with an application. This questionnaire addresses the project's consistency with the Guidelines and includes architectural character, site design, circulation, landscaping, and building design. Consistency with these guidelines is determined by Planning Department staff and architectural consultants. The City dees net have a Design Review BeaFd.--This process ensures that applicants have clear expectations for their projects and increases certainty of approval. The City does not have a Design Review Board. The Director can grant design review approval if the following findings can be made pursuant to SCMC 17.23.110(D): 1. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan; 2. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code; 3. The proposal will not endanger,, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements,, persons,, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 4. The proposal is Dhvsicallv suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, - the following: a. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use; b. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate; C. Public protection services (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available; and d. The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site. In order to mitigate possible constraints associated with this process, the City will develop Objective Design and Development Standards for multifamily and mixed -use ,projects Program HP-2.11. Overall, Santa Clarita's development review process has been streamlined to minimize costs and promote development certainty. Santa Clarita's permitting process is generally faster than other jurisdictions in the region, which decreases constraints to residential development. The City of Santa Clarita's Planning Division organizes applications based on the proposed project scope. Table 31 below illustrates applications that are organized from Class I, ministerial approvals that typically involve interior and exterior tenant improvements to Class VII, entitlements that typically involve legislative changes and require a discretionary review process. Class III applications, both development projects and land use projects, require public noticing and a fifteen -day appeal period once the project has been tentatively approved by the Director of Community Development (Director). Class IV applications require public hearing and planning commission decisions. Class V and VII applications require a public hearing, Planning Commission review and City Council decision. Additionally, Class VII applications require at least two public hearings and become effective thirty days after approval from the second reading of the associated ordinance. Each classification application contains process time flowcharts and a checklist of supplemental documents required for application submittal. In addition, the City's "One Stop Review" process allows applicants to consult with the City departments prior to formal entitlement submittal. Applicants would be able to obtain preliminary insight from City departments that potentially minimize delays during Design Review. Table 31: Timelines for Permit Procedures Type of Approval or Permit Typical Processing Time Class I Exterior additions of pools/spas, solar 1 to 24 hours equipment, patio covers, signs/ banners, fences, landscaping 163 Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 Zoning referrals and other tenant improvements Class II Administrative Permit (AP) Architectural Design Review (ADR) Development Review (DR) Hillside Development Review (HDR) - less than 15% average cross slope Home Occupation Permit (HOP) Land use projects: 4 to 6 weeks Landscape Plan Review (LPR) Development projects: 4 to 6 months Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) Requests for Reasonable Accommodations: 2 weeks Oak Tree Permit (OTP) - encroachments, removal of less than 3 trees Requests for Reasonable Accommodations Sign Review (SR) Temporary Use Permit (TUP) - less than one year Class III Adjustment (ADJ) Minor Use Permit (MUP) (See an Land use projects: approximately 6-8 weeks Example MUP Application) Development projects: 4 to 6 months Administrative Sign Variance Historic Sign Designation Class IV Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Hillside Development Review (HDR) - greater than 15% average cross slope Oak Tree Permit (OTP) - removal of Land use projects: 12 to 16 weeks more than 3 trees or of any heritage Development Projects: 5 to 8 months trees Temporary Use Permit (TUP) - longer than one year Tentative Parcel/Tract Map (TPM/TTM) Variance VAR Class V General Plan Amendment 6 to 12 months Master Plan Rid eline Alteration Permit Class VI Pre -Annexation Agreements are Class VI 6 to 12 months entitlements Class VII Development Agreement 6 to 12 months Specific Plan Zone Change Initial Study (Environmental to 6 months Questionnaire)3 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Depending on scope of project - requires additional 3- Environmental Impact Report (EIR) 9 months for a Negative Declaration and approximately 18-24 months for a draft and final EIR Source: City of Santa Clarita Planning Division website, 2021 City permit processing times for residential entitlement applications will vary depending on City staff workload and the project's scope of work. Residential projects that are exempt from permit requirements include, but are not limited to, accessory structures at or less than 120 sq. ft., exterior hardscape features, tenant improvements, and minimal grading on site that would not alter the drainage pattern of the property. Such project scopes may receive clearance over the counter and can take anywhere from twenty or thirty minutes to a few hours. Residential projects that go beyond the scope of work mentioned above will be reviewed by the City Planning Division and Building and Safety Division, as necessary. Development Review (DR) is a ministerial review by the Director and does not require a public hearing, to ensure that the project complies with all of the provisions of the code, the General Plan, and other applicable requirements. In order to achieve this the Director is empowered to grant approval with conditions for uses in zones as prescribed in this code, and to impose reasonable conditions upon the granting of a development review. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is a discretionary process requiring a public hearing before the Planning Commission. The approving authority may impose conditions that may involve any pertinent factors affecting the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the use for which such conditional use permit is requested. Both permit types must be found in compliance with the following findings: 1. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan; 2. The DroDosal is allowed within the apDlicable underlvina zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code; 3. The proposal will not endanger,, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements,, persons,, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and 4. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, - the following: a. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use; b. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate; C. Public protection services (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available; and Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 d. The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site. The City Planning Division will conduct a minor Development Review process for smaller -scale projects such as infill development, single-family residences, accessory structures, development with 1 to 4 units, and development in approved subdivisions. These projects are typically reviewed by the Director and can take approximately four to six weeks to be approved. If the Director's decision is appealed, then the Planning Commission will hear the appeal. Additionally, any projects reviewed by Director may be elevated to the Planning Commission if the Director finds that the project: • significantly affects neighboring properties and additional public notification is required; • requires an Initial Environmental Review and/or Environmental Impact Review (EIR), which may take an additional 24 months and may pose a constraint to housing development; • is generally controversial within the community; or • requires a variance. Properties located within a Specific Plan area require Development Review to ensure that the proposed development is consistent with design guidelines. This process takes approximately four to six weeks. The Director reviews the application and plans submitted and must make findings that the project complies with the Santa Clarita General Plan and the applicable Specific Plan. A list of Specific Plans within the City of Santa Clarita is listed below: • Old Town Newhall • Porta Bella • North Valencia • North Valencia II • Vista Canyon • Canyon Park • Henry Mayo • MetroWalk • Lyons Corridor Plan • Soledad Corridor Plan There is a 15-day appeal period in which members of the public may appeal the project to the Planning Commission. If no appeals are filed, the decision from the Director becomes final. The time between entitlement approval and submittal of building permit applications is developer -driven and varies between projects. Motivated developers have the opportunity to assess comments and draft Conditions of Approval through the City's Development Review Committee process. In some cases, developers have applied Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play Decembe 2022 for building permits at their own risk prior to final project approvals. In the case of the recently approved Golden Triangle apartment project (164 units), the applicant submitted a rough grading permit application and final map approximately one month following the entitlement of the project. The 2015 Kansas Street 10-unit multi -family complex submitted building permit applications within a month of entitlement approval. In some other cases, especially those involving a subdivision map, developers who have received a project entitlement do not build right away, but seek applicable extensions of the entitlement before submitting applications for building permits. Additional constraints for residential development include existing privately controlled covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), which impose additional development standards and requirements that are more restrictive than the City's development standards. In addition, some residential development may also require additional review and permit fees such as biological studies that analyze potential impacts to significant ecological areas, development impact fees, parkland dedications, in -lieu fees, trail/ bike path/ paseo system plans for subdivision projects, and review through the Los Angeles County's Fire Department. These requirements apply to large tracts of residential development or subdivisions and may be considered as constraints to providing multiple unit housing developments within the City's jurisdiction. However, the City has enhanced processing time through a permit classification model and provides a preliminary review process in order to streamline the permit process, thus promoting housing development certainty. In addition to the efforts described to ensure that information is available to prospective development applicants, State law now requires cities to present certain information on their website, including: • A current schedule of fees, exactions, and affordability requirements that apply to each parcel; • All zoning ordinances and development standards, including zoning, design, and development standards that apply to each parcel; • The current and five previous annual fee reports of the current and five previous annual financial reports; and • An archive of impact fee nexus studies, cost of service studies, or equivalent, conducted on or after January 1, 2018. While the City's current website includes up to date information related to fees, zoning, and development standards, along with a user-friendly online permit guide that allows members of the public to see permitting requirements by parcel, Program HP-2.2 ensures that the City will review this information to ensure it complies with State law. and will ensure the City develops and publishes written standards for the SB 35 streamlined ministerial process. Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play Decembe, 2022 Historic Preservation The City of Santa Clarita is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Santa Clarita Valley and its historic resources. The municipal code, the City of Santa Clarita, and the Hart Park & Historical Society facilitates their own designation program for local historic landmarks and structures. These assets are governed at the local level by Chapter 17.64, Historic Preservation, of the City's UDC. This chapter serves as the local statute to protect the buildings and neighborhoods from destruction or defective rehabilitation. It also establishes a minor use permit and review process by the Director of Community Development or Planning Commission, as applicable, that is important for securing historic district designation(s) in the City of Santa Clarita. In 2013, an amended ordinance reduced the City's number of designated landmarks from 43 to 11. Due to the small number of historically designated landmarks, this statute does not provide a constraint to housing. Environmental and Infrastructure Constraints Environmental Constraints Environmental and geologic conditions in Santa Clarita make certain regions in the City more vulnerable to hazards, including geologic and seismic, wildfires, and flooding. The City has established standards to reduce risk from these hazards within the Unified Development Code and as part of the development approval process. These standards may require certain construction materials, additional plan checks, and additional access requirements. Because of these development standards, these environmental factors may serve as a constraint to housing. However, these constraints are not unique to Santa Clarita. The following environmental conditions are present within areas of Santa Clarita. They are summarized here as they relate to housing. A more comprehensive explanation of these hazards is included within the Safety Element of this General Plan. Flooding: Areas of Santa Clarita, particularly those alongside major rivers, are vulnerable to flood hazards. Drainage requirements and other flood mitigation measures are addressed in the Unified Development Code (UDC) and building code. The Safety Element includes policies to implement flood safety measures in new development, and to limit risks to existing developed areas from flooding. These may create additional costs for developers but are necessary to preserve life, safety, and property. Additionally, these measures will help preserve the existing housing stock. Fire Hazards: Areas of Santa Clarita are within CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones and are subject to additional development standards that address access, construction materials, water supply, and vegetation. These standards may create additional costs for developers but are necessary to preserve life, safety, and property. Additionally, these measures will help preserve the existing housing stock. Earthquakes/Seismic Hazards: Several active earthquake fault zones traverse the City of Santa Clarita and are subject to additional State requirements due to the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act of 1972, which limits where development 168 Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 may occur. Additionally, the City is at an increased risk for other seismic and geologic hazards including liquefaction and earthquake -induced landslides. These risks are mitigated by seismic design requirements that include construction techniques to ensure building stability. Additionally, developments in certain areas of the City may require soil or geotechnical investigations. These standards may create additional costs for developers but are necessary to preserve life, safety, and property. Additionally, safety and retrofit measures will help preserve the existing housing stock. Infrastructure Constraints Development constraints can occur when new projects require the City to make updates to its existing infrastructure, including updates to streets, water and sewer lines, or emergency services. New public infrastructure is typically funded by the developer and then passed to the City for maintenance and improvements. Costs of new infrastructure are eventually passed on to residents in the form of higher rental rates or sales prices. New residential developments will be evaluated for adequacy of utility infrastructure as part of the standard City development review process, but it is unlikely that infrastructure will pose a significant constraint to housing development. Stakeholders involved with residential development in the area did not identify infrastructure as a significant constraint. Information on specific infrastructure constraints is provided here: Energy: Electrical services for the City of Santa Clarita are provided by Southern California Edison and natural gas services are provided by Southern California Gas Company. All residential projects are required to meet state building codes, which also include energy conservation standards. Title 24, Part 6, California Energy Efficiency Standards, contains a set of requirements for energy conservation, green design, construction maintenance, safety, and accessibility. Title 24 applies to all buildings in California and requires residential construction to meet minimum energy conservation standards. Compliance with the Title 24 California Administrative Code on the use of energy efficient appliances and insulation has reduced energy demand stemming from new residential development. New residential developments will be evaluated for adequacy of energy infrastructure as part of the standard City development review process. It is unlikely that energy infrastructure will pose a constraint to housing development, and existing infrastructure will be adequate to meet the RHNA. Water and Wastewater: The City of Santa Clarita is currently served by the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water). SCV Water is made up of three water divisions: Newhall Water Division, Santa Clarita Water Division, and Valencia Water Division. The Draft Housing Element was made available to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District and SCV Water. Feedback from the District indicates that the planned capacity of wastewater facilities is based on the growth forecast adopted by SCAG. Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 The City has various plans to address water availability. The 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) identifies water resources available through 2050. The Water Shortage Contingency Plan outlines actions to reduce water demands in the case of a drought or water shortage. Additionally, SCV Water has prepared Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan, conservation measures, and public education plans to address water demand security. The Recycled Water Master Plan, along with the UWMP, identified a need for new water reclamation plants to accommodate increases in wastewater demand due to population growth. The Vista Canyon Water Reclamation Plant has been completed as part of the Vista Canyon Specific Plan, and the Newhall Ranch Water Reclamation Plant will be built out as part of the Newhall Ranch Specific Plan. This falls outside of the City's jurisdiction but will increase the wastewater management capacity of the County Sanitation District that serves the City. State and local standards set water and wastewater standards. Municipal stormwater standards are set by the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit system and issued by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. The City is required to maintain infiltration infrastructure, storm drainage facilities, and an Enhanced Watershed Management Plan with monitoring programs to meet the Water Board requirements. State law requires a water supply assessment for larger subdivisions to ensure adequate long-term water supply for single -year and multi -year drought conditions prior to issuance of a building permit. New residential developments will be evaluated for adequacy of utility infrastructure as part of the standard City development review process. These requirements and processes are not unique to Santa Clarita and are unlikely to pose a constraint to housing development given the availability of water infrastructure, and current water and wastewater facilities are sufficient to meet the RHNA. Communications: Telecommunications services are provided by AT&T, Viasat, Spectrum, or other providers, at the discretion of future tenants. Telecommunications are generally available in the project area, and facility upgrades would not likely be necessary, and current infrastructure is adequate to meet the RHNA. Fire and Police Services: Fire and Police services in the City of Santa Clarita are provided under contract by the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LACSD). As of 2021, Santa Clarita is served by 15 fire stations and one Sheriff's station. The LACFD maintains a 5-Year Master Fire Station Plan in order to plan for service need in areas of growth and urban expansion, including the Santa Clarita Valley, and maintains contracts with nearby stations that will provide automatic support as needed. Additionally, development impact fees help maintain fire protection service levels. These fees to maintain service levels do contribute to the cost of development overall but are not likely to pose a constraint to development as they are a small portion of total costs. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 4.5 ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING 4.5.1. Summary of Fair Housing Issues Assembly Bill 686 (Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, or AFFH) was adopted into law in 2018 and became effective on January 1, 2019. The law requires state and local agencies to take proactive measures to correct any housing inequalities related to race, national origin, color, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics. Agencies must ensure that their laws and programs affirmatively further fair housing, and that they take appropriate actions to do so. Under State law, affirmatively furthering fair housing, or AFFH, means "taking meaningful actions, in addition to combatting discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics." Agencies must include in their Housing Elements a program that promotes fair housing opportunities for all persons. In the context of a community's housing needs, AFFH is not just about the number of units needed, but also about where the units are located and who has access to them. At the time of this draft, HCD guidance was to provide this analysis in five different subsections: • Enforcement and Outreach Capacity • Segregation and Integration Patterns and Trends • Disparities in Access to Opportunity • Disproportionate Housing Needs • Areas of Concentrated Poverty and Affluence Across Racial and Ethnic Groups. Contributing Factors Data compiled in this Assessment of Fair Housing and the 2019 Analysis of Impediments found high -priority challenges to fair housing in the City. In order to focus resources, maximize impact in the planning period, and strongly connect factors to goals and actions, this housing element prioritizes the contributing factors that most limit or deny fair housing choice or access to opportunity or negatively impact fair housing or civil rights compliance. Using input from the 4ed-s Community Preservation Division and their experience with local service providers, the following fair housing issues were identified as the highest priority issues locally. These identified issues were prioritized as outlined in Table 31 below. The table also ~E�esidentifies the contributing factors associated with t#e priority issue sand the programs and actions to overcome the challenges they present. 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(Program HP-2.10j • The City will work with LACDA to develop a landlord education and outreach program that will include information on source of income discrimination and Housing Choice Voucher programs. (Program HP-2.10) • The City will seek to establish an affirmative marketing campaign aimed at promoting equal access to available 182 Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Issue: Environmental Health Hazards in older housing stock, The City will implement the following programs to address environmental health hazards, including place -based strategies: mainly in in Newhall and Canyon Country CF: Age of housing stock Priority: High • The City will continue to fund and proactively_ promote the Handyworker Program which includes lead abatement and education and the property rehabilitation program. (Program HP-2.10, 3.2, 3.3) • The City will continue to dedicate funding to prioritize basic infrastructure improvements in Newhall and Canyon Country through the Proactive Community Preservation Program (Program HP- 4.10) • When amending the Elements within this General Plan, the City will identify objectives and policies to reduce the unique or compounded health risks in disadvantaged communities by means that include, but are not limited to, the reduction of pollution exposure, including the improvement of air quality, and the promotion of public facilities, food access, safe and sanitary homes, and physical activity. (Program HP- 4.8 Issues: Lower Resource areas The City will take the following actions to address these issues in Newhall and Canyon Country by increasing the supply of affordable housing and better integrating affordable housing within the community_ have higher rates of segregation, overcrowding, and The City will prepare a feasibility study for an inclusionary housing ordinance (Program HP-1.7�, overpayment CF: Availability, location, size, which would provide affordable units within market - and access to affordable housing Priority: High rate developments. The City will encourage collaboration between local governments and community land trusts as a mechanism to develop affordable housing in higher - opportunity areas and increase opportunities for community ownership of housing. (Program HP-2.10) • The City will work with LACDA to develop a landlord education and outreach program that will include information on source of income discrimination and Housing Choice Voucher programs. (Program HP-2.10) • The City will develop an outreach strategy that proactively connects tenants and those seeking rental housing with the information and resources they need. The City will seek to establish an affirmative marketing campaign aimed at promoting equal access to government assisted housing. (Program HP-2.101 Issue: Communities (especially The City will take actions to increase the availability of affordable housing, while implementing anti -displacement Newhall) sensitive to investment -driven displacement programs, including place -based strategies: T d -.I 1-1— Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 • The City will review the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, CF: Displacement of residents which governs land -use decisions where there are clue to economic pressures identified populations that are vulnerable to displacement, to ensure it includes anti -displacement Priority: High measures (e.g. relocation assistance for projects which displace lower income residents and first right of return to existing residents). (Program HP-1.61 • The City will require replacement housing units subject to the requirements of Government Code Section 65915(c)(3) for sites on the City's Sites Inventga (Program HP-2.7) • The City will continue to promote the State's rental and mortgage relief programs on the City website. (Program HP-2.10) • The City will proactively_ promote the services of the Housing Rights Center in communities who are vulnerable to displacement, and maintain year-round informational postings at community centers and other municipal buildings near vulnerable communities (Program HP-2.10) • The City will implement programs designed to increase the supply of affordable units in a range of sizes. (Programs HP-1.4: Affordable Housing Density Bonus, HP-1.7: Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, HP- 2.1: Code Changes for Consistency with State Law, HP-3.7: 4.5.2 Fair Housing Enforcement and Public Outreach Federal and State Regulations and Enforcement Federal, state, and local laws make it illegal to discriminate based on a person's protected class. At the federal level, the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability. In California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Unruh Civil Rights Act also make it illegal to discriminate based on marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, source of income, or any other arbitrary forms of discrimination. Federal and state fair housing law both prohibit intentional housing discrimination and prohibit any actions or policies which may have a discriminatory effect on a protected group of people. Examples of policies or practices with discriminatory effects include exclusionary zoning and land use policies, mortgage lending and insurance practices, and residential rules that may indirectly inhibit religious or cultural expression. Both the state and the federal government have structures in place to process and investigate fair housing complaints. In California, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) maintains the authority to investigate complaints of Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 discrimination related to employment, housing, public accommodations and hate violence. The agency processes complaints online, over the phone and by mail. At a federal level, HUD also processes, investigates, and enforces any complaints in violation of the Federal Fair Housing Act. Fair Housing Services and Enforcement at a Local Level The City of Santa Clarita maintains compliance with all federal and state fair housing laws and is committed to ensuring access to fair housing services. In general, fair housing services include the investigation and resolution of housing discrimination complaints, discrimination auditing and testing, and education and outreach, including the dissemination of fair housing information such as written material, workshops, and seminars. Los Angeles County jurisdictions are served by three fair housing service providers, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, and The Housing Rights Center. These service providers investigate and resolve discrimination complaints, conduct discrimination auditing and testing, and education and outreach, including the dissemination of fair housing information such as written material, workshops, and seminars. These service providers also provide landlord/tenant counseling, which is another fair housing service that involves informing landlords and tenants of their rights and responsibilities under fair housing and other consumer protection regulations, as well as mediating disputes between tenants and landlords. The City of Santa Clarita is serviced by The Housing Rights Center, which has been providing fair housing services to residents since 2017. In the past, the City had contracted with the Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley (FHCSFV) to provide fair housing services in the community. However, in fiscal year 2016, the City was not able to reach an agreement with FHCSGV despite multiple attempts to complete the contracting process. In fiscal year 2017, the City was able to retain a new fair housing contractor - the Housing Rights Center (HRC). HRC provides a minimum of two fair housing trainings for the City of Santa Clarita each year. At least one is for the public (landlords and tenants), and one may be for either the public or City staff, per the City's preference. HRC advertises these workshops variously through direct postcard mailings, social media, its email list, its website, media contacts, and by leveraging relationships with City agencies and community -based organizations. The workshops are normally held at City -provided facilities such as the senior center or library, but in the last two years have been held virtually. These workshops provide an overview of fair housing under federal, state, and local law, including protected classes, prohibited practices, and reasonable accommodations and modifications for tenants with disabilities. For the last two years, all workshops have also covered emergency COVID-19 housing protections and resources. Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Fair Housing Discrimination Complaints Between July 2017 and June 2021 HRC provided general fair housing information to 375 clients. During this time, 71 complaints of housing discrimination were reported by Santa Clarita residents. Of the 71 complaints, 23 were deemed significant and turned into fair housing cases (Table 33). Over half of these fair housing cases were brought upon the basis of source of income discrimination. Seven of those cases were found to have evidence to sustain the allegation of discrimination. Two of these were ultimately referred to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, including one with the basis of discrimination being physical disability and the other being familial status. The City Attorney verified that there have been no recent lawsuits against the City related to fair housing discrimination. Table 33: Fair Housina Complaints. Cases. Findinas and Outcomes 2017-2021 2017- 18 2018- 19 2019- 20 2020- 21 Total Percent Allegations 8 16 22 25 71 100% Cases 2 6 10 5 23 32.4% Findings Allegation Sustained 1 4 2 2 7 30.4% Inconclusive Evidence 1 1 6 1 9 39.1% No Evidence of Discrimination - - 1 - 1 4.3% Pending - 1 1 2 4 17.3 Disposition Successful Conciliation 1 - 1 - 2 8.7% No Enforcement Possible 5 1 6 26.1% Client Withdrew Allegation 1 - 1 - 2 8.7% Pending 5 3 3 11 47.8% Referred to Other Agency/Department 1 - 1 2 8.7% Basis of Discrimination Physical Disability 1 3 1 - 4 17.4% Familial Status 1 - - 1 2 8.7% Mental Disability - 1 - - 2 8.7% Race - 1 - 1 2 8.7% Source of Income - - 9 3 12 52.2% Gender - 1 - - 1 4.3% Source: The Housing Rights Center, 2022 Public Housing The City of Santa Clarita does not own or operate any public housing. Orchard Arms, a public housing development with 183 affordable units, is owned and operated by the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA). HACoLA holds a "High Performer" status under HUD's Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP); therefore, it is not designated as a "troubled" agency. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Units are inspected, repaired, and maintained on a regular basis. According to HACoLA, the physical condition of its public housing stock is good. It is the goal of HACoLA to maintain each home, whether the unit is a single-family residence, or in an apartment complex. High Performer status will allow HACoLA to apply for additional programs and funding, allowing for an increased level of service for families in Los Angeles County. Housing Choice Vouchers The Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8, is the nation's largest federal rental assistance program, assisting people in low-income households find affordable, decent, and stable housing, avoid homelessness, and make ends meet. When implemented properly, vouchers can give low-income families real choices about where to live, including the chance to live in lower -poverty, higher -opportunity neighborhoods, and help public housing agencies meet their legal obligation to address housing discrimination and segregation. HACoLA distributes housing choice vouchers in Santa Clarita, where households receiving Housing Choice Vouchers are dispersed among neighborhoods with mid- to high- opportunity index scores (Figure 20). While Housing Choice Vouchers are distributed evenly across multiple opportunity index locations, stakeholder interviews revealed that an overall lack of landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher Program could represent a constraint to accessing affordable housing in the City. Program HP-441 2.10 contains actions to conduct educational outreach regarding source of income discrimination and Housing Choice Voucher programs. .s-eurEe 0T d; at Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 21:Housina Choice Vouchers and Opportunity Index Location 1ASanta Clarita lnwqpoftrlMl Source: Center on Budget and Priorities, 2021 Public Outreach rya Canygg-Roa�� P.. Education is one of the most important tools in ensuring that fair housing opportunities are provided, by giving residents the knowledge to understand their rights and responsibilities, to recognize discrimination, to locate resources if they need to file a complaint or need general assistance, and much more. Outreach efforts in the City are largely coordinated by the City's contracted fair housing services provider, the Housing Rights Center (HRC). HRC conducts media activities, such as advertisements, press releases, and interviews or comments on housing issues. HRC maintains publishing relationships with local and regional newspapers, magazines and other outlets including the Santa Clarita Valley Signal, El Clasificado (Spanish), and the local Pet Me! Magazine (highlighting service and support animals). HRC also circulates multiple press releases per year highlighting its fair housing programming, enforcement activities, and other major fair housing news in order to increase general awareness of its services, fair housing rights, and recourse for victims of discrimination. Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 HRC creates and distributes multilingual educational literature designed to be accessible at a 3rd grade reading level. This includes both general and specific fair housing topics, such as sexual harassment, reasonable accommodations, source of income discrimination, as well as other housing and landlord -tenant laws subject to frequent resident concern, such as rent increases, evictions, and harassment. HRC distributes this literature to community organizations, lenders, and City agencies, as well as directly to residents via email, social media, in person, and through targeted mailings. HRC regularly collaborates with government and nonprofit partners serving the City of Santa Clarita and the region to generate new training and referral opportunities, as well as to stay abreast of the concerns facing Santa Clarita tenants and landlords. HRC attends regular meetings of service provider groups such as the Santa Fernando & Santa Clarita Valley Homeless Coalition (LA County SPA 2 meetings) and the City of Santa Clarita Community Resource Collaborative's quarterly meetings. HRC provides literature, trainings, and other services to organizations including New Market Careers, Help the Children, Santa Clarita YMCA, Santa Clarita Eagle Collegiate Academy, Volunteers of America, Boys and Girls Club, Santa Clarita Food Pantry, Santa Clarita Domestic Violence Center, and the Triumph Foundation; the Los Angeles Unified School District and Sulphur Springs Union School District; the Senior and Community Center and the Activities Center; the Valencia Public Library, ]o Anne Darcy Canyon Country Library, Old Town Newhall Library, and Stevenson Ranch Library. Many of the services HRC offers to Santa Clarita and the surrounding region go beyond the specific deliverables named in its contract with the City. For example, HRC conducts in-depth Fair Housing Certification Training seminars for housing industry professionals operating properties across the region. Currently, HRC conducts weekly workshops in English and Spanish covering COVID-19 tenant protections for Los Angeles County (applying to Santa Clarita), which are streamed to hundreds of viewers on Facebook Live. HRC maintains a website that provides fair housing information, COVID-19 resources, and easy access to its free services, including registration for virtual workshops and trainings. HRC also maintains an email subscriber list and sends regular email updates on housing legislation, upcoming events, and resources. The email list allows both general and targeted communications to tenants, landlords, Spanish-speaking audiences, and local City residents. HRC uses this email list in part to advertise Santa Clarita contract workshops. HRC also has a robust social media presence that is used to advertise events as well as to share posts from partners, including the City. HRC also created Project Place, a monthly listing of rental vacancies including the Santa Clarita area. Project Place is distributed to approximately 900 recipients monthly and available to Santa Clarita residents on HRC's website. The City also created a dedicated Fair Housing Services webpage available on the City's website in 2019. Recent Workshops Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 FY 21-22 (July 2021 - June 20221 • 9/21/21 Housing Rights Workshop on Zoom 2 attendees • 9/7/21 Housing Rights Workshop on Zoom 8 attendees, 15 received literature Literature emailed (total 105): Tenant Protection Act Flyer (English/Spanish); Landlords & Fair Housing Brochure (English/Spanish); Disability RAR Flyer (English/Spanish); AB 832 Declaration Form (English); AB 832 LA County Flyer (English/Spanish/Chinese); HRC Services Flyer (English/Spanish); Presentation Slides (English) FY 20-21 (July 2020 - June 20211 • 2/23/21 Housing Rights Workshop for Tenants on Zoom 2 attendees, 13 received literature Literature emailed (total 102): HRC Services Flyer (English/Spanish); HRC Weekly Events Flyer (English/Spanish); Disability Brochure (English/Spanish); Disability RAR Flyer (English/Spanish); Familial Status Brochure (English/Spanish); Fair Housing Brochure (English/Spanish); Tenant Protection Act Flyer (English/Spanish); AB 3088 Step -by -Step Guide (English/Spanish) • 2/22/21 Housing Workshop for Landlords on Zoom 10 attendees, 35 received literature Literature emailed (total 210): HRC Services Flyer (English/Spanish); HRC Weekly Events Flyer (English/Spanish); Disability Brochure (English/Spanish); Disability RAR Flyer (English/Spanish); Familial Status Brochure (English/Spanish); Landlord & Fair Housing Brochure (English/Spanish); Tenant Protection Act Flyer (English/Spanish) FY 19-20 (July 2019 - June 20201 • 3/2/20 Housing Rights Workshop at Jo Anne Darcy Canyon Country Library 3 attendees Literature distributed (total 175): Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Tenant Protection Act Flyer (English/Spanish); HRC Service Flyer (English/Spanish); Who is Protected Flyer (English/Spanish); Disability Flyer (English/Spanish); Familial Status Flyer(English/Spanish); LGBTQ Flyer(English/Spanish); 2020 Summit Save the Date Flyer (English) • 12/9/19 Housing Rights Workshop at Canyon Country Library 15 attendees Literature distributed (total 250): HRC Services Flyer (English/Spanish); Disability Flyer (English/Spanish); Familial Status Flyer (English/Spanish); Tenant Protection Act Flier (English/Spanish); Who is Protected Flyer (English/Spanish) FY 18-19 (July 2018 - June 2019) • 5/22/19 Housing Rights Workshop at Santa Clarita Valencia Library 4 attendees Literature distributed (total 125): HRC Services Flyer (English/Spanish) (English/Spanish); Landlord/Tenant Questions Flyer (English/Spanish); Disability Flyer (English/Spanish); Familial Status Flyer (English/Spanish); Legal Aid Flyer (English/Spanish) Booths • 3/12/20 - Santa Clarita Hiring Spree & Community Resource Fair Literature distributed (total 125): HRC Services Flyer (English/Spanish); Tenant Protection Act Flyer (English/Spanish); Section 8 Flyer (English/Spanish); Eviction Process Flyer (English/Spanish); Who is Protected Flyer (English/Spanish) Media • 1/29/21 - comment for Santa Clarita Valley Signal on COVID-19 eviction protections (SB 91) • 2/24/21 - advertisement in E! Clasificado (S) targeted to the Santa Clarita Valley area (including Canyon Country, Newhall, Santa Clarita) • 8/2020 - advertisement in Pet Me! Magazine July -August issue on service and support animal reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities under the Fair Housing Act Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 • 1/2020 - advertisement in Pet Me! Magazine January -February issue on service and support animal reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities under the Fair Housing Act • 7/2019 - advertisement in Pet Me! Magazine July -August issue on service and support animal reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities under the Fair Housing Act • 5/2019 - advertisement in Pet Me! Magazine for the May -June issue on service and support animal reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities under the Fair Housing Act Access to Fair Housing information on the City's website; • Fair Housing contact information in the City's Affordable Housing and Services brochure; • Fair Housing posters displayed in public offices. In preparation for the Housing Element Update, the City made a diligent effort to conduct public outreach that would engage residents from all economic segments of the community which is outlined in detail in Appendix B. Notable findings from the public outreach process that are relevant to the Assessment of Fair Housing are summarized as follows: Community members and stakeholders were engaged throughout the process to better understand housing needs from the perspective of the community. This outreach included questions related to fair housing. Stakeholders and community members consistently identified the need for more affordable housing in the City with developers citing lack of funding and the high cost of land as a top constraint to affordable housing development. Stakeholders from non -profits identified higher rental prices as a significant obstacle for their clients which has led to residents leaving the City or living in overcrowded units to increase affordability. These stakeholders also indicated a need for workforce housing, stating that a significant portion of the workforce cannot afford to live within the City, resulting in them commuting to and from the City which contributes to traffic and carbon emissions. Advocates for seniors also identified high rental prices as quality -of -life barriers and supported ADU development and transit -oriented development to meet the need of this special needs population. Other issues that were identified include lack of Housing Choice Voucher participation, a need for multifamily housing close to amenities, and the need to address the stigma of affordable housing to overcome community opposition. Local Data, Knowledge, and Other Relevant Factors Local data and knowledge provide local context for data provided by HCD and HUD. Where appropriate and when available, the Assessment of Fair Housing includes additional data sources outside of those provided by HCD or HUD to further the discussion of fair housing in the City. Local knowledge obtained through conversations with City staff and stakeholder interviews has been utilized to develop a more complete analysis and to guide actions, metrics, and milestones. Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Enforcement and Outreach: Contributing Factors The primary fair housing issue related to enforcement and outreach is a low rate of community participation. The main factors that contribute to this issue are lack of awareness of fair housing issues,, participation opportunities, and language access. In addition to the work done by the HRC and the City's support of the Committee on Housing and Bridge to Home, the City will take the following actions: • Engage and outreach to residents from lower resource areas to serve on boards, committees, task forces, and other local government decision -making bodies. (Program HP-2.10h • Work with LACDA to develop a landlord education and outreach program that will include information on source of income discrimination and Housing Choice Voucher programs. (Program HP-2.10h • Seek to establish an affirmative marketing campaign aimed at promoting equal access to government assisted housing. (Program HP-2.10h 4.5.3 Segregation and Integration Patterns and Trends To inform priorities, policies, and actions, the Housing Element must include an analysis of integration and segregation, including patterns and trends, related to people with protected characteristics. Integration generally means a condition in which there is not a high concentration of persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or having a disability or a particular type of disability when compared to a broader geographic area. Segregation generally means a condition in which there is a high concentration of persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or having a disability or a type of disability in a particular geographic area when compared to a broader geographic area. Race and Ethnicity The ethnic and racial composition of a region is useful in analyzing housing demand and any related fair housing concerns as it tends to demonstrate a relationship with other characteristics such as household size, household income, and mobility. Table 34 shows the racial and ethnic composition of Santa Clarita's population. Similar to the greater County of Los Angeles and State of California, no race or ethnic group represents the majority in Santa Clarita. The White Non -Hispanic population is the current plurality; however, the rate of change over the last decade indicates an increasingly diverse population, with the White Non -Hispanic population declining significantly while all other racial and ethnic groups, excluding Native American and Pacific Islander populations, have increased in the last decade. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Compared to Los Angeles County and the State of California, Santa Clarita has higher populations of White Non -Hispanics and people who identify as two or more races. While the City has lower populations of Hispanic/Latino, Black or African American, and Asians overall, the growth rates of these populations outpace both the County and State (Table 35). Table 34: Trends in Racial and Ethnic Composition of Santa Clarita (2010- 2020) Racial or Ethnic Group 2010 2020 Change Hispanic/Latino 29.46% 34.40% + 4.94% White (Non -Hispanic) alone 56.06% 44.52% -11.54% Black or African American alone 2.92% 3.96% +1.04% Native American alone 0.25% 0.20% -0.05% Asian alone 8.33% 11.72% +3.39%% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander alone 0.13% 0.13% 0.00% Some other race alone 0.26% 0.57% +0.31% Two or More Races 2.59% 4.48% +1.89% Source: U.S. Decennia/ Census 2010, 2020 Table 35: Trends in Racial and Ethnic Composition of Santa Clarita, Los Anaeles County, and the State of California 2010-2020 Santa Clarita Los Angeles County California 2010 2020 2010 2020 2010 2020 Hispanic/Latino 29.46% 34.40% 47.74% 47.98% 37.62% 39.40% White (Non -Hispanic) alone 56.06% 44.52% 27.79% 25.60% 40.15% 34.69% Black or African American alone 2.92% 3.96% 8.30% 7.60% 5.18% 5.36% Native American alone 0.25% 0.20% 0.19% 0.18% 0.44% 0.39% Asian alone 8.33% 11.72% 13.50% 14.72% 12.82% 15.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander alone 0.13% 0.13% 0.23% 0.20% 0.35% 0.35% Some other race alone 0.26% 0.57% 0.26% 0.59% 0.23% 0.57% Two or More Races 2.59% 4.48% 1.99% 3.13% 2.60% 4.12% Source: U.S. Decennia/ Census 2010, 2020 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Areas ofRacial and Ethnic Concentration To assist in this analysis of integration and segregation, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) convened the California Fair Housing Task force to "provide research, evidence -based policy recommendations, and other strategic recommendations to HCD and other related state agencies/departments to further the fair housing goals (as defined by HCD)". The taskforce has created Opportunity Maps to identify resource levels across the state "to accompany new policies aimed at increasing access to high opportunity areas for families with children in housing financed with Low -Income Housing Tax Credits". The Opportunity Maps measure the level of opportunity of a region, broken down by census tract, by considering levels of poverty or wealth, and degree of segregation. The model identifies indicators which are research based and represent neighborhood conditions and develops measures which can transform data to represent opportunity. These indicators are assigned to a set of domains (Table 36), such as Education, Economics and Health, which capture the extent of an individual's life outcomes, quality of life, and capabilities. (Source: Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley) The opportunity maps include a measure or "filter" to identify areas with poverty and racial segregation. To identify these areas, census tracts were first filtered by poverty and then by a measure of racial segregation. The criteria for these filters were: • Poverty: Tracts with at least 30 percent of population under federal poverty line • Racial Segregation: Tracts with location quotient higher than 1.25 for Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, or all people of color in comparison to the County Table 36: Opportunity Man Domains and Indicators Domain Indicator Poverty, Adult Education, Employment, Job Proximity, Economic Median Home Value Environmental CalEnviroScreen 3.0 Pollution Indicators and Values Education Math Proficiency, Reading Proficiency, High School Graduation Rates, Student Poverty Rates Source: TCAC, 2020 According to the California Fair Housing Task Force's 2021 opportunity maps, areas with high segregation and poverty are located in subregional cities of the San Fernando Valley including Burbank, Glendale, and San Fernando and in the greater Los Angeles county cities of El Monte, Lancaster, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Palmdale, Pasadena, and Pomona. These maps show that there are no census tracts or areas of high racial segregation and poverty in Santa Clarita (Figure 21). Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Apure 11: I (..A(.. Areas oT Fran 5eareoation ana F ove TCAC Areas of High Segregation and Poverty Haneing[on Beach ario Ra nc Mlss[on cant vie,io Marga. N 5 10 20 Miles County of Los Anyelcs, California State Parks, Esri, HERE, C8rri1i11, SfcfCtl'. FAQ. r i i i r iI METI/NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Managernbrr&IRA, NPS Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 While the 2021 HCD/TCAC map combines both poverty and patterns of minority concentrations where census tracts that have both a poverty rate of over thirty percent and that are designated as being racially segregated, HUD considers census tracts to be an area of minority concentration when either: Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 • The percentage of persons of a particular racial or ethnic minority within an area is at least twenty percentage points higher than the percentage of that minority group in the housing market area as a whole; or • The total percentage of minority persons within an area is at least twenty points higher than the total percentage of minorities in the housing market area as a whole. As shown in Figure 22, most of the City has well integrated racial demographics but most of the City shows some degree of Non -Hispanic White population predominance (Figure 23:)._However, there are several census tracts with predominant Hispanic/Latino populations (Figure 24). Three of those census tracts with predominant Hispanic/Latino populations meet the HUD definition of areas of minority concentration census tracts having a higher density of Hispanic/ Latino residents than the whole of Santa Clarita or the Greater County of Los Angeles (Figure 22). Source: ESRI, ACS 5-Year Estimates 2015-2019 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Figure 24: White Non -Hispanic Population Predominance by Census Tract in Santa Clarita, San Fernando Vallev Reaion, and Los Anaeles Countv Sizeable (gap 10%-50%) Huntington Beach Predominant (gap > 50%) N 0 5 10 20 Mlles I i i 1 1 1 1 i 1 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Li ario Mission Viejo Ranc San County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esri, HERE, Gannin, SatQAO, FAO, METI/NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Manageml'3iny,LOA, NPS Figure 25: Hispanic Population Predominance by Census Tract in Santa Clarita, San Fernando Valley Region, and Los Angeles County Santa Clarita - Housing Element May eremher 2022 Simi Valley Thousand Oaks Santa qw! rIarita City of Santa Clarita 0 San Fernando Valley SCAG Subregion Los Angeles County Hispanic Population Predominance Slim (gap < 10%) Sizeable (gap 101% — 50%) Predominant (gap > 50%) 0 5 10 20 Miles l i i i l i i i l Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 W 6^1 . . dal wma a AhM% IVI- Cuo_ I Ontario !rl f� r v ffl"imnj , Anaheim -Fir. each Santa Ana Huntington Beach Ranc Mission Sant Viejo Margin County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esri, HERF, Garmin, Sa[g�.rApb, FAO, METI/NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land ManagerntKuRPA, NPS Race is a known contributor to unfair housing practices. The existence of concentrations of minorities living in one location may be an indicator that some minority groups in Santa Clarita do not have as many housing choices as nonminority residents. As seen in Table 37, the tracts identified as HUD minority tracts have significantly higher Hispanic/Latino populations when compared to the City or County. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 26: HUD Minority Census Tracts and Hispanic/Latino Population Predominance Census Tract 9203.36 Census Tract 9200.37 Census Tract 9203.37 0 City of Santa Clarita Hispanic Population Predominance Slim (gap < 1011/0) Sizeable (gap 10% — 50%) Predominant (gap > 50%) ® HUD Minority Concentration N A0 0.75 1.5 3 Miles County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esri, HERE, Garmin, SafeGraph, METI/ l o l i i i NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land. Management, EPA, NPS, USDA i i l Table 37: Comaarative Percentaaes of Hispanic or Latino Population 2010 2019 Los Angeles County 48.5% 47.9% 200 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 City of Santa Clarita 33.5% 34.4% Tract 9200.371 58.0% 68.7% Tract 9203.361 77.0% 76.6% Tract 9203.371 69.0% 68.0% 'Census Tracts in Santa Clarita that meet HUD definition of Minority Concentration Source: U.S. Decennial Census, 2010, ACS 5- Year Estimates 2015-2019 Dissimilarity Index The "Dissimilarity Index" provides a quantitative measure of segregation in an area, based on the demographic composition of smaller geographic units within that area. One way of understanding the index is that it indicates how evenly two demographic groups are distributed throughout an area: if the composition of both groups in each geographic unit (e.g., Census tract) is the same as in the area as a whole (e.g., county), then the dissimilarity index score for that entire area will be 0. By contrast, and again using Census tracts as an example, if one population is clustered entirely within one Census tract, the dissimilarity index score for that entire area will be 100. The higher the dissimilarity index value, the higher the level of segregation in an area. Table 38 below demonstrates how HUD views various levels of the index. Table 38: Dissimilarity Index Definitions Measure Values Description Dissimilarity Index [range 0-100] <30 Low Segregation 30-60 Moderate Segregation >60 High Segregation Source: University of Delaware, Center for Community Research & Service, 2021 The 2010 Dissimilarity Index for Santa Clarita reveals that the White population is highly segregated from other racial groups, scoring a value of 56.1%. While the Hispanic population has a low segregation value of 29.5%, it is close to being categorized as moderately segregated. Asian, Black, and Other Races are equally distributed throughout different census tracts in Santa Clarita. Compared to the broader Los Angeles region, Santa Clarita's White population is far less dispersed and approximately twice as segregated (Table 39). Table 39: Ethnic and Racial Composition Dissimilarity Index for Santa Clarita and LA Countv Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Ethnic/Racial Composition Dissimilarity Index Dissimilarity Index Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Non -Hispanic White 56.1% 27.8% Non -Hispanic Black 3.6% 8.9% Hispanic 29.5% 47.7% Asian 10.0% 14.9% Other Races 10.9% 10.7% Source: Brown University, Diversity and Disparities, 2010 Familial Status Familial status refers to the presence of children under the age of 18, whether the child is biologically related to the head of household, and the martial status of the head of households. It is important to analyze familial status to identify areas where a city might need to focus resources (i.e., single -parent households, female -headed, large families, and/or elderly persons living alone). Single -parent households may also be discriminated against in the rental housing market. At times, landlords may be concerned about the ability of such households to make regular rent payments and therefore, may require more stringent credit checks, or higher security deposits for single -parent applicants. Data from the 2015- 2019 American Community Survey indicates that approximately 5,265 single -parent (both male- and female -headed) households resided within Santa Clarita, representing 7.6 percent of the City's total households compared to Los Angeles County where single -parent households represent 8.9 percent of the total-. The most recent American Community Survey results show that 10.5 percent of households in Santa Clarita are female -headed with no spouse, and 53.3 percent of those have children under 18 years old compared to the County where 14.7 percent of households are female headed with no spouse, and 54.8 percent of them having children under 18 (Table 40). Table 40: Trends in Familial Status in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, and the State of California Santa Clarita Los Angeles County California 2010 2019 Rate of 2010 2019 Rate of 2010 2019 Rate of Change Change Change Total 57,328 69,046 +20.4% 3,217,88 3,316,79 +3.1 12,392,85 13,044,2 +5.3% Households 9 5 % 2 66 Family 42,455 52,297 +23.2% 2,170,227 2,210,93 +1.9% 8,495,322 8,958,436 +5.5% Households (74.1%) (75.7%)1 (67.44%) 9 (68.55%)1 (68.67%)1 (66.65%) 1 Average 3.43 3.50 +2.0% 3.64 3.66 +0.6% 3.48 3.53 +1.4% Family Size Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Married- 32,763 41,122 +25.5% 1,465,4861,495,65 +2.1% 6,166,334 6,491,236 +5.3% Couple (57.2%) (59.6%)' (45.54%) 8 (49.75%)' (49.76%)' Family ' ' (45.09%) Households ' Percent With 54.8% 51.5% -3.3% 54.2% 47.4% -6.8% 51.6% 47.0% -4.6% Children Female- 6,510 7,266 +11.6% 491,428 488,776 -0.5% 1,615,112 1,690,625 +4.7% Headed (6.1%)' (10.5%)' (15.27%) (14.73%) (13.03%)' (12.96%)' Households, 1 1 no spouse resent Percent With 67.1% 53.3% -13.8% 63.8% 54.8% -9.0% 65.8% 53.3% -12.5% Children Non -Family 14,873 16,749 +12.6% 1,047,6621,105,85 +5.6% 3,897,530 4,085,830 +4.8% Households (25.9%) (24.3%)' (32.55%) 6 (31.44%)' (31.32%)' (33.34%) 1 Householder 7.6% 8.5% +0.9% 7.6% 8.8% +1.2% 8.1% 9.5% +1.4% living alone over age 65 'Percent of households relative to total households Source: Source: U.S. Decennial Census, 2010, ACS 5-Year Estimates 2015-2019 Due to their relatively lower per -capita income and higher living expenses, such as daycare, single -parent households face greater challenges toto finding affordable, decent, and safe housing. Of particular concern are single -parent households with lower incomes. Five tracts in Santa Clarita have concentrations of children living in female -headed households where there is no spouse or partner present (Figure 26). Data from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates indicate that approximately 23.3 percent of the City's female -headed households with children had incomes below the poverty level, a 3 percent increase from the 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimate. Additionally, two of these census tracts are considered HUD minority concentration areas. While the concentrations do not exceed the overall rates of children living in female -headed households in the state or county, Program HP-4.112.10 addresses the need for place -based strategies to provide information about housina riahts and services available to vulnerable ­WAMM�..�. MW a Santa Clarita - Housing Element 2022 Figure 27: HUD Minority Census Tracts and Female Headed Households by Census Tract in Santa Clarita Census Tract 9200.37 Census Tract 9203.37 0 City of Santa Clarita HUD Minority Concentration Percent of Children In Female Headed Households with No Spouse Present < 20% 20% - 40 % - 40% - 60% - 60-1. - 80 % > 60% Tti 0 0.75 1 5 3 Miles County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esn, HERE, Garmin, SafeGraph METI/ A 1 [ I I I I I I I NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NIPS, USDA Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Higher densities of individuals living with a spouse are found near the borders of Santa Clarita, significantly in the northern census tracts where 60-80 percent of Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 individuals live with a spouse (Figure 27). Individuals living with a spouse often have more economic opportunities as they may have higher combined household incomes. Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 At 1.7 percent, the City has a lower share of 7+ person households than the SCAG region overall based on the 2014-2018 ACS 5-year estimates. The City also has a lower share of single -person households than the SCAG region overall as seen in Appendix A. Of Santa Clarita's 24.3 percent of non -family households, 8.5 percent are households age 65 or older that live alone. The City has three census tracts consisting of higher percentages of single -person households (Figure 28). One of these tracts has higher concentrations of persons with disabilities. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Source: NLU AfM Uata Viewer, ZU21 Persons with Disabilities Fair housing choice for persons with disabilities can be limited based on the nature of their disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a disability as a "physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities." Special housing needs for persons with disabilities fall into two broad categories: physical design to address mobility impairments, and in -home social, educational, and medical support to address developmental and mental impairments. According to the 2015-2019 ACS, approximately ten percent of the population in both the City, County, and State have one or more disabilities (Table 41). Persons with physical and mental disabilities may face additional barriers while seeking housing, including discrimination. Landlords/owners sometimes fear that a unit may sustain wheelchair damage or may refuse to exempt disabled tenants with service/guide animals from a no -pet policy. Additionally, some units may not be accessible to physically disabled tenants without significant modifications. Persons with mental disabilities may face barriers such as stigma, where landlords may refuse Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 to rent to tenants with a history of mental impairment and community opposition can prevent the establishment of group homes for persons with mental disabilities. In order to ensure the safety of disabled persons, the City maintains a special needs registry. In accordance with Federal Law, the City requires that Housing providers make reasonable accommodations to allow for modifications that may be necessary to allow persons with disabilities to live comfortably in their housing and that certain multifamily housing must be accessible to persons with disabilities. Table 41: Trends in Disabilitv Characteristics Santa Clarita Los Angeles County California 2015 2019 2015 2019 2015 2019 Total with a Disability 9.8% 9.6% 9.7% 9.9% 10.4% 10.6% Hearing Difficulty 2.8% 3.0% 2.4% 2.5% 2.9% 2.9% Vision Difficulty 1.6% 1.9% 1.9% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% Cognitive Difficulty 3.9% 3.8% 4.0% 4.1% 4.3% 4.3% Ambulatory Difficulty 15.3% 15.2% 15.8% 15.7% 15.9% 15.8% Independent Living 4.9% 14.7% 15.4% 15.4% 15.5% 15.5% Self -Care Difficulty 12.3% 12.2% 12.8% 12.9% 12.6% 12.6% Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates 2011-2015, ACS 5-Year Estimates 2015-2019 As seen in Figure 29, Santa Clarita has similar rates and distributions of persons living with disabilities when compared to the San Fernando Valley Region and larger Los Angeles County. According to ACS 2015 - 2019 estimates, between 10 to 20 percent of the population residing in census tracts located south of Santa Clarita (Sylmar4 Granada Hills, San Fernando and Pacoima) had one or more disabilities. Similarly, urbanized communities north of Santa Clarita, near the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale, exhibited identical disability rates per census tract. It is not uncommon to find concentrations of disabled populations, as care facilities are often located in proximity to hospitals or other medical facilities. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 30: Households Living with a Disability by Census Tract in Los Angeles county, ban rernanao valliev, ana Santa caarita Q City of Santa Clarita Q San Fernando Valley SCAG Subregion Los Angeles County Percent of Population with a Disability < 10% _ 20N. - 30% _ 300% - 40% > 40% N 0 5 10 20 Miles i i i I 1 i i 9 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esri, HERE, Garr7A METIMASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Man 208 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 In Santa Clarita, two census tracts have higher percentages of people living with disabilities. Local knowledge informs that the northern tract, 9200.11, is sparsely populated and is largely located outside of City limits (Figure 30). According to the 2015-2019 ACS, Census Tract 9203.30, located in Valencia, consists of 22.1 percent of disabled individuals. In this tract, over 73 percent of those with disabilities are over age 75. As seen in Table 42, most individuals with disabilities in this tract reported independent living and ambulatory difficulties. Notably, the Black and African American population, which represents just 1.7 percent of the total population of this tract, is disproportionately affected by disability in this area. The data for census tract 9203.30 is likely skewed by the concentration of licensed residential care facilities for the elderly near the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital which is also located in the tract (Figure 31). rigure 31: housenoias Livinq witn a uisaninty nv census i ract in Santa cu D<fo% 1n% - 2 20% - 30% - 30% - 40% _ > 40% N /l 0 1.25 2.5 5 Miles Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esu, HERE, GannPn, SafeGral METI/ NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS, USDA irita ! Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 32: Location of Licensed Care Facilities in Santa Clarita a Lj R 6 « 4 e^- CITY OF SANTA CI.ARITA • ra I licensed Care F'adhVes rK�6�try S.pr • A'e11R fr"-d 1 v FK•ly • �«rlgrnl•t C«T br #.li��� ..I sh .1 Ume C ja *uu -v %I.. lQSJWGfi.FS r. •r.t.rr,.-gDw.a.:n. ■ u S C•+«w 9n•s. `H'A irtR, N1x- 2210 Source: Santa Clarita Analysis of Impediments, 2021 Table 42: Disability Characteristics for Census Tract 9203.30 Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin Percent of Disabled Population White alone 23.8% Black or African American alone 78.6% American Indian and Alaska Native alone -- Asian alone 15.5% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone -- Some other race alone 0.0% Two or more races 7.4% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 26.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race 12.5% Disability Type With an independent living difficulty 16.2% With an ambulatory difficulty 13.5% With a cognitive difficulty 12.6% 210 Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 With a self -care difficulty 9.1% With a hearing difficulty 7.1% With a vision difficulty 2.8% Source: 2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates Household income is the principal factor in determining a household's ability to balance housing costs with other basic life necessities. Households with lower incomes are limited in their ability to balance housing costs with other needs, and often face additional barriers when seeking adequate housing. While economic factors that affect a household's housing choice are not a fair housing issue per se, the relationships among household income, household type, race/ethnicity, and other factors often create misconceptions and biases that raise fair housing concerns. Identifying geographies and individuals with a low- to moderate- income (LMI) is important to overcome patterns of segregation. Figure 32 and Figure 33 show LMI areas in Santa Clarita and the County by Census block group. HUD defines LMI areas as a Census tract or block group where over 51 percent of the population is LMI (based on HUD income definition of up to 80 percent of the area median income). 2�� Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 In Santa Clarita, six block groups in the Newhall and Canyon Country areas were identified as having 75-100 percent of their population considered LMI. Areas with the lowest percentages of LMI households are in the eastern and northern parts of Santa Clarita. 2�� Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 rl ure .i4: Percent oT Low- to moderate- income tSIOCK t ro S In LA LOun tai� SinYi Vall.�, Thousand Oaks r < 25% 25% -50% - 50%-75% - Over 75% Huntington 9—h Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2021, HUD 2020 - _ f Randio � .� Cucamonga x QnWnO Santa Ana CORG­ Raneho Santa Bn, HEREaM&� nIIJ.T,Igllim USGS, EPA, NP5 M Median incomes in Los Angeles County are unevenly dispersed, as shown in Figure 34. Low to moderate incomes in Los Angeles County are concentrated in the Central and South regions, as well as in the San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel Valley. In these areas, 75-100 percent of populations earn a low to moderate income. Further west of LA and along the coast, in the Santa Monica Mountains and the Westside, less than 25 percent of the population is low-income. While Santa Clarita's median household income is higher than Los Angeles County's and above the HCD 2020 State Median Income, there are still regions with a concentration of low-income households. 213 Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Median incomes over $125,000 in Santa Clarita can be found dispersed throughout the northern, central, and eastern tracts. Households earning less than $87,100 are primarily located in central Santa Clarita, while households earning between $87,100 and $125,000 are located more towards the outer edges of the city. Twelve census block groups have households that earn less than $55,000, and one block group in western Santa Clarita near Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has a median income that earns less than $30,000 (Figure 35). Potential contributing factors that may affect the concentration of lower median incomes in Santa Clarita include the location and type of affordable housing available and access to economic opportunities within the city. Neighborhoods with lower median incomes concentrated in the southern part of the city had a disproportionate share of renter -occupied housing and mobile home parks, compared to areas with higher median incomes and census block groups with lower median incomes were more likely to have a greater share of subsidized rental units, permanent supportive housing and emergency shelters for persons experiencing homelessness. Additionally, while there are no low resource areas within Santa Clarita city limits, areas with lower median incomes had the lowest opportunity scores in Santa Clarita. 214 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 JVUI 1. . 11\. ! 1 1 11 VUlG1 V 1GVVG1 , LVL1 Poverty 8.2 percent of Santa Clarita's households are experiencing poverty, compared to 14.9 percent of households in Los Angeles County. Poverty thresholds, as defined by the ACS, vary by household type. In 2019, a single individual under 65 was considered in poverty with an income below $13,330/year, while the threshold for a family consisting of 2 adults and 2 children was $26,246/year (Source: Appendix A). I 215 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 37: Percent of Households in Poverty in the Last 12 Months in Santa Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates 2015-2019 While most of Santa Clarita's tracts have less than 10 percent of households below the poverty level, areas with higher concentrations of poverty are worth noting. Four census tracts in the Newhall and Canyon Country districts have populations where 20-30 percent of individuals are living below the poverty level (Figure 36). Integration and Segregation: Contributing Factors Various metrics show higher rates of segregation in the Newhall and Canyon Country areas, with higher concentrations of lower and moderate -income households, female -headed households with children, and Hispanic residents. The primary contributing factor to these issues is the location and type of affordable housing. To address this, the City will take the following actions: • The City will prepare a feasibility study for an inclusionary housing ordinance (Program HP-1.7), which would provide affordable units within market -rate developments. 216 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 • The City will encourage collaboration between local governments and community land trusts as a mechanism to develop affordable housing in higher -opportunity areas and increase opportunities for community ownership of housing. (Program HP-2.10) • The City will work with LACDA to develop a landlord education and outreach program that will include information on source of income discrimination and Housing Choice Voucher programs. (Program HP-2.10) • The City will develop an outreach strategy that proactively connects tenants and those seeking rental housing with the information and resources they need. The City will seek to establish an affirmative marketing campaign aimed at promoting equal access to government assisted housing. (Program HP- 2.10 GeHiqtry 4.5.4 Disparities in Access to Opportunities While it is common to find ethnic enclaves of persons based on cultural values, it is important to analyze any areas of socioeconomic or racial concentration to ensure equitable access to opportunities and identify issues that could negatively impact residents such as access to resources like education, healthy environments, employment, and transportation. HUD has developed a series of indices for the purpose of fair housing assessment to help inform communities about disparities in access to opportunity. HUD -provided index scores are shown in Table 43 which assess residents' access to key opportunity assets in Santa Clarita based on the scores of the following opportunity indices: • Low Poverty Index: The low poverty index captures poverty in a given neighborhood. The poverty rate is determined at the census tract level. The higher the score, the less exposure to poverty in a neighborhood. • School Proficiency Index: The school proficiency index uses school -level data on the performance of 41h grade students on state exams to describe which neighborhoods have high- performing elementary schools nearby and which are near lower performing elementary schools. The higher the score, the higher the school system quality is in a neighborhood. • Labor Market Engagement Index: The labor market engagement index provides a summary description of the relative intensity of labor market engagement and human capital in a neighborhood. This is based upon the level of employment, labor force participation, and educational attainment in 217 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play Decembe 2022 a census tract. The higher the score, the higher the labor force participation and human capital in a neighborhood. • Transit Trips Index: This index is based on estimates of transit trips taken by a family that meets the following description: a 3-person single -parent family with income at 50% of the median income for renters for the region (i.e. the Core -Based Statistical Area (CBSA)). The higher the transit trips index, the more likely residents in that neighborhood utilize public transit. • Low Transportation Cost Index: This index is based on estimates of transportation costs for a family that meets the following description: a 3- person single -parent family with income at 50 percent of the median income for renters for the region/CESA. The higher the index, the lower the cost of transportation in that neighborhood. • Jobs Proximity Index: The jobs proximity index quantifies the accessibility of a given residential neighborhood as a function of its distance to all job locations within a region/CESA, with larger employment centers weighted more heavily. The higher the index value, the better the access to employment opportunities for residents in a neighborhood. • Environmental Health Index: The environmental health index summarizes potential exposure to harmful toxins at a neighborhood level. The higher the index value, the less exposure to toxins harmful to human health. Therefore, the higher the value, the better the environmental quality of neighborhood, where a neighborhood is a census block -group. Compared to other racial/ethnic groups, Hispanic residents were more likely to be impacted by poverty, limited access to proficient schools, lower labor participation rate, and more likely to utilize public transportation in the Santa Clarita. Table 43: HUD Onnortunity Index Values by Racial and Ethnic Groun Low School Labor Transit Low Jobs Environmental Poverty Proficiency Market Index Transportation Proximity Health Index Index Index Index Cost Index Index Total Population White, 71.90 69.56 61.46 69.92 66.33 41.46 54.70 Non - Hispanic Black, 63.67 67.04 58.66 72.43 69.91 39.62 53.61 Non - Hispanic Hispanic 56.27 63.09 51.08 73.71 70.99 44.03 52.74 Asian or 69.81 71.23 63.96 71.04 68.20 43.16 53.70 Pacific Islander, 218 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Non - Hispanic Native 65.09 66.28 56.94 70.06 67.37 45.96 54.26 American, Non - Hispanic Population Below Federal PovertyLine White, 64.13 68.76 57.14 71.64 68.96 43.17 54.66 Non - Hispanic Black, 62.92 63.30 56.31 66.37 65.40 47.25 56.50 Non - Hispanic Hispanic 35.59 62.76 40.62 77.85 77.98 45.40 49.83 Asian or 65.60 74.88 67.43 77.60 75.53 49.48 51.04 Pacific Islander, Non - Hispanic Native 73.00 61.58 47.91 61.55 60.83 47.22 61.42 American, Non - Hispanic Source: Santa Clarita Analysis of Impediments, 2019 Based on the indicators determined by the Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) Opportunity Area Index (as explained in Section 4.5.3, Table 36) the City has been given resource designations ranging from moderate- to highest- areas of opportunity based upon consideration of factors affecting quality of life and health outcomes including educational enrollment and attainment, employment rates, overcrowding in housing, overpayment for housing costs, transportation costs, and environmental health. The TCAC Opportunity Area Index map is provided as Figure 37. High opportunity areas are in the northern and western regions of Santa Clarita. Most tracts in the city are considered moderate to high resource areas and there are no areas indicated as low resource areas. Areas previously identified as lower -income and Hispanic/Latino population concentration are identified as moderate resource areas, which is the lowest score in the City. 219 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 rioure .its: I UA(. uDDortunitV Area lnoex Map oT Santa uarlta Census I racts / - Highest Resource - High Resource Moderate Resource (Rapidly Changing) Moderate Resource — Low Resource _High Segregation & Poverty i Missing/Insufficient Data rind, 1,,..I I— Ai,, ,, R� ,i..,—: it I rii,i M,, -i1 Fir, HF- ", in, I'hJi PFYfN[ P lIcC,%. f'e Source: TCAC, 2021 Public education in the Santa Clarita Valley is administered by the following school districts: • Castaic Union School District • Newhall School District • Saugus Union School District • Sulphur Springs School District • William S. Hart Union High School District I F20 --- Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 39: TCAC Education Opportunity Index Values in Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley Region, and Santa Clarita �c 0 s Educai > .75 (More Positive Education Outcomes) No Data N 0 4.25 8.5 17 Miles County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esn, HERE, Garmin, SafeGraph, FAO, I i + i 1 i i r I METI/NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Title 1 schools help low -achieving children meet state standards in core academic subjects. These schools coordinate and integrate resources and services from federal, state, and local sources. To be considered for Title 1 school funds, at least 40 percent of the students must be considered low-income. There are seven Title 1 schools in 221 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Santa Clarita. Figure 39 shows the location of schools in the City with Title 1 schools indicated in red. The map shows low- to moderate- income (LMI) areas in grey. LMI areas are well served by Title 1 schools. All LMI neighborhoods within the attendance boundaries of Newhall School District and Sulphur Springs District are served by their Title 1 Schools. Figure 40: Schools and Title 1 Status in Low- and Moderate -Income Areas of Santa Clarita Source: HUD, 2020 Schools perform universally well in Santa Clarita and in the 2018-2019 reporting year, Santa Clarita school districts outperformed both the Los Angeles Unified District and the State in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (Table 44). Table 44: California Assessment of Student Performance and Proaress District Level 1: Standard Not Met Level2: Standard Nearly Met Level3: Standard Met Level4: Standard Exceeded Castaic Union 23.49% 30.33% 26.47% 19.70% Newhall 13.04% 18.30% 24.01% 44.65% Saugus Union 17.79% 26.15% 28.33% 27.73% 222 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Sulphur Springs Union 22.39% 27.82% 24.73% 25.07% William S. Hart Union 22.74% 24.32% 24.45% 28.49% Los Angeles Unified 40.7% 25.83% 18.39% 15.08% California Statewide Average 34.86% 25.41% 20.04% 19.69% Source: California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, 2021 Most adults in Santa Clarita have completed a high school education and residents in the City have better educational attainment outcomes in terms of secondary degrees than greater Los Angeles County and the state (Table 45). Table 45: Educational Attainment for Adults 25 and Over Area High School Graduate or Hi her Bachelor's Degree or Higher Graduate or Professional Degree Santa Clarita 90.5% 36.8% 11.8% LA County 79.1% 21.2% 11.3% California 83.3% 33.9% 12.8% Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (2014-2019) Environment The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) developed the California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool (CalEnviroScreen) to identify communities disproportionately burdened by pollution. CalEnviroScreen uses environmental, health, and socioeconomic information to produce scores for comparing and mapping every census tract in the state. An area with a high score is one that experiences a much higher pollution burden, sensitive populations, or adverse socioeconomic factors than areas with low scores. The following indicators are used in the CalEnviroScreen Assessment: • Exposure: Air Quality, Lead Risk in Housing, Diesel Particulate Matter, Drinking Water Contaminants, Pesticide Use, Toxic Releases from Facilities, Traffic Density • Environmental Effects: Cleanup Sites, Groundwater Threats, Hazardous Waste Generators and Facilities, Impaired Water Bodies, Solid Waste Sites and Facilities • Sensitive Populations: Asthma, Cardiovascular Disease, Low Birth Weight Infants • Socioeconomic Factors: Educational Attainment, Housing Burden, Linguistic Isolation, Poverty, Unemployment 223 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 According to the data put forth by CalEPA, there are no census tracts that qualify as disadvantaged communities. However, two census tracts in the Newhall district are at risk of being considered disadvantaged communities and stand out on several AFFH issues; similar issues are also present in the Canyon Country area (Figure 40). Of the individual indicators analyzed in these tracts, exposure to poor air quality/ozone, lead in housing, and drinking water contaminants as well as socioeconomic factors such as poverty, linguistic isolation, housing burden, and educational attainment contributed to scores that designate these areas as at -risk of becoming disadvantaged. Some indicators, like exposure to ozone, are largely outside of local control and affect many residents in the valleys of Southern California. Likewise, water quality is controlled by the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) who recently released the 2021 Water Quality Report. This report indicated that every three years, each water system is required to sample for lead and copper at specific customer taps as part of the Lead and Copper Rule. In 2019, SCV Water also tested all public K-12 schools in the service area. No traces of lead were detected in any source waters in the Santa Clarita Valley by any of the local water systems. The report also included findings regarding chemical contaminants in drinking water including perchlorate and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Contaminants were identified in several wells which led to SCV Water taking measures to ensure the safety of the water. Since February 2020, additional wells were voluntarily removed from service as ongoing monitoring revealed PFOA concentrations. In December 2020, SCV Water brought the first ion exchange treatment for PFAS online, bringing three wells back into service. Currently, SCV Water is in various stages of design and construction for PFAS treatment plants to return more of these wells back into service. To address the environmental hazards from lead in housing that disproportionately affect the older housing stock in Newhall, the City twill implemented• Program HP- 43.2, HP-3.3, HP-4.10, and HP-2.10 which includes place -based strategies to address the aging housing stock in these areas. ��4 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 r'I UIC `t.L. %.CIICIIVIIVJIJCCII `t.V LIIUCJC DHLVICD III JCIIILC1 %-ICIIIICI N" 1-10%(L 11-20% 21-30% 31-40% 41 - 50% 51-60% 61-70% 71-80°/ 81-90n/o - 91 - 100% (Highest Scores) 4n:y of Ls A,q d,,. B, i ,o of L,-ici Nanagemenl_ cs,i, HERE, (5 r ,in. USGS, EPA, IMPS, Esn, HERE, NPS L .5 Am, Source: California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, 2021 Table 46: Indicators for At -Risk of Becoming Disadvantaged Tracts in Santa Clarita Census Tract 9203.36 Census Tract 9203.37 Exposure Indicators it Quality- Ozone K 94 K 95 it Quality- PM 2.5 46 48 iesel Particulate Matter 50 47 ead in Housing K 80 54 esticide Use K 0 K 0 oxic Releases from Facilities 27 K 24 raffic Density 65 K 84 rinking Water Contaminants 86 r 89 Environmental Effect Indicators leanup Sites 1 71 k 0 225 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May ecemher 2022 roundwater Threats ' 13 17 azardous Waste Generators and Facilities 41 26 mpaired Water Bodies K 0 < 0 Solid Waste Sites and Facilities 40 64 Sensitive Populations Characteristics sthma 35 56 ow Birth Weight 46 59 ardiovascular Disease 32 57 Socioeconomic Factors ducation Attainment K 89 K 81 inguistic Isolation K 90 K 75 overty K 90 K 78 nemployment 61 65 -lousing Burden 89 94 Aggregate Scores ollution Burden 71 59 Sensitive Population Burden 66 K 77 verall CalEnviroScreen 4.0 73 74 75-100: High Burden 25-75: Moderate X 0-25: Low Burden Source: California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, 2021 Compared to the Los Angeles County region, Santa Clarita has better environmental outcomes overall. Most of the San Fernando Valley and areas of Downtown Los Angeles contain disadvantaged communities, while Santa Clarita does not (Figure 41). '::'F26 --1 Santa Clarita — Housing Element M 2022 I-iaure 4L: ualitnVICOSCreen ,+.0 1naex Scores In the LA Lounty Area 1 - 10% (Lowest Scores) 11-20% 21-30% 31-40% 41 50% - 51-60% 61-70% 71-80% 81-90% 91 - 100% (Highest Scares) wlnn r�ur- Y [ncrn. low. Arcadia Azuhn Jt�-- Laldwin Park Cowin r� a verlyHitis °_ 4"�VJestGo•nne a} Ite, Source: California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, 2021 Transportation Public transit is relevant to the issue of fair housing, as access to public transit is of paramount importance to households affected by low incomes and rising housing prices. Public transit should link lower -income persons, who are often transit dependent, to major employers where job opportunities exist. Access to employment via public transportation can reduce welfare usage rates and increase housing mobility, which enables residents to locate housing outside of traditionally lower- and moderate -income neighborhoods. The lack of a relationship between public transit, employment opportunities, and affordable housing may impede fair housing choice because persons who depend on public transit will have limited choices regarding places to live. In addition, elderly and disabled persons also often rely on public transit to visit doctors, go shopping, or attend activities at community facilities. Public transit that provides a link between job opportunities, public services, and affordable housing helps to ensure that transit -dependent residents have adequate opportunity to access housing, services, and jobs. 227 Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 The City of Santa Clarita Transit provides public transportation services to the City of Santa Clarita and nearby surrounding unincorporated areas (Figure 42). The City of Santa Clarita Transit also provides commuter services to various communities in Los Angeles County including connections with Metro. Additionally, the agency accommodates connections with Metrolink and the Antelope Valley Transit Authority at various transfer points within the city limits. The City of Santa Clarita Transit supports the needs of the disabled community by ensuring that all bus lines are accessible through wheelchair lifts, with at least two on each bus. In addition, the agency offers free fares on local routes and reduced fares on its commuter express lines to seniors 60 and over or disabled passengers with identification. The various services include: • Commuter Express Service: The Transit Commuter Bus offers service to and from major places outside of the Santa Clarita Valley, including various locations in Los Angeles anFd the San Fernando Valley. • Station Link Service: Station Link service provides services from the Santa Clarita Metrolink station to major local places of employment within the Santa Clarita Valley. • Dial -A -Ride: For persons with special needs due to age or disabilities, the agency offers paratransit services for qualified elderly or special needs customers, as well as the general public. City residents who are at least 60 years of age or have a certified disability are eligible to use Dial -A -Ride anytime during regular service hours. • Paratransit Services: Access Services Incorporated offers paratransit services for individuals whose disabilities prevent them from using regular buses or rail service. K2 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 43: Bus Lines and Stops (shown as colored lines and dots) in Santa Clarita ! .•j .. r ._ u- v I 'k-1 t x• • i 9 �,� t•�f•4f•�r`• ;OJos fee n �rgo !•,i+ • :�i��il�'`$*i t►fly■ o !� !, ►`• !ov;• • f• to y •` i Ste►rem2on k2nc, •'� '. NEWNAti'i# y i G e Oat Mountain a Source: City of Santa Clarita Transit, 2021 Ride -dependent populations are defined as individuals who, for one reason or another, do not have the ability to transport themselves and therefore rely on other means (i.e., public transportation) for basic mobility needs. Industry standards defines ride -dependent individuals as low-income, seniors, youth, persons with disabilities, and those with no or limited access to a personal vehicle. The most recent Transit Development Plan for the City included an analysis to idendify areas with large populations or ride -dependent groups to help identify gaps between existing service and demand. The analysis identified an increase in ride dependent populations which translates to a strong and continuing demand for effective transit options. frequency) and demand. While providing local fixed routes is useful in serving most populations (such as youth and low-income individuals), more individualized mobility options (such as dial -a -ride service) can be more effective for others (including some persons with disabilities or seniors). Santa Clarita Transit 229 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 currently operates 21 supplemental routes to local junior high schools and high schools as a means of providing affordable home -to -school transportation for the community's youth, as well as a local dial -a -ride service for eligible seniors and persons with disabilities. Routes 1/2, 4/14, and 5/6 serve the Santa Clarita Senior Center, while the dial -a - ride service is available to those qualifying individuals over the age of 60 who are unable to use the fixed -route system. Additional senior -oriented destination/trip generators (such as senior housing) and the routes serving them include: • Belcaro (Route 7); • Bouquet Canyon Seniors (Routes 3, 4/14); • Canterbury Village Seniors (Routes 4/14, 5/6); • Canyon Country Senior Apartments (Route 12); • Castaic Lake Senior Village (Routes 1); • Fountain Glen Apartments (Route 7); • Friendly Valley (Routes 12); • Orchard Arms (Routes 5/6); • Pacifica Senior Living (Routes 5/6); • Santa Clarita Convalescent Home (Route 12); • Summerhill Villa (Routes 5/6); • Sunrise at Sterling Canyon (Routes 5/6); • Valencia Villas (4/14); and • Whispering Oaks (Routes 4/14) The Transit Development Plan illustrated the relationship between transit demand and supply by quantifying aggregate demand (ride -dependent population as well as total residents) within individual census tracts in the Santa Clarita Valley. Figure 43provides a visual representation of the aggregate demand by identifying the ride - dependent distribution combined with block population information. This demand data was then contrasted with transit supply, quantified by representing each route alignment within the Santa Clarita Transit fixed -route service area. The analysis found high concentrations of ride -dependent persons residing in the south and southeast areas/portions of the Valley. These areas are currently served by Routes 12 and 5/6, along with several commuter routes (757, 795, 796, 797, and 799) and various school trippers. The Plan identified the need to maintain and expand transit service in areas with high concentrations of ride -dependent persons. The report included robust community outreach and an Operations Plan chapter that provided recommendations to meet the needs of the community and implementation measures to be taken by the City of Santa Clarita Transit Service. Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Figure 44: Ride -Dependent Population by Block Group in Santa Clarita Ride -Dependent Populations "_r1 by Block Group Hassey Canyon Castaic — I Verde I� Ride -Dependent Population e Seniors Youth _ No YehicleAccess F__A1 LOW Income M D.sabted Population by Block Group 7btaI <= 1999 2000 - 3.999 4,000 - 5 999 M6000-7.999 - — 8000 Santa Clarita - •'r ., .9L- I son -f- CFl !_ 7 � F fa r t -- �Gommun+ty Boundary Abi.. r i �HFghways 2 Source: The City of Santa Clarita Transit Development Plan, 2019 The City's affordable housing units are universally well -served by public transit (Figure 44). As shown, most affordable housing projects in the City are situated along transit routes, with all but two being located within one -quarter mile of a bus stop, which are only slightly outside of the given radius and are still considered to be well - serviced by transit. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 45: Affordable Housing Near Public Transit Source: Santa Clarita Analysis of Impediments, 2019 Economic Development and Access to Jobs CITY OF SANTA CLARIIA Affordable Housing Projects & Public Transit fj Afl.Mat- l*—g F-A. thm Slop% =iv1"elert. i W but S%.P The TCAC Opportunity Map accounts for regional differences in access to opportunities and identifies economic outcomes for each census tract. A score of less than 0.25 is considered a less positive economic outcome, while scoring greater than 0.75 indicates higher access to opportunities. The index is based on measurements of the following indicators: • Poverty • Adult Education • Employment • Job Proximity The City has mixed ratings in terms of economic outcomes (Figure 45). Areas with the lowest economic index scores are located in Newhall and Canyon Country, where other trends in segregation have been identified including higher rates of poverty, HUD minority concentration, and higher rates of children living in female headed households with no spouse present. Neighborhoods in the central part of the city (near the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Whites canyon Road) and the Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 southern part of the city (near intersection of Newall Ave and Lyons Ave) had a concentration of census tracts with less positive economic outcomes that overlapped with areas exhibiting a higher rate of persons with disabilities and a greater share of non -white residents compared to areas with more positive economic outcomes in the city. Likewise, froutcomes are universal throughout the Los Angeles County region with economic outcomes often reflecting other patterns of segregation (Figure 46). The following programs contain_E-implementing actions to e seFViees}� address eEe these disparities ;.R }"„'S_- • The City will continue to promote the State's rental and mortgage relief programs on the City website. (Program HP-2.10) • The City will proactively promote the services of the Housing Rights Center in communities who are vulnerable to displacement, and maintain year-round informational postings at community centers and other municipal buildings near vulnerable communities (Program HP-2.10)- • The City will implement programs designed to increase the supply of affordable units in a range of sizes. (Programs HP-1.4: Affordable Housing Density Bonus, HP-1.7: Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, HP- 2.1:—Changes for Consistency with State Law, HP-3.7: Workforce Housing Program) 233 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play Decembe 2022 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2021, TCAC 2021 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2021, TCAC 2021 According to ESRI Community Analyst, 71 percent of the working population in Santa Clarita is employed in white collar industries. As of 2021, the top three sectors of the labor force in the City are in management, office administration, and sales. These are also the top three sectors of the labor force in Los Angeles County. Employment Inflow/Outflow analyses highlight the movement of workers commuting into and out of selected geographies such as cities or counties (Figure 47). Movement captured by inflow/outflow diagrams shows both the employment level of a community and whether it is a net importer or exporter of workers. Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 48: Inflow and Outflow Analysis of Santa Clarita IF 126 5D,165 Stevenson Ranch Employed and Live in Selection Area Employed in Selection Area, Live Outside Live in Selection Area, Employed Outside a � larita 83,2' 24,161 - *Note: Arrows do not indicate directionality of worker flow Source: OntheMap.ces.census. gov, 2021 Data from On the Map identifies Santa Clarita as a net exporter of workers. A majority of those who live in Santa Clarita are employed outside of the C (52.80/o), while 15.3 percent of residents work within the area. Non-residents who are employed within the City comprise of 31.8 percent of Santa Clarita's workforce. In sum, twice as many people employed in Santa Clarita are from outside of the City. Further analysis of worker flow is needed to identify if there is a housing need for non-resident employees. The City continues to work on creating job opportunities locally through programs like the Jobs Creation overlay zone (JCOZ) for residents, thus reducing work trips outside of the City. Santa Clarita has a wide range of ratings on the HUD Jobs Proximity Index, which quantifies the accessibility of a given residential neighborhood as a function of its distance to all job locations within a statistical area (Figure 48). The Jobs Proximity Index is used in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program determination process; however, a recent study published by HUD found no evidence that HCV households in the labor force are more likely than those not in the labor force to locate closer to Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 jobs. In addition, the authors found no link between job proximity and greater earned incomes. However, HCV households are a diverse group, and proximity to jobs is worth acknowledging for households in the workforce without access to reliable transportation. Figure 49: HUD Jobs Proximity Index Map of Santa Clarita and Surrounding Areas Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Areas with the closest proximity to jobs in Santa Clarita are located in the northwestern census tracts, while areas a south have lower proximity to jobs. Many census tracts in the City have low job proximity ratings despite major employers being well -serviced by public transit (Figure 53). From the northern and eastern regions of the City, there is little access to employment opportunities for residents within the neighborhoods, as observed by the lowest values in red. Areas in the eastern and southern part of Santa Clarita with lower job proximity scores larger share of non -white residents and also were more likely to have lower median incomes and higher rates of poverty compared to areas of high job proximity in the northwest of the city. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 As indicated by Figure 47, most residents are employed outside of the City. A number of development projects on the eastern portion of the City have been approved and/or are under construction that will create new, local job opportunities. These development projects include the Center at Needham Ranch, Vista Canyon, Sand Canyon Plaza, and the Plaza at Golden Valley. Intergovernmental cooperation will be necessary to ensure equity in transportation access to these new job opportunities, as the areas with lowest job proximity scores overlap with lower income areas bearing higher concentrations of Hispanic or Latino residents. -iyure w: ruonc i ransit anu riawr r-mpi M Source: Santa Clarita Analysis of Impediments, 2019 Disparities in Access to Opportunities: Contributing Factors The main disparities in access to opportunities in Santa Clarita are related to economic conditions and environmental health hazards which are more prevalent in Newhall and Canyon Country, areas with higher populations of protected classes. The main factor that contributes to these issues are thePatteF~S 8f ~,E"' and et"~oE eenEeAtFatoen �: location and type of affordable housing_ 238 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Newhall and Ganyeig GeHf�t� To address this, the City will take the following actions: • The City will prepare a feasibility study for an inclusionary housing ordinance (Program HP-1.7), which would provide affordable units within market -rate developments. • The City will encourage collaboration between local governments and community land trusts as a mechanism to develop affordable housing in higher -opportunity areas and increase opportunities for community ownership of housing. (Program HP-2.10) • The City will work with LACDA to develop a landlord education and outreach program that will include information on source of income discrimination and Housing Choice Voucher programs. (Program HP-2.10) • The City will develop an outreach strategy that proactively connects tenants and those seeking rental housing with the information and resources they need. The City will seek to establish an affirmative marketing campaign aimed at promoting equal access to government assisted housing. (Program HP- 2.10 4.5.5 Disproportionate Housing Needs The HUD AFFH Guidebook defines 'disproportionate housing needs' as "a condition in which there are significant disparities in the proportion of members of a protected class experiencing a category of housing need when compared to the proportion of a member of any other relevant groups or the total population experiencing the category of housing need in the applicable geographic area." The analysis is completed by assessing cost burden, severe cost burden, overcrowding, and substandard housing. The City's 2019 Analysis of Impediments found that 52 percent of Santa Clarita households experience 'housing problems' at higher rates than the County overall. Findings also revealed that non -white, minority households in the City experience housing problems at higher rates than non -white, minority households in the County. Data indicates that renters, elderly, and large (7+ persons) households may be subject to disproportionate housing problems, including affordability and adequate physical needs. Renters in both the City and the County experience housing problems at a greater rate than owners. Cost Burden and Severe Cost Burden Housing cost burden is most commonly measured as the percentage of gross income spent on housing, with 30 percent a commonly accepted threshold for 'cost burden' Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 and 50 percent the threshold for 'severe cost burden.' Renter- and owner -occupied households in Santa Clarita experience housing cost burdens at similar, if not slightly lower, rates than households across Los Angeles County. However, a lower -income household spending the same percent of income on housing as a higher -income household will likely experience a greater 'cost burden.' As seen in Table 47, renters experience 'cost burden' and 'severe cost burden' at higher rates than owners in both the City and the County. Additionally, ACS data shows that the majority of renters earn less than the median annual income, while the majority of owners earn more than the median annual income. Some of the implications of high -cost burden can include housing -induced poverty, where overspending on housing leaves households little financial resources for other expenditures, and reduced savings which can impact asset accumulation. As seen in other sections of the Assessment of Fair Housing, census tracts in Newhall and Canyon Country are disproportionately affected by cost burden for renters and homeowners (Figure 50, Figure 51). Cost burden in these areas is more likely to seriously impact households' financial wellbeing, as these areas also experience higher rates of poverty, lower household incomes, and have higher percentages of children living in female -headed households without a spouse or partner. Actions taken under Program HP-4—.�1.7, HP-2.10, and HP-3.7 seek to address these issues by supporting affordable housing development and bringing services to these areas to support equitable economic outcomes. Local knowledge has indicated that the reason for severe cost burden for renters in the northeast area of the City is likely due to the presence of the College of the Canyons campus, which does not have student housing. Students are often underemployed and rely on financial aid, student loans, or family support which often are not reflected in their individual incomes. This could skew the representation of the data in this area. Table 47: Cost Burden & Severe Cost Burden by Tenure in the Citv and Countv Cost burden > 30% Cost Burden >50% Santa Clarita Owner -Occupied 30.54% 12.16% Renter -Occupied 54.77% 25.74% Los Angeles County Owner -Occupied 34.98% 16.26% Renter -Occupied 54.16% 29.34% Source: HUD CHAS Data; ACS 2013-2017 240 Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 51: Percent of Renters Overpaying for Housing in Santa Clarita by Census Tract Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 -41 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 52: Percent of Owners Overpaying for Housing in Santa Clarita by Census Tract r--- sn CI a n to 20% - 4D% 40% W% > 6 Yoh +_ Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Overcrowding Overcrowding is defined as housing units with more than one person per room, including dining and living rooms, but excluding bathrooms and kitchen. Overcrowding has been correlated with increased risks of contracting communicable diseases, higher rates of respiratory illness, and greater vulnerability to being homeless. Residential crowding reflects demographic and socioeconomic conditions. Older -adult immigrant and recent immigrant communities, families with low incomes and renter -occupied households are more likely to experience household crowding. A form of residential overcrowding known as "doubling up" is co -residing with family members or friends for economic reasons. Doubling up is the most commonly reported living situation for families and individuals before the onset of homelessness. (California Health and Human Services). According to the 2019 5-year ACS estimates, a lower percentage of households in Santa Clarita (3.8%) are living in overcrowded conditions than the County (6.6%). 242 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Census tracts in the Newhall and Canyon Country areas have the highest rates of overcrowding in the City (Figure 52). This issue overlaps with other socioeconomic disparities including higher rates of poverty, children living in female headed households with no spouse or partner present, HUD minority concentration, and lower economic and environmental index scores. Programs HP-4.1 haS been initiate A1.-7 HP-2.10, and HP-1.6 seek to overcome disparate trends in these areas. Figure 53: Percent of Overcrowded Households in Santa Clarita by Census Tract <_8.2%(Statewide Average) 8.3%-12% 12.010/n-15% 15.01 %-20% - > 20% cia6m C—ty of Los Angeles, Bureau of Land Mana9--t P, , HERE; 6arm'in, INCREMENT P, U.SGE; EPA, Esii, HERE Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Regionally, census tracts with overcrowded households are concentrated in urban areas, particularly in the City of Los Angeles, San Fernando, and El Monte (Figure 53). Areas in the northern and western Los Angeles tracts have lower rates of overcrowding. However, in the Los Angeles' Gateway Cities region and Central LA region, high rates of overcrowding are the majority. Santa Clarita has less cases of overcrowding than the surrounding areas overall. 243 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 FIIJ. UI C Z)-t. VVCI %.I UVVUII ly 111 JCIIIICI %.ICII IICI CIIIU LIM JU11 VUIIUIIly NI CCI, I j V 0 58.2%(Statewide Average) 12.01%-15% 15.01% 20% > 20% HFRF, Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Severe overcrowding is defined as more than 1.51 persons per room. One census tract in the Newhall area has a high concentration of severely overcrowded households, 30.4 percent, compared to the rest of the City which broadly reports less than 5.0 percent of households being severely overcrowded (Figure 54). Census tracts in the Newhall and Canyon Country areas have the highest rates of severe overcrowding in the City. This issue overlaps with other socioeconomic disparities including higher rates of poverty, children living in female -headed households with no spouse or partner present, HUD minority concentration, and lower economic and environmental index scores. Programs HP-1.6, HP-1.7, and HP-2.104.11 haves been ~included to overcome disparate trends in these areas. 244 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 IUUI C JJ. JCVCI C VVCI LI UWUIIIU III JCIIIICI %AC1I IICI FI < 5% 5°/ - 20% 20% - 35% - 35% 65% _ n 65 No Data County of Los `B— of L.n Xana!7gi y t, Esri, HER A, Garmin, INCREMENT P, USGS, EPA, Esn, 7 � �/ HERE Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Substandard Housing The American Community Survey includes questions that are used to indicate 'substandard housing' as defined by the Code of Federal Regulations (Title 24, § 5.425). In Santa Clarita, 2.6 percent of occupied housing lacks either telephone service, plumbing facilities, or complete kitchen facilities; 3.7 percent of occupied homes in Los Angeles County experience the same issues. The rate of substandard housing within surrounding jurisdictions differed slightly compared to Santa Clarita. About 4 percent of occupied housing units in the City of Los Angeles, 2.7 percent in Lancaster and 2.4 percent in Palmdale were considered substandard, according to the U.S Census Bureau. Local data from City staff responsible for Community Preservation indicates that an estimated 4 percent of units will require rehabilitation in the next 10 years. The areas staff identified include Newhall, Canyon Country, and Saugus which are older and have a history of code enforcement. The most recent CHAS data indicates that lower income households experience substandard housing at higher rates than moderate and above moderate -income households (Table 48). 245 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Program HP-2.10 and HP-3.24.11 implements actions to conduct outreach in lower income areas of the City and to finer-e se awareness of implement the Handyworker Program which provides grants to qualified applicants up to $5,000 to help pay for necessary repairs to their homes. i aoie 46: Zouostanaara housing ana rnousenoia income Household has none of 4 Housing Income by Housing Problems (Owners and Household has at least 1 of 4 Problems OR cost burden not Total Renters) Housing Problems available, no other problems Household Income F= 30% HAIJFI 4.675 625 5.500 Household Income >309/o to r50% HAMFI 5.200 1.020 6225 Household Income >501/. to ­80% HAMFI 6.600 2.545 9.145 Household Income >SO% to =100% HAMFI 4.090 2.905 6.995 Household Income>100°/ HAh1Fl 7.270 32.445 39720 Total 27.840 39.745 67.585 Source: CHAS, 2021 Homelessness The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)conducts annual point -in -time surveys of homeless populations. According to the LAHSA, there were 63,706 homeless individuals in Los Angeles County in 2020, 46,090 of which were reported as unsheltered. Of the total homeless population in Los Angeles County, Hispanic/Latino (36%) comprised the largest share of homeless persons in the region, followed by Black/African American (34%), White (25%), Multi-Racial/Other (20/o), and Asian (1%) The same survey identified 168 people reported as experiencing homelessness in Santa Clarita in 2020, a 35 percent decline from 2019 (Figure 55). 103 homeless residents surveyed were reported as unsheltered, with almost 75 percent of those individuals reporting that they live in a vehicle (car, van, or recreational vehicle). Of the 65 sheltered individuals, 87.7 percent reported being sheltered in emergency shelters and 12.3 percent reported being in transitional housing. Services for homeless individuals in Santa Clarita are provided by homeless services provider Bridge to Home. Bridge to Home operates year-round 24/7 services for up to 60 people at any given time and has an approved proposal to expand its services. The Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness also works toward completing action items from the Community Plan to Address Homelessness. Pregr-ang HP 4.1 eentinuesThe City supports for the Task Force on Homelessness to implement the Community Plan to Address Homelessness, including supporting the Shared Housing Program, which will offer innovative housing solutions that add to the stock of attainable, sustainable housing, by establishing shared living arrangements between home seekers and those with space in existing housing 246 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 56: Los Angeles County Point -In -Time Homeless Count Results in Santa Clarita Total Paint -In -Time Homeless Population (2016 thru 2020) 101`E 2T7 2015 : s *Uesheltered OSteltered Unsheltered Persons versarrs an Ine 3lr® 21 e0120.46 Persians In.. Persons In Makeshift Shefters 2-$f2-7741 "i-suns in mvsrt-ampers A1.$ d40-69%.- — Nrsons in Gars 20.9 0.351%i Persons in Vans 13_1)112.61%) Sheltered Persons Persons In Trarisiii-anal 14ausinn. — .. . ?.31 %) Persons in Enneryenty Sh Source: LAHSA, 2021 UCLA's Urban Displacement Project defines residential displacement as "the process by which a household is forced to move from its residence - or is prevented from 247 Santa Clarita — Housing Element 2022 moving into a neighborhood that was previously accessible to them because of conditions beyond their control." As part of this project, the UCLA team has an interactive map that displays changes in neighborhood characteristics that may indicate displacement. Two key factors in visualizing displacement are the loss of low- income households and increases in rent. According to the Urban Displacement Project, five census tracts in the City are at risk of displacement (Figure 56). The proactive community preservation program is in place to prevent displacement in the City. Place -based strategies in the most vulnerable areas will seek to reduce the likelihood of displacement including actions taken under Progams HP-2.10 and HP- 1.6441. The Newhall area is currently undergoing revitalization led by the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan which utilizes both physical and policy initiatives to increase transit - oriented development, increase mixed uses, and create a variety of housing types. To overcome any risk of investment -driven displacement, the plan will implement City policies, state mandates, and housing incentives that facilitate the development of necessary low- and moderate -income dwellings. The Plan identifies the risk of displacement due to proposed redevelopment. The Plan, in conjunction with the General Plan, outlines specific actions to overcome that risk. Actions taken under Programs HP-2.7 and HP 2.10 Plan includes m eas es to reduce the risk of investment- driven displacement. Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Source: HW ArrH uata viewer, zuzl Additionally, the vulnerable tracts identified in Figure 56 are at risk of disaster -driven displacement from either flood risk, fire risk, or both (Figure 57, Figure 58). The most destructive flooding event in recent history in the City occurred in 2005 when flooding caused significant damage to a mobile home park and other residential sites near Newhall Creek. Additionally, unhoused residents are particularly vulnerable to disaster -driven displacement. FEMA programs can help residents in the immediate aftermath of a disaster but certain communities such as disabled, elderly, or residents without a local support network may face additional challenges if they find themselves displaced by disaster. Policies in the City's Safety Element seek to overcome these risks including the prioritization of climate mitigation actions and retrofits in neighborhoods that currently experience social or environmental injustice or bear a disproportionate burden of potential public health impacts, cooperation with other agencies to ensure adequate shelter for homeless persons to limit their exposure to accidental injury and illness, and the implementation of the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure safe travel paths and accommodations for persons with disabilities. 249 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 58: Fire Seve Zones in Santa Clarita City 6ounda des ❑ Incorporated Area County Boundaries FHSZ in LRA VHFHSZ FHSZ in SRA Very High High Moderate SRA Local Responsibility Area (LRA) State Responsibility Area (SRA) Federal Responsibility Area (FRA) Source: The State of California and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, 2021 Figure 59: Subsidized Housing, Mobile Home Parks and Flood Risk in Santa Clarita (R) Housing Choice Vouchers -Tract HCV as a Pereentof Renter Occupied Housing Units > 60%- 100% > 36%-6D% a > 15%-30% > 5%- 15% I t No Data I (A) Subsidized Housing (CHPC, 2021) J (A) Mobile Home Parks (HIFLD, 2018) C ram, , ,m- (A) Special Flood Hazard Areas (FEMA, 2020) 1%Annual Chance Flood Hazard fl J 0.2%Annual Chance Flaod Hazard :Ef-WL h, Regulatory Floodway p = Special Floodway Future Conditions 1%Annual Chance Flood Hazard Area with Reduced Risk Due to Levee Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 �S� Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Policies in the City's Safety Element seek to overcome these risks including the prioritization of climate mitigation actions and retrofits in neighborhoods that currently experience social or environmental injustice or bear a disproportionate burden of potential public health impacts. Housing Affordability According to data from Zillow.com, a real estate and rental market website that uses a specific methodology to calculate typical home values, Santa Clarita's typical home values are slightly lower than surrounding Los Angeles County with values increasing at a similar exponential rate between 2012 and 2021 (Figure 59). As is being experienced across much of the state, home values in the City have increased dramatically during the post -pandemic recovery, increasing nearly 18 percent in the last year alone. Additional data from the Southland Regional Association of Realtors indicates the home sales prices in the Santa Clarita Valley region have risen 28 percent in the last year. The Southland Regional Association of Realtors' Income -to -Loan guide indicates that a loan applicant would need an income of $156,788 to obtain a loan for a single-family home in the Santa Clarita Valley region. The most recent 5-year ACS estimates the median income in the City of Santa Clarita to be $99,666. Figure 60: Home value in the City and the County over Time Jun 2021 — Santa Clarita S688K Los Angeles County $773K $817K $642K $466K $291 K 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 2019 2020 2021 Source: Zillow, 2021 251 Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Data from Zillow also revealed an increase in rental rates in the City of 6 percent over the last five years. The average rental rate for studio, one- and two- bedroom apartments in the City is $1,300, $1,750, and $2,450, respectively. As seen in Table 49, many block groups with HUD defined minority concentration, cannot afford the average rent for a one -bedroom rental in the City without falling into a housing cost -burden where total housing costs exceed 30 percent of gross monthly income (HUD). Table 49: Minority Concentration Areas and Affordabilitv of Averaoe Rent Census Tract/ Area Block Group Median Income Ability to afford Average Rent without Cost - Burden Studio/$1300 1-BR/ $1700 2-BR/$2450 1 $59,667 Yes No No 9200.36 2 $61,667 Yes No No Canyon Country 3 $109,886 Yes Yes Yes 4 $81,667 Yes Yes No 9200.37 1 $69,986 Yes Yes No Canyon 2 $49,487 No No No Country 3 $58,250 Yes No No 9203.36 3 $44,040 No No No Newhall 4 $51,875 No No No 1 $48,750 No No No 9203.37 2 $70,250 Yes Yes No Newhall 3 $77,240 Yes Yes No 4 $44,306 No No No Source: ACS 2015-2019; Zillow Average Rental Cost in Santa Clarita Disproportionate Housing Needs: Contributing Factors Fair housina issues related to disproportionate housina needs in Santa Clarita include displacement, overcrowding, and overpayment,, primarily in Newhall and Canyon Country areas. The highest priority factors that contribute to these issues are the location and availability of affordable housing in a range of sizes and the displacement of residents due to economic pressures. In addition to the programs described in 4.5.3 to increase the availability and integration of affordable housing and the City's continued work with the Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness, the Committee on Housing, and implementing the Community Plan to Address Homelessness the City will take the following actions: • The City will review the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, which governs land - use decisions where there are identified populations that are vulnerable to displacement, to ensure it includes anti -displacement measures (e.g. 2' r -, Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 relocation assistance for projects which displace lower income residents and first right of return to existing residents). (Program HP-1.61 • The City will require replacement housing units subject to the requirements of Government Code Section 65915(c)(3) for sites on the City's Sites Inventory (Program HP-2.7) • The City will continue to promote the State's rental and mortgage relief programs on the City website. (Program HP-2.10) • The City will proactively promote the services of the Housing Rights Center in communities who are vulnerable to displacement, and maintain year-round informational postings at community centers and other municipal buildings near vulnerable communities (Program HP-2.10) • The City will implement programs designed to increase the supply of affordable units in a range of sizes. (Programs HP-1.4: Affordable Housing Density Bonus, HP-1.7: Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, HP- 2.1: Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types, HP-3.7: Workforce Housing Program) I-..-. ffient f iden d��1, to .. �-FS��T Ste- - -----.._....- r~----" -- 4.5.6 Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty and Affluence In an effort to identify racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (RECAPs), HUD has identified census tracts with a majority non-White population (greater than 50 percent) that have either a poverty rate that exceeds 40 percent or is three times the average tract poverty rate for the metro/micro area, whichever threshold is lower. In Los Angeles County, RECAP clusters have become smaller over time, with RECAPs scattered in sections of Palmdale, Long Beach, and San Fernando. Larger RECAP clusters can be seen in the central portion of the City of Los Angeles. According to the 2009-2013 HUD estimates there are no RECAPs in Santa Clarita. The areas where the most people experience poverty have largely stayed the same or expanded, while the more affluent areas have not seen an increase in the percentage of people experiencing poverty. Over the last decade, the same areas in Newhall and Canyon Country are the most impacted by poverty, have higher concentrations of minority populations, experience more disparities in access to Santa Clarita - Housing Element 2022 opportunities, and have disproportionate housing needs including overcrowding, risk of displacement, and higher incidents of substandard housing. Figure 61: Percent of Population Below Poverty Level in Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley SCAG Subregion, and Santa Clarita, ACS 5- Year Estimates 2010-2014 = 200% - 300% _ 30%-9o% - > 40% N Ccunly of Los Angele-�, C%bVormi Sale Pniks Esii. HERE Garmin, Safcc raph, FAD, jk 05 10 I 2a Mlles i i r i i i f MEiI?NASA,.VSGS. Bureau of Land Management, EFA, NPS Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 254 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 62: Percent of Population Below Poverty Level in Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley SCAG Subregion, and Santa Clarita, ACS 5-Year Estimates 2015-2019 0 2001. - 300/. - 30% - 40% I♦ > 40% County of Las Angeles, California State Parks, Esn, HERE Garmin, SafeGraph, FAO, 0 5 10 20 Miles I l I I I ! I I � MEtIjK1A5A, USGS bureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 255 Santa Clarita - Housing Element 2022 Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence While racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty and segregation (RECAPs) have long been the focus of fair housing policies, racially concentrated areas of affluence (RCAAs) must also be analyzed to ensure housing is integrated, a key to fair housing choice. According to a policy paper published by HUD, RCAA is defined as affluent, white communities. According to HUD's policy paper, whites are the most racially segregated group in the United States and "in the same way neighborhood disadvantage is associated with concentrated poverty and high concentrations of people of color, conversely, distinct advantages are associated with residence in affluent, white communities." RCAAs have not been studied extensively nor has a standard definition been published by HCD or HUD. This fair housing assessment uses the percent white population and median household income as proxies to identify potential areas of affluence. As Figure 62 shows, census tracts in the city with a large white population (over 50 percent) tend to be in areas where household median incomes are above the state median income however, that is not always the case. Figure 63: Percentage of White Population and Median Incomes by Census WOCK Group Percent of Population that is White alone, Non -Hispanic a c y0� 10%-25h © 25%.50% ® 50% � 75% Qi— Median Income _i I <y30,000 < $55,000 � < W, 100 {HC) 2020 State Median lr—t) over 5125,000 NO Pala A.Wablc 0 0. 4. 0-11 -� 0' of Los B:,,—i —d Po4ai ycmc L, ERE. Garmin, INCREMENT P. 11SGS. EPA, Esri. �) HERE Q � o Santa Clarita - Housing Element 2022 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Another way to visualize this data is by looking at how median incomes have changed over the last decade in relationship to the percentage of the non -white population. Figure 63 and Figure 64 show the median incomes for census block groups in Santa Clarita from the ACS 5- year estimates from 2010-2014 and 2015-2019 respectively. The graduated circles represent the percentage of the total non -white populations from 2010 and 2018 respectively. Smaller circles indicate higher percentages of White alone, non -Hispanic populations and larger circles indicate higher percentages of non-White populations. While median incomes have increased in almost all areas of the city, the areas with the lowest median incomes have the highest percentages of non-White populations, while the areas with the highest median incomes tend to have lower percentages of non -white populations. While incomes have risen across most census block groups in the City, these maps indicate increasing segregation of non -white populations in the areas of Newhall and in some portions of Canyon Country, which have been repeatedly identified as experiencing higher rates of poverty, more disparities in access to opportunities, and have disproportionate housing needs including overcrowding, risk of displacement, and higher incidents of substandard housing. Similar to Santa Clarita, increasing median income trends and ethnic/racial composition have changed across the region. Median income levels across urbanized neighborhoods in northern Los Angeles County including Sylmar, Pacoima, Granada Hills, the cities of San Fernando, Palmdale and Lancaster had increased when comparing 2010 and 2015 ACS 5- year estimates. In addition, ethnic/racial demographics across communities in the throughout northern Los Angeles County has also changed, as the total percentage of non-White population significantly increased during this time. To contrast, high income areas of concentrated affluence within Santa Clarita and the surrounding region experienced increasing median incomes, however the percent of total non -white population increase at a slower rate compared to areas with lower median incomes. However, there does appear to be improvement outside of those areas as the City becomes increasingly diverse over time. New revitalization strategies implemented through the Oldtown Newhall Specific Plan aim to transform the area to better meet the needs of the community while reducing the risk of displacement. The Specific Plan is guided by design principles for transit -oriented development and will create a more diverse set of housing choices. Additionally, the Plan will create new economic opportunities that will continue to bring economic opportunities to the area. Likewise, recent investment in Canyon Country has brought new development to the community including the opening of the Canyon Country Community Center which offers multi -generational services, programs, and activities to the community. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 64: Median Income and Percent of Non -White Population by Block Group in 2010 i © o ° O ° ° O O O O O 00 00 ° 000 00 0 0 0 ° 0 000 o - 000 O ° O - o o a ° ° �..... City of Santa Clarita 0 City of Santa Clarita Median Income <$30,000 <$55,000 0 <$87,100 0 <$125,000 — Greaterthan $125,000 Percent of Total Non -White Population ° 0% - 20% O 20% - 400/6 Q 40% - 60% O 60% - 80% O80% - 100% N 0 1.25 25 5 Miles . Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esri, HERE, Garmin, SafeGraph, METI/ NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS, USDA �S� Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Figure 65: Median Income and Percent of Non -White Population by Block Group in 2019 City of Santa Clarita 0 City of Santa Clarita Median Income <Ss0,000 0 <s55,000 0 <587,100 <5125,000 - Greater than $125,000 ® No Data Available Percent of Total Non -White Population 0 0% - 20% O 20°/a - 90% 0 40% - 60% 0 60% - 80% 0 SO% - 100% N 1. A 0 2 l i I i I �� ° a°a � ff °0 ° 000 0 0 O� 0 Wi G _ I o ° O 0 ° ° 5 Miles County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esri, HERE, Garmin, SafeGraph, METI/ NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS, USDA Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 259 Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 RECAP and RCAA: Contributing Factors While there are no RECAPs in Santa Clarita, areas of the City have higher concentrations of poverty and of racial and ethnic minorities. The main factor that contributes to this issue is the Batt""^" of RaEmal and Etl nie Genf ntFat°""' Lending eliser-OFAinatim&R �:,ocation and type of affordable housing, and programs to address this issue are described in 4.5.3, Integration and Segregation. M.-dman HeuseheId TnEem 260 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 APPENDIX A: SCAG LOCAL HOUSING DATA Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 ENT, AND HOUSEHOLDS li. SPECIALIZED HOUSEHOLD NEEDS: LARGE FAMILIES, SENIORS. AND FEMALE -HEADED HOUSEHOLDS III, PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IV. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES V. HOUSING STOCK CHARACTERISTICS VI. OVERPAYMENT AND OVERCROWDING VI I. ASSISTED UNITS AT RISK OF CONVERSION VIII. FINAL REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Pre -Certified Local Housing Data for Santa CI-arita Developed by SCAG and pre -certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development[HCD] for use in 6th cycle hou si ng a le M e nts. This report contains a wide range ofjurisdiction•leveI data elements intended to provide an understanding housing need experienced in Santa Clarita as apart of its 6ttl Cycle housing. element update. Data sources are noted below each table nr flgum. I. POPULATION, EMPLOYMENT. AND HOUSEHOLDS Population Trend, 2000-2020 250.0 2rin.0 a 150.0 m 1000 50.0 0.0 Santa Clarita —SCAG CA DOF E,5 Population and Housing Out Estimates 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 161.131 165.431 17e.320 209.391 222.932 16,516, 703 17.541.8 73 1 s, 051,534 18.731, 901 19.021, 767 195 19.0 18.5 19.0 175i 17.0 1v.0 150 Santa Clarita has a 2020 total population of 221.932 including 1,500 living in group quarters a cco rd i ng to the California Department of Finance. The chart above describes the population trend in Santa Clarita from 2000 to 2020. Over this period Santa Clarita had an annual growth rate of 1.9% compared to 0.7% For the region. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Current Population by Age and Sex 10,000 8.000 6,000 4.000 2.onn a Z000 4.000 6,000 8.000 10.000 American CPmmu nity Sufvey 20±d-20IB 5y€ar �timote3 LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE ■ M61e K male The population of Santa Clarita is 49.6% male and 50.4%female. The share of the population of Santa Clarke which is under 1S years of age is 25.9%, which is higher than the regional share of 23.4%, Santa Ciarita's seniors (65 and above) make up 11,3%of the population, which is lower than the regional share of 13%. Employment by Industry Agriculture I :�10 Construclrm 6.3fi3 Manufacturing s.Anw WholessIL Riede 2541 Retail trade 10,, 682 Transportation d. Information 5.77�E Finance 7.16S PmfessionalServws 1_ e"4 Education & Wial Services L3,1G�r AIYs. Entertainment_ Recreation lip Lam: Other Public Adminiristration 5.?€5 0 5.00Q 10.000 15 000 20.000 25.000 Arrrrican Community 5urveir using groupings of Z-diqN NRIC5 conies Santa Clarke has 104338 workers living within its borders who work across 13 major Industrial sectors. The chart above provides detailed employment information. The most prevalent industry is Education & Social Services with 23,164 employees (22.2% of total) and the second most prevalent. industry is Professional Svcs. with 12.024 employees (11,5%of total). Prepared by SLAG. Updated April 2 02 1 Page 2/18 264 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Employment by Occupation LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 59.3 % - 4o.a;� '----- 3t7 G% 25.Q9E ::?.;rta-T is e Ira C 10.936 � �2,49 eT■ r.� p.LY& Management Services Sales Natural Resourceu flraduotion San taClarns 43.7% 16.9% 22.7% 6.9% 97% . SCAG 34 2% 19.6% 22.8% a.8°d 14.6% • Santa Clarita • SCAG American Comnu nity 5uryey 201 4201B5-year estimates using groupings of SOC codes.. In addition to understanding the industries In which the residents of Santa Clarita work, it is also possible to analyze the types of jobs they hold. The most prevalent occupational category in Santa Clarita is Management, in which 45,614 (43.7% of total) employees Work. The second -most prevalent type of work is in Salea. which employs 23.693 (22.7%of total) in Santa Clarita, Farmworkers Farmwarlr=r<; nL.{,.,.If-�td'nn Percent of total Santa Santa Clarita Clarita workers: SLAG Total 102 0.10% 57.741 Total jobs: Farming fishing and forestry occupations 1021 0.14% 31.521 Fu1I-time. year-round jobs: Farming, fishing and forestry occupations Ernployrrrent in th& Apdr,o turaf Industry: Percent of total Santa syhty clarify Clarita workers: SCAG Total 178 0.17% 73,778 Total in agriculture. forestry, fishing and hunting i90 1 0.26%6 44.979 Full dme, year-round in agriculture, forestry. fishing, and hunting American Commun7t Survey 2014-201S5-year estimates using groupings ®} NAiG5 and SOC codas. Statewide, farmworker housing is of unique ccncem and of unique importance. While only a small share of SLAG region jurisdictions have farmworkers living in them. they are essential to the regions econemy and food supply. Prepared by SLAG. Updated April 2 02 1 Page 3/18 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Housing Tenure aQ 0% 60.0% 500% 40-OU ® 36.0% 20.0% 100% 0,0% 67.8% 32.2% LOCAL HOUSING DATA. 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 52 5% l� � I — Santa Clarita SLAG ■ Owner (%s • Renter {%) 47.5% rlmerrGvn LvrrTmunity Surwsy 2aiJ-�+7135�eara trrrrvtss. Housingseeurity can depend heavily on housingten ure. i.e. whether homes are owned or rented. Santa Clarita's housingstock consists of 67.583 total units. 45.807 of which are owner -occupied and 21,776 of which are renter -occupied. The share of renters In Santa Clarita is lower than in the SCAG region overall. Housing Tenure By Age 14,000 12.000 1o.oat� N c 8=0 p� 6.Qau 2.000 0 —,--a , , I I L, L L 2 a,Qa� 15-14 25.34 35-44 1=154 55-59 e0-64 6.5-74 7:,84 Ssf aGyner as 3.= 9,345 11175 6019 5179 6217 3175 997 penter 783 4.970 5,159 5 07 a 1.434 1.71147 1.42= 995 719 .4nFenrnn CommunirV Survey �OS4-apli3Si�r st�mm'es In many places, housi rig ten ure v a ries substantially based on the age of the householder. In Santa Clarita, the age group where renters outnumber owners the most is 15-24 (by 79-8%). The age group where owners outnumber rentersthe most is 65-74 (by 62.8%) Prepared by SCAG, Updated Ap61 2021 Page 4/18 266 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 LOCAL HOUSING DATA. 6TH CYCLE H©USING ELEMENT UPDATE Housing Tenure by Year Moved to Current Residence 25.00a so.A°.e 20.000 219. 7 % s 15.000 w 16.6% 10-000 i3.sY 1■ 5.000 2G15 or Bier 2010.2r314 2C00-.2009 1990-1999 1989 or eeriier ■ Renter 5 450 10.637 3.829 639 221 60tyner 4.764 9.633 i6247 8.563 6.600 i Dwrmt a Renter Afnemmn estimates Across the SCAG region. the mast common move. in period was 2010.2014 (31.9%) followed by 2000.2009 (26.1%). In Santa Clarita, the period during which most people started living in their current residence was 2010.2014 (30%) followed by 2000.2009 (?9.7S6j. Ii. SPECIALIZED HOUSEHOLD NEEDS: LARGE FAMILIES. SENIORS. AND FEMALE -HEADED Households by Household Size 35.0% 30-0% 3 25.0% 20.0% 15-0% n � 12s.ans 5ft 0.04E 1 _ Rmencon CommumtvSurveV 2014-201B 5-Vecr estimates. 3 4 5 G Number of People per Household ■Renter e0wrier •Total This chart illustrates the range of household sizes in Sang Clarita for owners• renters• and overall. The most commonly occuring household size is of two people (29,1%) and the second most commonly ocouring household is of three people (19.3%). Santa Clarita has a lower share of single -person households than the SCAG region overall (18.9%vs. 23.4%) and a lower share of 7+ person households than the SCAG region overall (1.7% vs. 3.1%). Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2 02 1 Page 5/18 267 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Female Headed Households (FHH) FHH w/Children under 6 1 0.8%.-561 FHH w/Children ' 5.5%: 3736 Ttftel FHH I 12-2%; 7652 Toml Households 67523 10000 :0000 30000 40000 50000 SQQ07 70000 80000 Percent of total househodsNumber of households LOCAL Ht3USING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 0 Amukan Cvmmu nity Survey 1014- 0195-yevr estimates Statute requires analysis of specialized housing needs, includrrig fern ale•headed households in an effort to ensure adequate childcare or job trail ningservICeS. Of Santa Cladta's 67.583 total households. 11.3% are female -headed (compared to 14.3% in the SCAG region). 5.5% are female -headed and With children (compared to 6,6% 1n the SCAG regionj. and 0.8% are female -headed and with children under 6 (compared to 1,0% 1n the SCAG regon). Households by Poverty Status Fcrr4alaheaded with 3 or more children � 0.5%; 313 Ferliaie-headed with children 1.3%; 853 Rarw aheadel 1.7%;1,149 7otsl households in poverty 0 500 1.000 1500 22.000 25Q0 3-04Q Percent of tatel households Nornber' cf househdlds American CommunitvSurvey 2014- IS5-year ertimares 4.1 percent of Santa Clarita's households are experiencing poverty. compared to 7.9 percent of households in the SCAG region. Poverty thresholds, as defined by the ACS, vary by household type. More information can be found at M255. In 2018. a single Individual under SS was considered in poverty with a money income below $13,064/year while the threshold for a family consisting of 2 adults and 2 children was 125.465/year. Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2 02 1 Page 6/18 268 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Elderly Households by Income and Tenure LOCAL HOUSING DATA. 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE Percent of Total FAderty lHouselhalft- Owner Renter Tatel Income category, relatiYe a 30% HAMFI to surrounding area. 1,085 1.070 2,155 15.3% 30.50% HAMFI L 480 750 2,230 15.8% 50-80% HAMFI 1.875 445 2,320 16.4% 1,480 10.5% 80.100%HAM FI 1,220 260 615 5.9201 > 100% HAMFI 5,305 42.0% TOTAL 10,965 3,140 _ 141105 !#t+p CHAS. �6#� 2aalb. NAMFI refers rn i-7nus;ng f�P6un L'evvNap!nenr rcr�a Medimr Farni�rnc�m� Statute requires analysis of specialized housing needs. including housing needs for seniors. Federal housing data define a household type as'eiderly family' If it Consists of two persons With Either or both age 62 or over. Of Santa Clarita's 14.105 such households. 15.3%earn less than 30%of the surrounding area income, (comared to 24.2%in the SLAG reglon), 31.1%earn less than 50°% of the surroundingarea income {compared to 30.9% in the SLAG region} 111. PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS 171 239 57 M N 0 Sheirx.e11 Unsheltered Total s Santa Clarita 2019 coty and county homelessness point -fa time counts processed by SLAG. Iunsdidrorrlevel taunts weee not avralable in tmpenaf county and ahehered population (and thus total) courgs were not available in Riverside County. As a resuR, SCAG region totals from this compilation of data sources likely undercount true mrats. #N/A Prepared by SLAG, Updated April 2021 Page 7/18 269 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 LOCAL HOUSING DATA. 6THI CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE IV. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Disability by Type inaep-ndent Liwlog 1 7,900 Seli-ca I a 4.569 Ambulatory 10,771 coop Live M S 211 Vision 4,093 Hearing 6,060 d 2,000 4.004 6.000 8.00❑ 10,000 12,000 Ameripn£ommumty Survey2a34-,AO185yl nrettimute5 Disability data also p rovid e s va I us b le cofrtextfor assessingcurrent and future need for accessible housing units. Note that since sortie disability types are not recorded for children below a certain age. caIcu[atingdlsability as a percentage of total pop ulabon may not be accurate. Disabiliky by Type - Seniors (65 and aver) 3C.09t 'SO4F 0 24.Z9y 22.9% 2C.Oss 17.$%17.5�v 16 1',4 `a 35.675 A13.1Y6 14.5%11)1% 3.89510,5°h 1U.6"K s-5"b 0.0% - Hearing Vision Colsfldve ArribuiWory Sel#-,mre Independent Living r Senta C€arita Percent ■SLAG Replon Percera Anencan £ommr Mw5urveV 2014-2U195-year estimates. In Santa Clarlta, the mostoommonly occuringdisability amongstseniors 65 and older Was an ambulatory disability, experienced by 24.2% of Sa rlta Glarita's seniors (and 22.9% of seniors in the SLAG region). Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2 02 1 Page 8/18 270 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Disability by Employment Status LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE With a Disability Percerrt of Tisza! Me D Iblllty Paroent of Trul Employed 4.517 43% 94.168 78% Unemployed 560 5% 5.346 4% Not In Labor Force 5,515 52% 21.220 180A 10.M 2.20.734 Art7saean Community ectrmofes Understandingthe employment status of people with disabilities may also be an important component in evaluating specialized housing needs. In Santa Clarita, 42-6% of the population with a disability is employed, compared to 78% of the non disabled population. Developmental Disabilities Sam cletttl3 By Residence: Home of Parent/Family/Guardian 1621 Ind ependerTVSupported Living 41 Community Care Facility 38 Intermadiota Care FaciIIty o Faster/Family Home 15 Other 10 8y Age- 0 • 17 Years 1125 18+ Years 729 MTAL 2979 CA ❑QS consumer count by CA 2rF age group and residence typefor the end ofJune 2019- Data available in 1611197 5CAG jurisdkt}ans. The California Department of DevelopmentaIServices also provides data on developmental disabilities by age and type of residence. These data are collected at the ZIP -code level and were joined to the jurisdiction -level by SCAG. Totals may not match as counts below 11 Individuals are unavailable and some entries were not matched to a ZIP code necessitating approximation. Prepared by SLAG. Updated April 2021 Page 9/18 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 V. HOUSING STOCK CHARACTERISTICS Housing Type 10aw 90% 70% 46.951 © 60% 50% ca 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Sily�e-F2mily Detached ASanrs clarita (9F1 61.0% a SCAG C51 54 A% CA DOF E 5 FopWation and Housing UnitEsdmetes LOCAL HOUSING DATA. 6TH CYCLE H©USING ELEMENT UPDATE 9,077 3.1.25 . 8Ihga-Fa11ily Multifahilly,2.4 Multifamily.5+ Attached Units Units 11.4% 4.1% 199% 1.2% 7-5% 27 3% r,576 Mobile Homes 3.3% 3.5% The chart above provides detailed information on the housing stock in Santa Clarita, which has a total of 77,008 housingunks. The most prevalent housingtype in Santa Clarita is single-family detached with 46-951 units. The share of all single-family units In Santa Clarita is 72.8%. which is higher than the 51,7% share in the SCAG region. Out of the total housing units in Santa Clarita. there are 74,149 occupied -units, which equates to a 3.7%total vacancy rate. The average household sire (as expressed by the population to housing unit ratio) is 2.97& Housing Type Trend 6n.00a , 50.000 l r - t 1tl° 30.006 = 20.000 - 10,000 t 0 Smoe Family Residential (SFRi Multifamily Residential WFR) -2000 ■2005 02010 92015 02020 CA POF C-S Ropv1vN9F; and H using Unk Estimoes Mobile Homes Over the past two decades (2000-2020). there has been more construction of single-family residential units than multi -fatuity residential units in Santa Clarita. When comparing 2000 to 2D20, SFR units increased by 17,930, MFR units Increased by 6,286, and mobile units increased by 336. Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 10/18 I T7 2 I Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Vacant Units by Type All% 35% 33.9�5 G 30% c 25-4, T9 20% 0 15% 10% a 5% 0% For Rent LOCAL HOUSING DATA. 6TH CYCLE 00USING ELEMENT UPDATE 12 1 % 8.2% 7.9% ■ I I No Rented Fur Sale Sold • Santa Ciaritx w9CAG 33.5% `8-8"�7,7% 11,8 0.09E 0�3% Seasonal rvilgrant Other Amerman Commu mty Survey 2014-20185-year esirmares The ACS provides additiohaI detail on vacant housing units by category Housing Units by Year Structure Built 30% 25%. u 15°ti 10% �+F MEN Oy 2014& 2010- 2000- 1990- Y ,g; 19-10- 196do- 1950- 1940- 1939& Later 2013 2009 1999 1989 1979 1969 1959 1949 Earller 3enta Clants (Y.) 16% 2.0% 16.3% 19.0% 28.5% 15.1`k, 12.9+% 3.61% O.S% 0 ; % SLAG (%) 1-0% 1.5% 10.1% 9.5% 15.0% 16 3% 14 5'% 15 9% 6.94A 9.3% ■Santa CIArlta M) rSOA©(%) Amerrwn Community Survey a f7l4--0AZ 8 S-y�rr �timrrtea Examiningthe age of the currant housingstock is one wayto understand how historical development patterns have contributed to a ulty's form. The time period where the highest share of Santa Ciarita's housing unite were built is 1980-1-989. while in the SCAG region more units were built during 1970-1979 than any other period. Prepared by SLAG. Updated April 2021 Page 11/18 I eF7 3 I Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Substandard Housing 194 a f� 4YG No Telephone Sorvice Available Amerrean Cornmumty SarVay 2014-20185-Vear estimates LOCAL HOUSING DATA. 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 0-391A 0,14°k =W= Lacking Plumbing Facilities r Santa Clarita ■ SLAG 129% Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities The ACS includes surveys about three factors of what maybe considered substandard housing In Santa Clarita. 805 units lack telephone Service, 96 units lack plombingfacillties, and 592 units Iack complete kitchen facilities. Median Home Sales Price for Existing Homes $000 000 140.0'4 $$00.000 �' t 120.0% - • - _ _ - - 100.09E $400.000 .. �' _ 80.0% $300.000 6dAh �2on.0o0 40.01A $100.000 20.0% $. 0 0% r ya �� � 0 �''� �P lb 0 1 --e—:7anta Clarita --w--SCAG - - -SanTa Clarite Percentageof $GAG Price SCA6 Loml Proflles, Cafe Logig. Darn Wck. SCAG median home sales prce mfculafed as hnusehoht-wvig,+rted overage of munty medrons. Between 2000 and 2018. median home sales prices in Santa Clarita increased 134% while prices in the SCAG region increased 151%. 2018 median home sales prices in Santa Cie rita were $538,000 and the h ighe st experie need since 2060 was $548,100 in 2006. Prices in Santa Clarita have ranged from a low of 87.8%of the SGAG region median in 2007 and a high of 126.2% In 2009. Prepared by SCAG. Updated April 2 02 1 Page 12/18 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Housing Units Permitted ii300 1600 1400 1200 71000 Sao 600 i 400 BE 200 � 0 LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE lg.a 16.0 14,0 12,0 $ 10.0 0 0 8.0 .� 60 4-0 2.0 QQ 2 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2022 2014 2016 2018 4 i; 3 CAI units rTiinSing1e-Family Units r�rMultifantlly Units —4-- Santa Clarita-allunits per 1000 Pop. SCAG.. Units per 1000 Pap. Gom LogielDora Quick. Additional deral! avadabla in SLAG 2h19 Local Profiles. SLAG median home sales price ralculored us hausaamld-weighted average of county madiahF, VI. OVERPAYMENT AND OVERCROWDING Crowding by Extent and Tenure 18.0% 16.0% 14 0% 12-0% $ 10.0% a -a% 6-a% 4.s% 4.0% 2.4% 2 0% n.0% 1.C+/room Canner 15.6% 14. % 6.4% 5.4% ❑.4x _ 1.5+/rcorn 1.0+/room 1.6+/room owner Renter Renter r Santa Clarita ■SCAG Ameriwp GPmm4r*y Survey 2oJ4-20d 85-year estimates In Santa Clarita-1.077 owner -occupied and 3.199 renter -occupied households had more than 1.0 occupants per room, which meets the A S definition for overcrowding. 175 owner -occupied households and 1.179 renter -occupied households had more than 1,5 occupants per room, which meets the ACS definition for severe overcrowding. Prepared by SCAG. Updated April 2021 Page 13/18 275 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Cost Burden by Income LOCAL HOUSING DATA. 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE Houaehc3ds by Share of Inoorna Seeman HouelnitCoat Income a 30% 30-50% > 50% 30% HAMFl 564 575 4.405 3.155 1.730 30-50% HAMFI 1,395 1.680 3.845 50.80% HAWIFI 3.130 80-100% HAMF1 3.480 2,470 409, > 100% HAM FI 27.770 4155 384 10,093 Tomi Households 36,339 12,725 HUI9 CHA5, 201 a_7016. HAMfFroers to hoalfag Urban N-ueVopment Area Median family Irrmrne. Housing cost burden la most commonly measured as the percentage of gross income spent on housing. with 30%a usual threshold for 'cost burden' and 50%the threshold for'severe cost burden' However, a lower •inoorne household spending the same percent of income on housing as a higher -income household will likely experience more true'Gost burden.' These data indicate the number of households in Santa Clarita by their income relative to the surrounding area and their share of income spent on housing_ Spending on Rent 7.aoc n q� 5.a04 i 4,000 3.000 2.000 t r�i 1.00 2,5 �109C 10-157. 15-20% ZV-251A 25.30% 30-35% 35-AO% 40-49% >50k Hot Computed Aercen t of Inoome Spent on Rent Across Santa Clarita's 21,776 renter households. 12.574 (57.7%) spend thirty percent or more of gross income on housing cost. compared to 55.3% in the SCAG region. Additionally. 5.876 renter households in Santa Clarita (27%)spend fifty percent or more of gross income on housing cast, com pared to 28.9% in the SCAG region. Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2 02 1 Page 14/18 276 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Spending on Rent by I I come 100% 90% 0 SO% 70% 6fl% 60% 40% 30% ffi 2O% 20% 0% Lem than $20.000 to $20.000 $34,999 9,50% 2,131 2.207 ■30-49% 153 491 e20-29% 130 114 0420% 0 152 R+nerican Community Survey 2014 —a0185-yegar estimates LOCAL HOUSING DATA. 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 11 $35 000 to $50.000 to W.999 $74.999 1,158 357 1.308 3,156 141 635 104 129 Incarne Lateg)ry $75.00010 1100,000or $99,999 mare 23 0 1,135 455 2.718 2-061 372 2 921 G z50%i s 30-49% s 20-25% ■ t z0% While the previous table breaks down cost burden by area -relative income. the ACS also al lows for the anaiysrs of Santa Clanta's 21,077 renter households (for which income data are available) by spending on rent by income bracket (dolla r amounts). As one might expect, the general trend is that low-income households spend a higher share of income 4n housing(e,g. over 50%) while high -income households are more likely to spend under 20% of income on housing- Househoid Income by (Cash) Rent 100% sass 80% 7 0"% 6p% 50% 40% 30% ■ > V GOO/'rno. 20% ■ $1500-2000/mo. 10% ■ $1000.1500/mo. 0% Less than $20.000 to $35.000 to $50.000 to $75.000 to $100,004 $20.000 $34.999 $49,399 $74,999 $99.999 ormor� •$5Ct0-i0{10/rro. rA>112600/mo. 463 475 549 1268 1357 8 29 Uc,$500/mo. ■$15M2000/mu. an 1088 1091 2219 1394 1288 &$1000.1500/11xr- 677 932 865 832 447 342 n $560.10001ino. 355 306 136 120 3e- B4 ■'$500/mO. 271 7a 71 18 24 0 lRoorrne AmerimA Community 5-year estimates Santa Clarita renter households' rash rent paid can be broken down by household incomes- As one mutt expect the general trend is that lower -income households spend lesson rent while higher -income households spend more on rent, though this may not be universally true. Rent categories range from •-$500/month (2.1%of Santa Clarita renters)to %$2000/month (36-5% ofSanta Clarita renters), The mast common rent category in Santa Clarita is $1500-2000/month With 37.3% of renters. Prepared by SLAG, Updated April 2021 Page 15/18 277 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Monthly Owner Costs for Mortgage Holders 46% E 40% 36% 30% 25% E 20% 0 15% 10% 5I°5 3% Q.3�O0.59i 2,8% S7% i s$5c0 $504S1pi10 LOCAL HOUSING DATA. 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 39.3% 3.4% 19.0 % 16. 13 7% 3100041500 3150042000 32000-S30Q4 Morlga&- Monthly Payment a Santa clarita 0'A6 Amerknrr Community 5urvV 20t,�-20185-year eriimntos _2.a%i 2.3% II 33=44000 44000 While renter households receive much of the focus when it comes to housing cost anarysis, owner households make up 67.8% of Santa Clarita and 52.5% of the SCAG region. The most coin Monly occurrIng mortgage payinent in Santa Clarita is $2000- $3000/month and the most commonly occunng mortgage payment in the SCAG region is $2000-53000/Ina. Costs for Mortgage Holders by Income 100% w 90°% a 80% a 70% v x 6CeYF 50% t 40°% 30% a 20% 10% o% a Over 30% Q 20-29 % a0nder 20% Less than $20,000 $2Q.000 to $$CM9 $85.000 to $49,999 $50.000 to $7a.999 $75,000 or rnom 946 1297 1730 3055 C194 U 13 161 923 10051 0 41 26 221 11518 Household Income: Percent of income spent on mortgagr costs M ortgage-hold i ng house hold s in Santa Clarita can be broken dawn by income and the percentage of income spent on mortgage costs. As one might expect, the general trend is that lower income households spend a higher share of income on housingcosts . while In igh,i ncom is households may spend a lower share of income on housing The income category mast prevalentamongstSanta Clarita mortgage -holding households is 375.000 or more (27.763 households) and the most p rev a tent sh a re of income spent on mortgage costs is over 30°.% (13.222 households) Prepared by SCAG. Updated April 2021 Page 16/18 278 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 LOCAL HOUSING DATA. 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE Household Income by Home Value (far owned units) 100% 90'A a 70% 60ri 60 "k y 40% m 30*A 201A 10% 0% Less than $20,000 to $35 000 to $50,000 to $75,000 to $100,000 or $20.000 $34999 $48,999 $74,999 $99,999 more a Above $500.000 558 701 928 1841 2264 16350 • $200.000 W $500.000 1115 1179 1694 2995 3525 9344 +$100,000 to S200.000 172 265 21-5 306 296 229 •Baldw$100.000 934 310 257 370 ?79 461 Household income: Home Value Another approach to eva luati rig the relationship between housing and income is to compare incomes and home +slues in Santa Clarita. The most commonly-occuring income category amongst owner households in Santa Clarita is $100.000 or more (26,374 households) and the mostcommony-occuring home value category is Above $500,000 (22.642 households)l� Extremely Low Income Housing Needs Talel Househows. HOUscf ows befav 30% HAMFl Share below 30% HAMn White. non -Hispanic 36.730 3.125 8.5% Black, non -Hispanic 1.780 205 11.5% Asian and other. non -Hispanic 6.865 714; 10.4% Hispanic 14.195 1.915 13.5% TOTAL 59,570 5,959 10.0% Renter -occupied 19,020 3.325 17.5% Owner -occupied 40.580 2,640 6.5% TOTAL Wwo 5,956 10.0% HOD CHAS, 2D.1-7- 716 HAAfff refs to Housing Urban Development Area Median famriy Omfr+e- Housing the extremely -low income population (below 30% of area median income) can be especially challenging. HUD's CHAS dataset provides a wealth of information on such households in Santa Clarita. The above table provides a breakdown of extremely low Income households by race and ethnicity. The race/ethnicity with the highest share of extremo-low income households in Santa Clarita is Hispanic (13.5% cam pared to 10% of total population). In the SCAG region, the highest share of extxemeiylow Income households is Black, non -Hispanic (27.1% compared to 17.7%of total households). Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2 02 1 Page 17/18 279 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 VII, ASSISTED UNITS AT RISK OF CONVERSION Assisted Units at Risk of Conversion LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE Lowanomw FerCerrtot unhtB In CPU nW5IVW Risk Level Definiden. judsdktion Insama units Very High At -risk of convertirig to market rate within the next year 0 0% High At -risk of convertingto market rate in the next 1-5 years 89 14% Moderate At -risk of convertingto market rate in the next 5-10 years I 0 0% At -risk of convertingto market rate in the next 10 or more years and/or are owned by a large/stable non-profit, mission -driven Low developer. 559 86% TOTAL S48 t00% Col7arnla Housing Partnership, lulv;?@Q. includes HUD, Low-1=me Housing Tau Cmdlt (1,lHM. USDA, and CaIHFA pmjeits, Subsidized or assisted deve;ap.ments that do not llaVe one of 6w oformentioned financing saurre may not be Intidded The California Housing Partnership (CHP) provides data on assisted housing units and assesses the level of risk to convertingto market rate. These data identify homes withouta known overlappingsubsidy thatwould extend affordability beyond the indicated timeframe and unless otherwise noted are not owned by a large/stable npn•profit, mission -driven developer. Detailed 2019 data can be found in SCAG`s RHNA data appendix at http;//scagca gov/programs/Documents/RHNAjSCAG•Final•RHNA-Data•Appendix- 030520.pdf. Complete, updated data can be requested from CHIP through Danielle Mazxella. Preservation & Data Manager (d mazzellafchpc.net) Vlll. REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION Final 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation for Santa Clarita: Units Very -Low Income (<50% of AM 3.397 Low Income (50-80% of AM 1) 1.734 Moderate Income (80-120% of AM I) 1,672 Above Moderate Income (a120%ofAMIJ 3,228 TOTAL 10.031 SCAG, 2a2l Based an SCAG's 6ih cycle Final RHNA ANoccdion, adapted March 702I. Please raate ihat jai the housing element update, local junsdictions will have to considei'extremeN low inromee&iJ households os wOl. ELl housing needs may be caku fared elCher by using Census data ofsfm v assuming that 50 percent of the very law income households tldafifv as extremely low incamehouseiralds. Prepared by SCAG. Updated April 2021 Page 18/18 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Z,V-11111II'll 17:rEV1411]Z14I#-'iWl4C DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE _.._.......... ........_...._............... P,CS _...... ...—.......... .._....... ................ American Community survey 2014-2018 ........ ............ ................................. .._............ ..... www.data.cansus.gov ............... I............. 5-year estimates ............................................................. .......................................................................... ............... DOF CA DOF E-5 Population and Housing Unit www.dof.ca.gov/forecasting/demOgraphicS/ Estimates CHAS HUD CHA& 2012-2016 www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/cp.htrnl CA DDS California Depar tmentof Developmental www.dds.ca.gov/transparency/ Services . _............................ SCAG LOCAL _............ _.............. ..... I .................... Including Construction Industry Research ..... ........... ......................... _.......... ............................ www.scagca.gov/DataAndTools/Pages/LocalProfiles.aspx PROFILES Board (CIRB) and Care Logic/Data¢uick � i� Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 MAIN OFFICE 900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1700 Los Angeles. CA 90017 Tee (213) 236r1800 wmvw ag.ca.gov IMPERIAL COUNTY 1503 North Imperial Ave- Ste. 104 EJ Centm. CA 92243 Tel: (213) 236-1967 ORANGECOUNTY OCTA Building 600 South Main St., Sffi. 741 Orange, CA 02868 Tel: (213) 236-1997 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 3403 loth St.. Ste. 805 Riverside. CA92501 Tel: (951) 784-1513 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY 1170 West 3rd St., Ste. 140 San Bernardino. CA 92410 Tel: (213) 236-1925 VENTURA COUNTY 4001 Mission 0aks Blvd,. Ste. L Camarillo, CA 93012 Tel: (213) 236-.1960 I 82 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 APPENDIX B: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION The City of Santa Clarita values community input and offers numerous opportunities for residents and community stakeholders to provide input on housing and community development issues. Government Code Section 65583(c)(7) requires that "The local government shall make a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the housing element, and the program shall describe this effort." i Santa Clarita's Housing Element Update has included the following public outreach efforts: March 2021: The City established a dedicated website for the Housing Element Update with information on the update process, RHNA, upcoming events, frequently asked questions, and how to get involved. The website also includes a link to the survey in English and Spanish, as well as a dedicated email address, and phone number for more information. January — September 2021: Consultants facilitated stakeholder meetings for the Housing Element Update with local and regional non-profit and for -profit housing providers, service providers, and community groups. April — September 2021: An online community opinion survey was conducted in English and Spanish to collect input from Santa Clarita residents, housing and service providers, and other interested parties. This survey was advertised through June 2021 and received responses through September 2021. Most of the survey responses were received from April through May 2021. The survey asked questions regarding current living situations and opinions on various housing issues and approaches. Outreach efforts during this time included focused outreach to grocery stores and Mexican restaurants in the Old Town Newhall and Canyon County areas. April 29, 2021: The City conducted a virtual community workshop to introduce major elements of the Housing Element Update process and outline the City's current Regional Housing Need Assessment requirements. The public was invited to provide initial comments regarding the Housing Element Update process and general housing needs in the City. Public comments received at this meeting are summarized in Table 51. June 1 — June 30, 2021: The City posted a Housing Element Update informational flyer, in English and Spanish, at all City Libraries. The flyer included information about the Housing Element Update and advertised the dedicated website for the Housing Element Update and the online survey. The City also advertised the Housing Element Update on all City buses during the month of June 2021. Digital fliers, in English and Spanish, were displayed on the onboard widescreen monitors and included the Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 address to the dedicated Housing Element Update website, as well as a QR Code link to the Housing Element Update website. June 15, 2021: The City held a public study session meeting with the City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission to introduce the Housing Element process and seek initial input from the Planning Commission. The staff presentation covered important housing topics including affordable housing, Housing Element requirements, RHNA, new housing laws, demographics, project objectives, and survey results. Public comments received at this meeting are summarized in Table 51. Community Opinion Survey Results An important component of the public outreach effort included an online community engagement survey (via SurveyMonkey). A link to the survey is available on the City's Housing Element Update webpage in both English and Spanish. The purpose of the survey was to collect input from Santa Clarita residents, housing and services providers, and other interested parties. The survey asked questions regarding current living situations and opinions on various housing issues and approaches. This survey was circulated from April 2021 through September 2021, and a total of 83 responses were received. A copy of the survey and the survey results are included in Appendix C: Community Engagement Materials. Upon initiating the Housing Element update, consultants met with several housing advocacy groups and providers and invited them to share their insight on regional conditions, constraints, outreach, and housing needs. These groups include the following: • Affordable Housing LA • Southern California Non -Profit Housing • CA YIMBY (Yes in My Back Yard) Later, while developing the Housing Strategy, consultants reached out via email messaging to an additional list of local stakeholders, inviting them to share their opinions and insight on housing needs, constraints, and strategies for the City of Santa Clarita. The list of stakeholders included contacts on the list of stakeholders who participated in the 5th Cycle Housing Element, a contact list of non-profit organizations maintained by the City, and other key community stakeholders as defined by The Department of Housing and Community Development Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Guidance. The consultants intended to engage diverse segments of the community including homeless service agencies, advocacy groups, housing and community development providers, churches, community service organizations that serve lower -income or ethnic minority populations, and senior living centers. Four messages were sent out inviting community organizations and businesses to stakeholder interviews. 284 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 • Message A: Distributed to List 1; 99 non-profit community organizations identified by the City and additional community stakeholders identified by the consultant. • Message B: Distributed to List 2; nine organizations that typically apply for and/or are funded CDBG grants. • Message C: Distributed to List 3; specific stakeholders identified by the consultant • Message D: Distributed to List 4; contacts that had been identified by other stakeholders. These contact lists and outreach messages can be found in their entirety within Appendix C: Community Engagement Materials. Additionally, the City of Santa Clarita received a letter on October 26, 2020 from representatives of Abundant Housing LA that details best practices for the site inventory analysis and policy recommendations for consideration in the Housing Element update. These comments are also addressed in Table 50. Stakeholder Interviews Table 50 below outlines stakeholder comments that were received and interviews that were held during the public outreach period. Table 50: Summary and Resaonse to Stakeholder Inaut Organization Contact Date Of Communication Summary of Comments Responses Abundant Housing LA Memo on Requirements and Best The Sites Inventory uses conservative Practices for Housing Element development estimates based on Leonora Camner- Updates: The Site Inventory recent development trends in the City. Executive Director • Realistic Capacity methods Programs were included to address No • Safe Harbor ADU Net Loss, including Program HP-1.1-23: Anthony Dedousis- methodology Administrative List of Additional Sites, Director Of Policy and • AFFH Requirements which has been discussed and Research • No Net Loss recommended by HCD staff. Checklist of Core Policy No housing sites were identified in low October 26, 2020 Recommendations resource areas, most sites were in moderate resource areas. Programs are included to invest in lower resource areas. ADU assumptions were based on HCD safe harbor numbers. Southern California High cost of housing and land is the Churches were included in outreach. Non -Profit Housing biggest constraint Program HP-1.910: Publish Alan Greentree Information about Housing Sites Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Do not have many members active) January 22, 2021 building in Santa Clarita; other Program HP-2.5: Collaboratione with markets get more attention Non -Profit Affordable Housing Churches can help to get the word Developers out to hard -to -reach populations Abundant Housing LA Missing -middle housing is a low- 4.3.7 Planning and Zoning Incentives cost solution; see examples of by- includes information on "Missing - Leonora Camner- right 4-plexing in Sacramento Middle" Zoning Incentives Executive Director Suggestions: Program HP-1.98: Minimum Land Trusts and Community Residential Densities may assist in Anthony Dedousis- Ownership enabling missing -middle housing Director Of Policy and Tax Increment Financing Policy H3.45: Monitor the status of at - Research Use revenue from greenfield land risk units and work with partners to declared a park to fund Affordable preserve at -risk units. February 25, 2021 Housing development Policy H3.76 addresses the Workforce Real Estate Transfer Tax; see Housing partnership opportunities example in Culver City Milestone Housing High land values are barriers to Program HP-1.6: Graduated Density development Zoning and Site Consolidation —Old Marcus Griffin Suggestions: Town Newhall facilitates small site Lot consolidation program development February 19, 2021 Public/Private Partnerships Program HP-3.5: Preservation of At - Potential for mixed -income Risk Housing utilizes public/private developments partnerships Program HP-1.7: Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study Program pursues a mixed -income housing program CA YIMBY Need to limit ADU assumptions to ADU assumptions limited to safe HCD's "safe harbor" allowances. CA harbor numbers. Jes Mcbride YIMBY will be checking inventory carefully. May 5, 2021 Finally Family Homes Many precariously housed and Programs addressing these comments vulnerable foster youth, transitional include: Christina Dronen youth, and students Program HP-4.3: Homeless Case Some City residents dislike housing Management August 27, 2021 solutions proposed for transitional Program HP-4-.142_1: €a+n Heus+ng housing Changes for Consistency with Transitional housing should include State Law -&-Actions services and amenities, like laundry Program HP-4.54: Analysis of and job programs Impediments to Fair Housing Youth owned -and -occupied tiny Choice/Fair Housing Analysis houses on wheels would be a good Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Family Promise Roche Vermaak gust 30, 2021 Bridge To Home Peggy Edwards September 2, 2021 solution to house transitional age foster youth Has heard it would be easier to build affordable and transitional housing in unincorporated County than City HOAs and community attitudes make it hard to run transitional housing in City Building/buying and running transitional and supportive housing is cheaper than paying for hotel vouchers Rent control is needed in City Very few areas where Section 8 Vouchers are accepted in the City High need for workforce/ low- income/ affordable housing High need for community education about affordable housing and subsidy programs Unique opportunities for success as a city doing greenfield development Funding needed to run housing programs Southland Regional JCost of land is the top constraint in Association of Realtors the area, it is not unique to Santa �Clarita Nancy Starczyk Bob Khalsa September 2, 2021 Lower development costs than LA City due to faster approvals Top request in City is single story homes for aging residents Younger people and senior reside are more interested in amenities and location (entertainment, transportation, hospital access) Programs addressing these comments include: Program HP-4.3: Homeless Case Management Program HP-4.45: Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice/Fair Housing Analysis Program HP-3.6: Mobilehome Rent Adjustment Policies Objective H4-1: Reduce or remove governmental constraints and restrictions on housing and housing occupancy while preserving public health and safety. Objective H2-2: Eliminate unneeded regulatory constraints to the production of housing, especially rdable housing. Objective H2-3: Increase opportunities for the production of affordable housing. Policy H3.4: Monitor the status of at - risk units and work with partners to preserve at -risk units Policy H3.67 Workforce Housing partnership opportunities Unique opportunities for success described throughout Section 1 Incorporated feedback in Section 4, discussion of governmental and nongovernmental needs, and needs for senior residents 287 Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Multifamily development needs to be near amenities, especially groceries Shared list of 19 ideas for building more housing Santa Clarita Affordable Housing Committee has Objective H2-3: Increase opportunities Affordable Housing ideas but needs funding and action for the production of affordable Committee Section 8 Vouchers not accepted in housing. City Renee Roque Stigma of affordable housing needs to be addressed September 2, 2021 Affordable Housing developers have told the committee the City is not doing enough (land, tax credits, etc.) to bring them in SCV Boys and Girls Biggest housing issue: people living Contributed to discussion on special Club in City pushed out due to cost housing needs Multiple families living in the same Matthew Nelson home due to rent Workforce cannot afford to live September 3, 2021 here; they commute in and contribute to the traffic People make too much to qualify for childcare tuition but still do not make enough for rent SCV Senior Center Seniors are "aging into poverty" - Contributed to discussion on senior rent increases faster than Social housing needs Robin Clough Security increases Senior housing needs to be near September 3, 2021 amenities (transportation, grocery stores), and should not have stairs Senior housing solution ideas include building ADUs and renting out houses, small studio apartments, congregated home car facilities Affordable Housing Committee has good ideas but no action or funding SCV Chamber of Supply remains strong, but Contributed to discussion Commerce affordability waning and more low - wage workers commuting to SCV John Musella Recent transit -oriented developmen ending a 15-year "apartment September 7, 2021 drought" Podium construction is happening less than the region overall due to Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 lower area rents diminishing developers' confidence in ability to recoup costs Community Comments In addition to the survey described above, community members had regular opportunities to express their input on the Housing Element, including a City Planning Commission meeting, and a Housing Element workshop. In addition, comments could be submitted using the email and phone contact information provided on the dedicated Housing Element webpage and giving feedback on publicly released drafts. Public input was then taken into consideration and incorporated into the Housing Element where appropriate. The City received public comments from multiple members of the local construction industry expressing support for a policy requiring developments in the area to utilize a local "skilled and trained workforce" for construction. Public Feedback on Draft Housing Element (Reserved) Table 51: Summary and Incornoration of Communitv Comments Summary of Comment I How Comment was Addressed April 29, 2021: Virtual Community Workshop Would rezoning to allow higher Staff indicated the City did not intend to rezone; density projects be required? adequate capacity to meet regional needs is available under current zoning. What are additional public outreach Public outreach is ongoing; consultants provided efforts that will be conducted in the examples of non-profit and service agencies to be future? interviewed. Graphic of all community input opportunities was shown. How does the City plan to address the Several programs will be proposed, including need to allow an increase in lower consideration of a focused density bonus program and income units? an inclusionary housing requirement. June 15, 2021: Public Study Session Support for a policy requiring Comment letters have been provided to the City Council developments in the area to utilize a for consideration. local "skilled and trained workforce" for construction How will progress towards Feedback mechanism built into Annual Progress Report. accomplishing Housing Element Programs be measured so people can see, understand, and follow? Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 APPENDIX C: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MATERIALS Stakeholder Outreach Messaging August 25, 2021: Stakeholders in List 1 Received the Following Message: Message A: Hello, As you may know, Santa Clarita is currently undergoing its Housing Element update. I am [ ] and I am working with 4LEAF, Inc. to assist the City of Santa Clarita in this process. In order to develop housing policies that best reflect the experience and opinions of residents and stakeholders in the City, we are holding stakeholder interviews to gather input and we would greatly appreciate your involvement. If you are available to do so, please use this link to sign up for one of the following times to meet with us via Zoom and discuss how we can best plan for housing in the City of Santa Clarita: Friday August 27 at 1 pm Monday August 30 at 9:30 am Wednesday September 1 at 9:30 am If you are not available at those times, please feel free to reply with your comments in written form or to set up an alternative meeting time. Additionally, if you know of other organizations that would like to make their voices heard, please let us know as well! Thank you, and we look forward to working together to make Santa Clarita the best it can be. Your time and feedback are appreciated This email is sent by 4LEAF staff. 4LEAF, Inc. is the consulting team that has been chosen to assist the City in the update of its Housing Element, as well as the City's Public Safety and Health Element. 4LEAF is a full -service firm that has been providing services to numerous public agencies across California for more than 20 years. You may find more information about 4LEAF here: https://www.4leafinc.com/ August 25, 2021: Stakeholders in List 2 Received the Following Message: Message B: Hello! As you may know, Santa Clarita is currently undergoing its Housing Element update. My name is [ ] and I am working with 4LEAF, Inc. to assist the City of Santa Clarita in this process. As you've been identified by the City as an organization who typically applies for CDBG funding, we wanted to reach out to you to receive your valuable input regarding housing and development in the City of Santa Clarita. In 291 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 order to develop a housing strategy that best reflects the experience and opinions of stakeholders in the City, you are invited to a virtual stakeholder interview to share your thoughts so we can gather your important feedback. Additionally, if you know of other organizations that would like to make their voices heard, please let us know as well! Please use this link to sign up. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please let me know and we can arrange another time to meet. Thank you, and we look forward to working together to make Santa Clarita the best it can be. Your time and feedback are appreciated. This email is sent by 4LEAF staff. 4LEAF, Inc. is the consulting team that has been chosen to assist the City in the update of its Housing Element, as well as the City's Public Safety and Health Element. 4LEAF is a full -service firm that has been providing services to numerous public agencies across California for more than 20 years. You may find more information about 4LEAF here: https://www.4leafinc.com/ August 25, 2021: Stakeholders in List 3 Received the Following Message: Message C: Hello! As you may know, Santa Clarita is currently undergoing its Housing Element update. I am [ ] and I am working with 4LEAF, Inc. to assist the City of Santa Clarita in this process. In order to develop a housing strategy that best reflects the experience and opinions of stakeholders in the City, we wanted to reach out to you and invite you to a stakeholder interview to hear your perspective and gather feedback from you and those you represent and maintain an open dialogue through the Housing Element update process. Please let me know if this is something you are interested in and let me know a few times you may be available to meet. Additionally, if you know of other organizations that would like to make their voices heard, please let us know as well! Thank you, and we look forward to working together to make Santa Clarita the best it can be. Your time and feedback are appreciated. This email is sent by 4LEAF staff. 4LEAF, Inc. is the consulting team that has been chosen to assist the City in the update of its Housing Element, as well as the City's Public Safety and Health Element. 4LEAF is a full -service firm that has been providing services to numerous public agencies across California for more than 20 years. You may find more information about 4LEAF here: https://www.4leafinc.com/ August 25, 2021: Stakeholders in List 4 Received the Following Message: Message D: 292 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Hello! As you may know, Santa Clarita is currently undergoing its Housing Element update. My name is [ ] and I am working with 4LEAF, Inc. to assist the City of Santa Clarita in this process. I got your contact information from [redacted] who let me know you expressed interested in being involved. We wanted to reach out to you to seek your valuable input regarding housing and development in the City of Santa Clarita. In order to develop a housing strategy that best reflects the experience and opinions of stakeholders in the City, you are invited to a virtual stakeholder interview to share your thoughts so we can gather your important insight. You may use this link to sign up for a Wednesday meeting, or email me if you'd like to set up another time or method to talk. Thank you, and we look forward to working together to make Santa Clarita the best it can be. Your time and feedback are appreciated. This email is sent by 4LEAF staff. 4LEAF, Inc. is the consulting team that has been chosen to assist the City in the update of its Housing Element, as well as the City's Public Safety and Health Element. 4LEAF is a full -service firm that has been providing services to numerous public agencies across California for more than 20 years. You may find more information about 4LEAF here: https://www.4leafinc.com/ Table 52: Outreach List 1 Organization Name Mailing Address Zip Code ACTION Support Group 26893 Bouquet Canyon, C134 91350 American Association of University Women P.O. Box 800354 91380 American Diabetes Association 611 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 900 90017 American Cancer Society 25020 W. Avenue Stanford, Suite 170 91355 American Heart Association 816 S. Figueroa Street 90017 Assistance League of Santa Clarita P.O. Box 220145 91322 Avenues Supported Living Services 28415 Industry Drive #502 91355 Betty Fer uson Foundation 25510 W. Avenue Stanford, #104 91355 Boy Scouts of America 16525 Sherman Way, C-8 91406 Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund 23841 Foxwood Court 91354 California Youth Chess League 25405 Via Nautica 91355 Canterbury Village 23420 Avenida Rotella 91355 Canyon Theatre Guild 24242 San Fernando Road 91321 Children's Network International - Help the Children 25030 Ave. Tibbitts, Suite L 91355 Circle of Hope 23033 Lyons Avenue, Suite 3 91321 College of the Canyons Foundation 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road 91355 Friends of Castaic Lake P.O. Box 6 91384 293 Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Friends of Hart Park & Museum P.O. Box 220418 91322 Friends of the Library c/o Valencia Library 23743 Valencia Blvd. 91355 Friends of Mentr ville P.O. Box 801643 91380 Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles 1150 South Olive Street Suite 600 90015 HandsOn Santa Clarita 25201 Avenue Tibbitts, Suite 202 91355 Help The Children 25030 Avenue Tibbitts, Suite L 91355 HenryMao Newhall Hospital Foundation 23845 McBean Parkway 91355 HenryMao Newhall Hospital 23845 McBean Parkway 91355 Human Good 23420 Avenida Rotella 91355 Jack and Jill of America, Inc. 23890 Copper Hill Drive, PO Box 253 91354 Junior Achievement 6250 Forest Lawn Drive 90068 Kids With a Cause 21564 Parvin Drive 91350 LifeQuest Foundation 25460 Sheffield Lane 91350 Los Angeles Residential Community Foundation 29890 Bouquet Canyon Road 91390 Ma ra Bullon 23542 Lyons Avenue, Suite 202 91321 Michael Hoefflin Foundation 26027 Huntington Lane, Unit F 91355 Old Town Newhall Association P.O. Box 221614 91322 Old West Masonic Lodge, #813 19310 Avenue of The Oaks B 91321 Partners for Potential 6255 Van Nuys Blvd. 91401 Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates 19152 Placerita Canyon Road 91321 Pleasantview Industries 27921 Urbandale Avenue 91350 Providence Holy Cross 15031 Rinaldi Street 91346 Ra doll Restoration Foundation 28607 N. High Ride Drive 91390 Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc. 25115 Avenue Stanford, Suite A-104 91384 Santa Clarita Ballet 26798 Oak Avenue 91351 Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No 2379 17766 Sierra Highway 91351 Santa Clarita Special Olympics 24779 Valley Street 91321 Santa Clarita Valley Bicycle Coalition -LA Co. Chapter 23121 Poplar Glen Circle 91354 Saugus Union School District 24930 Avenue Stanford 91355 SCOPE P.O. Box 1182 91386 SCV Athletic Association 27618 Open Crest Drive 91350 SCV Concert Band P.O. Box 55002 91385 SCV Economic Development Corporation 26455 Rockwell C n Road, Suite 263 91355 SCV Family Promise 25718 McBean Parkway 91350 SCV Council PTA 27226 Trinidad Court 91354 SCV Food Pantry 24133 Railroad Avenue 91321 SCV Historical Society P.O. Box 221925 91322 SCV Mayor's Committee P.O. Box 803325 91380 SCV Optimist Club P.O. Box 1446 91351 SCV Pregnancy Center 23838 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 270 91355 SCV Safe Rides P.O. Box 3001 91386 294 Santa Clarita — Housing Element May December 2022 SCV School & Business Alliance 21380 Centre Pointe Parkway 91350 SCV Sheriff's Station 23740 Magic Mountain Parkway 91355 SCV Youth Orchestra 24555 Rockwell Canyon Road 91355 SCV Youth Project P.O. Box 801982 91380 Single Mothers Outreach 24781 Valley Street 91321 Soro timist International of SCV - SISCV P.O. Box 802275 91380 Step Up 6911 San Fernando Mission Blvd., #147 91344 The Gentle Barn Foundation 15825 Sierra Highway 91390 Val Verde Community Benefits Fund Committee 30133 San Martinez Road, Ste A 91384 Valencia Library/LiteracyLibrary/Literacy Center 23743 W. Valencia Boulevard 91355 Valley Industrial Association 28368 Constellation Road Suite 360 91355 Strength United 22620 Market St. 91321 Village Family Services 6736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Suite 200 91606 Visually Impaired Assistance Center 22900 Market Street 91321 WISH Education Foundation 24343 Magic Mountain Parkway 91355 Vast Homes 1050 Lakes Drive, Suite 91790 Salvation Army 22935 Lyons Avenue 91321 Family Links North Valley MAT 11565 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Unit 116 91340 Finally Family Homes PO Box 55186 91385 Royal Oaks Mobile Park 18145 Soledad Canyon Rd 91388 Canyon Villas Senior Apartments 27850 Solamint Rd 91387 Castaic Lions Club 24201 Magic Mountain Pkwy 91355 Calvary Chapel Golden Valley 18319 Sierra Hwy 91351 Divine Fijians Home Care 27707 Thalia Ln 91351 William S Hart Union High School District Office 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy 91350 City of Santa Clarita: WorkSource Center 20730 Soledad St 91352 City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St 91321 Louis Design Studio + Raven General Contractors 24270 Walnut St 91321 Design Masonry Inc 20703 Santa Clara St 91351 American Family Funding 28338 Constellation Rd #900 91355 Alterra Home Loans 23232 Lyons Ave 91321 Valencia Hills Homeowners' Association 24060 Oak Vale Dr 91355 Newhall -Hidden Valley HOA 24260 Creekside Dr 91321 Scenic Hills HOA 26207 Rainbow Glen Dr 91321 Elevate Church 124346 Main St 91321 Christ Church of SCV 124436 Valley St 91321 Santa Clarita United Methodist Church 126640 Bou uet Canyon Rd 91350 295 Santa Clarita — Housing Element Play December 2022 Table 53: Outreach List 2 Name of Organization Mailing Address Zip Code Boys and Girls Club of SCV 24909 Newhall Avenue 91321 Bridge To Home 23752 Newhall Avenue 91321 Carousel Ranch, Inc. 34289 Rocking Horse Road 91390 Child & Family Center 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway 91350 Family Promise 24820 Orchard Village Road, Suite A-391 91355 Fostering Youth Independence P.O. Box 801604 91380 SCV Committee on Aging 27180 Golden Valley Road 91351 SCV Family YMCA 26147 McBean Parkway 91355 Single Mothers Outreach 24781 Valley Street 191321 Table 54: Outreach List 3 Name of Organization Mailing Address Zip Code Southland Regional Association of 20655 Soledad Canyon Rd #33 91351 Realtors Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of 28494 Westinghouse Place Suite 114 91355 Commerce Abundant Housing LA 515 S Flower Street 18th floor 90071 Los Angeles, CA Table 55: Outreach List 4 Name of Organization Name of Contact Bridge to Home Peggy Edwards Homelessness Task Force, Affordable Housing Subcommittee Renee Roque Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Robin Clough S icher Group Properties Doug S icher Santa Clarita - Housing Element 2022 Survey Results Q1 Which best describes your current housing situation? Answered: 83 Skipped: 0 own Rent Live with friends/fami... 0o not currently ha... 0% 10% 2011. 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 3M7 100% ANSWER CHOICES Clow Rent Live with friendslfamily, do not awn or pay rent Do not currently have a permanent home TOTAL RESPONSES 71.08% 59 20.48% 17 8. 43% 0.00°Yi� Most respondents (approximately 70 percent) stated that they currently own a home in Santa Clarita. Approximately 20 percent of respondents rent, and 10 percent of respondents stated they live with friends and/or family. Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Q2 Which best describes your current living situation? Ans+nered.-83 Skipped. Accessory dwell i ng u n i... Apartment ■ Condominium/tow — - nhame Smgl[e-family hams Mobile home I Group homejassiste... Do not currsntliy ha.., 0% im. 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Accessory dwelling unit (granny flarlguest hous4ln-Iawsuiteisecond uniticonverted garage) 1.2DK, 1 Apartment 7.23, 6 Condom iniufWU)' uTlhome 25.3E0% 21 Single-family home 65.06,'n 54 Mobile home 1-20°h' 1 Group home/assisted living 0.00% 0 Do not currently have a permanent home 0•00% 8 TOTAL 83 About 65 percent of respondents stated they live in a single-family home and approximately 25 percent of respondents live in a condominium/townhome. About seven percent of respondents live in an apartment and the remaining respondents live in a mobile home or ADU. -9� Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Q3 Which best describes your household composition? Arls mri d; 83 skipped: o single, living alone single, living with roommates couple living together, no— i_ivi ng w ith children und._ Multiple generations,. ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES single, living alone 7.23% 6 single, living with roommates 2.41% 2 Couple living together, no children 18-07% 15 Uving with children under 18 at home 49-49M, 41 Multiple generations living together (adult children, parents, grandparents, etc.) 22.89% 19 TOTAL 83 About half the respondents (49 percent) stated they live with children. Approximately 23 percent of respondents stated they live with multiple generations of their family and 18 percent of respondents stated they live with their partner/significant other with no kids. The remaining respondents either are single and live alone or are single and live with roommates. Santa Clarita - Housing Element 2022 Q4 What is your age group? A.nsvvered: 83 Skipped: C Under18 18-29 ■ 30 - 49 50-64 65 or older a 0% 10% 209.4 30% 4ON 50% 60% 90% 80% W% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Under IS 0,00% D 13 — 29 8.43% 7 30 — 49 67.47% 56 50— &4 192 B% 16 65 or Older 4.82% 4 TOTAL 83 Most respondents (approximately 67 percent) stated they were between the ages of 30-49. About 19 percent of respondents were between the ages of 50-64. The remaining respondents were either between 18-29 years old or 65 and older. Santa Clarita — Housing Element 2022 Q5 Which best describes your annual gross household income? Ansvhered: 83 Skipped: BE![MI $25,000 il $25,00G $50,. 50000 $59,OQi - $100,004 $loo,001 - $200,600 Marexhan $200,000 Prefer not to ay ■ say 0% IM 20% 313% 40% 5D% 60% 70% 80% 90% 10G% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Below$25,000 1.2 % 1 $25,000- $50.000 7.23% 6 $50,001 - $100,000 24.lD:% 20 $100.001 - $200.000 45. M. 3B More than $200.000 12,05% 10 Prefer not to say 9•640h 9 TOTAL 63 Approximately 46 percent stated they have an annual gross household income between $100,000-$200,000. About 24 percent of respondents stated they have an annual gross household income between $50,000-$100,000. The remaining respondents ranged in household incomes with nine percent of the remaining respondents preferring not to specify. Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Q6 From most effective to least effective, please rank what approaches you think would best improve housing options? Ansvaeresa: ,_ Skipped: Build more ha usi ng an d... Financial assistance... Incentives for de velope rs t.., Require de velope rs t... Progams that help people- 0 1 2 a 4 5 6 7 8 9 io 1 2 a 4 6 TOTAL SCORE Build more housing and provide a range of housing types 34.67% 12.00% 10.67% 9,33% 33.33% such as single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, 26 9 8 7 25 75 3.05 and apartments, Financial assistance programs such as rental assistance 10.26% 38.46% 20.51% 23.oe% 7.69% and dawn payment assistance programs for low-income 8 30 16 18 6 78 3.21 households. Incentives for developers to build more below market rate 16,00% 20,OD% 28.00% 28.00% 8.DD% (lousing. 12 15 21 21 6 75 3.08 Require developers to include certain percentage of units 14.29% 18.18% 27.27% 23.3B% 16,88% In a housing project that are affordable to Iwu- and 11 14 21 18 13 77 2.90 moderate -income households. Programs that help people experiencing homelessness 27,27% 10,M% 12M% 15,58% 23,77% find permanent housing. 21 8 10 12 26 77 282 Respondents specified that the most preferable housing options ranked from most favorable to least favorable are as follows: 1. Financial Assistance programs (i.e., rental assistance) 2. Incentives for developers 3. Build more housing (with a range of housing types) 4. Require developers to allocate a percentage of units to affordable housing 5. Programs for persons experiencing homelessness. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Q7 D❑ you think Santa Clarita should build more housing by: Answered: 75 Skipped: a Allowing more ■ housing in__. Building housingon... Allowing ' ho usi ng to b... amps OW. 1045 20% 30% 4o% 5U4 60%. 70% 30% 90 /a IOCKp . ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Allowing more housing in already developed areas by increasing hod many housing units can be built on each piece of I0.679d 8 property. Building housing on vacant land located inside the city that is already zoned for development (not parks or open space 44•0C96 33 areas). Allowing housing to be built in commercial areas near andlor above stores and restaurants, 45.33% S4 TOTAL 75 About 45 percent of respondents stated that the City should allow housing to be built in commercial areas near and/or above stores and restaurants. 44 percent of respondents stated that more housing should be built on vacant land that is already zoned for residential development (not parks or open space areas). The remaining respondents stated that the City should be allowing more housing in already developed areas by increasing how many housing units can be built on each piece of property. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 QS Do you think new housing (single-family homes, condominiums, apartments) should primarily be located: Ans+nered:78 Skipped. 5 Throughout Concentrated in care area... Concentrated in the Downs... In high quality t ran.-. Q% 10% 20% 50% 40% 50% 6G% 70% 809E 90% 1009n ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Throughout the city 53•65% 42 Concentrated in core areas such as the Lyons Avenue or Soledad Canyon Road corridors 5.13% 4 Concentrated in the Dov"Owin areas such as Valeneia Town Center and Old Town Newhall 6,41% 5 In high quality transit areas such as areas near major bus routes and Metrolink stations 34 62% 27 TOTAL 78 A majority of respondents (approximately 54 percent) stated that new housing should be located throughout the City. About 35 percent of respondents stated that housing should be concentrated in high quality transit areas such as areas near major bus routes and Metrolink stations. The remaining respondents stated that housing should be concentrated in core areas such as the Lyons Avenue or Soledad Canyon Road corridors or should be in the downtown areas such as Valencia Town Center and Old Town Newhall. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Q9 Which areas d❑ you think should have more multi -family residential units, such as apartments and townhomes? (Select all that apply) Answered: 79 skipped: a Till aughout the city concentrated In care area... In the Downtown are._. In high quality t ran ... In commerclal areas near... Those areas zoned far... Ow. 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 9D% low. ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Throughout the city K 65% 25 Concentrated In core areas such as the Lyons Avenue or Solecad Canyon Roars corridors 16,45% 13 In the powmtom areas such as Valencia Tovun Center and old Tom Ne1M1alI 27.65% 22 In high quality transit areas such as areas near major bus routes and Metrolink Stations 43.04% 34 In commercial areas near andlor above stores and restaurants 25.32% 20 Those areas zoned far higher residential density 36.71% 29 Total Respondents. 75 About 43 percent of respondents stated that multifamily housing should be concentrated in high quality transit areas such as areas near major bus routes and Metrolink stations. Approximately 37 percent of respondents stated that multifamily housing should be concentrated areas zoned for higher residential density and approximately 28 percent of respondents stated multifamily housing should be concentrated in the downtown areas such as Valencia Town Center and Old Town Newhall. The remaining respondents stated that multifamily housing should be concentrated throughout the City, in commercial areas, or concentrated in core areas. Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 Q10 From most effective to least effective, please rank what programs you think the City should prioritize for increasing housing (single-family, multi- family, and accessory dwelling units) built in Santa Clarita. AnSNA3S'Ai 73 Skipped! 10 Simplifying and --- Redueingthe fees associa.. ncr eas i ng th e locatl©n5 an Reducing requirem>=nts... Aliowi ng for increased... Repurposing older... Pro mots ng A DU development ... Adding more homes to 1 2 3 i 5 6 7 a v lc• Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TOTAL SCORE Simplifying and 30.43% 17.39% 21.744h 8.70% 4.35% 4.35% 7.25% 5,BM6 streamlining the permit 21 12 15 6 3 3 5 4 69 5.90 application process. Reducing the fees 15.94% 18.8435, 14.4"P 13,04% 8.70% 8.70IMP 11.59% B.7[1% associated VAth the 11 13 10 9 6 6 8 6 69 5.04 permit application process, including for streets and parrs. Increasing the locations 12-96EY: 11.42% 18.57% 12.86% 14.29-A, 5.71 k, 7.145% 17.144% and number of housing 9 8 13 9 10 4 5 12 70 4.64 units that can he built. Reducing requirements 1,47% 7.35% 14.71% 22M% 10.29% 11.76% 17,65% 14.71% for building housing, 1 5 10 15 7 8 12 10 68 3.88 such as parking and amenities. Allewuing for increased 8,5719P 17.14% 12.86% 14.29% 21.43% 1429%, 10.00% 1,4a6 residential building height 6 12 9 10 15 10 7 1 70 4.87 in core areas Reputposing older 23.94% 12.68% 9.8646 12.6B% 11.27% 23.94% 5.63% 0.OD% commercial centers with 17 9 7 9 8 17 4 ❑ 71 5.31 housing (potentially mixed use) Promoting ADU 4.35% 8.70% 4.35% 5.80% 14.49`yn 10.14% 27,54% 24.64`9f+ development in existing 3 6 3 4 10 7 19 17 69 3.19 residential neighborhoods Adding more homes to 5.63% 8,45% 4.23% 8.45% 14.09% 18.31% 12.68% 28.17% established residential 4 6 3 6 10 13 9 20 71 3.37 areas Respondents stated that the top four most favorable options would be: 1. simplifying and streamlining the permit application process; 2. repurposing older commercial centers with housing (potentially mixed use); 3. reducing fees associated with the permit application process; and 4. allowing for increased residential building height in core areas. Santa Clarita - Housing Element 2022 Q11 State law now requires cities to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) (i.e. granny flat/ in-law suite/second unit/converted garage) to be permitted by right on each developed residential property. ADUs can be small stand- alone small homes, or can be attached to the main home, or can be created from existing accessory buildings on the site. If you own a home, what might make you consider adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) (i.e. granny flat/ in-law suite/second unit/converted garage) to your house or property? (Select all that apply) Anwvatal].'7 Skipp&U simple permitting.., Inexpensive permitting fees Pre -approved buildingpi.&.. Help with finandng0... The add rtionA Income from.., The ADU increasing t.., My nelghborhood.,. Idonotown a homejdoes no-, 0% 30% 20% 30% 40% 501% 60 709`u 90% 901/. 100�.t ANSWER CHOICES simple permitting process Inexpensive permitting fees Pre -approved building plans provided by the City Help with financing the ADU The additional income from renting the AOU The ADU increasing the home's property value My neighborhood is only For single-family homes. I would not consider adding one and I hope my neighbors do not add one either. I do not worn a homeldoes not apply to me Total Respondents, 77 RESPONSES 32.47% 25 25.57% 22 23.38% 18 27.27% 23 24.68% 19 27.27% 21 44.16% 34 19.42% 15 Approximately 44 percent of respondents who own a single-family home stated that their neighborhood is only for single-family homes and that they would not consider adding an ADU and that they hope their neighbors do not add one either. Santa Clarita - Housing Element APPENDIX D: HOUSING SITES May Decembe, 2022 The following table information related to all parcels listed on the City's inventory of suitable sites. In addition to the information shown here, all sites are available and have infrastructure availability. Table 56: Housinq Opportunity Sites in Inventory Site Address/Intersedion 5 Digit ZIP Code Assessor Parcel Number Conso€i dated Sites General Plan Designation (Current) coning Designation (Current) Minimum Dens ity Allowed Max Density Allowed (unitsJacre) Parcel Size (Ayes) existing Use/Vacancy IdentiFied in Last/Last Two Planning Cycles) Lower Income Capacity Moderate m Income Capacity Above Moderate Moderate Income Cana, tv Total Capacity TCAC Level Golder Valley Rd. 91321 2836013135 URS UR5 18 30 35.07 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 225 564 0 789 Moderate Golden Valley Rd. 91321 2836013911 UPS UR5 18 30 1.01 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 22 0 0 22 Moderate Golden Valley Rd. 91321 2836013919 UR5 UR5 1E 30 22.20 Vacant Used in Two Consecutive Prior Housing Elements - Vacant 225 277 0 502 Moderate Ave of the Oaks 91321 2836014056 UR5 UR5 18 30 9.25 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 207 0 0 207 Moderate Vincenzo Ln. 91321 2836014902 UR5 UR5 18 30 0.99 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 21 1 0 0 1 21 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839020004 A UR5 UR5 is 30 0.62 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 13 0 0 13 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91337 2839020005 A URS UR5 18 30 0.72 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 15 0 0 15 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839020006 A UR5 UR5 is 30 0.61 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 13 C 0 13 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91388 2839020007 A UR5 URS 18 30 0.22 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 4 0 0 4 Moderate 17805 Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839020008 A UR5 UR5 18 30 0.85 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 18 0 0 18 Moderate 17745 Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839020011 A UR5 UR5 is 30 0_113 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element is 0 0 is Moderate 17731 Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839020012 A URS URS is 30 0.79 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 17 0 0 17 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839021006 A UR5 UR5 is 30 3.41 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 76 C 0 76 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839021007 A URS UR5 1B 30 3.02 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 67 0 0 67 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839021008 A URS UR5 18 30 2.66 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 59 0 0 59 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839021009 A UR5 UR5 18 30 2.37 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 52 0 0 52 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91337 2839021010 A UR5 UR5 18 30 1.84 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 41 0 0 41 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91337 2839021016 A URS UR5 16 30 1.37 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 30 0 0 3C Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839021018 A UR5 UR5 18 30 1.99 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 44 0 0 44 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839021017 A URS URS is 30 0.17 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 3 0 0 3 Moderate Soledad Canyon Rd. 91387 284400106E MX-C MX-C 11 30 1.64 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 36 C 0 36 Moderate Avignon Dr. 91387 2861OC2106 CR CR 1B 30 1.92 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 71 0 0 71 Highest Sierra Hwy. 91321 2833017020 B CR CR 18 30 2.24 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 64 C 0 84 Moderate Newhall Ave. 91321 2833017021 B CR CR 1B 30 2.79 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 104 0 0 104 Moderate Sierra Hwy, 91321 2833017022 B CR CR 18 30 0.71 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Elemer t 26 0 0 26 Moderate Sierra Hwy. 91321 2833017023 B CR CR 1B 30 0.37 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 13 0 0 13 Moderate State Rte 14 91321 2833018019 B CR CR 1B 30 0.88 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 33 0 0 33 Moderate 265CI McBean Pkwy. 91355 2861OV040 CR CR is 30 3.74 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 140 C 0 140 Highest Via Princessa and Sheldon 91351 2836014067 UR5 UR5 18 3C 18.50 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 225 0 0 225 Moderate Newhall Sierra 91321 2827005021 MX-C MX-C it 30 0.92 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 21 C 0 21 Highest Newhall Sierra 91321 2833015005 MX-C MX-C 11 30 1.65 Vacant Nat Used in Prior Housing Element 37 C 0 37 Moderate Newhall Molokai 91321 2833015031 MX-C Ml 11 30 4.38 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 99 0 0 99 Moderate Sierra Hwy. 91321 2833018015 CR CR is in 1.79 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 67 0 0 67 Moderate Sierra Hwy. 91321 2833018020 CR CR 18 90 6.00 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 225 0 0 22.5 Moderate Sierra Molokai 91321 2833015035 MX-C Ml it 30 9.00 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 202 0 0 202 Moderate Canyon Park & lakes Wy. 91387 2844023808 K UR5 URS 1B 30 10.05 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 225 0 0 225 Moderate Canyon Park & lakes Wy. _ 91387 2844022806 K URS UR5 19 30 2.25 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element So 0 0 50 Moderate Canyon Park & Jokes Wy. 91387 2844023006 K UR5 UR5 18 30 1.27 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 28 0 0 28 Moderate Canyon Park &lakes Wy. 91387 2844042002 K UR5 URS 18 30 0.84 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 16 0 0 18 Moderate Canyon Park & lakes Wy. 91387 2844022014 K UR5 URS 18 30 0.10 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 2 0 0 2 Moderate 309 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 Sierra Hwy. 91351 2803025007 CC CP - 18 0.71 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 9 0 9 Moderate Copper Hill Dr. 91351 2810109027 CN CN - 18 0.60 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 8 0 8 Highest Copper Hill Dr. 91354 2810109043 CN CN - 18 3.73 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 Se D 50 Highest Copper Hill Dr. 91354 28101139247 CN CN - 18 9.16 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 123 0 123 Highest Lyons Ave. 91321 283001602C CC CP - 18 0.43 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 D 5 High Newhall Ave. 91321 2833014044 CC CC - 18 1.04 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 14 0 14 Moderate Mrra Hwy. 91321 2836CO9011 CC CC - 18 0.60 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 8 0 8 Moderate Sierra Hwy. 91321 2836CO9076 CC cc - 18 3.26 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 44 0 44 Moderate Via Prince- 91321 2836CO9905 Ce CC - 18 1.11 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 14 1 0 14 Moderate Golden Valley Rd. 91321 2836013154 CN CN - 18 8.64 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 116 0 116 High Wiley Canyon Rd. 91355 2859004023 UR4 UR4 - 18 5.13 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 69 0 69 Highest Wiley Canyon Rd. 91355 2859001039 UR4 UR4 - 18 0.52 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 7 Highest Wiley Canyon Rd. 91355 2859C01046 UR4 UR4 - 18 7.00 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 95 0 95 Highest Flying Tiger Dr. 91351 2W041003 CC CC - 18 2.55 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 34 0 34 High Flying Tiger Or. 91351 284404ID02 CC CC - 18 1.42 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 19 0 19 High Newhall Ave. 91321 2833014043 Cc CC - 18 7.62 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 103 0 103 Moderate 18409 Sierra Hwy. 91351 2803025008 cc CP - 18 0,85 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 11 0 11 Moderate Golden Valley Rd. 91321 2836013920 CN CN - 18 7.67 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 104 0 101 Moderate Golden Valley Rd. 91321 2836013921 CN CN - 18 3.33 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 45 0 45 Moderate Golden Valley Rd. 91321 2836013912 CN CN - 18 0.42 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 6 0 6 Moderate Sierra Hwy. 91387 2839002031 CC CC 18 2.58 Vaunt Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 35 0 35 Moderate Sierra H.Y. 91387 2839012014 Cc Cc - 18 1.26 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 17 0 17 Moderate 24250 Town Center Dr. 91355 286105B072 CR CR 18 50 4.82 Twc_5t.ry Retail Parking Structure (FAR: 0.7) Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 45 0 135 ISO Highest 24180 Magic Mountain Prky. 91355 266IC58073 OR OR 1 18 50 10.00 One -Story Retail surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 93 0 281 374 Highest 26450 McBean Prky. 91355 2861058074 CR CR. 18 50 1.02 Two -Story Retail Surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vaunt 9 0 28 37 Highest 25450 McBean Prky. 91355 285IC58075 CR CR 18 50 2.23 One -Story Retaill (FAR: 0.8) Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 20 0 63 83 Highest 24137 Valencia Blvd. 91355 285IC58076 CR CR 18 50 1.19 Surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 11 0 33 44 Highest Valencia Blvd. 91355 286IC58077 CR CR 18 50 6.70 Surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant fit 0 189 251 Highest 24243 Valencia Blvd. 91355 2861058079 CR OR 18 50 1.79 Surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 16 0 50 66 Highest Valencia Blvd. 91355 2961058080 CR OR 18 SO 272 Surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 25 0 76 101 Highest 24201 Valencia Blvd. 91355 2661058081 CR CR 18 50 10.00 One Story Retaill (FAR: 0.9) Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 93 0 282 375 Highest 24137 Valencia Blvd. 91355 2861059082 CR CR 1 18 50 2.45 One -Story Retail (FAR: 0.9) Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 22 0 68 1 90 1 Highest 24140 Magic Mountain Prky. 91335 128610513083 CR OR 18 50 1 2.31 e-b tery Ketail surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 21 1 0 65 86 Highest 24251 Town Center Dr. 91355 28GIC58084 CR CR 18 50 2.05 One -Story Mince ar 0.4), surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 19 0 57 76 Highest 24251 Town Center Dr. 91335 2861056085 CR CR 18 50 0.33 ne- tory UfficeyKetail 0.5), surface parking Used in prior housing element - Nan -Vacant 3 0 9 12 Highest 24250 Town Center Dr. 91355 2861CS8071 CR CR 18 50 0.94 oa , re- Cry Ketall C.1) Used in prior housing element - Nan -Vacant 7 0 23 30 Highest 17153 Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839020010 D UR5 URS 11 30 0.50 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 11 0 0 11 Moderate 18240 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91387 2844001046 C MX-C CP 11 30 0.39 ne ory e r Surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vaunt 8 0 0 B Moderate 18234 Goledad Canyon Rd. 91387 2844001034 C MX-C CP 11 30 0.19 One 5tory Retail Surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 4 0 0 4 Moderate 18228 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91387 2844001033 C MX-C CP 11 30 0,33 ne oryu o epair 0.5), Surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Nan -Vacant 7 0 0 7 Moderate 16234 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91387 2844001032 C MX-C CP 11 30 0.19 Surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 4 0 0 4 Moderate 17865 Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839020003 I UR5 UR5 18 30 0.71 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 14 0 0 14 Moderate 27914 Adon Ave. 91387 2839020002 D URS UR5 18 30 0.37 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 7 0 0 7 Moderate 27908 Adon Ave. 91387 2839020001 D UR5 UR5 18 30 0.34 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 6 0 0 6 Moderate 17923 Scheuinger Ln. 91387 2639019027 D UR5 UR5 IS 30 0.16 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 2 0 0 2 Moderate 17929 Scherzinger in. 91387 2839019026 D UR5 UR5 18 30 0.34 One Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 6 0 0 6 Moderate 27911 Aden Ave. 91387 12839019018 D UR5 URS IS 30 0.20 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 3 0 0 3 Moderate 17911 Scherzinger in. 91387 2839019014 D UR5 UR5 18 30 0.15 One Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 2 0 0 2 Moderate 17917 Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839019013 D UR5 UR5 18 30 0.14 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 2 0 0 2 Moderate 23716 Lyons Ave. 91321 2830001214 MX-C CP 11 30 4.33 e ory Retail surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vaunt 97 0 U 97 High 25075 Peachlard Ave. 91321 2830001208 MX-C CP 11 30 0,52 One -Story Office surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vaunt 11 0 0 1 11 1 High 23736 Lyons Ave. 91321 2930001051 MX-C CP 11 30 1.52 e- ory Ketall surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 34 0 0 34 High 25057 Peachland Ave. 91321 2830001043 MX-C CP 11 30 0.53 OnemSfory r ar surface parking Used in prior housing element- Non -Vaunt 11 0 Q 11 High 23634 Lyons Ave. 91321 2830001042 MX-C CP 11 30 0.38 Une-St.ry Rel surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 8 0 0 6 High 23620 Lyons Ave. 1 91321 2830001027 MX-C CP It 30 0.65 Une-Story Bank surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 14 0 0 14 High 310 Santa Clarita - Housing Element May December 2022 One -Story retai 23640 Lyons Ave. 91321 2930001215 Ml CP 11 30 2.37 surface packing Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 53 0 0 53 High One -Story FRF5 23222 Valencia Blvd. 91355 2611002069 Ml Ml 11 30 10.00 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 225 58 0 225 Highest One -Story retail 18230 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91387 2844001072 Ml Mx 11 30 1.03 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 23 0 0 23 Moderate Une-hbory retail 24456 Lyons Ave. 91321 2925015015 Ml Ml it 30 3.92 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 88 0 0 88 High rse- tort' retai 18901 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91351 2603032035 Ml MIX 11 30 1.09 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Nor Vacant 24 C 0 24 Moderate one-story Retail 18835 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91351 2603032026 Ml Mx it 30 0.90 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 20 0 0 20 Moderate One -Story Retail 18917 1/2 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91351 2803032001 Al Ml 11 30 1.59 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 35 0 0 35 Moderate ne- oryai 18821 Soledad Canyon Rd. 9135t 2903012034 Al Mx 11 30 0.83 surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant t8 0 0 18 Moderate _-0-ne-W-ryindustrial yard 2620C Hollywood Ct. 91355 2611CO2067 MX-C Ml 11 30 5.68 (FAR: 0.8), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 127 0 0 127 Highest y Minnal 26053 Bldg. "A" Bouquet Canyon hospital/industrial yard (FAR: Rd. 91350 2811003004 Al Ml it 30 2.17 0.8), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 48 0 0 48 highest Ore - ory mmeraa 22500 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91350 2936011018 Ml Ml 11 30 10.00 0.1), surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 225 567 0 225 High 23533 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827CO4026 Ml Ml 11 30 0.19 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 4 0 0 4 High 23515 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827004009 I'll Ml 11 30 0.79 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 17 0 0 17 High 23517 Newhall Ave. 91321 2927004008 Ml Ml 11 30 1.01 One-Stary Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 22 0 0 22 High One -Story Pre-school 23503 Newhall Ave. 91321 2627004007 Mx Mx 11 30 0.21 0.7), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 4 0 0 4 High 23469 Newhall Ave. 91321 2627005039 Ml Mx 11 30 9.05 One Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 203 0 0 203 High 23445 Newhall Ave. 91321 2627005001 Ml Mx 11 30 2.44 One-story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 54 0 0 54 High Ore- ory mmeraa =75 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827005046 MX-C Ml 11 30 2.23 0.3), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 50 0 0 50 High 23375 Newhall Ave. 91321 2B27005045 MX-C Mx 11 30 2.85 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 54 0 0 64 High M47 Newhall Ave. 91321 2R27005037 MX-C MX-C 11 30 8.47 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 190 C 0 190 High ne- ory Ketall 23681 Newhall Ave. 91321 2B27004027 Ml Ml 11 30 1.06 surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 23 C 0 23 High ne- ry ai 23655 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827004017 MX-C MX-C 1 11 30 0.64 surface Parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 14 C 0 14 High 23645 112 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827004014 MX-C Ml 11 30 1.46 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 32 C 0 32 High 23643 Newhall Ave. 91321 2927004013 MX-C MX-C Ill 30 0.50 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 11 0 1 0 11 High ne- ory ai 23661 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827004016 Ml Al 11 30 0.48 surface packing Not Used in Prior Housing Element 10 0 0 10 High One -Story t5an, 23620 Lyons Ave. 91321 2930001026 G Al CP 11 30 0.15 surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 3 0 0 3 High One -Story Retail 23644 Lyons Ave. 91321 2830001036 C Mx CP 11 30 0.42 surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 9 0 0 9 High 23646 Lyons Ave. 91321 2830001037 G Ml CP 11 30 0.11 One Story Retail (FAR: 1.0) Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 2 0 0 2 High one -Story KeLail 23638 Lyons Ave. 91321 2630001041 G Ml CP 11 30 0.04 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 0 0 0 0 High One -Story estaurant 23650 Lyons Ave. 91321 2930001015 G Al CP 11 30 0.32 0.9), surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 7 0 0 7 High ne- ory ai 23718 Lyons Ave. 91321 2530001029 G Al CP 11 30 0.23 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Nan -Vacant 5 0 0 S High 311 Santa Clarita - Housing Element Play December 2022 One -Story restaurant 19955 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91351 2903010032 MX_C CP 11 30 0.5B 0.3), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 13 0 0 13 Moderate One-story Retail 18801 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91351 2803032042 H M%-C CP 11 30 0.22 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 4 C 0 4 Moderate One -Story Restaurant 18741 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91351 2803032043 H MX-C CP 11 3C 0.43 0.3), surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 9 0 0 9 Moderate One -Story Restaurant 24365 Magic Mountain Prky. 91355 2811025021 I CR CR 18 5C 0.45 0.6), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 16 0 0 16 Highest ne ory Balk (FAR: U.b), 24301 Magic Mountain Prky. 91355 291105019 I CR CR 18 50 0,41 surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 15 0 0 15 Highest One -Story b rip Mail (FAK: 24325 Magic Mountain Prky. 91355 2811025020 CR CR 18 50 4.34 0.3), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 170 C 0 170 Highest ne- ry Restaurant 24201 Magic Mountain Prky. 91355 2811025017 CR CR 18 5C 1.05 0.3), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 39 0 0 39 Highest Une-Story Retail 24425 Magic Mountain Prky. 91355 281102303E CR CR 16 5C 8.03 surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 301 0 0 301 Highest ne- ory Retail 24451 Magic Mountain Prky. 91355 2811025023 CR CR 18 50 Y.27 surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 47 0 0 47 Highest ne- ory eLail 24235 Magic Mountain Prky. 91355 2811025018 CR CR 18 50 6.93 surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 259 0 0 259 Highest ne- ory 6masi, (rw 26575 McBean Prky. 91355 2861062049 CR CR 18 50 0.76 0.7), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 28 0 0 28 Highest 312 STATE OF CALIFORNIA- BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT 2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500 0 0 ' Sacramento, CA 95833 (916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453 www.hcd.ca.gov February 14, 2023 Tom Cole, Director Community Development Department City of Santa Clarita 23920 W. Valencia Blvd. Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Dear Tom Cole: RE: City of Santa Clarita's 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Revised Draft Housing Element Thank you for submitting the City of Santa Clarita's (City) revised draft housing element received for review on December 16, 2022. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (b), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review. Our review was facilitated by a conversation on January 31, 2023 with Erika Iverson, Associate Planner, and Consultants Jane Riley and Elliot Pickett. In addition, HCD considered comments from Cindy Russo and David Kellogg pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (c). The revised draft element addresses many statutory requirements described in HCD's July 7, 2022 review; however, revisions will be necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code). The enclosed Appendix describes the revisions needed to comply with State Housing Element Law. Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1398 (Chapter 358, Statutes of 2021), a jurisdiction that failed to adopt a compliant housing element within one year from the statutory deadline cannot be found in compliance until rezones to make prior identified sites a available or accommodate a shortfall of sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583, subdivision (c), paragraph (1), subparagraph (A) and Government Code section 65583.2, subdivision (c) are completed. As this year has passed and Program HP-1.14 (Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods) has not been completed, the housing element is out of compliance and will remain out of compliance until the necessary rezoning has been completed. Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element process, the City should continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower -income and special needs households, by making information regularly Tom Cole, Director Page 2 available and considering and incorporating comments where appropriate. Please be aware, any revisions to the element must be posted on the local government's website and to email a link to all individuals and organizations that have previously requested notices relating to the local government's housing element at least seven days before submitting to HCD. Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant; the Strategic Growth Council and HCD's Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs; and HCD's Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City will meet housing element requirements for these and other funding sources. For your information, some general plan element updates are triggered by housing element adoption. HCD reminds the City to consider timing provisions and welcomes the opportunity to provide assistance. For information, please see the Technical Advisories issued by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research at: https://www.opr.ca.gov/planning/general-plan/guidelines.html. HCD appreciates the hard work the City's housing element team provided during the update and review. We are committed to assisting the City in addressing all statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Reid Miller, of our staff, at Reid. Miller(a-)_hcd.ca.gov. Sincerely, WN(V Paul McDougall Senior Program Manager Enclosure APPENDIX CITY SANTA CLARITA The following changes are necessary to bring the City's housing element into compliance with Article 10.6 of the Government Code. Accompanying each recommended change, we cite the supporting section of the Government Code. Housing element technical assistance information is available on HCD's website at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/planning-and-community-development/hcd-memos. Among other resources, the housing element section contains HCD's latest technical assistance tool, Building Blocks for Effective Housing Elements (Building Blocks), available at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/planning-and- community-development/housing-elements/building-blocks and includes the Government Code addressing State Housing Element Law and other resources. A. Housing Needs, Resources, and Constraints 1. An inventory of land suitable and available for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having realistic and demonstrated potential for redevelopment during the planning period to meet the locality's housing need for a designated income level, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(3).) Progress in Meeting the Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA): While the element was revised to provide estimated completion dates for each planned, approved, and pending project in Table 11, and a description of where each project is in the development process, it appears that the Porta Bella specific plan estimates over 2,000 units to be completed in 2029. While 2029 is the last year in the planning period, the planning period ends before the end of the calendar year. The table should therefore be revised to state when in 2029 these units are anticipated to be developed to ensure they will be available within the planning period. Availability should address the status, any barriers to development and other relevant factors such as build out horizons, phasing, and dropout rates to demonstrate the availability or likelihood of development in the planning period. Sites Inventory: While the element appears to have been revised to address inconsistencies in total capacity and breakdown of units by affordability in Table 14 and 15, Table 56 still appears to include sites where the total capacity does not equal the breakdown of units by affordability. For example, on page 311, the site at 23222 Valencia Blvd. states that it will accommodate 225 units for lower -income households and 58 units for moderate -income households for a total of only 225 units. The element should be revised to address this inconsistency. Realistic Capacity: While the element was revised to demonstrate how land use controls were factored into the realistic capacity analysis, it must also describe how site improvements were considered in the capacity calculations. Additionally, while the revised element clarifies whether project examples in zones allowing nonresidential uses were mixed -use or 100 percent residential, it must still analyze and account for 100 percent commercial demand on identified sites. City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 1 February 14, 2023 Small and Large Sites: While the element was revised to provide an example of a project on a site smaller than 0.5 acres with one of the units being deed restricted (Valley Street Residential), it should link the characteristics of small sites identified in the inventory to this project. Additionally, the revised element does not appear to provide examples of past projects that have units affordable to lower income with as few as two to four units developed on the site. If these small sites in the inventory are going to be consolidated, the element should be revised to indicate which sites will be consolidated with each other to help demonstrate feasibility of development for affordable housing on the identified sites. Emergency Shelters: While the City allows emergency shelters by -right in the P/I and Homeless Shelter Overlay Zones, subsequent draft submissions must comply with the requirements of Chapter 654, Statutes of 2022 (AB 2339). Please note, these requirements became effective on January 1, 2023 and apply to any housing element submitted after January 1, 2023 if a jurisdiction failed to submit the initial draft before the due date of the housing element. As the City's initial draft was submitted on November 12, 2021, after October 15, 2021 due date, these provisions will apply. Among other changes, these amendments to Government Code section 65583, subdivision (a)(4) expands the definition of "emergency shelters", specifies the type of zoning designations that must be identified to allow emergency shelters as a permitted use without a conditional use or other discretionary permit, and demonstrate the appropriateness of sites to accommodate emergency shelters. For more information and applicable timing, see HCD's AB 2993 memorandum at https://www. hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/planning-and-comm unity/ab2339-notice. pdf. 2. An analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, including the types of housing identified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c), and for persons with disabilities as identified in the analysis pursuant to paragraph (7), including land use controls, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions required of developers, and local processing and permit procedures... (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a) (5).) Land Use Controls: While Program HP-2.1 (Code Changes for Consistency with state law) commits to adopting clearer and less restrictive parking requirements for multifamily affordable housing projects utilizing density bonus, the element does not commit to revising parking requirements for market rate units, which still constitutes a potential constraint. The element should be revised to state how the City will address parking requirement constraints for all multifamily and mixed -use projects. Additionally, based on the information provided in Table 25 on pages 144 to 145, the element should also be revised to include program actions that ensure the number of parking spaces for residential care facilities do not exceed those of other non -group home uses of the same form in the same zone. Fees and Exaction: While the element was revised to add development and impact fees as a percentage of total development costs, it must still differentiate fees as a percentage of total development costs for single family and multifamily development respectively to determine if these fees constitute a constraint on multifamily development. If it is City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 2 February 14, 2023 determined fees and exaction constitute more than 15 percent of development costs for both single-family and multifamily, the element should provide further analysis as to whether this percentage represents a constraint and provide program actions as appropriate to address it. Local Processing and Permit Procedures: While the element was revised to provide processing times for single-family and multifamily projects, and an analysis of the Design Review and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) processes, it must still be revised to provide specific program actions to address potential constraints in the Design Review or CUP process. While the element referenced Program 2.1 (Zoning Code Changes for Consistency with state law), that program does not include actions regarding removing identified constraints. For example, the element should be revised to include actions to remove constraints related to the CUP and development review permit processes. Constraints on Housing for Persons with Disabilities: While the element was revised to meet most requirements of this finding, Program HP-2.1 states that zoning code will be revised to allow group homes for seven or more residents as a permitted use in residential zones only if they are "specifically for people with disabilities." This language should be removed to ensure all group homes of seven or more residents are permitted in residential zones objectively with approval certainty similar to other residential uses, not just the ones who serve persons with disabilities. Additionally, the element should be revised to clearly state how Program HP-2.1 will revise the zoning code to implement a barrier -free definition of family as requested in HCD's July 7, 2022 review. For more information please see HCD's Group Home Technical Advisory https://www. hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/planning-and-comm unity/group-home- technical-advisory-2022.pdf. 3. Analyze any special housing needs such as elderly; persons with disabilities, including a developmental disability; large families, farmworkers; families with female heads of households, and families and persons in need of emergency shelter. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a) (7).) The element was revised in Section 4.2.2 to provide additional analysis for housing needs of large households, female -headed households, farmworkers, unhoused persons, and the elderly, including the challenges each group face, existing resources, and programs to address gaps in available resources. However, the element must still be revised to provide this analysis for all persons with disabilities. B. Housing Programs Identify actions that will be taken to make sites available during the planning period with appropriate zoning and development standards and with services and facilities to accommodate that portion of the city's or county's share of the regional housing need for each income level that could not be accommodated on sites identified in the inventory completed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) without rezoning, and to comply with the requirements of Government Code section 65584.09. Sites shall be identified as City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 3 February 14, 2023 needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including multifamily rental housing, factory -built housing, mobilehomes, housing for agricultural employees, supportive housing, single -room occupancy units, emergency shelters, and transitional housing. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(1).) As noted in Finding Al, the element does not include a complete site analysis, therefore, the adequacy of sites and zoning were not established. Based on the results of a complete sites inventory and analysis, the City may need to add or revise programs to address a shortfall of sites or zoning available to encourage a variety of housing types. In addition, the element should be revised as follows: Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods: As noted on page 1 of this review, the element cannot be found in compliance until Program HP-1.14 (Site Identified in Multiple Planning Periods) is implemented to comply with Government Code section 65583.2, subdivision (c). Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU): While Program HP-2.6 (Provide for ADU and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU)) was revised to add monitoring of ADU production at all affordability levels once in January of 2025, the program should be revised to conduct this monitoring of every two years. Additionally, the program should be revised to include a specific commitment to implement needed actions and adopt alternative actions if ADU production and affordability assumptions are not met within a specific time (e.g., six months) 2. Address and, where appropriate and legally possible, remove governmental and nongovernmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, including housing for all income levels and housing for persons with disabilities. The program shall remove constraints to, and provide reasonable accommodations for housing designed for, intended for occupancy by, or with supportive services for, persons with disabilities. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(3).) As noted in Finding A2, the element requires a complete analysis of potential governmental constraints. Depending upon the results of that analysis, the City may need to revise or add programs and address and remove or mitigate any identified constraints. In addition, the element should be revised as follows: Program HP-2.2 (Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing): While the element was revised to describe its eligibility process and include more concrete implementation language for this program (previously Program HP-2.5), it must still provide a specific timeline (e.g., by 2024) for implementation, as stated in HCD's prior reviews. 3. Promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities and promote housing throughout the community or communities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability, and other characteristics... (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(5).) City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 4 February 14, 2023 Goals, Actions, Metrics, and Milestones: While some programs in the draft element were revised to include a clear objective or metric to measure the successful implementation of the programs, they do not include geographic targets of where in the City they will Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH) (e.g., areas of high opportunity and high income, areas of concentrated need). In addition, most programs do not include any metric, milestone, or geographic target to incorporate the information requested in HCD's July 7, 2022 review. As stated in the previous finding, the metrics should be significant and meaningful enough to overcome identified patterns and trends found in the overall analysis. Finally, the revised draft appears to have removed Table 29, which listed fair housing actions and tied the AFFH analysis to specific programs and replaces it with Table 32. If the metrics, milestones, and geographic targets are included in Table 32 in the fair housing section, there must at least be a reference in the programs section. In addition, while the element prioritizes the contributing factors, they all are categorized as high priority and must be revised to better formulate policies and programs and carry out meaningful actions to AFFH 4. Develop a plan that incentivizes and promotes the creation of accessory dwelling units that can be offered at affordable rent, as defined in Section 50053 of the Health and Safety Code, for very low, low-, or moderate -income households. For purposes of this paragraph, "accessory dwelling units" has the same meaning as "accessory dwelling unit" as defined in paragraph (4) of subdivision (i) of Section 65852.2. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(7).) Program HP-2.6 (Provide for ADUs and JADUs):The element was not revised to meet this requirement. Please see HCD's July 7, 2022 review for additional information. City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 5 February 14, 2023 HCD Comment from 2/14 Letter Response Al Progress in Meeting the Regional Housing Need Clarified phasing and when in 2029 development of Porta Bella is anticipated. Allocation (RHNA): While the element was revised to provide estimated completion dates for each planned, Availability addresses status, barriers, build out horizons, phasing, and dropout approved, and pending project in Table 11, and a rates. Additional information was added to Table 11 to support project -specific description of where each project is in the development assumptions. The following information was added to describe analysis and support process, it appears that the Porta Bella specific plan assumptions across projects: estimates over 2,000 units to be completed in 2029. While 2029 is the last year in the planning period, the All projects are anticipated to be completed during the planning period, based on planning period ends before the end of the calendar the status of each project. All projects listed are actively moving forward in the year. The table should therefore be revised to state development process, and project dropouts are rare in the City. Several projects in when in 2029 these units are anticipated to be Table 11 are phased developments. For these, the unit total includes units in phases developed to ensure they will be available within the approved or built since the start date of the RHNA projection period, and those planning period. Availability should address the status, anticipated to be ready for occupancy in the 6th Cycle . any barriers to development and other relevant factors such as build out horizons, phasing, and dropout rates to demonstrate the availability or likelihood of development in the planning period. Al Sites Inventory: While the element appears to have Tables were reviewed and adjusted for accuracy. been revised to address inconsistencies in total capacity and breakdown of units by affordability in Table 14 and 15, Table 56 still appears to include sites where the total capacity does not equal the breakdown of units by affordability. For example, on page 311, the site at 23222 Valencia Blvd. states that it will accommodate 225 units for lower -income households and 58 units for moderate -income households for a total of only 225 units. The element should be revised to address this inconsistency. Al Realistic Capacity: While the element was revised to Analysis in 3.4.3 Realistic Development Capacity clarified to address site demonstrate how land use controls were factored into improvements: the realistic capacity analysis, it must also describe how Specifically, the Sites Inventory assumed 75 percent of the maximum allowable site improvements were considered in the capacity density of all parcels, instead of the full development potential allowed under the calculations. Additionally, while the revised element applicable zoning district. This assumption reflects the consideration of any specific HCD Comment from 2/14 Letter Response clarifies whether project examples in zones allowing site or development constraints known by staff, including environmental nonresidential uses were mixed -use or 100 percent constraints, necessary site improvements, and recent development trends. This residential, it must still analyze and account for 100 density assumption is lower than the average densities achieved by the planned percent commercial demand on identified sites. and approved projects (See Section 3.3). For the sites designated for mixed use, the allowable density was assumed to be 30 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) and projected to be developed with both residential and commercial uses, as required by the Zoning Code. These assumptions are based on development trends in the city as shown in Table 11 above and with the detailed redevelopment trends and analysis provided in Section 3.6. These historical regional development patterns were used to approximate a variety of site -specific constraints and required site improvements that could reduce the ability for property owners to meet the maximum allowed density allowance. The realistic development capacity of 75 percent accounts for these factors. Analyzed past trends of residential and nonresidential development and adjusted realistic capacity to account for trends: From 2017 to 2022, 65% of proposals for development on commercially zoned sites included residential development. Every proposal for development on parcels zoned for mixed -use during the same time period included residential development. To account for the possibility of non-residential development, a likelihood factor of 65% is applied to inventory sites within the CR, CN, and CC zones where no planning efforts are currently underway. While they are within the CR zone, sites within the Valencia Town Center (discussed in 3.4.4) do not utilize this decreased likelihood factor due to a pending specific plan and existing developer interest. Added analysis for mixed -use allowances: The City is unique in the generous allowances it makes for mixed -use developments. All commercial and mixed -use zoning designations allow both maximum residential density and maximum non-residential floor area; both the maximum allowable number of residential units and the maximum allowable non- residential floor area can be built on the same site. Non-residential development on HCD Comment from 2/14 Letter Response a site in these zones does not decrease the allowable residential development capacity. Al Small and Large Sites: While the element was revised Reviewed site information, removed consolidated sites not under common to provide an example of a project on a site smaller than ownership, added extra analysis, and added Table 14: Consolidated Small Parcels 0.5 acres with one of the units being deed restricted Used to Meet the RHNA. (Valley Street Residential), it should link the characteristics of small sites identified in the inventory Of the City's lower -income RHNA share, 176 lower -income units are located on sites to this project. Additionally, the revised element does where lot consolidation is assumed. The City conservatively assumed that no more not appear to provide examples of past projects that than three adjacent parcels under common ownership would realistically have units affordable to lower income with as few as consolidate to meet HCD's size requirement for lower -income sites. These sites are two to four units developed on the site. If these small shown in Table 14, and development trends indicate that lot consolidation is sites in the inventory are going to be consolidated, the feasible in the region (see Section 3.7). Two small sites (APNs: 2803-032-042 and element should be revised to indicate which sites will be 2803-032-043) are not being included within consolidated sites but are still included consolidated with each other to help demonstrate in inventory as they have similar characteristics as other recently developed sites feasibility of development for affordable housing on the (Salazar Mixed Use Projects discussed in Section 3.7.4), including proximity to identified sites. amenities, size, and development standards. The remaining 5,668 lower- income units are located on sites that meet minimum lot size requirements. Al Emergency Shelters: While the City allows Addressed, See Program HP-2.1 and Emergency Shelter discussion within Provisions emergency shelters by -right in the P/I and Homeless for a Variety of Housing Types: Shelter Overlay Zones, subsequent draft submissions must comply with the requirements of Chapter 654, The City applies the following standards: Statutes of 2022 (AB 2339). Please note, these A. Homeless shelters shall maintain a maximum occupancy not to exceed sixty requirements became effective on January 1, 2023 and (60) individuals, permitted by right. Occupancy in excess of sixty (60) individuals apply to any housing element submitted after January 1, may be approved subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit. 2023 if a jurisdiction failed to submit the initial draft B. Homeless shelters shall provide on -site waiting and intake areas screened before the due date of the housing element. As the from public view. City's initial draft was submitted on November 12, 2021, C. The homeless shelter shall provide on -site management with security after October 15, 2021 due date, these provisions will during operational hours. apply. Among other changes, these amendments to D. Parking areas shall be paved to the satisfaction of the Fire Department and Government Code section 65583, subdivision (a)(4) City Engineer. expands the definition of "emergency shelters", E. The homeless shelter shall be well lit during operational hours and be in specifies the type of zoning designations that must be conformance with Section 17.51.050 (Outdoor Lighting Standards applied to all identified to allow emergency shelters as a permitted uses). HCD Comment from 2/14 Letter Response use without a conditional use or other discretionary F. Homeless shelters shall be allowed to have intake between the hours of five permit, and demonstrate the appropriateness of sites to p.m. to eight p.m. or at dusk, whichever is sooner, and may discharge patrons from accommodate emergency shelters. For more eight a.m. to ten a.m. the following day. information and applicable timing, see HCD's AB 2993 G. Homeless shelters shall abide by all applicable development standards as memorandum at set forth in this code. https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/plannin H. A homeless shelter shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of a private or public primary or secondary school, public or private parks and g-and-community/ab2339-notice.pdf community centers While most the standards listed are compliant with SB 2, item D relies on a discretionary decision. Program HP-2.1 will bring the City into compliance with the applicable State requirements. Added "Suitability' column to Table 29 Sites with Capacity for Emergency Shelters and describes below the table how the calculation methodology and zoning requirements from AB 2339 is addressed. A2 Land Use Controls: While Program HP-2.1 ( Code Added additional program actions in Program HP-2.1 for market -rate multifamily Changes for Consistency with state law) commits to housing and for residential care facilities. adopting clearer and less restrictive parking requirements for multifamily affordable housing projects "Review current code requirements ... and make amendments as necessary, utilizing density bonus, the element does not commit to including ensuring the number of parking spaces for residential care facilities do not revising parking requirements for market rate units, exceed those of other non -group home uses of the same form in the same zone." which still constitutes a potential constraint. The Review by June 2023; Make necessary amendments by the end of 2023 element should be revised to state how the City will address parking requirement constraints for all "Additionally, undertake a parking study and consult with not less than four multifamily and mixed -use projects. Additionally, based developers with local experience to identify the most appropriate parking ratio and on the information provided in Table 25 on pages 144 to identify any constraints posed by the City's current parking requirements for market 145, the element should also be revised to include rate multifamily development, especially as it relates to 1 bedroom unit and program actions that ensure the number of parking studios. Based upon the outcome of this study, amend the ordinance to mitigate spaces for residential care facilities do not exceed those any identified constraints by July 2025." of other non -group home uses of the same form in the same zone. Added reference to program actions within the analysis of parking standards: HCD Comment from 2/14 Letter Response The requirement to provide enclosed parking for multifamily housing could pose a constraint. However, parking for multifamily projects that qualify under Government Code 65915 are not required to provide covered or enclosed parking. Further reductions and eliminations of parking requirements are available for projects located near transit, due to recent changes in State law. The City is taking a variety of actions to address potential constraints posed by parking requirements within Program HP-2.1 and HP-2.2, as follows: • City staff will undertake a parking study to identify the most appropriate parking ratio for market rate housing and commit to amending the parking ordinance to mitigate any identified constraints through the study. • Prepare a handout to explain the different parking requirements for different parts of the City and different types of projects. • Develop Objective Design Standards which will address the treatment of parking for multifamily and mixed -use development. • Review current code requirements for all housing types serving people with disabilities for consistency with fair housing laws and make amendments as necessary, including ensuring that the number of parking spaces for residential care facilities do not exceed those of other non -group home uses of the same form in the same zone. A2 Fees and Exaction: While the element was revised to Added additional data and analysis. Percentages were below 15%: add development and impact fees as a percentage of total development costs, it must still differentiate fees as In Santa Clarita, the typical single-family home requires $70,060 in development a percentage of total development costs for single family impact fees, and the typical multifamily unit requires $53,261 in development and multifamily development respectively to determine impact fees. While lower than the development impact fees for single-family if these fees constitute a constraint on multifamily homes, the fees for multifamily development are on the higher end and could pose development. If it determined fees and exaction a constraint. Based on recent development information, the average cost of impact constitute more than 15 percent of development costs and permit fee as a percentage of the total cost of development is 9.7% for single - for both single-family and multifamily, the element family homes, and 12.3% for multifamily development. Any constraint to should provide further analysis as to whether this multifamily development posed by this disparity will be mitigated through Program percentage represents a constraint and provide program HP-2.2. actions as appropriate to address it. Stakeholders identified development impact fees as a major cost to consider in development but did not identify these fees as an impediment or constraint to HCD Comment from 2/14 Letter Response housing construction and considered them to be comparable to those of nearby jurisdictions. Developers also did not consider the typical fees for single-family or multifamily development as a percentage of total development costs to be an impediment or constraint to housing development. Program HP-2.2 establishes consistency with State requirements related to impact fees as outlined in AB 602 and further ensures that fees do not constitute a constraint to development. Under this program, the City's nexus study will calculate impact fees based on the square footage of proposed units. This change serves to decrease constraints to smaller units, which typically include multifamily units. A2 Local Processing and Permit Procedures: While the Added Program action in HP-2.1 to review and amend specific findings in the Design element was revised to provide processing times for Review Process and Development Review Permit Process: single-family and multifamily projects, and an analysis of the Design Review and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Develop Objective Design and Development Standards for multi -family and mixed - processes, it must still be revised to provide specific use projects, and integrate the standard conditions of approval currently applied program actions to address potential constraints in the through the Development Review process into the objective design and Design Review or CUP process. While the element development standards for development projects with residential components. referenced Program 2.1 (Zoning Code Changes for Develop Objective Design and Development Standards by 2024 Consistency with state law), that program does not include actions regarding removing identified Added additional program actions in Program HP-2.2 to address the Design Review constraints. For example, the element should be revised process: to include actions to remove constraints related to the Design Review: The City will review and amend its design review requirements to CUP and development review permit processes. remove discretionary findings related to site suitability, including Finding 4. Amend Design Review findings: end of 2024 Described in analysis how Programs address constraints by decreasing housing types requiring CUPS. Included additional analysis on Development Review: Development Review (DR) is a ministerial review by the Director and does not require a public hearing, to ensure that the project complies with all of the HCD Comment from 2/14 Letter Response provisions of the code, the General Plan, and other applicable requirements. In order to achieve this, the Director is empowered to grant approval with conditions for uses in zones as prescribed in this code, and to impose reasonable conditions upon the granting of a development review. To reduce potential constraints, the City will integrate the standard conditions of approval currently applied through the development review process into the objective design and development standards for development projects with residential components. (Program HP-2.1) A3 The element was revised in Section 4.2.2 to provide Added analysis on needs, resources, and programs for persons with disabilities additional analysis for housing needs of large within Section 4.2.2: households, female -headed households, farmworkers, unhoused persons, and the elderly, including the Persons with Disabilities challenges each group face, existing resources, and Housing Needs: Census data from the American Community Survey 2014-2018 programs to address gaps in available resources. indicate that Santa Clarita has 7,950 persons with an independent living disability, However, the element must still be revised to provide 4,568 with a self -care disability, 10,771 with an ambulatory disability, 4,093 with a this analysis for all persons with disabilities. vision disability, 8,211 with a cognitive disability and 6,060 with a hearing disability. These numbers are not exclusive, as some residents have more than one type of disability and some disability types are not recorded for children below a certain age. The most commonly occurring disabilities among seniors 65 and older were ambulatory (24.2%) and independent living (17.8%). Additional data related to persons with disabilities can be found in Section 4.5.3. Programs and Resources: Resources available for people with disabilities include the North Los Angeles County Regional Center in Santa Clarita, which provides services including case management, early intervention for children with disabilities guardianship assistance, individual advocacy, service cost payment assistance, and specialized information, Santa Clarita Transit, which provides "Dial -A -Ride" curb -to -curb paratransit for people with disabilities, the Independent Living Center of Southern California in nearby Lancaster, which provides vocational training, housing assistance, systems advocacy, and peer support, and Mental Health Hookup in Santa Clarita, which provides assistance with obtaining disability payments, case HCD Comment from 2/14 Letter Response management services, therapy, assistance in obtaining appropriate housing, an dreferrals to logal resources for estate planning. Programs and Policies included in this Housing Element that help address the housing needs of this population include the following: • Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers • Policy H2.12: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Need Housing • Program HP-3.1 Limit Code Enforcement Activities • Program HP-3.2 Handyworker Program • Program HP-4.7 Administrative Process for Reasonable Accommodations B1 Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods: As Recommended by Planning Commission noted on page 1 of this review, the element cannot be Set to be adopted along with Housing Element found in compliance until Program HP-1 .14 (Site Identified in Multiple Planning Periods) is implemented to comply with Government Code section 65583.2, subdivision (c). B1 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU): While Program HP- Edited Program HP-2.6: 2.6 ( Provide for ADU and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU)) was revised to add monitoring of ADU Develop a monitoring program to track ADU and JADU creation and affordability production at all affordability levels once in January of levels. Every two year of the planning period, review ADU production and evaluate 2025, the program should be revised to conduct this if production and affordability estimates are being achieved. If ADU production is monitoring of every two years. Additionally, the program not meeting projections, the City will add additional sites to its inventory to provide should be revised to include a specific commitment to sufficient capacity to meet its remaining RHNA by income level. This process would implement needed actions and adopt alternative actions be done through the implementation of Program HP-1.13: Administrative List of if ADU production and affordability assumptions are not Additional Sites. met within a specific time (e.g., six months) B2 Program HP-2.2 (Fee Reductions or Deferrals for "Fee Deferrals: Begin implementing July 1, 2023" Affordable and Special Needs Housing): While the element was revised to describe its eligibility process and include more concrete implementation language for this program (previously Program HP-2.5), it must still HCD Comment from 2/14 Letter Response provide a specific timeline (e.g., by 2024) for implementation, as stated in HCD's prior reviews B3 Goals, Actions, Metrics, and Milestones: While some Added geographic targets and metrics. programs in the draft element were revised to include a clear objective or metric to measure the successful implementation of the programs, they do not include Added more information describing the prioritization process: geographic targets of where in the City they will Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH) ( e.g., areas of In order to focus resources, maximize impact in the planning period, and strongly high opportunity and high income, areas of connect factors to goals and actions, this housing element prioritizes the concentrated need). In addition, most programs do not contributing factors that most limit or deny fair housing choice or access to include any metric, milestone, or geographic target to opportunity or negatively impact fair housing or civil rights compliance. Possible incorporate the information requested in HCD's July 7, contributing factors were identified through data analysis, and input from the 2022 review. As stated in the previous finding, the Community Preservation Division and their experience with local service providers metrics should be significant and meaningful enough to was used to assist in prioritization. Through this process, the fair housing issues overcome identified patterns and trends found in the shown in Table 34 were identified as the highest priority issues locally, and where overall analysis. Finally, the revised draft appears to the City plans to focus their resources.. Lower priority contributing factors include have removed Table 29, which listed fair housing actions factors that are not within the City's purview, are universal in the region, or have a and tied the AFFH analysis to specific programs and smaller impact. These include median household income, unaffordable rents and replaces it with Table 32. If the metrics, milestones, and sales prices, ozone levels, and discriminatory lending practices. Programs to geographic targets are included in Table 32 in the fair increase the availability of affordable housing and promote fair housing information housing section, there must at least be a reference in will also help address these lower -priority contributing factors. the programs section. In addition, while the element Table 34 identifies the contributing factors associated with each priority issue and prioritizes the contributing factors, they all are the programs and actions to overcome the challenges they present. The full categorized as high priority and must be revised to program details in Section 2.2 include metrics, milestones, and geographic targets better formulate policies and programs and carry out where appropriate to support a beneficial impact within the planning period for meaningful actions to AFFH each program. Ensured consistency between actions described in Table 34: Fair Housing Issues, Contributing Factors, and Programs & Actions and in Programs B4 Program HP-2 .6 (Provide for ADUs and JADUs):The Edited Program HP-2.6: element was not revised to meet this requirement. Please see HCD's July 7, 2022 review for additional Develop a monitoring program to track ADU and JADU creation and affordability information. levels. Every two year of the planning period, review ADU production and evaluate HCD Comment from 2/14 Letter Response Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU): While Program HP-2.6 if production and affordability estimates are being achieved. If ADU production is (Provide Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory not meeting projections, the City will add additional sites to its inventory to provide Dwelling Units) was added to the element to add sufficient capacity to meet its remaining RHNA by income level. This process would incentives for ADUs early in the planning period, itshould be done through the implementation of Program HP-1.13: Administrative List of be revised to add monitoring activities other than Additional Sites. required APR reporting. In addition, a program should be added or revised to include monitoring the production and affordability levels of ADUs every two years with additional implementation actions if not meeting target numbers in the housing element. Additional actions, if necessary, should be taken in a timely manner (e.g., within six months). Finally, if necessary, the degree of additional actions should be in stride with the degree of the gap in production and affordability. Agenda Item: 17 14 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: 71U I DATE: May 10, 2022 SUBJECT: HOUSING ELEMENT AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (MASTER CASE 21-088) DEPARTMENT: Community Development PRESENTER: James Chow RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council: 1. Conduct the public hearing and receive testimony from the public; and 2. Adopt a resolution adopting the Negative Declaration prepared for the project and approve Master Case 21-088 (General Plan Amendment 21-001) and adopt the Housing Element and Safety Element Updates. BACKGROUND STATE LAW The City of Santa Clarita (City) is mandated by California state law to prepare an update to its Housing Element for certification by the state. This update covers the planning period between 2021 and 2029, also referred to as the sixth Housing Element cycle. The sixth Housing Element cycle process unofficially began in October 2019 when the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) provided a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation of 1.34 million units to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). In March 2021, SCAG adopted the final RHNA allocation plan and distributed an allocation of 10,031 units to the City of Santa Clarita, for which the City is responsible to plan and zone. The proposed update to the Housing Element provides the capacity needed to accommodate the RHNA for the planning period under existing zoning, and thus does not require any re -zoning. It should also be noted that Housing Elements do not require or propose the actual construction of housing, but rather require the appropriate zoning to accommodate it. Page 1 Packet Pg. 128 1.7 All cities in California are required by state law to produce, update, and certify their Housing Elements every eight years. The Housing Element is one of seven mandated elements that comprise a city's General Plan. It is the only element of the General Plan that must be certified by a state agency. The HCD is the certifying agency that evaluates each city's Housing Element. The City's General Plan contains eight elements, including Land Use, Economic Development (nonmandatory), Circulation, Noise, Conservation and Open Space (two elements combined), Safety, and Housing. OVOV GENERAL PLAN AND 2013-2021 HOUSING ELEMENT A comprehensive update to the City's General Plan was adopted by the City Council in June 2011, following years of planning and collaboration between the City and County of Los Angeles (County), through the One Valley One Vision (OVOV) process. The OVOV process reflected the City's and County's decision to coordinate land uses and future development of the Santa Clarita Valley. A major component of the OVOV was an update to the General Plan land use map, which was developed by balancing the goals and requirements of reducing future greenhouse gas emissions (e.g. Senate Bill 375) and planning for future regional housing needs. The General Plan land use map maximized opportunities for increasing jobs, redeveloping infill areas, and creating additional suitable housing sites near transit, while decreasing densities in the more environmentally sensitive areas at the City's periphery. Following the OVOV General Plan update, the 2013-2021 Housing Element was adopted by the City Council in October 2013 and certified by HCD. The 2013-2021 Housing Element provided adequate sites at a range of densities to accommodate future housing needs and planned for the maintenance and improvement of the existing housing stock. The City's 2013-2021 Housing Element RHNA allocation was 8,322 units, which then increased to 10,981 units through annexations. A summary and evaluation of the City's progress towards achieving the implementation programs is provided in Section 1.14 of the Draft Housing Element (attached). 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT Following receipt of Senate Bill (SB) 2 grant funding, the City Council authorized a contract with the City's consulting team, consisting of 4LEAF, Inc., and Rincon Consultants, Inc., on January 26, 2021, to prepare the update to the Housing Element (hereafter "Housing Element Update" or "2021-2029 Housing Element"). Since that time, staff and the consultant team have been preparing the Housing Element Update for the 2021-2029 planning period. Extensive public outreach was conducted for the Housing Element Update between January and September 2021. Various public participation opportunities were provided, including the creation of the Housing Element Update webpage, stakeholder meetings, an online opinion survey, a virtual workshop, a study session before the Planning Commission, and a City Council Development Committee meeting. A thorough summary of the public participation conducted and how comments were incorporated can be found attached in Appendix B of the Housing Element Update. Page 2 Packet Pg. 129 A draft of the Housing Element Update was published on the City's website on October 29, 2021, for public review and was submitted to HCD on November 12, 2021. Following its 60-day review of the Draft Housing Element Update, HCD issued a letter to the City on January 11, 2022, finding that the "draft element addresses many statutory requirements; however, revisions will be necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Government Code)." A copy of this letter is attached. Since receipt of the letter, staff and the consultant team have coordinated with HCD and prepared the necessary revisions to the Housing Element Update to ensure compliance with Housing Element Law. A draft response matrix summarizing HCD's comments and how each of the comments are addressed in the public hearing Draft Housing Element is attached. State law requires the City Council to consider HCD's comments and make appropriate findings as part of the Housing Element adoption process. City staff will then forward the final response matrix and Housing Element Update to HCD for its final review. The City Council public hearing draft of the Housing Element Update that reflects the revisions required by HCD is attached. Included as part of the Housing Element Update are various implementing programs to ensure consistency with state laws and local planning objectives. Key components of the Housing Element Update are summarized under the Statutory Requirements section of this agenda report. Key conclusions of the 2021-2029 Housing Element are as follows: • No General Plan land use changes or zoning changes were necessary to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. No areas have been identified for re -zoning or up - zoning. • The Housing Element Update recommends minor modifications to the City's current Housing Element goals and policies. Other updates to goals, policies, objectives, and programs are required to comply with state law. • The Housing Element Update includes a number of new programs to address state housing law, including future amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC), new programs to support affirmatively furthering fair housing, and tracking and reporting requirements for housing sites. SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE As required by state law, upon the next revision of the Housing Element on or after January 1, 2014, the Safety Element is required to be reviewed and updated as necessary to address the risk of wildfire for land classified as state responsibility areas and as very high fire hazard severity areas. The updated Safety Element is also required to include updates to address climate adaptation as required by SB 379. The proposed updates to the Safety Element incorporate goals, policies, objectives, and implementation measures to address climate adaptation and wildfire risks. The update of the Safety Element does not warrant a comprehensive rewrite, but rather, includes revisions to address new statutory requirements and incorporates information from the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was adopted by the City Council on September 14, 2021. Page 3 Packet Pg. 130 In accordance with California Government Code Section 65302.5, the updated Safety Element was submitted to the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF) and the California Geological Survey for review. On January 18, 2022, the Resource Protection Committee of the BOF completed its review and assessment of the updated Safety Element and determined it meets the requirements of Government Code Section 65302. The updated Safety Element and the redlines reflecting changes to the Safety Element are attached. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION On April 5, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a duly -noticed public hearing on the proposed updates to the Housing Element and Safety Element. The Planning Commission, in a 5-0 vote, recommended the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the project and adopt the Housing Element and Safety Element Updates. Included in their recommendation was a request to make a minor revision to the Safety Element clarifying the service area for the Pitchess Detention Center. The Planning Commission Resolution and staff report are attached. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS NEW HOUSING ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS Recent changes to state law have imposed new requirements for the 2021-2029 Housing Element. These more stringent requirements, combined with a high RHNA allocation, have presented various challenges with this Housing Element Update. Key new Housing Element requirements are described below: 1. Higher RHNA Allocations As compared to the prior Housing Element cycle, RHNA allocations have increased significantly across the state, especially in the SCAG region. The SCAG region's allocation increased threefold from 412,000 units for the prior cycle to 1.34 million units for this current cycle. Although the City is seeing a 950-unit decrease in the RHNA (from 10,981 units to 10,031 units) as compared to the last cycle, the relatively high RHNA allocation presents challenges due to new and more stringent requirements and the decreasing number of vacant and eligible sites to accommodate the RHNA. A detailed discussion of the City's RHNA allocation is provided below and in Section 1.13 of the Housing Element. 2. Eligibility of Sites (Assembly Bill (AB) 1397) AB 1397 amended the Housing Element Law and places stricter requirements on local jurisdictions when identifying adequate and available sites to meet their RHNA allocations. This law resulted in added scrutiny and more eligibility requirements for identifying housing sites, including a strong justification threshold if non -vacant sites and sites smaller than one-half acre or greater than 10 acres are included. The legislation also includes new requirements for streamlining the permitting of projects on sites included in previous Housing Elements that are reused in the updated sites inventory. Page 4 Packet Pg. 131 1.7 3. No Net Loss (SB 166) SB 166, the "No Net Loss" law, requires a jurisdiction to ensure a Housing Element sites inventory with continual capacity to accommodate the RHNA by income group throughout the eight -year planning period. If sites identified for lower -income housing are developed with less units than identified in the Housing Element, or are developed for a higher income group, the jurisdiction must demonstrate that there are sufficient remaining sites or additional substitute sites to meet the jurisdiction's RHNA obligation in all income categories. Because of this requirement, HCD recommends an increased buffer of at least 15 to 30 percent more capacity than required, especially for the lower -income RHNA. The Housing Element sites inventory includes roughly a 23 percent surplus or buffer for lower -income units and utilizes conservative estimates for development capacity in order to account for this need. 4. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) (AB 686� AB 686 requires state and local agencies to take proactive measures to correct any housing inequalities related to race, national origin, color, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics. Agencies must ensure that their laws and programs affirmatively further fair housing, and that they take appropriate actions to do so. Under state law, affirmatively furthering fair housing, or AFFH, means "taking meaningful actions, in addition to combatting discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics." Agencies must include a program in their Housing Elements that promotes fair housing opportunities for all persons. In the context of a community's housing needs, AFFH is not just about the number of units needed, but also about where the units are located and who has access to them. A full assessment of fair housing can be found in Section 4.5 of the Housing Element Update. KEY COMPONENTS OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT 1. Public Participation Despite restrictions on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, extensive public outreach was completed during the preparation process, which resulted in meaningful public participation. Various public participation opportunities were provided, including the creation of the Housing Element Update webpage, stakeholder meetings with various nonprofit housing providers and service providers, an online opinion survey, a virtual workshop, a study session before the Planning Commission, and a City Council Development Committee meeting. A thorough summary of the public participation conducted and how public comments were incorporated into the Housing Element Update can be found in Appendix B of the Housing Element Update. Prior to the posting of the public review draft of the Housing Element, staff received 163 form letters from members of the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (SWRCC) requesting that labor standards be incorporated into the plan. An additional 29 letters were provided to the Planning Commission at their meeting. Three additional comment letters were provided during the preparation of the Housing Element Update, including letters from the attorney representing Page 5 Packet Pg. 132 SWRCC, Los Angeles County Sanitation District, and Californians for Homeownership. Copies of these letters are attached for the City Council's consideration. 2. Housing Needs Assessment and RHNA Allocation The Housing Element Update must include an analysis of current and projected housing needs in the City. Goals, policies, and programs are based on such an assessment. Detailed data on household characteristics, housing stock conditions, and demographic and employment trends are also required. Other data requirements include updated demographic information such as the following: 1) the total population; 2) the number of households overpaying for housing; 3) the number of households living in overcrowded conditions; and 4) special housing needs. It must also include the number of housing units that need rehabilitation, as well as assist affordable units at risk of converting to market rate. The Housing Element Update must also discuss the City's fair share of the RHNA established by SCAG. The RHNA allocation establishes the number of new units anticipated to be needed (by income category) to accommodate the expected population growth over the planning period. State law requires that cities incorporate this allocation into their Housing Elements and plan accordingly. The Housing Element Update identifies the City's RHNA, sets forth housing goals, policies, and programs and plans housing production for all household types and income categories, including seniors, large households, persons with disabilities, and the workforce. Most importantly, the Housing Element Update must demonstrate that the City can accommodate its RHNA over the next eight -year planning period. Table 1 provides a summary of the City's RHNA and its breakdown by income category: Table 1: Regional Housing Needs Assessment Allocation for the City of Santa Clarita Above Moderate- Moderate - Very Low- Low-income income income income (51-80% (81-120% (above Total (0-50% AMI) AMI) AMI) 120% AMI) RHNA Allocation 3,397 1,734 1,672 3,228 10,031 Income Category (based on AMI — Area Median Income for Los Angeles County) 3. Housing Sites and Inventory The 2021-2029 Housing Element Update must include a sites inventory demonstrating the City has enough suitable sites to accommodate the number of units by each income category included in the City's RHNA allocation. The Housing Element sites inventory demonstrates that the City has adequate sites to meet its RHNA allocation under existing zoning. All sites included in the sites inventory are currently zoned appropriately for residential development; therefore, no re- zoning of sites is required. Table 2 provides the City's 2021-2029 RHNA allocation and a summary of the sites inventory and RHNA surplus by income category. Page 6 Packet Pg. 133 Maps and a corresponding table of the sites can be found in Figures 14 and 15 and Appendix D, respectively, in the Housing Element Update. Of the City's 10,031-unit total RHNA obligation, 186 lower-, 22 moderate-, and 9,177 above moderate -income units are accounted for by approved and planned units (refer to Table 12 of the Housing Element Update) and through Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development. After subtracting these units from the RHNA allocation, there is a sum of 6,595 units needed to accommodate the City's remaining RHNA allocation, including 3,349 units affordable at the very low- and extremely low-income levels, and 1,596 units affordable at the low-income level. The City has identified suitable sites to realistically accommodate an additional 9,845 potential units under current zoning, with an approximately 23 percent buffer for the very low- and low-income categories and a 46 percent buffer for the moderate -income category, as shown in Table 2. More than 50 percent of the City's low-income RHNA obligation can be met on vacant sites. Table 2: RHNA Surplus by Income Group Very Low- income Low- income Moderate- income Above Moderate - income Total RHNA Allocation 3,397 1,734 1,672 3,228 10,031 Approved and Planned Units 0 53 0 9,082 9,135 ADUs 48 85 22 95 250 Remaining RHNA Allocation After Credits 3,349 1,596 1,650 0 6,595 Units on Vacant Sites 1,956 920 1,777 -- 4,653 Units on Non -vacant Sites 2,181 1,027 625 1,359 5,192 Total Units After Credits 4,137 1,947 2,402 1,359 9,845 Total Unit Surplus 788 351 752 7,308 9,199 Buffer above Remaining RHNA After Credits 24% 22% 46% >100% 4. Housing Constraints In compliance with Government Code Section 65583, sections 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 of the Housing Element Update identify and analyze potential non -governmental and governmental constraints to the production and retention of housing. Housing Element law requires local jurisdictions to identify governmental constraints to the production of housing, such as land use regulations, housing policies, fees, zoning, and other factors that influence the price and availability of housing. The Housing Element must analyze land use controls, fees and exactions, on- and off -site improvement requirements, building codes, permit and processing procedures, and potential constraints on the developments or improvements of housing for persons with disabilities. The Housing Element Update generally finds that the City's land use controls do not create unnecessary constraints to housing development. In addition, non -governmental constraints must be analyzed, including the availability and cost of land, as well as construction. These constraints are often out of the City's Page 7 Packet Pg. 134 control and can result in housing that is not affordable to low- and moderate -income households. 5. Housing Resources Section 4.3 of the Housing Element Update identifies housing resources, including financial and administrative resources that are available to assist the City in meeting its housing needs. Identified housing resources include housing assistance programs, resources for the homeless population, supportive and transitional housing resources, an inventory of assisted rental housing developments, and planning and zoning programs. 6. Goals and Policies The Housing Element Update includes four goals that serve as the framework for implementing its housing policies and programs. The Housing Element Update recommends minor modifications to the City's current Housing Element goals and policies. Other updates to goals, policies, objectives, and programs are required to comply with state law. The following is a summary of those goals. A complete list of the 35 policies that implement these goals is provided in Section 2.1 of the Housing Element Update. ■ Goal Hl: Identify and maintain adequate sites to accommodate the City's regional housing need through the planning period. ■ Goal H2: Promote the production of housing units, including affordable units, to meet the City's identified housing needs. ■ Goal H3: Sustain and improve existing housing units and programs. ■ Goal H4: Ensure fair access to quality housing and services for all members of the community, including those with special needs. 7. Programs The Housing Element Update includes 37 programs that implement the housing policies referenced above. Many of the programs are existing programs that will be continued. The update also includes a number of new programs to address state housing law, including future required updates to the UDC, new programs to support affirmatively furthering fair housing, and tracking and reporting requirements for housing sites. The following is a summary of the key implementing programs. A complete list of programs is provided in Section 2.2 of the Housing Element Update. Housing Sites and No Net Loss o HP-1.1 —Track units built on identified housing sites to ensure sufficient residential capacity is maintained to accommodate the RHNA for each income category. o HP-1.2 — Identify replacement sites and ensure compliance with SB 166. Zoning Programs o HP-1.4 —Complete a study to determine potential additional local density bonuses and incentives for affordable housing developments. o HP-1.7 —Complete a feasibility study to determine the financial and programmatic feasibility of an inclusionary housing ordinance/requirement. Page 8 Packet Pg. 135 o HP-1.5 —Continue incentives allowed for developments in the mixed use overlay zone. o HP-1.6 —Continue the density/height incentives granted to certain development projects in Old Town Newhall. o HP- 1. 13—Amend the zoning code and/or create an overlay zone for housing sites used for multiple Housing Elements and allow by -right approval requirements if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower -income households. o HP-2.1— Amend the zoning code to address recent changes to state law; update the ADU ordinance to ensure compliance with state law. Housing Rehabilitation, Preservation, and Affordable Housing Programs o HP-2.5 — Collaborate with non-profit affordable housing developers. Enter into an agreement with a developer to identify suitable land for the development of an affordable housing project. o HP-3.2 — Continue to provide financial support to the handyworker program, which offers grants up to $5,000 to lower -income households for home repairs. o HP-3.3 — Continue to provide financial support to the property rehabilitation program, which offers grants up to $1,500 to lower -income households for property maintenance and repairs. o HP-3.5 — Work to preserve the affordable units that are at risk of converting to market - rate rents. o HP-3.6 — Continue to implement the mobilehome rent adjustment policies to protect park residents from unreasonable rent increases. Fair Housing o HP-4.4 — Continue to update the fair housing assessment every five years. o HP-4.5 — Continue to contract with the City's fair housing services consultant and conduct outreach and education on fair housing. o HP-4.1 I —Implement the identified actions to address fair housing issues. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES Several housing programs include implementation components that will require review by the Planning Commission and/or the City Council at a future date. Some of these include future amendments to the City's UDC, as required by the state. A summary of these implementation measures is provided below: Program HP-1.7: Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study — Complete a feasibility study to determine the financial and programmatic feasibility of an inclusionary housing ordinance/requirement. Once completed, present the study to the City Council Development Committee by early 2025. 2. Program HP-1.4: Affordable Housing Density Bonus — As a part of the inclusionary housing feasibility study, a study will be completed by 2024 to detennine the appropriate additional local densities and incentives, above those allowed by the state, to development projects that meet the City's housing needs. 3. Program HP-1.13: Sites that were identified in prior Housing Elements and are used again in Page 9 Packet Pg. 136 the Housing Element Update are subject to by -right approval requirements if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower -income households. A future UDC amendment and/or overlay zone to address this statute will be completed by 2024. By adopting a local ordinance, the City will be able to reserve its ability to apply design review to these projects. 4. Programs HP-2.1 and HP-2.3: Zoning Code and Specific Plan Amendments for a Variety of Housing Types: ■ Several new bills were recently signed into law that require revisions to permitting requirements for transitional and supportive housing, low barrier navigation centers, and employee and agricultural worker housing. UDC amendments will be completed by the end of 2023 to ensure consistency with state law. ■ The City submitted its adopted ADU ordinance to HCD in February 2021 but has not received a formal review letter; however, HCD indicates it will be providing a review letter and will be requiring amendments to the ADU ordinance to ensure consistency with state law. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION AND RISKS OF NONCERTIFICATION Because housing needs are recognized as a matter of statewide concern, the state, through HCD, must certify the compliance of every jurisdiction's Housing Element upon adoption. Benefits of a certified Housing Element include maintaining eligibility for state funding, maintaining discretionary review over housing projects, and the presumption of legal adequacy if litigated. A noncompliant Housing Element, however, can result in consequences including loss of certain state funding sources, reduced local zoning control, and more abbreviated timelines for re -zoning. State Housing Element laws have been greatly strengthened in recent years and includes referring jurisdictions to the Office of the Attorney General. Cities could be fined by the Court and could also lose their ability to issue residential building permits; therefore, certification of the Housing Element is very important. STATUTORY DEADLINE The statutory deadline and the grace period for the City to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update was October 15, 2021, and February 11, 2022, respectively. According to SCAG, 191 out of 197 Southern California jurisdictions, including the City, did not have certified Housing Elements as of February 11, 2022. Delays in adopting and certifying Housing Elements could be attributed to a number of factors including stringent new requirements, additional HCD scrutiny, record -high RHNA allocations, delayed final RHNA allocations, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The City posted the Draft Housing Element for public review and submitted it to HCD in October and November 2021, respectively, prior to the deadline. The City has made significant progress in addressing all of the comments provided by HCD following its review of the Draft Housing Element and remains committed to completing the public hearing process and Page 10 Packet Pg. 137 diligently working with HCD to address its comments and complete the Housing Element Update. NEXT STEPS Following this public hearing, staff will work with the consultant team to incorporate any City Council direction into the final Housing Element Update. If adopted by the City Council, staff would then submit the final Housing Element to HCD for a 60-day review, where HCD should determine it is consistent with the state Housing Element Law and certify the Housing Element. If HCD determines that the Housing Element needs additional analysis and revisions to comply with state Housing Element Law, staff will make the revisions and may bring the Housing Element back for re -adoption at future public hearings, if needed. Once HCD certifies that the Housing Element is compliant, the City's 2021-2029 Housing Element Update will be complete. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW A Draft Negative Declaration and Initial Study were prepared for the proposed project and made available for public review from December 16, 2021, to January 18, 2022, during which the Community Development Department received five comment letters. During the public review period, a copy of the Negative Declaration and all supporting documents were available on the City's website and in the City Clerk's Office. The Final Initial Study, including responses to comments, was made available for public review and sent to all commenters on March 18, 2022. The Final Negative Declaration and Initial Study are attached. PUBLIC NOTICING All noticing requirements for the public hearing have been completed as required by Section 17.06.110 of the UDC. A one-eigth page advertisement was placed in The Signal newspaper on April 19, 2022. An email notification was sent to the project notification list. The public hearing notice is attached. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this proposed project. ATTACHMENTS Public Hearing Notice Resolution HCD Findings Letter City's Response to HCD Letter Matrix Page 11 Packet Pg. 138 Comment Letters Housing Element Update (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Safety Element Update (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Safety Element Update Redlines (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Planning Commission Resolution and Staff Report (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Draft Negative Declaration and Initial Study (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Final Negative Declaration and Initial Study (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Page 12 Packet Pg. 139 17.a CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION: Master Case 21-088: General Plan Amendment 21-001 and Initial Study 21-009 (Housing Element and Safety Element Updates) PROJECT APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide PROJECT DESCRIPTION: State law requires that all jurisdictions periodically update their Housing Element. In order to comply with this state requirement, the City of Santa Clarita (City) has prepared an update to the General Plan Housing Element. The current Housing Element was adopted in October 2013 and the proposed update would serve as the City's Housing Element for the sixth Housing Element cycle, through October 2029. State law also requires that upon this update of the Housing Element, the Safety Element be updated. An update of the Safety Element has also been prepared in compliance with state law. Electronic versions of the draft Housing Element documents are available on the project website at santa- clarita.com/housingelement. The City of Santa Clarita City Council will conduct a public hearing on this matter on the following date: DATE: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 TIME: At or after 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall, Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: On April 5, 2022, by a 5-0 vote, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution P22-04, recommending the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the project and approve Master Case 21-088 and adopt the Housing Element and Safety Element Updates. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: A Draft Negative Declaration and Initial Study was prepared for the proposed project and made available for public review from December 16, 2021 to January 18, 2022, during which the Community Development Department received comments. During the public review period, a copy of the Draft Negative Declaration and all supporting documents were available at the City Clerk's Office, at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, and on the City's website santa- clarita.com/planning). A Final Negative Declaration and Initial Study was made available on the City's website on March 18, 2022. If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clarita at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this proposal, you may contact the project planner at the City of Santa Clarita, Permit Center, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 140, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Telephone: (661) 255- 4330. Website: www.santa-clarita.com/plarning. Send written correspondence via e-mail to jchow@santa- clarita.com, or by US mail to: City of Santa Clarita Planning Division, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Project Planner: James Chow, Senior Planner. Mary Cusick, MMC City Clerk Published: The Signal, April 19, 2022 Packet Pg. 140 47�b RESOLUTION NO. 22- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE PROJECT AND APPROVING MASTER CASE 21-088 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-001), AMENDING THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND THE SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA' S GENERAL PLAN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact: On June 14, 2011, the City Council adopted the Santa Clarita General Plan, by adoption of Resolution No. 11-61. The General Plan includes the state mandated elements required by the State of California, including the Housing Element and the Safety Element. b. On October 22, 2013, the City Council adopted the 2013-2021 Housing Element. The State of California Government Code Section 65588 requires the review and adoption of a Housing Element that is updated according to the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) planning cycle. d. Following receipt of grant funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) under the Planning Grants Program provisions of Senate Bill (SB) 2, the City Council authorized a contract with the City of Santa Clarita's (City) consulting team of 4LEAF, Inc., and Rincon Consultants, Inc., on January 26, 2021, to prepare the updates to the Housing Element ("Housing Element Update" or "2021-2029 Housing Element") and the Safety Element. The proposed project is identified as Maser Case 21-088 (project), consisting of General Plan Amendment 21-001, which includes updates to the Housing Element and the Safety Element of the City's General Plan to ensure consistency with all State of California requirements. The State of California Government Code Section 65583(c)(9) requires that local jurisdictions make a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the Housing Element, and the Housing Element must describe this effort. Public outreach was conducted to allow and encourage meaningful public participation. Staff and consultants made use of multiple digital platforms to facilitate public input. Public participation included the establishment of the Housing Element Update website in March 2021; stakeholder interviews between January 2021 and September 2021; an online community opinion Page 1 of 9 Packet Pg. 141 47�b survey that was conducted in English and Spanish in the spring of 2021; a virtual community workshop to introduce major elements of the Housing Element Update process on April 29, 2021; the distribution of informational flyers at City libraries and on the City's buses; a study session meeting with the Planning Commission on June 15, 2021; and a City Council Development Committee meeting on March 30, 2022. Concerns raised during these public participation events were addressed in the 2021-2029 Housing Element and Safety Element updates. g. On October 29, 2021, the complete public review Draft Housing Element Update was released, emailed to interested parties, and made available on the City's website. h. On November 12, 2021, a draft of the Housing Element Update was submitted to HCD for its 60-day review. On January 11, 2022, a comment letter from HCD on their review of the Draft 2021- 2029 Housing Element was received by staff. Revisions to the Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element have been made pursuant to HCD's comments and the document has been updated to comply with State Housing Element Law. j_ The City Council acknowledges that comments on the Draft Housing Element provided by HCD will be considered and incorporated as appropriate prior to final adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element by City Council, in compliance with state law. k. In accordance with California Government Code Section 65302.5, the updated Safety Element was submitted to the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF) and the California Geological Survey for review. On January 18, 2022, the Resource Protection Committee of the BOF completed its review and assessment of the updated Safety Element and determined it meets the requirements of Government Code Section 65302. 1. The Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public hearing on April 5, 2022, in accordance with the City's noticing requirements. The public hearing for the Housing Element and Safety Element updates was advertised in The Signal newspaper on March 15, 2022. The public hearing was held at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:00 p.m. m. At the public hearing held on April 5, 2022, the Planning Commission received City staff s presentation summarizing the proposed project, conducted the public hearing, and received public testimony regarding the project and the Negative Declaration prepared for the project. The Planning Commission, in a 5-0 vote, recommended the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the project and adopt the Housing Element and Safety Element Updates. Included in their recommendation was a request to make a minor revision to the Safety Element clarifying the service area for the Pitchess Detention Center. n. The City Council held a duly -noticed public hearing on May 10, 2022, in accordance with the City's noticing requirements. The public hearing for the Housing Element Page 2 of 9 Packet Pg. 142 17.b and Safety Element updates was advertised in The Signal newspaper on April 19, 2022. The public hearing was held at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:00 p.m. o. At the public hearing held on May 10, 2022, the City Council received City staffs presentation summarizing the proposed project, conducted the public hearing, and received public testimony regarding the project and the Negative Declaration prepared for the project. p. Based upon the staff presentation, staff report, and public comments and testimony, the City Council finds that the project will not adversely affect the health, peace, comfort, or welfare of persons residing in the area; nor will the project jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare. q. The location of the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based for the Master Case 21-088 project file is with the Community Development Department; the record specifically is in the custody of the Director of Community Development. SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby find as follows: a. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration for this project have been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). b. The Draft Initial Study has been circulated for review and comment by affected governmental agencies and the public, and all comments received have been considered. The Draft Negative Declaration was advertised and posted on December 16, 2021, in accordance with CEQA. The public review period was open from December 16, 2021, through January 18, 2022. c. A Final Initial Study, which includes responses to comments and revisions to the Draft Initial Study (Errata), was prepared, published for public review, and sent to all commenters on March 18, 2022. d. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City. The documents and other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is made is the Master Case 21-088 project file, located within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development. f. The City Council, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds that the Negative Declaration for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA. Page 3 of 9 Packet Pg. 143 1 T.b SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 21-088. Based on the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 21-088, the City Council hereby finds as follows: a. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan. The project is consistent with the General Plan's objectives, policies, and procedures. The proposed update to the Housing Element and the Safety Element of the City's General Plan ensures consistency with all requirements of the State of California Government Code. The amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element would not result in amendments to any other elements of the General Plan. b. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element would not result in any General Plan land use changes or zoning changes. No changes to the land use map or zoning map were necessary to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. c. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located. Nothing contained in the proposed amendments would endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element consist of updates as required by state law and would not be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity. d. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use. 2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sf cient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate. 3. Public protection service (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriffprotection, etc.) are readily available. 4. The provision of utilities (e.g. potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc) is adequate to serve the site. The proposal is physically suitable for the site in terms of location, shape, size, and operating characteristics. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Page 4 of 9 Packet Pg. 144 17.b Element consist of updates as required by state law. No changes to the land use map or zoning map were necessary to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. Furthermore, the City conducted outreach with public protection service and utility providers as a part of the Project and incorporated comments received in the Housing and Safety Element Updates. Nothing in the proposed amendments would increase the need for fire or police protection services, or increase demand for utilities. SECTION 4. FINDINGS FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-001. Based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record, including, without limitation, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and other transmittals from City staff to the City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the City Council, the City Council finds as follows: a. The proposed General Plan amendment meets all of the findings per Section] 7. 06.130 (Findings and Decision). The proposed General Plan amendment meets all of the findings per Section 17.06.130, as summarized in Section 3, above. b. Properties which benefit from increased density or intensity of development resulting from the General Plan amendment shall fully mitigate their increased sewer impact at the time that development occurs on the properties. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element consist of updates as required by state law. No changes to the land use map or zoning map were necessary to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. c. In addition, the City Council shall make at least one of the following findings: 1. The proposed General Plan amendment is consistent with other elements of the City's General Plan pursuant to Government Code Section 65300.5. 2. The proposed General Plan amendment, if applicable, responds to changes in state and/or federal law pursuant to Government Code Section 65300.9. 3. The proposed General Plan amendment has been referred to the County ofLos Angeles and any adjacent cities abutting or affected by the proposed action, the Local Agency Formation Commission, and any federal agency whose operations or lands may be affected by the proposed decision pursuant to Government Code Section 65352. The proposed General Plan amendment consisting of updates to the Housing Element and Safety Element include revisions to ensure consistency with all requirements of the State of California Government Code. The amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element are consistent with the other elements of the City's General Plan. As a part of the outreach for the General Plan amendment and the CEQA process, the proposed Page 5 of 9 Packet Pg. 145 47�b amendments were referred to the applicable county, state, and federal agencies. Input received, if any, was incorporated into the applicable documents. d. Additional findings for the Housing Element Update include the following: 1. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element are consistent with Government Code Section 65583, which states that a Housing Element is a mandatory element of the General Plan and shall consist of an identification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs and a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives, financial resources, and a schedule of programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing. 2. The proposed General Plan amendment is necessary to update the Housing Element in order to reflect the adequate sites for housing, including rental housing, factory - built housing, and mobile homes, and shall make adequate provisions for the existing and projected needs of all economic segments of the community. 3. The Housing Element describes existing and projected housing inventories and opportunities for additional housing within the planning area. 4. The Housing Element determines the extent of housing needs in the community and planning area. 5. The Housing Element describes methods for solving housing deficiencies and providing the City and its planning area with sufficient housing at all income levels 6. The information which is the subject of this General Plan amendment is consistent with all other provisions of the Housing Element. SECTION 5. The City Council hereby approves Master Case 21-088, consisting of General Plan Amendment 21-001, adopting the Negative Declaration prepared for the project and allowing for the amendment of the Housing Element and Safety Element, as shown in the Housing Element Update (Exhibit A) and the Safety Element Update (Exhibit B). SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and certify this record to be a full, complete, and correct copy of the action taken. Page 6 of 9 Packet Pg. 146 17.b PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this I01h day of May, 2022. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK DATE: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the IOth of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CITY CLERK Page 7 of 9 Packet Pg. 147 17.b EXHIBIT A HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (HEARING DRAFT) INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE DOCUMENT CAN BE FOUND AT https://www.santa-clarita.com/housingelemen Page 8 of 9 Packet Pg. 148 17.b EXHIBIT B SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (HEARING DRAFT) INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE DOCUMENT CAN BE FOUND AT https://www.santa-clarita.com/home/showdocument?id=21018&t=637858886604113876 Page 9 of 9 Packet Pg. 149 17.c Attachment HCD Findings Letter Master Case 21-088 Packet Pg. 150 17.c STATE OF CALIFORNIA- BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT 2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500 0 0 Sacramento, CA 95833 . (916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453 www.hcd.ca.pov January 11, 2022 Tom Cole, Director Community Development Department City of Santa Clarita 23920 W. Valencia Blvd. Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Dear Tom Cole: RE: City of Santa Clarita's 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Draft Housing Element Thank you for submitting the City of Santa Clarita's (City) draft housing element received for review on November 12, 2021. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (b), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review. Our review was facilitated by a conversation on January 7, 2022 with consultants Jane Riley, Elliot Pickett, and Jackie Criger. In addition, HCD considered comments from Cindy Russo, Herb Johnston, Malissa Cindrich, and John Zirkel pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (c). The draft element addresses many statutory requirements; however, revisions will be necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code) The enclosed Appendix describes the revisions needed to comply with State Housing Element Law. As a reminder, the City's 6th cycle housing element was due October 15, 2021. As of today, the City has not completed the housing element process for the 6th cycle. The City's 5th cycle housing element no longer satisfies statutory requirements. HCD encourages the City to revise the element as described above, adopt, and submit to HCD to regain housing element compliance. For your information, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1398 (Chapter 358, Statutes of 2021), if a local government fails to adopt a compliant housing element within 120 days of the statutory deadline (October 15, 2021), then any rezoning to accommodate the regional housing needs allocation (RHNA), including for lower -income households, shall be completed no later than one year from the statutory deadline. Otherwise, the local government's housing element will no longer comply with State Housing Element Law, Packet Pg. 151 17.c Tom Cole, Director Page 2 and HCD may revoke its finding of substantial compliance pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (i). Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element process, the City should continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower -income and special needs households, by making information regularly available and considering and incorporating comments where appropriate. Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant; the Strategic Growth Council and HCD's Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs; and HCD's Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City meets housing element requirements for these and other funding sources. For your information, some general plan element updates are triggered by housing element adoption. HCD reminds the City to consider timing provisions and welcomes the opportunity to provide assistance. For information, please see the Technical Advisories issued by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research at: http://opr.ca.gov/docs/OPR Appendix C final.pdf and http://opr.ca.gov/docs/Final 6.26.15.pdf. HCD appreciates the hard work and dedication the City's housing element team provided during the review. We are committed to assist the City in addressing all statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Reid Miller, of our staff, at Reid. Miller(aD-hcd.ca.gov. Sincerely, Paul McDougall Senior Program Manager Enclosure Packet Pg. 152 17.c APPENDIX CITY OF SANTA CLARITA The following changes are necessary to bring the City's housing element into compliance with Article 10.6 of the Government Code. Accompanying each recommended change, we cite the supporting section of the Government Code. Housing element technical assistance information is available on HCD's website at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/housing-element/housing-element-memos.shtml. Among other resources, the housing element section contains HCD's latest technical assistance tool, Building Blocks for Effective Housing Elements (Building Blocks), available at http://www.hcd.ca.aov/communitv-development/buildina-blocks/index.shtml and includes the Government Code addressing State Housing Element Law and other resources. A. Review and Revision Review the previous element to evaluate the appropriateness, effectiveness, and progress in implementation, and reflect the results of this review in the revised element. (Gov. Code, § 65588 (a) and (b).) A thorough program -by -program review is necessary to evaluate City's performance in addressing housing goals. While the element generally describes the results of the prior element's programs, the element must also provide an explanation of the effectiveness of goals, policies, and related actions in meeting the housing needs of special needs populations (e.g., elderly, persons with disabilities, large households, female headed households, farmworkers and persons experiencing homelessness). Programs should be revised as appropriate to reflect the results of this evaluation. The element should also be revised as follows: Program H 1.1 (Affordable Housing Density Bonus): The analysis should explain why the program was not advertised, and how the new program will provide adequate advertising to make it more successful in the current housing element. Program H 1.5 (Inclusionary Housing Program- Mixed Income Housing): Analysis of this program should include an explanation of why this program was deemed infeasible, as well as why the updated iteration of the program will be more successful. Special Needs Populations: As part of the review of programs in the past cycle, the element must provide cumulative evaluation of the effectiveness of goals, policies, and related actions in meeting the housing needs of special needs populations (e.g., elderly, persons with disabilities, large households, female headed households, farmworkers and persons experiencing homelessness). City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 1 January 11, 2022 Packet Pg. 153 17.c B. Housing Needs, Resources, and Constraints 1. Affirmatively furtherfing] fair housing in accordance with Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8899.50) of Division 1 of Title 2... shall include an assessment of fair housing in the jurisdiction. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(10)(A).) Enforcement & Outreach: The element generally describes past outreach efforts and fair housing services with the Housing Rights Center (HRC). However, largely, the element does not address this requirement. For example, the element describes outreach from 2019 but provides no information on the results of that outreach and how it relates to affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH). Also, the element contains little information on fair housing enforcement nor local knowledge from the fair housing service provider. Enforcement should include data and evaluation (e.g., characteristics of complaints) of any past or current fair housing lawsuits, findings, settlements, judgements, and complaints as well as compliance with fair housing laws and a description of ongoing outreach. The analysis could also evaluate data and the results from any fair housing testing. Integration and Segregation: The element provided some data on integration and segregation across racial groups, familial status, disabilities, and income, but the element must discuss and analyze this data for trends over time and patterns across areas such as census tracts. Additionally, it must evaluate patterns at a regional basis, comparing the City to the region. Areas of Concentrated Poverty and Affluence: While the element included data on Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAP), it must provide an analysis and tie the analysis to the concentrations of poverty in the segregation and integration section. In addition, while the element included a map of Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence, it must also analyze it. The combination of the R/ECAP and areas of affluence analyses will help guide goals and actions to address fair housing issues. The analysis should evaluate the patterns and changes over time at a local (e.g., neighborhood to neighborhood) and regional level (e.g., city to region). Disparities in Access to Opportunity: While the element does provide data on disparities in access to opportunity for residents of Santa Clarita, it should provide analysis on access to transit throughout different areas of the City, as well as an analysis of access to transit by protected group. This same methodology should be employed to access to economic opportunity throughout the City. Access to economic opportunity analysis should also include information on job proximity and employment trends in relation to other factors such as patterns of segregation and poverty. In addition, the education analysis should include a map to support the analysis. The environmental analysis should address place -based strategies for Newhall and Canyon Country. Disproportionate Housing Needs including Displacement Risks. The element includes some local and county data on cost burdened households (overpayment) and City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 2 January 11, 2022 Packet Pg. 154 17.c overcrowding (pp. 3-52 to 3-57). However, the element must evaluate trends and patterns within the City for these subtopics. The element must also provide a local and regional analysis for substandard housing and homelessness. In addition, the element briefly mentions displacement but must still provide data, analysis and conclusions, including analysis of displacement risk relating to disinvestment and disasters. Site Inventory: The element must include an analysis demonstrating whether sites identified to meet the RHNA are distributed throughout the community in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair housing. A full analysis should address the income categories of identified sites with respect to location, the number of sites and units by all income groups and how that effects the existing patterns for all components of the assessment of fair housing (e.g., segregation and integration, access to opportunity). The element should also discuss whether the distribution of sites improves or exacerbates conditions. If sites exacerbate conditions, the element should identify further program actions that will be taken to mitigate this (e.g., anti -displacement strategies). Local Data and Knowledge, and Other Relevant Factors: The element must include local data, knowledge, and other relevant factors to discuss and analyze any unique attributes about the City related to fair housing issues. The element should complement federal, state, and regional data with local data and knowledge where appropriate to capture emerging trends and issues, including utilizing knowledge from local and regional advocates and service providers. Also, the element must include other relevant factors that contribute to fair housing issues in the jurisdiction. For instance, the element can analyze historical land use and investment practices or other information and demographic trends. Contributing Factors to Fair Housing Issues: While the element identifies contributing factors to fair housing issues, it should prioritize these factors to better formulate policies and programs and carry out meaningful actions to AFFH. The element should link contributing factors to specific programs where possible. In addition, many of the strategies "consider" actions but do not provide implementation components to mitigate the fair housing issues identified in the analysis. Goals, Actions, Metrics, and Milestones: The element must be revised to add or modify goals and actions based on the outcomes of a complete analysis. Goals and actions must specifically respond to the analysis and to the identified and prioritized contributing factors to fair housing issues and must be significant and meaningful enough to overcome identified patterns and trends. Actions must have specific commitment, metrics and milestones as appropriate, and must address housing mobility enhancement, new housing choices and affordability in high opportunity areas, place -based strategies for community preservation and revitalization and displacement protection. 2. Include an analysis of population and employment trends and documentation of projections and a quantification of the locality's existing and projected needs for all income levels, including extremely low-income households. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(1).) City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 3 January 11, 2022 Packet Pg. 155 17.c Extremely Low -Income (ELI) Households: The element incudes some basic information regarding ELI households such as the methodology of calculating the number of projected ELI households for the 6t" cycle RHNA. However, the element should also clearly state the projected number of ELI households. Additionally, given the unique and disproportionate needs of ELI households, the element must include analysis to better formulate policies and programs. Housing Costs: While the element includes information on sales prices, the element must also include average rental cost information. Please note that the American Community Survey does not fully reflect current market conditions and the element should include additional data sources. Overpayment: While the element identifies the total number of households overpaying for housing, it must also quantify and analyze the number of households overpaying by tenure (i.e., renter and owner), including lower -income households. 3. Include an analysis and documentation of household characteristics, including level of payment compared to ability to pay, housing characteristics, including overcrowding, and housing stock condition. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(2).) Housing Conditions: The element identifies the age of the housing stock (p. 53 & 54). However, it must include analysis of the condition of the existing housing stock and estimate the number of units in need of rehabilitation and replacement. For example, the analysis could include estimates from a recent windshield survey or sampling, estimates from the code enforcement agency, or information from knowledgeable builders/developers, including non-profit housing developers or organizations. 4. An inventory of land suitable and available for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having realistic and demonstrated potential for redevelopment during the planning period to meet the locality's housing need for a designated income level, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(3).) The City has a regional housing need allocation (RHNA) of 10,031 housing units, of which 5,131 are for lower -income households. To address this need, the element relies on vacant and nonvacant sites, including sites in Specific Plan Areas and within Mixed - Use areas. To demonstrate the adequacy of these sites and strategies to accommodate the City's RHNA, the element must include complete analyses: Progress in Meeting the RHNA: The City's RHNA may be reduced by the number of new units built since June 30, 2021. The element indicates (p. 57) 9,135 planned, approved pending units toward the RHNA, but it must indicate where each project is in the development process. It must also demonstrate the affordability of the units. Specifically, the element must assign these units to the various income groups based on actual or anticipated sales price or rent level of the units or other mechanisms City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 4 January 11, 2022 Packet Pg. 156 17.c ensuring affordability (e.g., deed -restrictions) and demonstrate their availability in the planning period. Sites Inventory: The element must include the general plan designation for all sites listed in the sites inventory. In addition, the element should include a map of the sites. Realistic Capacity: The element (p. 58) mentions an assumption of 75 percent of maximum allowable densities to calculate residential capacity on identified sites and includes a few examples of recent developments. However, the element should include supporting information on typical densities of existing or approved residential developments at a similar affordability level for all affordability levels. For example, the element could clearly list other recent projects, the zone, acreage, built density, allowable density, level of affordability and presence of exceptions such as a density bonus. The realistic capacity analysis should provide examples to support development assumptions for all income levels and must also clarify whether the assumptions are for both vacant and nonvacant sites. The estimate of the number of units for each site must be adjusted as necessary, based on the land use controls and site improvements, typical densities of existing or approved residential developments at a similar affordability level in that jurisdiction, and on the current or planned availability and accessibility of sufficient water, sewer, and dry utilities. In addition, the element appears to assume residential development on sites with zoning that allow 100 percent nonresidential uses. The element must account for the likelihood of nonresidential uses. For example, the element could analyze all development activity in these nonresidential zones, how often residential development occurs and adjust residential capacity calculation, policies and program accordingly. The element should include analysis based on factors such as development trends, performance standards or other relevant factors. Suitability of Nonvacant Sites: The element must include an analysis demonstrating the potential for redevelopment of nonvacant sites. The description of existing uses should be sufficiently detailed to facilitate an analysis demonstrating the potential for additional development in the planning period. In addition, the element needs to analyze the extent that existing uses may impede additional residential development. The element can summarize past experiences converting existing uses to higher density residential development, include current market demand for the existing use, provide analysis of existing leases or contracts that would perpetuate the existing use or prevent additional residential development and include current information on development trends and market conditions in the City and relate those trends to the sites identified. The elemenl could also consider indicators such as age and condition of the existing structure expressed developer interest, low improvement to land value ratio, and other factors. Small and Large Sites: Sites larger than ten acres in size or smaller than a half -acre in size is deemed inadequate to accommodate housing for lower -income households unless it is demonstrated, with sufficient evidence, that sites are suitable to accommodate housing for lower -income households. The element must provide specific examples of sites with similar densities and affordability and should relate City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 5 January 11, 2022 Packet Pg. 157 17.c these examples to the sites identified to accommodate the RHNA for lower -income households to demonstrate that these sites can adequately accommodate the City's lower -income housing need. Based on a complete analysis, the City should consider adding or revising programs to include incentives for facilitating development on small sites. Replacement Housing Requirements: If the sites inventory identifies sites with existing residential uses, it must identify whether the current residential uses are affordable to lower -income households or describe whether the additional residential development on the site requires the demolition of the existing residential use. For nonvacant sites with existing, vacated, or demolished residential uses and occupied by, or subject to an affordability requirement for, lower -income households within the last five years there must be a replacement housing program for units affordable to lower -income households. (Gov. Code, § 65583.2, subd. (g)(3).) Absent a replacement housing program, these sites are not adequate sites to accommodate lower -income households. The replacement housing program has the same requirements as set forth in Government Code section 65915, subdivision (c)(3). The housing element must be revised to include such analysis and a program, if necessary. Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods: The element must include a program for vacant sites identified in two of more consecutive planning periods' housing elements or nonvacant sites identified in a prior housing element, that are currently identified to accommodate housing for lower income households. The program must be implemented within the first three years of the planning period and commit to zone for the following: • sites must meet the density requirements for housing for lower income households, and • allow by -right approval for housing developments that include 20 percent or more of its units affordable to lower income households. (Gov. Code, § 65583.2, subd. (c).) Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU): The element projects 400 ADUs over the planning period or approximately 50 ADUs per year over the eight -year planning period. Given that the City has only produced an average of 28 units per year since 2018, it is not clear if this production level will be achievable in the planning period. As a result, the element should be updated to include a realistic estimate of the potential for ADUs and include policies and programs that incentivize the production of ADUs. Depending on the analysis, the element must commit to monitor ADU production throughout the course of the planning period and implement additional actions if not meeting target numbers anticipated in the housing element. In addition to monitoring production, this program should also monitor affordability. Additional actions, if necessary, should be taken in a timely manner (e.g., within six months). Finally, if necessary, the degree of additional actions should be in stride with the degree of the gap in production and affordability. For example, if actual production and affordability of ADUs is far from anticipated trends, then rezoning or something similar would be an appropriate action. City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 6 January 11, 2022 Packet Pg. 158 17.c If actual production and affordability is near anticipated trends, then measures like outreach and marketing might be more appropriate. Availability of Infrastructure: The element includes some discussion on water and sewer providers in the City. However, it must also clarify whether sufficient total water, sewer, and dry utility capacity (existing and planned) can accommodate the regional housing need for each income category and include programs if necessary. In addition, the element must clarify when the two new sewer facilities will be available and whether the water reclamation plants (p. 109) are needed to accommodate wastewater to meet RHNA over the planning period. Environmental Constraints: While the element generally describes a few environmental conditions within the City (p. 64), it must relate those conditions to identified sites and describe any other known environmental or other constraints that could impact housing development on identified sites in the planning period. Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types: • Emergency Shelters: The element should describe the development standards of the P/I zone that allows emergency shelters by -right and must also describe the characteristics and suitability of the zone. In addition, the element should describe how emergency shelter parking requirements are in line with AB139/Government Code section 65583, subdivision (a)(4)(A) or include a program as necessary. • Transitional and Supportive Housing: The element includes some information on transitional housing (p. 70 & 97), but the City only allows the use in residential zoning districts. Transitional housing and supportive housing must be permitted as a residential use in all zones allowing residential uses and only subject to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(5).) The element must add or revise programs to comply with the statutory requirements. • Permanent Supportive Housing: Supportive housing shall be a use by -right in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses pursuant to Government Code section 65651. The element must demonstrate compliance with this requirement and include programs as appropriate. • Low Barrier Navigation Centers: Low Barrier Navigation Centers shall be a use by -right in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses pursuant to Government Code section 65660. The element must demonstrate compliance with this requirement and include programs as appropriate. • Employee Housing: The element must demonstrate zoning is consistent with the Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code, § 17000 et seq.), specifically, sections 17021.5 and 17021.6. Section 17021.5 requires employee housing for six or fewer employees to be treated as a single-family structure and permitted in the same manner as other dwellings of the same type in the same zone. City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 7 January 11, 2022 Packet Pg. 159 17.c Section 17021.6 requires employee housing consisting of no more than 12 units or 36 beds to be permitted in the same manner as other agricultural uses in the same zone. The element should add programs as appropriate. • Manufactured Housing: Table 21 (p. 95) must clarify that manufactured housing is allowed as a single-family residence if on a permanent foundation. If the zoning does not comply, a program should be added. • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): After a cursory review of the City's ordinance, the department discovered several areas which were not consistent with State ADU law. This includes, but is not limited to, not allowing ADUs by right in all residential zones, and side and rear setback requirements. The Department will provide a complete listing of ADU non-compliance issues under a separate cover. As a result, the element should add a program to update the City's ADU ordinance in order to comply with State law. For more information, please consult HCD's ADU Guidebook, published in December 2020, which provides detailed information on new state requirements surrounding ADU development. 5. An analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, including the types of housing identified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c), and for persons with disabilities as identified in the analysis pursuant to paragraph (7), including land use controls, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions required of developers, and local processing and permit procedures. The analysis shall also demonstrate local efforts to remove governmental constraints that hinder the locality from meeting its share of the regional housing need in accordance with Government Code section 65584 and from meeting the need for housing for persons with disabilities, supportive housing, transitional housing, and emergency shelters identified pursuant to paragraph (7). Land Use Controls: The element must identify and analyze all relevant land use controls impacts as potential constraints on a variety of housing types. The analysis should analyze land use controls independently and cumulatively with other land use controls. The element must specifically include requirements related to heights, set- backs, lot coverage, unit sizes and limits on allowable densities. The analysis should address any impacts on cost, supply, housing choice, affordability, timing, approval certainty and ability to achieve maximum densities and include programs to address identified constraints. In addition, the element discusses parking requirements including enclosed spaces, two spaces for one -bedroom units for multifamily development, high guest parking requirements, and specific parking standards for residential care services. These parking requirements must be analyzed as a constraint and addressed with a program. Fees and Exaction: The element should clarify if all fees are the same for single and multifamily developments, and whether multifamily fees listed are per unit. In addition, the element must list fees for subdivisions, specific plans, and environmental review. The element should describe typical total fees for single-family and multifamily development as a percent of the total cost of the development. Lastly, the element identifies impact fees as a constraint and therefore must add a program to mitigate it. City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 8 January 11, 2022 Packet Pg. 160 17.c Local Processing and Permit Procedures: While the element includes information about processing times, it should also describe the procedures for a typical single family and multifamily development. The analysis should address the approval body, the number of public hearing if any, approval findings and any other relevant information. The analysis should address impacts on housing cost, supply, timing and approval certainty. The element should also address whether permits and other requirements can be processed concurrently, whether processing times are the same for single and multifamily developments, as well as address the long length of time to process reasonable accommodation and conditional use permits. Additionally, while the element provides a description (p. 104) of the Conditional use permit (CUP) required for housing developments, it must describe and analyze the CUP process, including typical findings and approval procedures by zone and housing type. The analysis must evaluate the processing and permit procedures' impacts as potential constraints on housing supply and affordability. Lastly, the element should describe the process and findings for a development review permit. Design Review: The element must describe and analyze the design review guidelines and process, including approval procedures and decision -making criteria, for their impact as potential constraints on housing supply and affordability. For example, the analysis could describe required findings and discuss whether objective standards and guidelines improve development certainty and mitigate cost impacts. The element must demonstrate this process is not a constraint or it must include a program to address this permitting requirement, as appropriate. On/Off-Site Improvements: The element must identify subdivision level improvement requirements, such as minimum street widths (e.g., 40-foot minimum street width) and analyze their impact as potential constraints on housing supply and affordability. Constraints on Housing for Persons with Disabilities: The element excludes group homes for seven or more persons from some residential zones and subjects the use to a conditional use permit, unlike other similar uses. The element should specifically analyze these constraints for impacts on housing supply and choices and approval certainty and objectivity for housing for persons with disabilities and include programs as appropriate. The element also requires a development review permit, not an administrative permit for group homes with six or fewer persons. The element must include a program to revise the requirements for group homes. Additionally, the element briefly describes its reasonable accommodation procedures, but it should also describe the process and decision -making criteria such as approval findings and analyze any potential constraints on housing for persons with disabilities. The element should also provide a clear definition of "family". Lastly, the element must clarify whether specific plans allow for residential care facilities as well as transitional and supportive housing. Zoning, Development Standards and Fees: The element must clarify compliance with new transparency requirements for posting all zoning, development standards and fees on the City's website and add a program to address these requirements, if necessary. City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 9 January 11, 2022 Packet Pg. 161 17.c Local Ordinances: The element must specifically analyze locally adopted ordinances such as short-term rental ordinances that directly impact the cost and supply of residential development. The analysis should demonstrate local efforts to remove governmental constraints that hinder the locality from meeting its share of the regional housing need and from meeting the need for housing for persons with disabilities, supportive housing, transitional housing, and emergency shelters. SB 35 Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process: The element must clarify whether there are written procedures for the SB 35 (Chapter 366, Statutes of 2017) Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process and add a program to address these requirements. 6. An analysis of potential and actual nongovernmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, including the availability of financing, the price of land, the cost of construction, the requests to develop housing at densities below those anticipated in the analysis required by subdivision (c) of Government Code section 65583.2, and the length of time between receiving approval for a housing development and submittal of an application for building permits for that housing development that hinder the construction of a locality's share of the regional housing need in accordance with Government Code section 65584. The analysis shall also demonstrate local efforts to remove nongovernmental constraints that create a gap between the locality's planning for the development of housing for all income levels and the construction of that housing. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(6).) Land Costs: The element describes the median home value but must list the cost of land zoned for single and multifamily developments. Approval Time and Requests Lesser Densities: The element must be revised to include analysis of requests to develop housing at densities below those anticipated, and the length of time between receiving approval for a housing development and submittal of an application for building permits that potentially hinder the construction of a locality's share of the regional housing need. The analysis should also include efforts by the City to address identified nongovernmental constraints. 7. Analyze any special housing needs such as elderly, persons with disabilities, including a developmental disability; large families, farmworkers, families with female heads of households, and families and persons in need of emergency shelter. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(7).) While the element quantifies (Appendix A) the City's special needs populations, it must also analyze their special housing needs. For a complete analysis of each population group, the element should discuss challenges faced by the population, the existing resources to meet those needs (availability senior housing units, number of large units, number of deed restricted units, etc.,), an assessment of any gaps in resources, and proposed policies, programs, and funding to help address those gaps. City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 10 January 11, 2022 Packet Pg. 162 17.c 8. Analyze the opportunities for energy conservation with respect to residential development. (Gov. Code, § 65583(a)(8).) The element must provide an analysis of opportunities for energy conservation in residential development. For example, the element could describe the "green Santa Clarita" program and could include incentives the City offers to encourage green building practices, or policies the City implements to encourage higher density developments and compact infill development, or passive solar design. 9. Analyze existing assisted housing developments that are eligible to change to nonlow- income housing uses during the next 10 years due to termination of subsidy contracts, mortgage prepayment, or expiration of use restrictions. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(9) through 65583(a)(9)(D).). The element must clarify when the use restriction for Orchard Arms expires. If the restriction ends within the next 10 years, the element must include an at -risk analysis (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(9).). C. Housing Programs Include a program which sets forth a schedule of actions during the planning period, each with a timeline for implementation, which may recognize that certain programs are ongoing, such that there will be beneficial impacts of the programs within the planning period, that the local government is undertaking or intends to undertake to implement the policies and achieve the goals and objectives of the Housing Element through the administration of land use and development controls, the provision of regulatory concessions and incentives, and the utilization of appropriate federal and state financing and subsidy programs when available. The program shall include an identification of the agencies and officials responsible for the implementation of the various actions. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c).) To address the program requirements of Gov. Code section 65583, subd. (c)(1-6), and to facilitate implementation, programs should include: (1) a description of the City's specific role in implementation; (2) definitive implementation timelines (i.e. month and year); (3) objectives, quantified where appropriate; and (4) identification of responsible agencies and officials. Programs to be revised include the following: Program HP-1.4 (Affordable Housing Density Bonus): Program should clarify if the existing density bonus ordinance will be updated and/or implemented by 2023. If not, the program should include a timeline of when the ordinance will be updated. The portion of the program that will be "considered" should also be modified to include a more discrete implementation component. Program HP-1.5 (Mixed Use Overlay Zone): If the program is continuing from the past element, the element should describe what will be implemented by 2024. It should also specify whether the listed incentives are currently in place, or if they are yet to be City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 11 January 11, 2022 Packet Pg. 163 17.c implemented. If they are not currently in place, the program should include a timeline as to when they will be available. Program HP-1.6 (Graduated Density Zoning and Site Consolidation —Old Town Newhall)- Program should be revised to provide a clear timeline as to what will be accomplished by 2024. Specifically, this program should clarify whether the offered incentives are only applicable if the whole block develops, and how likely this is. Program HP-1.7 (Inclusionary Housing Program- Mixed Income Housing): The program should be revised to include implementation element, not just "consider", as well as what incentives are being considered, and what will be accomplished by 2024. Program HP-1.8 (Affordable Sites Incentive Program): The program should clarify if the City already offers the incentives described in the program, whether the approval of incentives is discretionary and include an implementation date for the incentives. Program HP-1.12 (First Time Homebuyer Programs and Developers): This program should describe the implementation goal of the program, and whether any proactive outreach has or will be included as a part of this implementation. Program HP-2.1 (Funding Priority to Extremely Low-income Affordable Housing): This program should describe how projects be prioritized, which programs are included, and also describe how often programs will be reviewed or added as a part of this program. Program HP-2.3 (Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers). This program should clarify when the RFP will be made available, as well as how often it will occur. The program should also include a proactive outreach component. Program HP-2.4 (Flexible Development Standards): This program should clarify whether the incentives included in the program are currently in place, and if not, it should give a date as to when such incentives will be available. The program should include a specific timeline for implementation and a proactive outreach component. Program HP-2.5 (Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing)- This program should describe what determines eligibility and whether the eligibility determination is discretionary. The program should also strengthen the implementation language beyond "consider" being that fees were identified as a constraint. A specific timeframe for implementation should also be included. Program HP-2.6 (Expedited Processing for Affordable Housing Projects): The program should be modified to include outreach to developers as well as how often. Program HP-3.2 (Handyworker Program): The program should be modified to explain if there will be proactive outreach to residents, clarify if the program will occur annually, and include a specific timeframe for implementation. City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 12 January 11, 2022 Packet Pg. 164 17.c Program HP-3.3 (Property Rehabilitation Program): The program should be modified to provide proactive outreach to residents as well as often outreach will be conducted. Program HP-3.6 (Workforce Housing Program): This program should include proactive outreach, a description of how often properties will be considered for the program, and specific implementation timing. Program HP-4.2 (Monitoring of Codes and Ordinances to Remove Barriers). The program should be revised to include an implementation component and should discuss if codes and ordinances be revised, and how often they will be monitored. Program HP-4.3 (Homeless Case Management): The program timeframe should be revised to state how often the City will apply for financial assistance. Program HP-4.10 (Proactive Community Preservation): The program should describe how repairs and maintenance are funded, quantify how many houses will be assisted by the program (e.g. is it only available in listed neighborhoods?), as well as specify how often program activities will occur. 2. Identify actions that will be taken to make sites available during the planning period with appropriate zoning and development standards and with services and facilities to accommodate that portion of the city's or county's share of the regional housing need for each income level that could not be accommodated on sites identified in the inventory completed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) without rezoning, and to comply with the requirements of Government Code section 65584.09. Sites shall be identified as needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including multifamily rental housing, factory -built housing, mobilehomes, housing for agricultural employees, supportive housing, single - room occupancy units, emergency shelters, and transitional housing. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(1).) As noted in Finding B4, the element does not include a complete site analysis, therefore, the adequacy of sites and zoning were not established. Based on the results of a complete sites inventory and analysis, the City may need to add or revise programs to address a shortfall of sites or zoning available to encourage a variety of housing types. 3. The Housing Element shall contain programs which assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate - income households. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(2).) While the element includes programs to assist in the development of very low-, low-, and moderate -income households, it must also include a program(s) to assist in the development of housing for all special needs households (e.g., elderly, homeless, farmworkers, persons with disabilities, female -headed households). Program actions could include proactive outreach and assistance to non-profit service providers and developers, prioritizing some funding for housing developments affordable to special City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 13 January 11, 2022 Packet Pg. 165 17.c needs households and offering financial incentives or regulatory concessions to encourage a variety of housing types. 4. Address and, where appropriate and legally possible, remove governmental and nongovernmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, including housing for all income levels and housing for persons with disabilities. The program shall remove constraints to, and provide reasonable accommodations for housing designed for, intended for occupancy by, or with supportive services for, persons with disabilities. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(3).) As noted in Findings B5 and B6, the element requires a complete analysis of potential governmental and nongovernmental constraints. Depending upon the results of that analysis, the City may need to revise or add programs and address and remove or mitigate any identified constraints. In addition, the following programs must be revised Program HP-4.4 (Housing for Persons with Disabilities): The program should describe how the City will encourage development and whether the offered incentives are already in place. It should also describe any proactive outreach plans for developers, and how often funding for the program will be sought. Program HP-4.7 (Administrative Process for Reasonable Accommodations): This program should be modified to eliminate fees for applicants in the reasonable accommodation process. 5. Promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities and promote housing throughout the community or communities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability, and other characteristics protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900) of Division 3 of Title 2), Section 65008, and any other state and federal fair housing and planning law. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c) (5).) As noted in Finding 131, the element must include a complete analysis of AFFH. The element must be revised to add goals and actions based on the outcomes of a complete analysis. Goals and actions must specifically respond to the analysis and to the identified and prioritized contributing factors to fair housing issues and must be significant and meaningful enough to overcome identified patterns and trends. Actions must have specific commitment, metrics and milestones as appropriate and must address housing mobility enhancement, new housing choices and affordability in high opportunity areas, place -based strategies for community preservation and revitalization and displacement protection. Currently the element addresses AFFH in Program HP-4.12. while this program includes some action items, many are vague and include actions that will only be considered. Program HP-4.12 must also include implementation components, timeframes, responsible parties, as well as metrics and milestones. In addition, Program 5A should also describe how all the City's housing programs comply with and further the requirements and goals of Government Code City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 14 January 11, 2022 Packet Pg. 166 17.c section 8899.50, subdivision (b). Lastly, Program HP-4.6 (Fair Housing Programs) should describe how often training and outreach be provided. 6. The housing program shall preserve for low-income household the assisted housing developments identified pursuant to paragraph (9) of subdivision (a). The program for preservation of the assisted housing developments shall utilize, to the extent necessary, all available federal, state, and local financing and subsidy programs identified in paragraph (9) of subdivision (a), except where a community has other urgent needs for which alternative funding sources are not available. The program may include strategies that involve local regulation and technical assistance. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(6).) Program HP-3.5 (Preservation of At -Risk Housing) should include proactive outreach to owners at least three years before expiration of affordability to inform owners of state preservation notice law requirements (Gov. Code Sections 65863.10, 65863.11, 65863.13). It should also assist in outreach to qualified entities with potential interest to try and maintain affordability levels and clarify how often funding will be monitored. 7. Develop a plan that incentivizes and promotes the creation of accessory dwelling units that can be offered at affordable rent, as defined in Section 50053 of the Health and Safety Code, for very low, low-, or moderate -income households. For purposes of this paragraph, "accessory dwelling units" has the same meaning as "accessory dwelling unit" as defined in paragraph (4) of subdivision (i) of Section 65852.2. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(7).) Programs must be expanded to include incentives to promote the creation and affordability of ADUs. Examples include exploring and pursuing funding, modifying development standards and reducing fees beyond state law, increasing awareness, pre -approved plans and homeowner/applicant assistance tools. In addition, given the City's assumptions for ADUs exceed recent trends, the element should include a program to monitor permitted ADUs and affordability every other year and take appropriate action such as adjusting assumptions or rezoning within a specified time period (e.g., six months). D. Quantified Objectives Establish the number of housing units, by income level, that can be constructed, rehabilitated, and conserved over a five-year time frame. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (b)(1 & 2).) Quantified objectives should take into account the impact of all programs on the estimated number of housing units to be constructed. Additionally, the element must include the number of ELI units for new construction in the quantified objectives analysis. E. Public Participation City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element January 11, 2022 Page 15 Packet Pg. 167 17.c Local governments shall make a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the Housing Element, and the element shall describe this effort. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd.(c)(8).) While the City made effort to include the public through workshops and surveys, moving forward, the City should employ additional methods for public outreach efforts to include all economic segments of the community, particularly lower -income and special needs households and neighborhoods with higher concentrations of lower -income and special needs households. For example, the City could conduct targeted stakeholder interviews or establish a committee representative of lower -income and special needs households in future public outreach efforts. In addition, the element must clarify when the draft was made available to the public. If the City did not make the draft available to the public prior to submitting to HCD, the City has not yet complied with statutory mandates to make a diligent effort to encourage the public participation in the development of the element and it reduces HCD's ability to consider public comments in the course of its review. The availability of the document to the public and opportunity for public comment prior to submittal to HCD is essential to the public process and HCD's review. The City must proactively make future revisions available to the public, including any commenters, prior to submitting any revisions to HCD and diligently consider and address comments, including making revisions to the document where appropriate. HCD's future review will consider the extent to which the revised element documents how the City solicited, considered, and addressed public comments in the element. The City's consideration of public comments must not be limited by HCD's findings in this review letter. City of Santa Clarita's 6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 16 January 11, 2022 Packet Pg. 168 17.d Attachment City Responses to HCD Letter Matrix Master Case 21-088 Packet Pg. 169 17.d Draft City of Santa Clarita Responses to HCD Letter Matrix City of Santa Clarita's 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Draft Housing Element HCD Comment A. Review and Revision A thorough program -by -program review is necessary to evaluate City's performance in addressing housing goals. While the element generally describes the results of the prior element's programs, the element must also provide an explanation of the effectiveness of goals, policies, and related actions in meeting the housing needs of special needs populations (e.g., elderly, persons with disabilities, large households, female headed households, farmworkers and persons experiencing homelessness). Programs should be revised as appropriate to reflect the results of this evaluation. The element should also be revised as follows: Program H 1.1 (Affordable Housing Density Bonus): The analysis should explain why the program was not advertised, and how the new program will provide adequate advertising to make it more successful in the current housing element. Program H 1.5 (Inclusionary Housing Program- Mixed Income Housing): Analysis of this program should include an explanation of why this program was deemed infeasible, as well as why the updated iteration of the program will be more successful. Special Needs Populations: As part of the review of programs in the past cycle, the element must provide cumulative evaluation of the effectiveness of goals, policies, and related actions in meeting the housing needs of special needs populations (e.g., elderly, persons with disabilities, large households, female headed households, farmworkers and persons experiencing homelessness). B. Housing Needs, Resources, and Constraints Added new section 1.14.2 elaborating further on the City's effectiveness in meeting the housing needs of special needs populations Additional information was added related to program implementation and lessons learned into Table 7: 2013- 2021 Housing Element Program Implementation Status and to 1.14.4 Lessons Learned Additional information was added related to program implementation and lessons learned into Table 7: 2013- 2021 Housing Element Program Implementation Status and 1.14.4 Lessons Learned. Based on this analysis, Program HP-1.5 was revised to better reflect the work that must occur prior to reconsideration of an inclusionary program (see new Program HP-1.7) Added new section 1.14.2 elaborating further on the City's effectiveness in meeting the housing needs of special needs populations, including a cumulative evaluation. Page 1 Packet Pg. 170 17.d 1. Affirmatively further[ing] fair housing in accordance with Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8899.50) of Division 1 of Title 2... shall include an assessment of fair housing in the jurisdiction. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(10)(A).) Enforcement & Outreach: The element generally describes past outreach efforts and fair housing services with the Housing Rights Center (HRC). However, largely, the element does not address this requirement. For example, the element describes outreach from 2019 but provides no information on the results of that outreach and how it relates to affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH). Also, the element contains little information on fair housing enforcement nor local knowledge from the fair housing service provider. Enforcement should include data and evaluation (e.g., characteristics of complaints) of any past or current fair housing lawsuits, findings, settlements, judgements, and complaints as well as compliance with fair housing laws and a description of ongoing outreach. The analysis could also evaluate data and the results from any fair housing testing Integration and Segregation: The element provided some data on integration and segregation across racial groups, familial status, disabilities, and income, but the element must discuss and analyze this data for trends over time and patterns across areas such as census tracts. Additionally, it must evaluate patterns at a regional basis, comparing the City to the region. In general, all subsections of the Assessment of Fair Housing now include additional data and analysis. Each subsection now concludes with a list of contributing factors and, where fair housing issues are identified in the assessment, the issues are linked to policies, programs, and specific actions that address the identified issues. Additional information was added under 4.5.2 Fair Housing Services and Enforcement at a Local Level to explain compliance with fair housing laws, how the City provides fair housing services, and an overview of fair housing outreach methods. Additional information was added under 4.5.2 Fair Housing Discrimination Complaints including a table of fair housing complaints, cases, findings, and outcomes from 2017-2021 based on data from HRC (the City's fair housing service provider) and local knowledge from City staff and the City Attorney. Additional information was added under 4.5.2 Public Outreach including a complete write up from HRC (local knowledge) that describe the results of outreach efforts and how it relates to affirmatively furthering fair housing. Additional information was added under 4.5.3 Segregation and Integration Patterns and Trends to analyze data over time, across census tracts, and regionally. New analysis, maps, and tables have been included to produce a more robust assessment of the trends and patterns related to the integration and segregation of populations across racial groups, familial status, disabilities, income, and poverty statuses. Page 2 Packet Pg. 171 17.d Areas of Concentrated Poverty and Affluence: While the element included data on Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAP), it must provide an analysis and tie the analysis to the concentrations of poverty in the segregation and integration section. In addition, while the element included a map of Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence, it must also analyze it. The combination of the R/ECAP and areas of affluence analyses will help guide goals and actions to address fair housing issues. The analysis should evaluate the patterns and changes over time at a local (e.g., neighborhood to neighborhood) and regional level (e.g., city to region). Disparities in Access to Opportunity: While the element does provide data on disparities in access to opportunity for residents of Santa Clarita, it should provide analysis on access to transit throughout different areas of the City, as well as an analysis of access to transit by protected group. This same methodology should be employed to access to economic opportunity throughout the City. Access to economic opportunity analysis should also include information on job proximity and employment trends in relation to other factors such as patterns of segregation and poverty. In addition, the education analysis should include a map to support the analysis. The environmental analysis should address place -based strategies for Newhall and Canyon Country. Disproportionate Housing Needs including Displacement Risks: The element includes some local and county data on cost burdened households (overpayment) and overcrowding (pp. 3-52 to 3-57). However, the element must evaluate trends and patterns within the City for these subtopics. The element must also provide a local and regional analysis for substandard housing and homelessness. In addition, the element briefly mentions displacement but must still provide Additional information was added under 4.5.6 Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty and Affluence including maps and analysis discussing patterns and changes over time at the local and regional levels Additional information was added under 4.5.4 Disparities in Access to Opportunities, including: -HUD opportunity index values from 2019 A.I., -Additional mapping and analysis of transit opportunities with data about ride -dependent populations from 2019 Transit Development Plan, -Economic opportunity analysis includes job proximity and additional discussion about how it relates to findings from segregation trends analysis, and how major employers are serviced by public transit -Additional mapping added to support educational opportunity analysis - Place -based strategies for Newhall and Canyon Country are included in Fair Housing Program HP- 4.11 and discussed in the analysis Additional information was added under 4.5.5 Disproportionate Housing Needs including: -Analysis of overpayment and overcrowding across census tracts within the City -Local and regional analysis of substandard housing and homelessness - Analysis of areas at risk of displacement from investment and disaster Page 3 Packet Pg. 172 17.d data, analysis and conclusions, including analysis of displacement risk relating to disinvestment and disasters. Site Inventory: The element must include an analysis Sites have been evaluated and analyzed in relationship demonstrating whether sites identified to meet the RHNA to the findings of each subsection of the Assessment of are distributed throughout the community in a manner that Fair Housing. The sites are analyzed in such a way to affirmatively furthers fair housing. A full analysis should demonstrate that their distribution affirmatively furthers address the income categories of identified sites with fair housing. Improvement and exacerbation of conditions respect to location, the number of sites and units by all is discussed. income groups and how that effects the existing patterns for all components of the assessment of fair housing (e.g., segregation and integration, access to opportunity). The element should also discuss whether the distribution of sites improves or exacerbates conditions. If sites exacerbate conditions, the element should identify further program actions that will be taken to mitigate this (e.g., anti - displacement strategies). Local Data and Knowledge, and Other Relevant Factors: Additional information is included throughout the The element must include local data, knowledge, and other Assessment of Fair Housing that includes local data relevant factors to discuss and analyze any unique sources and local knowledge to further the discussion attributes about the City related to fair housing issues. The and analysis of Fair Housing in Santa Clarita. This is element should complement federal, state, and regional summarized in 4.5.2 Local Data, Knowledge, and Other data with local data and knowledge where appropriate to Relevant Factors capture emerging trends and issues, including utilizing knowledge from local and regional advocates and service providers. Also, the element must include other relevant factors that contribute to fair housing issues in the jurisdiction. For instance, the element can analyze historical land use and investment practices or other information and demographic trends. Contributing Factors to Fair Housing Issues: While the Contributing factors have been identified at the element identifies contributing factors to fair housing issues, conclusion of each subsection. it should prioritize these factors to better formulate policies and programs and carry out meaningful actions to AFFH. Contributing factors are linked to specific, actionable The element should link contributing factors to specific programs. programs where possible. In addition, many of the strategies "consider" actions but do not provide Page 4 Packet Pg. 173 17.d implementation components to mitigate the fair housing Contributing factors are now summarized and prioritized issues identified in the analysis. under section 4.5.1 Goals, Actions, Metrics, and Milestones: The element must be revised to add or modify goals and actions based on the Goals and actions have been added and modified to outcomes of a complete analysis. Goals and actions must address identified needs, and additional analysis has specifically respond to the analysis and to the identified and been provided. Actions are linked to contributing factors prioritized contributing factors to fair housing issues and and have specific commitments, metrics, and milestones must be significant and meaningful enough to overcome to address fair housing issues. identified patterns and trends. Actions must have specific commitment, metrics and milestones as appropriate, and must address housing mobility enhancement, new housing choices and affordability in high opportunity areas, place - based strategies for community preservation and revitalization and displacement protection. 2. Include an analysis of population and employment trends and documentation of projections and a quantification of the locality's existing and projected needs for all income levels, including extremely low-income households. Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(1). Extremely Low -Income (ELI) Households: The element Element now includes a quantification and analysis of incudes some basic information regarding ELI households extremely low-income housing needs within section such as the methodology of calculating the number of 1.9.2, Household Incomes and Housing Affordability, and projected ELI households for the 6th cycle RHNA. However, references existing analysis in section 4.5 that led to the the element should also clearly state the projected number formation of policies and programs to address needs of of ELI households. Additionally, given the unique and ELI households. disproportionate needs of ELI households, the element must The section also references these programs: include analysis to better formulate policies and programs. Policy H2.2: Funding Preference to Extremely -Low Income Housing Policy H2.10: Affordable Housing Incentives Program HP-2.4: Continuing Affordability Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers Program HP-2.6: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing a� a a� E a� w a cu U) _ CU c a� E a� w a� _ 0 x x �L CU L a% r a� J 0 U x 0 a) _ 0 a d U d E r a Page 5 Packet Pg. 174 17.d Housing Costs: While the element includes information on Element now includes information on rental costs in sales prices, the element must also include average rental current market conditions, as well as a comparison cost information. Please note that the American Community between the City's rental costs and those of the region. Survey does not fully reflect current market conditions and This section uses market -based sources in addition to the element should include additional data sources. American Community Survey data. Overpayment: While the element identifies the total number Element now includes additional analysis on of households overpaying for housing, it must also quantify overpayment and quantification of households and analyze the number of households overpaying by overpaying by tenure. tenure (i.e., renter and owner), including lower -income households. 3. Include an analysis and documentation of household characteristics, including level of payment compared to ability to pay, housing characteristics, including overcrowding, and housing stock condition. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(2). Housing Conditions: The element identifies the age of the Added text and data table into section 1.10.3 on Housing housing stock (p. 53 & 54). However, it must include Conditions with data, analysis, and identified actions to analysis of the condition of the existing housing stock and address need. estimate the number of units in need of rehabilitation and replacement. For example, the analysis could include estimates from a recent windshield survey or sampling, estimates from the code enforcement agency, or information from knowledgeable builders/developers, including non- profit housing developers or organizations. 4. An inventory of land suitable and available for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having realistic and demonstrated potential for redevelopment during the planning period to meet the locality's housing need for a designated income level, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(3).) The City has a regional housing need allocation (RHNA) of 10,031 housing units, of which 5,131 are for lower -income Page 6 Packet Pg. 175 17.d households. To address this need, the element relies on vacant and nonvacant sites, including sites in Specific Plan Areas and within Mixed- Use areas. To demonstrate the adequacy of these sites and strategies to accommodate the City's RHNA, the element must include complete analyses: Progress in Meeting the RHNA: The City's RHNA may be reduced by the number of new units built since June 30, 2021. The element indicates (p. 57) 9,135 planned, approved pending units toward the RHNA, but it must indicate where each project is in the development process. It must also demonstrate the affordability of the units. Specifically, the element must assign these units to the various income groups based on actual or anticipated sales price or rent level of the units or other mechanisms ensuring affordability (e.g., deed -restrictions) and demonstrate their availability in the planning period. Sites Inventory: The element must include the general plan designation for all sites listed in the sites inventory. In addition, the element should include a map of the sites. Realistic Capacity: The element (p. 58) mentions an assumption of 75 percent of maximum allowable densities to calculate residential capacity on identified sites and includes a few examples of recent developments. However, the element should include supporting information on typical densities of existing or approved residential developments at a similar affordability level for all affordability levels. For example, the element could clearly list other recent projects, the zone, acreage, built density, allowable density, level of affordability and presence of exceptions such as a density bonus. The realistic capacity analysis should provide examples to support development assumptions for all income levels and must also clarify whether the assumptions are for both vacant and nonvacant sites. The estimate of the number of units for each site must be Table 11 identifies whether projects are entitled, pending, or annexed and entitled. Footnotes have been added to this Table to provide additional information about where each project is in the development process. Information on the affordability mechanism of the two projects with lower -income units has been added to the paragraph before the table, and information demonstrating the availability of the units in the planning period was added to the paragraph after the table. Appendix D (sites inventory) has been updated to include General Plan Designations. Element contains a map of all sites in inventory. Additional maps have been added to reflect the location of sites relative to AFFH Resource Areas and Fire Hazard Severitv Zones Section 3.4 has been revised to include more information on the criteria used to calculate realistic residential capacity, including improvement to land value ratio, existing use vs zoned use, age of structure, floor -to -area ratios, and ownership patterns. Table 11 in the Element lists densities and percent of maximum density achieved for planning, approved, and pending projects, along with zoning, residential units, and level of affordability for each project. A new section has been added about redevelopment trends and describes recently built, under construction, and entitled projects, including unit total, acreage, built Page 7 Packet Pg. 176 17.d adjusted as necessary, based on the land use controls and site improvements, typical densities of existing or approved residential developments at a similar affordability level in that jurisdiction, and on the current or planned availability and accessibility of sufficient water, sewer, and dry utilities. In addition, the element appears to assume residential development on sites with zoning that allow 100 percent nonresidential uses. The element must account for the likelihood of nonresidential uses. For example, the element could analyze all development activity in these nonresidential zones, how often residential development occurs and adjust residential capacity calculation, policies and program accordingly. The element should include analysis based on factors such as development trends, performance standards or other relevant factors. Suitability of Nonvacant Sites: The element must include an analysis demonstrating the potential for redevelopment of nonvacant sites. The description of existing uses should be sufficiently detailed to facilitate an analysis demonstrating the potential for additional development in the planning period. In addition, the element needs to analyze the extent that existing uses may impede additional residential development. The element can summarize past experiences converting existing uses to higher density residential development, include current market demand for the existing use, provide analysis of existing leases or contracts that would perpetuate the existing use or prevent additional residential development and include current information on development trends and market conditions in the City and relate those trends to the sites identified. The element could also consider indicators such as age and condition of the existing structure expressed developer interest, low improvement to land value ratio, and other factors. density, percent of maximum density achieved, other uses, previous uses, zones, and project photos. Recycling trends have been included that show projects developed during the 5th Cycle at all income levels. Recycling trends show 100% residential development in nonresidential zones, indicating a strong trend for this the projected residential uses occurring. This analysis of 100% residential development on non-residential sites, combined with the conservative estimates used to project future development on these sites, indicate that an additional reduction in residential capacity calculations is not necessary. A new section has been added about redevelopment trends; the section describes recently built, under construction, and entitled projects, including unit total, acreage, built density, percent of maximum density achieved, other uses, previous uses, zones, and project photos. Detailed existing use descriptions were added to the Sites Inventory. As discussed in Section 3, the Housing Element takes into consideration a wide range of factors in its nonvacant suitability analysis. Additionally, 58% of the City's Lower income remaining need and 100% of the City's moderate income remaining need is accommodated on vacant sites. All of the City's Above Moderate RHNA is accommodated through RHNA credits. Therefore, existing uses of nonvacant sites is not an impediment to additional residential development. Page 8 Packet Pg. 177 17.d Small and Large Sites: Sites larger than ten acres in size or smaller than a half -acre in size is deemed inadequate to accommodate housing for lower -income households unless it is demonstrated, with sufficient evidence, that sites are suitable to accommodate housing for lower -income households. The element must provide specific examples of sites with similar densities and affordability and should relate these examples to the sites identified to accommodate the RHNA for lower -income households to demonstrate that these sites can adequately accommodate the City's lower -income housing need. Based on a complete analysis, the City should consider adding or revising programs to include incentives for facilitating development on small sites. Replacement Housing Requirements: If the sites inventory identifies sites with existing residential uses, it must identify whether the current residential uses are affordable to lower - income households or describe whether the additional residential development on the site requires the demolition of the existing residential use. For nonvacant sites with existing, vacated, or demolished residential uses and occupied by, or subject to an affordability requirement for, lower -income households within the last five years there must be a replacement housing program for units affordable to lower -income households. (Gov. Code, § 65583.2, subd. (g)(3).) Absent a replacement housing program, these sites are not adequate sites to accommodate lower -income households. The replacement housing program has the same requirements as set forth in Government Code section 65915, subdivision (c)(3). The housing element must be revised to include such analysis and a program, if necessary. The Element has been updated to clarify that there are no sites in inventory that are larger than 10 acres; where larger parcels exist, only a 10-acre portion is used to calculate development potential. The City does regularly develop housing on sites of greater than 10 acres (see Villa Metro, page 98). The analysis has also been updated to provide examples of recent housing developments on sites of about'/2 acre and less (Kansas Street Apartments; Valley Street; and Salazar 11th Street (pending), pages 98-104), and those examples are now tied back to similar sites in inventory. Based on this analysis, the City has concluded that sites of/2 acre or less are regularly developed with housing and that additional programs to incentivize development on small sites will not be necessary. There are very few sites in inventory that have existing residential uses, and these are limited to single family homes only. A Program has been added (Program HP- 2.7) to require replacement housing pursuant to State law: HP-2.7: Replacement Housing Program for Selected Sites The City will require replacement housing units subject to the requirements of Government Code Section 65915, subdivision (c) (3) on all sites identified in the 6th cycle sites inventory when any new development occurs on a site in the housing sites inventory if that site meets the following conditions: 1) currently has residential uses or within the past five years has had residential uses that have been vacated or demolished; and 2) was subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of low or very -low income, or 3) subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its Page 9 Packet Pg. 178 17.d Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods: The element must include a program for vacant sites identified in two of more consecutive planning periods' housing elements or nonvacant sites identified in a prior housing element, that are currently identified to accommodate housing for lower income households. The program must be implemented within the first three years of the planning period and commit to zone for the following: • sites must meet the density requirements for housing for lower income households, and • allow by -right approval for housing developments that include 20 percent or more of its units affordable to lower income households. (Gov. Code, § 65583.2, subd. (4) police power, or 4) occupied by low or very -low income households. Prior to the end of 2022, Community Development Department staff will provide a pop-up "Notice" in Accela for each inventoried parcel subject to these requirements. A training session will be held to ensure that all staff are aware of applicable replacement housing requirements for all sites occupied by residential uses. A new Program HP-1.13 has been added to address this requirement, as follows: Program HP-1.13: Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods: Government Code § 65583 requires analysis and justification of the sites included in the sites inventory of the City's Housing Element. The Housing Element may only count non -vacant sites included in one previous housing element inventory and vacant sites included in two previous housing elements if the sites are subject to a program that allows affordable housing by right. Some sites within this Housing Element were used in previous cycles and this program is included to address the by - right approval requirement. Per Government Code § 65583, the use by right of these sites during the planning period is restricted to developments in which at least 20 percent of the units in the development are affordable to lower income households, provided that these sites have sufficient water, sewer, and other dry utilities available and accessible or that they are included in an existing general plan program or other mandatory program or plan to secure sufficient water, sewer, dry utilities supply to support housing development. Prior to the end of 2022, Community Development Department staff will provide a pop-up "Notice" in Accela for each inventoried parcel subject to these requirements. The Notice will prompt staff to not require a Conditional Use Permit application for a residential development project on that site if at least 20% of the units are Page 10 Packet Pg. 179 17.d provided as affordable. A training session will be held to ensure that all staff are aware of the by -right allowances for projects providing at least 20% of units as affordable on these specific sites. Within the first three years of the planning period, a future amendment to the Unified Development Code and/or creation of an overlay zone will be completed to ensure compliance with Government Code § 65583.2(c). Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU): The element projects 400 ADU projections have been updated to reflect the "safe ADUs over the planning period or approximately 50 ADUs harbor" average number of ADUs permitted annually per year over the eight -year planning period. Given that the since 2018. With data now available for 2021, the City has only produced an average of 28 units per year average now includes 2021 permits, resulting in an since 2018, it is not clear if this production level will be average of 31.25 ADUs per year from 2018-2021. The achievable in the planning period. As a result, the element Housing Element now projects 31.25 ADUs per year, or should be updated to include a realistic estimate of the 250 ADUs over the planning period, consistent with potential for ADUs and include policies and programs that HCD's guidance to calculate a realistic estimate of incentivize the production of ADUs. Depending on the potential ADU development. analysis, the element must commit to monitor ADU production throughout the course of the planning period and In addition, a new program (New Program number HP - implement additional actions if not meeting target numbers 2.6) has been added to incentivize and promote anticipated in the housing element. In addition to monitoring Accessory Dwelling Units, as follows: production, this program should also monitor affordability. Additional actions, if necessary, should be taken in a timely Program HP-2.6: Provide for Accessory Dwelling Units manner (e.g., within six months). Finally, if necessary, the and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (GC 65583, c (7)) degree of additional actions should be in stride with the degree of the gap in production and affordability. For Increase awareness of the by -right opportunities for example, if actual production and affordability of ADUs is far Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling from anticipated trends, then rezoning or something similar Units by producing an informational brochure/handout, a would be an appropriate action. If actual production and simplified application, process, and a dedicated phone affordability is near anticipated trends, then measures like number and/or email for questions about and assistance outreach and marketing might be more appropriate. with Accessory Dwelling Units by the end of 2022 in order to promote the development of ADUs and JADUs. Add an ADU page to the City's website with all of the above information, as well as with a link to the LA ADU website to provide information about permitting, Page 11 Packet Pg. 180 17.d Availability of Infrastructure: The element includes some discussion on water and sewer providers in the City. However, it must also clarify whether sufficient total water, sewer, and dry utility capacity (existing and planned) can accommodate the regional housing need for each income category and include programs if necessary. In addition, the element must clarify when the two new sewer facilities will be available and whether the water reclamation plants (p. 109) are needed to accommodate wastewater to meet RHNA over the planning period. Environmental Constraints: While the element generally describes a few environmental conditions within the City (p. 64), it must relate those conditions to identified sites and describe any other known environmental or other constraints that could impact housing development on identified sites in the planning period. Zonina for a Varietv of Housin Emergency Shelters: The element should describe the development standards of the P/I zone that allows emergency shelters by -right and must also describe the characteristics and suitability of the zone. In addition, the element should describe how emergency shelter parking requirements are in line with AB139/Government Code section 65583, subdivision (a)(4)(A) or include a program as necessa Transitional and Supportive Housing: The element includes some information on transitional housing (p. 70 & 97), but the City only allows the use in residential zoning districts. Transitional housing and supportive housing must be permitted as a residential use in all zones allowing residential uses and only subject to those restrictions that assistance tools, financing and lending programs (https://www.laadu.org/) by the end of 2023 Annually report out on the City's successes in the Droduction of ADUs and JADUs with the Citv's APR. The Section on Infrastructure Considerations now includes additional information from the local sanitation district on the availability of wastewater infrastructure and clarifies that there is sufficient infrastructure availability and capacity to meet the RHNA over the planning period. The Section on Environmental Considerations now describes identified sites in relation to flood, fire, and seismic hazard zones. New graphics are also included. The Element now describes the development standards of the PI zone, parking requirements including compliance with AB 139, and describes characteristics and suitability of the PI and Homeless Shelter Overlay zones where Emergency Shelters are allowed by right. The element now clarifies the State requirements and references the program included to bring the City's code into compliance: "Program HP-2.1 is included in this Housing Element to modify the City's UDC to be compliant with the requirements of Government Code Section 65583(a)(5) Page 12 Packet Pg. 181 17.d apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(5).) The element must add or revise programs to comply with the statutory requirements. Permanent Supportive Housing: Supportive housing shall be a use by -right in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses pursuant to Government Code section 65651. The element must demonstrate compliance with this requirement and include programs as appropriate. (AB 2162) Low Barrier Navigation Centers: Low Barrier Navigation Centers shall be a use by -right in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses pursuant to Government Code section 65660. The element must demonstrate compliance with this requirement and include programs as appropriate. Employee Housing: The element must demonstrate zoning is consistent with the Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code, § 17000 et seq.), specifically, sections 17021.5 and 17021.6. Section 17021.5 requires employee housing for six or fewer employees to be treated as a single-family structure and permitted in the same manner as other dwellings of the same type in the same zone. Section 17021.6 requires employee housing consisting of no more than 12 units or 36 beds to be permitted in the same manner as other agricultural uses in the same zone. The element should add programs as appropriate. as amended by SB 2 and Government Code 65651 as amended by AB 2126." The element now clarifies the State requirements and references the program included to bring the City's code into compliance: "Program HP-2.1 is included in this Housing Element to modify the City's UDC to be compliant with the requirements of Government Code Section 65583(a)(5) as amended by SB 2 and Government Code 65651 as amended by AB 2126". The element now clarifies the State requirements and references the program included to bring the City's code into compliance. "Program HP-2.1 is included in this Housing Element to modify the City's UDC to be compliant with the requirements of Government Code Section 65660 as amended by SB 48." The element now clarifies the State requirements and references the program included to bring the City's code into compliance. "The Employee Housing Act was amended by AB 107 in 2020, changing the definition of `agricultural employee housing' and establishing new zoning, application, and review requirements for agricultural employee housing. Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code currently does not include a definition for agricultural employee housing. Program HP-2.1 is included in this Housing Element to modify the City's UDC to be compliant with the requirements of the Employee Housing Act in Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 12021.6." Page 13 Packet Pg. 182 17.d Manufactured Housing: Table 21 (p. 95) must clarify that The element now clarifies the State requirements, manufactured housing is allowed as a single-family clarifies the City's compliance with these requirements, residence if on a permanent foundation. If the zoning does and references where the Unified Development Code not comply, a program should be added. provides relevant development standards. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): After a cursory review of the City's ordinance, the department discovered several areas which were not consistent with State ADU law. This includes, but is not limited to, not allowing ADUs by right in all residential zones, and side and rear setback requirements. The Department will provide a complete listing of ADU non-compliance issues under a separate cover. As a result, the element should add a program to update the City's ADU ordinance in order to comply with State law. For more information, please consult HCD's ADU Guidebook, published in December 2020, which provides detailed information on new state requirements surrounding ADU development 5. An analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, including the types of housing identified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c), and for persons with disabilities as identified in the analysis pursuant to paragraph (7), including land use controls, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions required of "The Santa Clarita UDC includes requirements and development standards for manufactured homes on residential lots in sections 17.42 and 17.57.020Q, which clarifies that manufactured homes shall be installed on permanent foundations on individual lots. The City allows manufactured housing as a single-family residence subject to the development standards in the UDC, is compliant with Section 65852.3 of the California Government Code and does not pose a constraint to development." Upon HCD completing its review of the City's ADU ordinance, applicable revisions will be completed. Additionally, a Program has been added to update the City's Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance as an action item under Program HP-2.1 : "Update Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance pursuant to HCD's ADU Guidebook, including allowing such units by - right in all residential zones and reduction of side and rear setbacks, as well as to reflect changes in these laws made by AB 2345." Page 14 Packet Pg. 183 17.d developers, and local processing and permit procedures. The analysis shall also demonstrate local efforts to remove governmental constraints that hinder the locality from meeting its share of the regional housing need in accordance with Government Code section 65584 and from meeting the need for housing for persons with disabilities, supportive housing, transitional housing, and emergency shelters identified pursuant to paragraph (7). Land Use Controls: The element must identify and analyze Additional information has been provided on lot all relevant land use controls impacts as potential development standards, typical densities of development, constraints on a variety of housing types. The analysis parking requirements, and density bonus programs. should analyze land use controls independently and cumulatively with other land use controls. The element must A section has been added at the end of the previous specifically include requirements related to heights, set- development standards section within Section 4.2.2 backs, lot coverage, unit sizes and limits on allowable analyzing the impact of land use controls on housing densities. The analysis should address any impacts on cost, development, including an analysis of their cumulative supply, housing choice, affordability, timing, approval impact. certainty and ability to achieve maximum densities and include programs to address identified constraints. In Additional text has been added to Parking Requirements addition, the element discusses parking requirements section of Constraints Analysis: including enclosed spaces, two spaces for one -bedroom units for multifamily development, high guest parking AB 2345 (2020) made significant changes to the State requirements, and specific parking standards for residential Density Bonus Law for projects providing affordable care services. These parking requirements must be units, including requirements for the granting of a larger analyzed as a constraint and addressed with a program. density bonus, more incentives, and reduced parking requirements. Programs HP-2.1 and HP-2.3 obligate the City to review and amend its UDC and Specific Plans as necessary to comply with new State laws, and Program HP-2.2 obligates the City to create and publish explanatory documents to delineate the different parking requirements for muti-family housing projects, including those providing affordable units and those located close to transit. Page 15 Packet Pg. 184 17.d Fees and Exaction: The element should clarify if all fees are the same for single and multifamily developments, and whether multifamily fees listed are per unit. In addition, the element must list fees for subdivisions, specific plans, and environmental review. The element should describe typical total fees for single-family and multifamily development as a percent of the total cost of the development. Lastly, the element identifies impact fees as a constraint and therefore must add a program to mitigate it. Local Processing and Permit Procedures: While the element includes information about processing times, it should also describe the procedures for a typical single family and multifamily development. The analysis should address the approval body, the number of public hearing if any, approval findings and any other relevant information. The analysis should address impacts on housing cost, supply, timing and approval certainty. The element should also address whether permits and other requirements can be processed concurrently, whether processing times are the same for single and multifamily developments, as well as address the The Element clarifies that fees are different for single and multifamily development. Table 26 now shows which fees are currently charged by unit and by area. Subdivision fees are included under tentative tract map and tentative parcel map fees. Specific Plan fees are shown with Zone Change with General Plan Amendment. Environmental review fees are shown under Environmental Impact Report, and Environmental Initial Study. These fees are all shown on Table 25: Santa Clarita Development and Permitting Fees. The Element now has information from stakeholder outreach identifying that the fees as a percentage of total development costs do not pose a constraint. The Element also includes corrections to clarify that school fees are lower for multifamily development than for single family. This new lower total corroborates the stakeholder feedback that these fees do not pose a constraint and the Element is updated to reflect that. The Element also now includes and references Program HP-2.2 related to development impact fees. The Element now contains information in the Local Processing and Permit Procedures section (Section 4.4.2) related to procedures for a typical single family and multifamily development, including approval bodies, public hearings, and approval findings, and analyses the impacts of these requirements. The Element now clarifies that permits can be processed concurrently with other entitlements, that processing times are similar for single and multifamily developments, and amends Table 27 to clarify that the reasonable accommodation timeline is shorter than previously stated in the original HCD Draft Page 16 Packet Pg. 185 17.d long length of time to process reasonable accommodation and conditional use permits. Additionally, while the element provides a description (p. 104) of the Conditional use permit (CUP) required for housing developments, it must describe and analyze the CUP process, including typical findings and approval procedures by zone and housing type. The analysis must evaluate the processing and permit procedures' impacts as potential constraints on housing supply and affordability. Lastly, the element should describe the process and findings for a development review permit. Design Review: The element must describe and analyze the design review guidelines and process, including approval procedures and decision -making criteria, for their impact as potential constraints on housing supply and affordability. For example, the analysis could describe required findings and discuss whether objective standards and guidelines improve development certainty and mitigate cost impacts. The element must demonstrate this process is not a constraint or it must include a program to address this permitting requirement, as appropriate. On/Off-Site Improvements: The element must identify subdivision level improvement requirements, such as minimum street widths (e.g., 40-foot minimum street width) and analyze their impact as potential constraints on housing supply and affordability. Housing Element. Program HP-4.6 commits the City to reducing or eliminating its processing fee for Reasonable Accommodation requests. The added section on permitting processes for typical single and multifamily developments now describes the process and findings for the development review permit and the CUP, and the impacts of these processes are analyzed. Information and analysis have been provided within the Local Processing and Permitting Procedures (Section 4.4.2) to describe the Design Review process and concludes that use of the City's adopted guidelines provide certainty to developers and a faster approval time, which in turn reduces costs. The design review process is not long or burdensome, is performed at a staff level, and does not pose a constraint. Text has been added to Section 4 to describe and analyze subdivision level improvement requirements, including street widths. While total right-of-way for large public residential arterials and collectors may exceed the requirements made by some other communities, in Santa Clarita's case there are few remaining parcels that would accommodate large residential streets with parkways. Most remaining subdivisions are anticipated to consist of mainly local residential streets, which have a lesser right of way requirement, or of exempt private streets such as occur with planned developments. Additionally, the City's UDC allows the City Engineer to grant a modification to the required road dedication and relieve the applicant from compliance with all or a portion of the provisions if certain conditions are met, if the construction of Page 17 Packet Pg. 186 17.d Constraints on Housing for Persons with Disabilities: The element excludes group homes for seven or more persons from some residential zones and subjects the use to a conditional use permit, unlike other similar uses. The element should specifically analyze these constraints for impacts on housing supply and choices and approval certainty and objectivity for housing for persons with disabilities and include programs as appropriate. The element also requires a development review permit, not an administrative permit for group homes with six or fewer persons. The element must include a program to revise the requirements for group homes. Additionally, the element briefly describes its reasonable accommodation procedures, but it should also describe the process and decision -making criteria such as approval findings and analyze any potential constraints on housing for persons with disabilities. The element should also provide a clear definition of "family". Lastly, the element must clarify whether specific plans allow for residential care facilities as well as transitional and supportive housing. additional roadway improvements is deemed to be unnecessary, or if deems the requirement for additional improvement creates an unreasonable hardship. Details and analysis have been added about permitting requirements for community care facilities (group homes for 7+ persons) and concludes that they do not pose a constraint on housing for persons with disabilities and are necessary to ensure that these facilities are located in suitable areas with appropriate services and amenities. Table 21 in the Draft HCD submittal inaccurately stated that a Development Review Permit is required for a group home for 6 or fewer persons. The Element has now been updated to correctly state that the same administrative permit required for a single-family home is required for construction of a group home for 6 or fewer persons. A change of use from a single-family home to a group home for 6 persons or less is permitted by right. The Element now describes the process and finding for Reasonable Accommodations requests and Requests for Reasonable Accommodations are subject to an administrative permit fee ($872) and approved through an administrative permit process that takes approximately two weeks to process. Upon review of an application, the Director of Community Development will grant the request based on the following findings. That the requested accommodation is intended to be used by an individual with a disability who resides or will reside on the property That the requested accommodation is necessary to afford an individual with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a residential use The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the City; and that Page 18 Packet Pg. 187 17.d the requested accommodation will not require a fundamental alteration in the nature of the land use and zoning. While the process for requesting a reasonable accommodation is administrative and does not pose a constraint, the permit fee for these requests may pose a constraint to housing for persons with disabilities. Program HP-4.6 to reduce or remove this fee has been now been included to address this constraint. The Element now provides a clear definition of family: The City's Unified Development Code uses the following definition of family: "Family" means one (1) or more individuals living together as a single housekeeping unit in a single dwelling unit. "Family" shall also mean the persons living together in a licensed "residential facility" as that term is defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 1502(a)(1), which services six (6) or fewer persons, excluding staff." The element now includes additional information in the Specific Plan discussion about allowed uses in specific and corridor plan areas, and references the new program added to address any discrepancies between existing allowed uses and those that must be allowed under State law: As the City contains many specific and corridor plan areas and new State laws have been past regarding zones where certain uses must be allowed by right, Program HP-2.3 has been included to review these plans and modify where necessary to comply with State law, including those related to the residential care facilities, transition and supportive housing, emergency shelters, low barrier navigation centers. Page 19 Packet Pg. 188 17.d Zoning, Development Standards and Fees: The element must clarify compliance with new transparency requirements for posting all zoning, development standards and fees on the City's website and add a program to address these requirements, if necessary. Local Ordinances: The element must specifically analyze locally adopted ordinances such as short-term rental ordinances that directly impact the cost and supply of residential development. The analysis should demonstrate local efforts to remove governmental constraints that hinder the locality from meeting its share of the regional housing need and from meeting the need for housing for persons with disabilities, supportive housing, transitional housing, and emergency shelters. SIB 35 Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process: The element must clarify whether there are written procedures for the SIB 35 (Chapter 366, Statutes of 2017) Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process and add a program to address these requirements. Location: Permitting Procedures within Governmental Constraints Planning and Zoning Programs and Program H P-2.2 The element now describes new transparency requirements for posting all zoning, development standards and fees on the City's website and references the program included to bring the City's code into compliance. The Element has been updated to describe and analyze local ordinances and provisions related to mixed use, senior residences in mobilehome parks, job creation, and development standards. The analysis concludes that the locally adopted ordinances reduce constraints to housing by enhancing affordability, and simplify the development application process by providing clear information on development standards and processes. The analysis has been updated in 4.3.7 to clarify that the City does not have a growth management ordinance or a vacation rentals ordinance. Local Permit Procedures section now includes: "In addition, Program HP-2.2 will ensure the City develops and publishes written standards for the SIB 35 Streamlined Ministerial Process." Program HP-2.2 has been added as follows: "The City will develop an SIB 35 application process, including the pre -application and the procedure that will be used to provide a streamlined ministerial approval process to qualified residential and mixed -use development projects. The written procedures and checklists shall be developed and made available on the City's website no later than July 30, 2022. The City will Page 20 Packet Pg. 189 17.d 6. An analysis of potential and actual nongovernmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, including the availability of financing, the price of land, the cost of construction, the requests to develop housing at densities below those anticipated in the analysis required by subdivision (c) of Government Code section 65583.2, and the length of time between receiving approval for a housing development and submittal of an application for building permits for that housing development that hinder the construction of a locality's share of the regional housing need in accordance with Government Code section 65584. The analysis shall also demonstrate local efforts to remove nongovernmental constraints that create a gap between the locality's planning for the development of housing for all income levels and the construction of that housing. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(6).) Land Costs: The element describes the median home value but must list the cost of land zoned for single and multifamily developments. Approval Time and Requests Lesser Densities: The element must be revised to include analysis of requests to develop housing at densities below those anticipated, and the length of time between receiving approval for a housing development and submittal of an application for building permits that potentially hinder the construction of a locality's share of the regional housing need. The analysis should also include efforts by the City to address identified nongovernmental constraints. develop Objective Design and Development Standards for multi -family and mixed -use projects by July 30, 2023." The "Land Costs" section of the 4.4 Housing Constraints analysis has been expanded to provide the cost of vacant land zoned for residential uses, including an estimated cost for land zoned for single and multifamily development. Text has been added to 4.4.2 to provide this analysis: "The time between entitlement approval and submittal of building permit applications is developer -driven and varies between projects. Motivated developers can access comments and draft Conditions of Approval through the City's Development Review Committee process and in some cases, developers have applied for building permits at their own risk prior to final project approvals. In the case of the recently approved Golden Triangle apartment project (164 units), the applicant submitted a rough grading permit application and final Page 21 Packet Pg. 190 17.d 7. Analyze any special housing needs such as elderly; persons with disabilities, including a developmental disability; large families; farmworkers; families with female heads of households; and families and persons in need of emergency shelter. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(7).): While the element quantifies (Appendix A) the City's special needs populations, it must also analyze their special housing needs. For a complete analysis of each population group, the element should discuss challenges faced by the population, the existing resources to meet those needs (availability senior housing units, number of large units, number of deed restricted units, etc.), an assessment of any gaps in resources, and proposed policies, programs, and funding to help address those gaps. 8. Analyze the opportunities for energy conservation with respect to residential development. (Gov. Code, § 65583(a)(8).) The element must provide an analysis of opportunities for energy conservation in residential development. For example, the element could describe the "green Santa Clarita" program and could include incentives the City offers to encourage green building practices, or policies the City implements to encourage higher density developments and compact infill development, or passive solar design. map approximately one month following the entitlement of the project. The 2015 Kansas Street 10-unit multi- family complex submitted building permit applications within a month of entitlement approval. In some other cases, especially those involving a subdivision map, developers who have received a project entitlement do not build right away but seek applicable extensions of the entitlement before submitting for building permits." In addition to quantification of special needs populations within Appendix A, Section 1.9.3 includes analysis and information on resources available to meet needs. This section has been expanded to include additional analysis, additional resources, and identified proposed policies, and programs that address the identified needs. A new section (4.3.8) has been added to analyze opportunities for energy conservation: The City of Santa Clarita actively implements a variety of policies and programs that encourage green building practices, higher density projects, compact infill development and energy efficiency. These policies and programs are found within the City of Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code (UDC), the implementation of various specific and corridor plans, the City's implementation of the California Green Building Code, and via the City's Green Santa Clarita Program. The City of Santa Clarita's UDC defines specifications and provides design standards for three distinct mixed Page 22 Packet Pg. 191 17.d use zones. Mixed use zones provide a combination of design incentives for projects that include both commercial and residential improvements. The design incentives prescribe a mix of commercial square footage and allow for as many as 50 residential units per acre. All 3 of these mixed -use zones allow all -residential projects. In addition to the mixed -use zones, the City has also adopted several specific plans and two corridor plans. Each of these provides design standards and contemplates land uses that focus on improving underutilized sites with more dense, compact infill development, a rich mixture of uses, enhanced pedestrian connectivity and access, and more efficient traffic circulation. For purposes of energy conservation, the City of Santa Clarita fully implements the requirements of the California Green Building Code. This code standard roughly equates to a LEED Silver certification for each new residential structure permitted and built. Importantly, it requires each new single-family housing unit to have roof -top solar panels fully installed prior to first occupancy. Further, the City works closely with local utilities and other partner agencies via the Green Santa Clarita program to provide energy efficiency upgrades and incentives to residents. These programs can be found at www.greensantaclarita.com. 9. Analyze existing assisted housing developments that Orchard Arms is owned and operated by the County of are eligible to change to nonlow- income housing uses Los Angeles / Housing Authority of the County of LA. during the next 10 years due to termination of subsidy Information has been provided in Section 4.3.6 to clarify contracts, mortgage prepayment, or expiration of use that the Orchard Arms restrictions do not expire within restrictions. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(9) through the next 10 years, as it was built as conventional public 65583(a)(9)(D).). housing and is considered affordable in perpetuity. Page 23 Packet Pg. 192 17.d The element must clarify when the use restriction for Program 3.5 has been changed to address the Orchard Arms expires. If the restriction ends within the next government code requirements for early notification 10 years, the element must include an at -risk analysis (Gov. beginning 3 years prior to expiration. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(9).). C. Housing Programs 1. Include a program which sets forth a schedule of actions during the planning period, each with a timeline for implementation, which may recognize that certain programs are ongoing, such that there will be beneficial impacts of the programs within the planning period, that the local government is undertaking or intends to undertake to implement the policies and achieve the goals and objectives of the Housing Element through the administration of land use and development controls, the provision of regulatory concessions and incentives, and the utilization of appropriate federal and state financing and subsidy programs when available. The program shall include an identification of the agencies and officials responsible for the implementation of the various actions. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c).) To address the program requirements of Gov. Code section 65583, subd. (c)(1-6), and to facilitate implementation, programs should include: (1) a description of the City's specific role in implementation; (2) definitive implementation timelines (i.e. month and year); (3) objectives, quantified where appropriate; and (4) identification of responsible agencies and officials. Programs to be revised include the following: Program HP-1.4 (Affordable Housing Density Bonus): Program has been changed to add the requested Program should clarify if the existing density bonus timeline, and to better reflect the concurrent review and ordinance will be updated and/or implemented by 2023. If study that will be necessary to bring forth a proposal for not, the program should include a timeline of when the both a new inclusionary program and, at the same time, ordinance will be updated. The portion of the program that incentives to complement and work together to support will be "considered" should also be modified to include a the construction of affordable housing while still more discrete implementation component. supporting market production. The revised Program reads as follows: Program HP-1.4: Affordable Housing Density Bonus Page 24 Packet Pg. 193 17.d Administer the City's existing density bonus program pursuant to Government Code Section 65915 (State Density Bonus Law), as may be amended from time to time, to meet changing statutory requirements. Provide additional incentives as provided in Unified Development Code Section 17.68.030. Developers requesting to use the density bonus must submit applications on a form approved by the Community Development Director at the time of submitting any entitlement application for a housing development where a density bonus is requested. The application shall include, at a minimum, the following information: A description of how the proposed project meets the criteria for a density bonus under Section 65915; Concession(s), including parking adjustments, requested by the applicant; A depiction of the location of the affordable housing units within the proposed development. In addition to the above, consider adopting an extended density bonus program that addresses Santa Clarita's identified housing needs in conjunction with consideration of an inclusionary ordinance. The City will complete a study to determine the appropriate additional densities and incentives to development projects that meet the City's identified housing needs, including but not limited to extremely low-income units, senior housing, mixed use zoning, and family housing for first-time homebuyers. Time frame: Ordinance updates to comply with new state laws, 2023; Complete study by 2024 Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget; REAP Program HP-1.5 (Mixed Use Overlay Zone): If the program Program has been changed to clarify that the program is is continuing from the past element, the element should a continuation from the last Element, and to provide the describe what will be implemented by 2024. It should also requested information, as follows: Program HP-1.5: Mixed Use Overlay Zone Page 25 Packet Pg. 194 17.d specify whether the listed incentives are currently in place, or if they are yet to be Program HP-1.6 (Graduated Density Zoning and Site Consolidation —Old Town Newhall): Program should be revised to provide a clear timeline as to what will be accomplished by 2024. Specifically, this program should clarify whether the offered incentives are only applicable if the whole block develops, and how likely this is. Continue to implement the City's Mixed Use provisions as set forth in the General Plan Land Use Element, Mixed Use Zones, and the Mixed Use Overlay Zone (MU) to encourage a mix of residential, commercial, employment and institutional opportunities within activity centers along identified corridors throughout the City. The purposes of the mixed use overlay zone are: (1) to provide a mechanism to revitalize older commercial corridors and specific individual properties; (2) to increase opportunities for infill housing; (3) aesthetically improve transportation corridors; (4) reduce automobile dependence by creating pedestrian -oriented neighborhoods where local residents have services, shops, employment, and access to transit within walking distance of their homes. Incentives for Mixed Use Development are already in place and are to be continued including accelerated plan check review; increased residential and commercial density opportunities; increased building heights, reduced parking requirements, and reduced setbacks along public streets. (Timeframe ongoing) The activities delineated in this Program continue to be implemented as a part of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan (ONSP). Incentives related to permitted -by -right height of up to 55 feet for full block development projects continue to be in place and are available for property owners and developers. The City continues to see developer interest in these types of developments and incentives throughout the Old Town Newhall Plan area. Program 1.6 has been updated to include updates to the ONSP that would include a mechanism to allow for additional building height above the 35-foot height limit for non -full block development projects and a timeline added: Program HP-1.6: Graduated Density Zoning and Site Consolidation —Old Town Newhall Page 26 Packet Pg. 195 17.d Redevelopment of portions of Old Town Newhall is constrained by the small parcel sizes created by small -lot subdivisions in the past. The City will continue the incentives granted to full block development projects in this target area. This tool would continue to offer increased density based on the size of the site, thereby encouraging owners of adjoining properties to collaborate in combining parcels to form a larger development site that provides community amenities. The City will further review and revise the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan (ONSP) to create a permit process that could allow for additional building height above the 35-foot and three- story height limit for projects not involving full block developments. Program HP-1.7 (Inclusionary Housing Program- Mixed Program has been significantly revised to better reflect Income Housing): The program should be revised to include the nature of the work that will need to take place before implementation element, not just "consider", as well as what reconsideration of an inclusionary program. Timeframes incentives are being considered, and what will be are also provided: accomplished by 2024. Program HP-1.7: Inclusionary Zoning Feasibility Study The City will conduct a two -phased feasibility study to analyze the financial and programmatic feasibility of an inclusionary zoning policy. The City will complete a detailed analysis of current and projected development patterns and will explore how such requirements could complement and work alongside existing and proposed incentive programs and the types of program changes that would be needed to result in more affordable housing while still supporting market production. Once the study is complete, a report back on the findings will be prepared and presented to the City Council Development Committee for direction. The report to the CCDC will include recommendations consistent with economic feasibility study requirements of AB 1505, including the percentage of affordable units that might be Page 27 Packet Pg. 196 17.d Program HP-1.8 (Affordable Sites Incentive Program): The program should clarify if the City already offers the incentives described in the program, whether the approval of incentives is discretionary and include an implementation date for the incentives. required and alternate means of compliance as well as exempt project types. Time frame: Feasibility Study completed by 2024; presentation to Council for direction by early 2025. Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: Departmental Budget; REAP for feasibility stud Program has been completed and incentives are already offered. Program HP-1.8 has been converted to a "continue to" policy , as follows: Policy H1.8: The City will continue to encourage land divisions and specific plans resulting in parcels sizes that facilitate developments affordable to lower income households including lots set aside for multifamily development or to be donated to a non-profit organization (1 acre minimum), first-time homebuyers including sweat equity ownership projects, lots donated to Habitat for Humanity, and similar programs. Incentives will continue to be offered to projects that include the provision of affordable housing on -site. Incentives include but are not limited to priority processing of subdivision maps that include affordable housing units or land to be donated; expedited review where the development application is consistent with the General Plan, applicable Specific Plan and master environmental impact report; financial assistance, based on funding availability; and modification of development requirements, such as reduced parking standards for seniors, assisted care, and special needs housing. Requests for incentives shall be made with the application and shall be determined on a case -by -case basis. Program HP-1.12 (First Time Homebuyer Programs and Program (renumbered HP-1.11) has been amended to Developers): This program should describe the address this comment, as follows: "Beginning in 2022, Page 28 Packet Pg. 197 17.d implementation goal of the program, and whether any proactive outreach has or will be included as a part of this implementation. Program HP-2.1 (Funding Priority to Extremely Low-income Affordable Housing): This program should describe how projects be prioritized, which programs are included, and also describe how often programs will be reviewed or added as a part of this program. Program HP-2.3 (Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers): This program should clarify when the RFP will be made available, as well as how often it will occur. The program should also include a proactive outreach component. Program HP-2.4 (Flexible Development Standards): This program should clarify whether the incentives included in the program are currently in place, and if not, it should give a date as to when such incentives will be available. The the City will complete one proactive outreach per year to contact local land trusts and housing providers such as Habitat for Humanity to determine available programs for first-time homebuyers, collaborate on measures to advertise and promote these programs, and to facilitate their development on available housing sites." Program HP-2.1 reflects current practices and thus has been converted to a "continue to" policy H2.9, specifying that preference for available funding is given to those that provide the greatest assistance to extremely low income households. Program (now Program 2.5) has been amended to add the following clarification and outreach: "The RFP/RFQ for this program will be posted by summer 2023 and will include at least one outreach meeting/event to gauge the interest of housing developers. The RFP/RFQ process, once posted, will be made available to potential respondents for a minimum of 60 days and include interviews with at least the top two firms. Ultimately, the City, at a minimum, will make a concerted effort to execute an agreement with the non-profit developer to identify suitable land within the City for the development of an affordable housing complex consistent with the City's RNHA needs. Should a proposal be brought forth, at a minimum, the proposal will be presented to the City's Council Development Committee, Planning Commission, or City Council, whichever is deemed the appropriate review bodv." Program HP-2.4 has already been achieved; flexible development standards are already in place. The Program has thus been converted to a "continue to" Policy H2.10 as follows: Page 29 Packet Pg. 198 17.d program should include a specific timeline for "Continue to provide incentives for affordable housing implementation and a proactive outreach component. projects including flexibility in development standards without need for a variance or other discretionary review. Ensure that incentives are granted to qualified affordable projects under Section 65915 even if a density bonus is not sought. Consider tying the granting of additional incentives, as allowed under Section 65915, to the level or depth of a project's affordability." Program HP-2.5 (Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable Clarification regarding fee deferrals is provided; the and Special Needs Housing): This program should describe Program has been converted to a "continue" policy H2.12 what determines eligibility and whether the eligibility determination is discretionary. The program should also Program HP-2.2 includes changes necessary to bring the strengthen the implementation language beyond "consider" City"s fee deferral practices in line with new fees being that fees were identified as a constraint. A specific transparency laws (AB 602 and SIB 319) timeframe for implementation should also be included. Program HP-2.6 (Expedited Processing for Affordable Program HP-2.6 reflects existing practice and thus has Housing Projects): The program should be modified to been changed to a "continue to" policy as follows: include outreach to developers as well as how often. Policy H2.11: The City will continue to expedite processing for affordable housing projects, including one - stop preliminary review, concurrent application review, designation of a primary contact, and fast -tracking of construction and grading plan review, permitting and inspection. Program HP-3.2 (Handyworker Program): The program Program has been modified to address this request by should be modified to explain if there will be proactive adding the following language: "The City will continue to outreach to residents, clarify if the program will occur provide financial support for this Program annually, annually, and include a specific timeframe for contingent upon the availability of funds and approval implementation. from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Upon approval of the annual allocation and authorization from HUD, the Senior Center and City will conduct one outreach using, but not limited to, social media, mailers, and other news platforms. Results of the Programs' efforts (i.e. number of households assisted) will be included in the APR." Page 30 Packet Pg. 199 17.d Program HP-3.3 (Property Rehabilitation Program): The program should be modified to provide proactive outreach to residents as well as often outreach will be conducted. Program HP-3.6 (Workforce Housing Program): This program should include proactive outreach, a description of how often properties will be considered for the program, and specific implementation timing. Program HP-4.2 (Monitoring of Codes and Ordinances to Remove Barriers): The program should be revised to include an implementation component and should discuss if codes and ordinances be revised, and how often they will be monitored. Program HP-4.3 (Homeless Case Management): The program timeframe should be revised to state how often the City will apply for financial assistance. Program has been modified to include proactive outreach, as follows: "Like the Handyworker Program, the City will continue to provide financial support for this Program annually, contingent upon the availability of funds and approval from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Upon approval of the annual allocation and authorization from HUD, the Senior Center and City will conduct one outreach per year using, but not limited to, social media, mailers, and other news platforms. Results of the Programs' efforts (i.e. number of households assisted) will be included in the APR." Program HP-3.6 reflects existing practice, and thus has been converted to a "continue to" Policy: Policy H3.6: "At least once per year, during the life of this element, City staff will proactively reach out to the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) and the California Statewide Communities Development Authorities (CSCDA) to inquire about the status of Workforce Housing in Santa Clarita. The City is an active member of both CMFA and CSCDA, including an additional member of CMFA's Special Finance Agency, which is the primary agency used to for Workforce Housing projects Citywide by CMFA" This Program has been folded into the larger "code revision" program, reflected in Program HP-2.1. Code revisions will be conducted every 2 years, on average. This Program has been amended to provide the requested information, as follows: "The City will provide annual funding from its Public Services portion of its annual CDBG Entitlement allocation for case management services, which includes, but not limited to, support services, counseling, transportation assistance, Page 31 Packet Pg. 200 17.d Program 4.4 (Housing for Persons with Disabilities) The program should describe how the City will encourage development and whether the offered incentives are already in place. It should also describe any proactive outreach plans for developers, and how often funding for the program will be sought. HP-4.6 (Fair Housing Programs) should describe how often training and outreach be provided. HP-4.7 (Administrative Process for Reasonable Accommodations) This program should be modified to eliminate fees for applicants in the reasonable accommodation process. referrals for various services, and educational programs, among others, contingent upon the availability of funds and approval from HUD." Program and incentives are already in place, so this Program has been converted to a "continue to" Policy and reference to the Program to comply with the new impact fee requirements is provided. The new Policy reads as follows: Policy H4.9: Continue to encourage the provision of housing to serve the developmentally disabled population in new affordable housing projects. Encourage affordable housing developers to set aside a portion of their units for the developmentally disabled and prioritize funding, permit processing, and requests for fee waivers for projects that do so. Continue to investigate dedicated funding for developmentally disabled affordable housing construction and seek state and federal monies as they become available. Facilitate any necessary HCD Community Care licensing, streamline any required land use approvals and support applications for construction funding for affordable housing for the developmentally disabled. The Program (now HP-4.5) has been changed to add the requested information, as follows: "Outreach will be conducted through two outreach events per year. Trainings and/or other items related to housing would be completed on an as -needed basis." This Program (now HP-4.6) has been changed to address this request, as follows: "Review typical processing costs and reduce or eliminate the reasonable accommodation application fee (currently $872) by 2024." Program HP-4.10 (Proactive Community Preservation): The Program has been changed to add the requested program should describe how repairs and maintenance are information, as follows: "As part of Santa Clarita 2025 Page 32 Packet Pg. 201 17.d funded, quantify how many houses will be assisted by the program (e.g. is it only available in listed neighborhoods?), as well as specify how often program activities will occur. 2. Identify actions that will be taken to make sites available during the planning period with appropriate zoning and development standards and with services and facilities to accommodate that portion of the city's or county's share of the regional housing need for each income level that could not be accommodated on sites identified in the inventory completed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) without rezoning, and to comply with the requirements of Government Code section 65584.09. Sites shall be identified as needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including multifamily rental housing, factory -built housing, mobilehomes, housing for agricultural employees, supportive housing, single- room occupancy units, emergency shelters, and transitional housing. Strategic Plan, staff from the Community Preservation Division will lead a Neighborhood Rehabilitation and Beautification Program, a proactive approach to community preservation. The actions items will be completed by the end of 2025, and will include, at a minimum, one outreach event held at a public facility, open to the public, for the rehabilitation and preservation of pre -selected areas of the Newhall and Canyon Country communities, which were identified based on data from historical code enforcement cases and data collected from Community Awareness Program meetings held in the same communities during calendar years 2017-2019 (a key action item in Santa Clarita 2020, the City's previous five-year strategic plan). Funding for this project will come from a mix of CDBG, HOME, and General Fund dollars, as well as services in -kind. Starting in 2023, the Program will aim to assist a minimum of 10 households per year and will continue through the completion of Santa Clarita 2025. Progress will be reported annually through the APR." The City's Quantified Objectives have been adjusted accordingly. As addressed through the responses to finding B4, the Element now includes a complete site analysis. Through the compete sites analysis, the City has demonstrated adequate sites to accommodate the regional housing need by income level. No additional programs are needed to address a shortfall of sites. Programs HP-2.1, HP-2.3, and HP-2.6 further addresses the need to facilitate and encourage development of a variety of housing for all income levels. Page 33 Packet Pg. 202 17.d (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(1).) As noted in Finding B4, the element does not include a complete site analysis, therefore, the adequacy of sites and zoning were not established. Based on the results of a complete sites inventory and analysis, the City may need to add or revise programs to address a shortfall of sites or zoning available to encourage a variety of housing types. 3. The Housing Element shall contain programs which assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate - income households. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(2).) While the element includes programs to assist in the development of very low-, low-, and moderate -income households, it must also include a program(s) to assist in the development of housing for all special needs households (e.g., elderly, homeless, farmworkers, persons with disabilities, female -headed households). Program actions could include proactive outreach and assistance to non-profit service providers and developers, prioritizing some funding for housing developments affordable to special needs households and offering financial incentives or regulatory concessions to encourage a variety of housing types. 4. Address and, where appropriate and legally possible, remove governmental and nongovernmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, including housing for all income levels and housing for persons with disabilities. The program shall remove constraints to, and provide reasonable accommodations for housing designed for, intended for occupancy by, or with supportive services for, persons with disabilities. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(3).) As noted in Findings B5 and B6, the element requires a complete analysis of potential governmental and The Element now includes a quantification and analysis of extremely low-income housing needs within section 1.9.2, Household Incomes and Housing Affordability, and references existing analysis in section 4.5 that led to the formation of policies and programs to address needs of ELI households. The Extremely Low -Income Households section now references the following programs: Policy H2.2: Funding Preference to Extremely -Low Income Housing Policy H2.10: Affordable Housing Incentives Program HP-2.4: Continuing Affordability Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers Program HP-2.6: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing As addressed through the responses to findings B5 and B6, the Element now includes a complete analysis of potential governmental and nongovernmental constraints. Through the compete analysis, the City has demonstrated that no additional programs are needed to address, remove, or mitigate additional constraints. Revisions to programs HP-4.4 and HP-4.7 from the original submitted draft are described below and mitigate potential constraints. Page 34 Packet Pg. 203 17.d nongovernmental constraints. Depending upon the results of that analysis, the City may need to revise or add programs and address and remove or mitigate any identified constraints. In addition, the following programs must be revised: Program HP-4.4 (Housing for Persons with Disabilities): The program should describe how the City will encourage development and whether the offered incentives are already in place. It should also describe any proactive outreach plans for developers, and how often funding for the program will be sought. Program HP-4.7 (Administrative Process for Reasonable Accommodations): This program should be modified to eliminate fees for applicants in the reasonable accommodation process. 5. Promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities and promote housing throughout the community or communities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability, and other characteristics Program and incentives are already in place, so this Program has been converted to a "continue to" Policy and reference to the Program to comply with the new impact fee requirements is provided. The new Policy reads as follows: Policy H4.9: Continue to encourage the provision of housing to serve the developmentally disabled population in new affordable housing projects. Encourage affordable housing developers to set aside a portion of their units for the developmentally disabled and prioritize funding, permit processing, and requests for fee waivers for projects that do so. Continue to investigate dedicated funding for developmentally disabled affordable housing construction and seek state and federal monies as they become available. Facilitate any necessary HCD Community Care licensing, streamline any required land use approvals and support applications for construction funding for affordable housing for the developmentally disabled. This Program (now HP-4.6) has been changed to address this request, as follows: "Review typical processing costs and reduce or eliminate the reasonable accommodation application fee (currently $872) by 2024." In response to this request, the AFFH Program of Actions, renumbered HP-4.11, now includes metrics and milestones that reference timeframes and responsible parties throughout. Page 35 Packet Pg. 204 17.d protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900) of Division 3 of Title 2), Section 65008, and any other state and federal fair housing and planning law. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(5).) As noted in Finding B1, the element must include a complete analysis of AFFH. The element must be revised to add goals and actions based on the outcomes of a complete analysis. Goals and actions must specifically respond to the analysis and to the identified and prioritized contributing factors to fair housing issues and must be significant and meaningful enough to overcome identified patterns and trends. Actions must have specific commitment, metrics and milestones as appropriate and must address housing mobility enhancement, new housing choices and affordability in high opportunity areas, place -based strategies for community preservation and revitalization and displacement protection. Currently the element addresses AFFH in Program HP-4.12. while this program includes some action items, many are vague and include actions that will only be considered. Program HP-4.12 must also include implementation components, timeframes, responsible parties, as well as metrics and milestones. In addition, Program 5A should also describe how all the City's housing programs comply with and further the requirements and goals of Government Code section 8899.50, subdivision (b). Lastly, Program HP-4.6 (Fair Housing Programs) should describe how often training and outreach be provided. 6. The housing program shall preserve for low-income household the assisted housing developments identified pursuant to paragraph (9) of subdivision (a). The program for preservation of the assisted housing developments shall utilize, to the extent necessary, all available federal, state, and local financing and subsidy programs identified in Program (now HP-4.5) has been changed to add the requested information, as follows: "Outreach will be conducted through two outreach events per year. Trainings and/or other items related to housing would be completed on an as -needed basis." The Element has also been revised to describe how all of the City's housing programs comply with and further the requirements and goals of GC 8899.50 (b) by providing the following text: "The collective programs and policies administered by the City of Santa Clarita and set forth in this Housing Element comply with and further the requirements and goals of Government Code Section 8899.50(b). As demonstrated in Program HP 4.11, the City is committed to taking meaningful actions to fulfill its obligation to affirmatively further fair housing and will take no actions that would be materially inconsistent with that goal." Program HP-3.5 has been updated to reflect the preservation notice requirements and to add specificity for reporting and monitoring, to read as follows: Program HP-3.5: Preservation of At -Risk Housing Page 36 Packet Pg. 205 17.d paragraph (9) of subdivision (a), except where a community has other urgent needs for which alternative funding sources are not available. The program may include strategies that involve local regulation and technical assistance. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(6).) Program HP-3.5 (Preservation of At -Risk Housing) should include proactive outreach to owners at least three years before expiration of affordability to inform owners of state preservation notice law requirements (Gov. Code Sections 65863.10, 65863.11, 65863.13). It should also assist in outreach to qualified entities with potential interest to try and maintain affordability levels and clarify how often funding will be monitored. 7. Develop a plan that incentivizes and promotes the creation of accessory dwelling units that can be offered at affordable rent, as defined in Section 50053 of the Health and Safety Code, for very low, low-, or moderate -income households. For purposes of this paragraph, "accessory dwelling units" has the same meaning as "accessory dwelling unit" as defined in paragraph (4) of subdivision (i) of Section 65852.2. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(7).) During the 2021 - 2029 planning period, Santa Clarita has 89 affordable senior units at high risk and up to 559 affordable units at lower risk of converting to market rents. The City will work to preserve these units as affordable by undertaking the following specific actions: Annually update the status of at -risk housing and available funding beginning in 2022 and provide an annual status update in the City's APR Proactively outreach to owners at least three years before expiration of affordability to inform them of state preservation notice law requirements (Gov. Code Sections 65863.10, 65863.11, 65863.13) Proactively outreach to at least two qualified entities per year to try and maintain affordability levels Continue investigating funding options for continuation of affordability agreements and pursue funding as available. Timeline: Annual monitoring of status and available funding; outreach to owners at least 3 years prior to expiration of affordability restrictions; proactive outreach to qualified entities at least once per year beginning in 2022; contacts and discussions with owners and partners ongoing. Responsibility: Community Development Department Funding: TCAC, CA MFH Program, bonds, mortgage funds ADU projections have been updated to reflect the average number of ADUs permitted annually since 2018. With data now available for 2021, the average now includes 2021 permits, resulting in an average of 31.25 ADUs per year from 2018-2021. The Housing Element now projects 250 ADUs over the planning period, consistent with recent trends and with HCD's guidance to calculate a realistic estimate of potential ADU ent. Page 37 Packet Pg. 206 17.d Programs must be expanded to include incentives to Policy 2.8 has been amended to include Accessory promote the creation and affordability of ADUs. Examples Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, as include exploring and pursuing funding, modifying follows: development standards and reducing fees beyond state law, increasing awareness, pre -approved plans and Policy H2.8: Continue to expedite application review, homeowner/applicant assistance tools. In addition, given the permitting, and inspection procedures for Accessory City's assumptions for ADUs exceed recent trends, the Dwelling Units, Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, and element should include a program to monitor permitted affordable housing projects. ADUs and affordability every other year and take Program HP-2.6 has been added to incentivize and appropriate action such as adjusting assumptions or promote Accessory Dwelling Units, as follows: rezoning within a specified time period (e.g., six months). Program HP-2.6: Provide for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (GC 65583, c (7)) Increase awareness of the by -right opportunities for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units by producing an informational brochure/handout, a simplified application, process, and a dedicated phone number and/or email for questions about and assistance with Accessory Dwelling Units by the end of 2022 in order to promote the development of ADUs and JADUs. Add an ADU page to the City's website with all of the above information, as well as with a link to the LA ADU website to provide information about permitting, assistance tools, financing and lending programs (https://www.laadu.orq/) by the end of 2023 Annually report out on the City's successes in the production of ADUs and JADUs with the City's APR. D. Quantified Objectives Establish the number of housing units, by income level, that Quantified Objectives have now been updated to can be constructed, rehabilitated, and conserved over a reference the impact of specified programs. five-year time frame. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (b)(1 & Quantified objectives for new construction now include 2).) ELI units. Page 38 Packet Pg. 207 17.d Quantified objectives should take into account the impact of all programs on the estimated number of housing units to be constructed. Additionally, the element must include the number of ELI units for new construction in the quantified objectives analysis. E. Public Participation Local governments shall make a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the Housing Element, and the element shall describe this effort. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd.(c)(8).) While the City made effort to include the public through workshops and surveys, moving forward, the City should employ additional methods for public outreach efforts to include all economic segments of the community, particularly lower -income and special needs households and neighborhoods with higher concentrations of lower - income and special needs households. For example, the City could conduct targeted stakeholder interviews or establish a committee representative of lower -income and special needs households in future public outreach efforts. In addition, the element must clarify when the draft was made available to the public. If the City did not make the draft available to the public prior to submitting to HCD, the City has not yet complied with statutory mandates to make a diligent effort to encourage the public participation in the development of the element and it reduces HCD's ability to consider public comments in the course of its review. The availability of the document to the public and opportunity for public comment prior to submittal to HCD is essential to the public process and HCD's review. The City must proactively make future revisions available to the public, including any commenters, prior to submitting any revisions to HCD and diligently consider and address comments, including making revisions to the document where appropriate. HCD's future The Element now describes when the Draft Housing Element was made available to the public prior to transmitting to HCD, as well as the City's continued efforts to make the revised adoption document available for public review and input. The Element also references targeted outreach in Newhall and Canyon Country. A breakdown of public comments and the City's response and incorporation into the Element is provided in Appendix B: Community Participation Page 39 Packet Pg. 208 17.d review will consider the extent to which the revised element documents how the City solicited, considered, and addressed public comments in the element. The City's consideration of public comments must not be limited by HCD's findings in this review letter. Page 40 Packet Pg. 209 17.e Attachment Comment Letters Master Case 21-088 r Q Packet Pg. 210 17.e From: [See attached commenter list for June 2021] Sent: Tuesday, June 2021 To: Mary Cusick Subject: Santa Clarita housing element update Hi, my name is [See attached commenter list for June 2021], 1 am a local carpenters union member. We would like to see Labor standards and or policy included in this plan. In future projects under this plan, the city should explicitly incorporate language requiring family supporting wages, skills training and job access to the community members rather then simply accepting projects founded on low costs and low wages. Specifically: The construction workforce should require; -full family health plans -skilled and trained workforce standards through certified apprenticeship -paid sick leave. Pension, and vacation -holiday pay. High quality responsible bidder standards should be established to ensure high quality construction performance; -Construction contractors at every level comply with labor law and have no history of fraudulent or grossly negligent business practices. -General contractors should be required to self perform a minimum of 5% of all construction craft work for which they are responsible. We believe all Santa Clarita residents deserve an innovative economic solution that puts them on the path to build better careers, increase access to family healthcare, and enrich the community at large. Local Carpenters union member, [See attached commenter list for June 2021] Packet Pg. 211 C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 List of Commenters from the 17.e Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters June 2021 Name Date Sent Jordan Reyes Peter 6/29/2021 Emiliano Guidos 6/29/2021 Andrew Gonzalez 6/29/2021 Roberto De Paz 6/29/2021 Miguel Bedoy 6/29/2021 Antonio Zuniga 6/29/2021 Javier Hernandez 6/29/2021 Douglas Abarca 6/29/2021 Tatiana Depaz 6/29/2021 Sadie Lopez 6/29/2021 Leo Padron 6/29/2021 Ivan Jimenez 6/29/2021 Alberto Ramirez 6/29/2021 Brandon Solorzano 6/29/2021 David Hernandez 6/29/2021 Michael Cervantes 6/29/2021 Edward Mills 6/29/2021 Daniel Acosta 6/29/2021 Edgar Lara 6/29/2021 Andrew Kanamu 6/29/2021 Carlos Carbajal 6/29/2021 Elias Lopez 6/29/2021 Manny Martinez 6/29/2021 Josue Gil Zambrano 6/29/2021 Felix Campos 6/29/2021 Shaun Mieure 6/29/2021 Robert Moreno 6/29/2021 Alejandro Esqueda 6/29/2021 Roberto Villapondo 6/29/2021 Ryan Erickson 6/29/2021 Oscar Tirado 6/29/2021 Danny Gilchrist 6/29/2021 Ivan Burgara 6/29/2021 Arturo Becerra 6/29/2021 Quebin Vargas 6/29/2021 Gabriel Castaneda 6/29/2021 Yolanda Ochoa 6/29/2021 Jason Green 6/29/2021 Juan Hernandez 6/29/2021 Albert Dominguez 6/29/2021 Elias Echevarria 6/29/2021 Anibal Rios 6/29/2021 Dave Centeno 6/29/2021 Martin Sanchez -Gomez 6/29/2021 Jack Rutkowski 6/29/2021 Packet Pg. 212 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 List of Commenters from the 17.e Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters June 2021 Gustavo Felix 6/29/2021 Gianni Rossi 6/29/2021 Carlos Jimenez 6/29/2021 Carlos Alonso 6/29/2021 Enrique Apodaca 6/29/2021 Eliseo Jorge 6/29/2021 Stephanie Chavez 6/29/2021 Erwin Jackson 6/29/2021 Carlos Chavez 6/29/2021 Ramiro Reyes 6/29/2021 Priscilla Caro 6/29/2021 Bonifacio Rojas 6/29/2021 Aldo Antimo 6/29/2021 Katherine Hernandez 6/29/2021 Robert Miller 6/29/2021 Antonio Munoz 6/29/2021 Maria Coronado 6/29/2021 Jennifer Bonilla 6/29/2021 Crystal Sanchez 6/29/2021 Brian Hovet 6/29/2021 Franklin Arteta 6/29/2021 Alfredo Resendiz 6/29/2021 Fidel Espinoza 6/29/2021 Brandon Castaneda 6/29/2021 Paris Jernigan 6/29/2021 Jose Campos 6/29/2021 Jonathan Pardo 6/29/2021 Tom Cummings 6/29/2021 Juan Salazar 6/29/2021 Phillip Roberts 6/29/2021 Anthony Contreras 6/29/2021 Marlon Miranda 6/29/2021 Rudy Hernandez 6/29/2021 Herbert Hardy 6/29/2021 Elias Martinez 6/29/2021 Emilio Sandoval 6/29/2021 David Lopez 6/29/2021 Michael Guzman 6/29/2021 Bonifacio Rojas 6/29/2021 David Benzie 6/29/2021 Joel Perez 6/30/2021 Alex Sonne 6/30/2021 Daniel Langford 6/30/2021 Oscar Vargas 6/29/2021 Trishton Belisle 6/29/2021 Sean Mann 6/30/2021 Packet Pg. 213 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 List of Commenters from the 17.e Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters June 2021 Joseph Ledesma 6/29/2021 Angel Tirado 6/29/2021 Josselyn Tirado 6/29/2021 Nicolas Reyes 6/29/2021 Katrina Powell 6/29/2021 Carolina Corona 6/29/2021 Kory Smith 6/29/2021 Ramiro Reyes 6/29/2021 Genoveva Reyes 6/29/2021 Consuelo Martinez 6/29/2021 Andres Martinez 6/29/2021 Jose Martinez 6/29/2021 Joe Ledesma 6/29/2021 Yvonne Vargas 6/29/2021 Pablo Ochoa 6/29/2021 Jeffrey Carranza 6/29/2021 Natali Mendoza 6/29/2021 Juan Medina 6/29/2021 Jesus Rodriguez 6/29/2021 Carlos Barrillas 6/29/2021 Eduardo Desantiago 6/29/2021 Madelio Vaca 6/29/2021 Neysa Gonzalez 6/29/2021 Luba Mirazadeh 6/29/2021 Michael Cabrera 6/29/2021 Stephenie Leiva 6/29/2021 Casey Lorenzen 6/29/2021 Corey Crockerha m 6/29/2021 Ruben Anguiano 6/29/2021 Baldo Lopez 6/29/2021 Eduardo Desantiago 6/29/2021 Roberto Leiva 6/29/2021 Angel Martinez 6/29/2021 Gonzalo Vasquez 6/29/2021 Jose Salcedo 6/29/2021 Luis Jauregui 6/29/2021 Omar Arellano 6/29/2021 Anthony Cardona 6/29/2021 Blake Powell 6/29/2021 Rebeca Galindo 6/29/2021 German Guitron 6/29/2021 Mike Ortiz 6/29/2021 Alex Ortiz 6/29/2021 Carlos Perez 6/29/2021 George Duenas 6/29/2021 Denis A. 6/30/2021 Packet Pg. 214 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 List of Commenters from the 17.e Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters June 2021 Susan Fuchs 6/30/2021 Robert Milewsky 6/30/2021 Byron Murray 6/30/2021 Eduardo Torres Garcia 6/30/2021 Jerred Langford 6/30/2021 Salvador Camacho 6/30/2021 David Copado 6/30/2021 Michael Marquez 6/30/2021 Ryan Jefferson 6/30/2021 Max Garcia Torres 6/30/2021 Andy Estrada 6/30/2021 Israel Pablo De Paz 6/30/2021 Anthonio Pablo 6/30/2021 Liliana Gomez 6/30/2021 Jorge Preciado 6/30/2021 Ron Diament 7/1/2021 Mike Simnowski 6/30/2021 Martin Virgen 6/30/2021 Yesenia Lopez 6/30/2021 Antonio Zamora 6/30/2021 Salina Guzman 6/30/2021 Leonel Serrano 6/30/2021 Alfredo Tapia 6/30/2021 Charles Lugo 6/30/2021 Cesar Banuelos 6/30/2021 Tim Glynn 7/1/2021 Packet Pg. 215 17.e From: [See attached commenter list for April 2022] Sent: April 2022 To: housingelement@santa-clarita.com Subject: Santa Clarita housing element update Hi, my name is [See attached commenter list for April 2022], 1 am a local carpenters union member. We would like to see Labor Standards and or policy included in this plan. In future projects under this plan, the city should explicitly incorporate language requiring family supporting wages, skills training and job access to the community members rather then simply accepting projects founded on low costs and low wages. Specifically: The construction workforce should require; -Full family health plans -Skilled and trained workforce standards through certified apprenticeship -Paid sick leave. Pension, and vacation -holiday pay. High quality responsible bidder standards should be established to ensure high quality construction performance; -Construction contractors at every level comply with labor law and have no history of fraudulent or grossly negligent business practices. - General Contractors should be required to self perform a Minimum of 5% of all construction craft work for which they are responsible. We believe all Santa Clarita residents deserve an innovative economic solution that puts them on the path to build better careers, increase access to family healthcare, and enrich the community at large. Local Carpenters Union Member, [See attached commenter list for April 2022] Packet Pg. 216 C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 List of Commenters from the 17.e Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters April 2022 Name Date Sent Jose Tapia 4/4/2022 Andruw Aguilar 4/4/2022 Jose G orrochotegui 4/5/2022 Rolando Galaviz 4/4/2022 Alexis Ramos 4/5/2022 Irvin Avelino 4/5/2022 Oscar Enciso 4/5/2022 Gustavo Ramirez Guerrero 4/5/2022 Carolos Ortega 4/5/2022 Mario Ramirez 4/5/2022 Carlos Cortez 4/5/2022 Clifford Kellgreen 4/5/2022 Jorge Barnadac 4/5/2022 Justin Alvarado 4/5/2022 Alfredo Hernandez 4/4/2022 Oscar Nunez 4/4/2022 Shane Lau 4/4/2022 Luis Jovel 4/4/2022 Alex Calderon 4/4/2022 Robert Hagen 4/4/2022 Omar Nevarez 4/4/2022 Robert Hagen 4/4/2022 Julian Jimenez 4/4/2022 Jose Hernandez 4/4/2022 Parker Pilney 4/4/2022 Christopher Larios 4/4/2022 Anthony Thompson 4/5/2022 Anthony Thompson 4/5/2022 Pedro Vizcaino 4/5/2022 Packet Pg. 217 17:e L% P: (626) 381-9248 139 South Hudson Avenue F: (626) 389-5414 Mitchell M. Tsai Suite 200 E: info@mitchtsaHaw.com Attorney At Law Pasadena, California 91101 VIA E-MAIL November 23, 2021 Mary Cusick, City Clerk City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd. Suite 120 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Em: mcusickgsanta-clarita.com RE: City of Santa Clarita's 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. Dear Mary Cusick, On behalf of the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters ("Southwest Carpenter" or "SWRCC"), my Office is submitting these comments for the City of Santa Clarita's ("City") draft 2021-2029 update to the City's General Plan Housing Element ("Project"). The Southwest Carpenters is a labor union representing 50,000 union carpenters in six states, including California, and has a strong interest in well ordered land use planning and addressing the environmental impacts of development projects. Individual members of the Southwest Carpenters live, work and recreate in the City and surrounding communities and would be directly affected by the Project's environmental impacts. SWRCC expressly reserves the right to supplement these comments at or prior to hearings on the Project, and at any later hearings and proceedings related to this Project. Cal. Gov. Code § 65009(b); Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 21177(a); Bakersfield Citizens for Local Control v. Bakersfield (2004) 124 Cal. App. 4th 1184, 1199-1203; see Galante Vingards v. Monterey iFlater Dist.. (1997) 60 Cal. App. 4th 1109, 1121. SWRCC incorporates by reference all comments raising issues regarding the EIR submitted prior to certification of the EIR for the Project. Citizens for Clem Energy v City of Woodland (2014) 225 Cal. App. 4th 173, 191 (finding that any party who has objected to the Project's environmental documentation may assert any issue timely raised by other parties). Packet Pg. 218 17.e City of Santa Clarita — 6th Circle Housing Element Update November 23, 2021 Page 2of5 Moreover, SWRCC requests that the City provide notice for any and all notices referring or related to the Project issued under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), Cal Public Resources Code ("PRC") § 21000 et seq, and the California Planning and Zoning Law ("Planning and Zoning Law"), Cal. Gov't Code §§ 65000-65010. California Public Resources Code Sections 21092.2, and 21167(f) and Government Code Section 65092 require agencies to mail such notices to any person who has filed a written request for them with the clerk of the agency's governing body. The City should require the use of a local skilled and trained workforce to benefit the community's economic development and environment. The City should require the use of workers who have graduated from a Joint Labor Management apprenticeship training program approved by the State of California, or have at least as many hours of on-the-job experience in the applicable craft which would be required to graduate from such a state approved apprenticeship training program or who are registered apprentices in an apprenticeship training program approved by the State of California. Community benefits such as local hire and skilled and trained workforce requirements can also be helpful to reduce environmental impacts and improve the positive economic impact of the Project. Local hire provisions requiring that a certain percentage of workers reside within 10 miles or less of the Project Site can reduce the length of vendor trips, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and providing localized economic benefits. Local hire provisions requiring that a certain percentage of workers reside within 10 miles or less of the Project Site can reduce the length of vendor trips, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and providing localized economic benefits. As environmental consultants Matt Hagemann and Paul E. Rosenfeld note: [A]ny local hire requirement that results in a decreased worker trip length from the default value has the potential to result in a reduction of construction -related GHG emissions, though the significance of the reduction would vary based on the location and urbanization level of the project site. March 8, 2021 SWAPE Letter to Mitchell M. Tsai re Local Hire Requirements and Considerations for Greenhouse Gas Modeling. Skilled and trained workforce requirements promote the development of skilled trades that yield sustainable economic development. As the California Workforce Packet Pg. 219 17.e City of Santa Clarita — 6th Circle Housing Element Update November 23, 2021 Page 3 of 5 Development Board and the UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education concluded: .. labor should be considered an investment rather than a cost — and investments in growing, diversifying, and upskilling California's workforce can positively affect returns on climate mitigation efforts. In other words, well trained workers are key to delivering emissions reductions and moving California closer to its climate targets.' Local skilled and trained workforce requirements and policies have significant environmental benefits since they improve an area's jobs -housing balance, decreasing the amount of and length of job commutes and their associated greenhouse gas emissions. Recently, on May 7, 2021, the South Coast Air Quality Management District found that that the "[u]se of a local state -certified apprenticeship program or a skilled and trained workforce with a local hire component" can result in air pollutant reductions.2 Cities are increasingly adopting local skilled and trained workforce policies and requirements into general plans and municipal codes. For example, the City of Hayward 2040 General Plan requires the City to "promote local hiring ... to help achieve a more positive jobs -housing balance, and reduce regional commuting, gas consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions."' In fact, the City of Hayward has gone as far as to adopt a Skilled Labor Force policy into its Downtown Specific Plan and municipal code, requiring developments in its Downtown area to requiring that the City "c]ontribute to the stabilization of regional construction markets by spurring applicants of housing and nonresidential developments to require contractors to utilize apprentices from state -approved, joint labor-management training programs, . . 1 California Workforce Development Board (2020) Putting California on the High Road: A Jobs and Climate Action Plan for 2030 at p. ii, available athtti2s://laborcenter.berkele3r wp-content/ul2loads /2020 /09 /Putting-California-on-the-High-Road.pdf. 2 South Coast Air Quality Management District (May 7, 2021) Certify Final Environmental Assessment and Adopt Proposed Rule 2305 — Warehouse Indirect Source Rule — Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce Emissions Program, and Proposed Rule 316 — Fees for Rule 2305, Submit Rule 2305 for Inclusion Into the SIP, and Approve Supporting Budget Actions, available athtti2://xvww.agmd.gov/docs/default-source/ Agendas/Governing-Board/2021 /2021-May7-027.pdPsfvrsn=10 3 City of Hayward (2014) Hayward 2040 General Plan Policy Document at p. 3-99, available at https://xvw-,v.ha�,ward-ca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/General Plan FINAL.pdf. Packet Pg. 220 17.e City of Santa Clarita — 6th Circle Housing Element Update November 23, 2021 Page 4of5 2)4 In addition, the City of Hayward requires all projects 30,000 square feet or larger to "utilize apprentices from state -approved, joint labor-management training programs."5 Locating jobs closer to residential areas can have significant environmental benefits. . As the California Planning Roundtable noted in 2008: People who live and work in the same jurisdiction would be more likely to take transit, walk, or bicycle to work than residents of less balanced communities and their vehicle trips would be shorter. Benefits would include potential reductions in both vehicle miles traveled and vehicle hours traveled. In addition, local hire mandates as well as skill training are critical facets of a strategy to reduce vehicle miles traveled. As planning experts Robert Cervero and Michael Duncan noted, simply placing jobs near housing stock is insufficient to achieve VMT reductions since the skill requirements of available local jobs must be matched to those held by local residents.' Some municipalities have tied local hire and skilled and trained workforce policies to local development permits to address transportation issues. As Cervero and Duncan note: In nearly built -out Berkeley, CA, the approach to balancing jobs and housing is to create local jobs rather than to develop new housing." The city's First Source program encourages businesses to hire local residents, especially for entry- and intermediate -level jobs, and sponsors vocational training to ensure residents are employment -ready. While the program is voluntary, some 300 businesses have used it to date, placing more than 3,000 city residents in local jobs since it was launched in 1986. When needed, these carrots are matched by sticks, since the city is not shy about 4 City of Hayward (2019) Hayward Downtown Specific Plan at p. 5-24, available at https: / /ww-,v.ha=ard-ca.gov/ sites /default/ files /Ha«Lard%2ODoxvntown% 20S12ecific%20PIan.12df. 5 City of Hayward Municipal Code, Chapter 10, § 28.5.3.020(C). 6 California Planning Roundtable (2008) Deconstructing Jobs -Housing Balance at p. 6, available athtti2s://cl2roundtable.org/static/media/uploads/publications/cpr-jobs- housing_pdf ' Cervero, Robert and Duncan, Michael (2006) Which Reduces Vehicle Travel More: Jobs - Housing Balance or Retail -Housing Mixing? Journal of the American Planning Association 72 (4), 475-490, 482, available athttp://reconnec6ngamerica.org/assets/Up1oads/UTCT- 825.1)df. Packet Pg. 221 17.e City of Santa Clarity — 6th Circle Housing Element Update November 23, 2021 Page 5 of 5 negotiating corporate participation in First Source as a condition of approval for development permits. The City should consider utilizing skilled and trained workforce policies and requirements to benefit the local area economically and mitigate greenhouse gas, air quality and transportation impacts. Sincerely, �Z. �,. N itchell M. Tsai Attorneys for Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters Attached: March 8, 2021 SWAPE Letter to Mitchell M. Tsai re Local Hire Requirements and Considerations for Greenhouse Gas Modeling (Exhibit A); Air Quality and GHG Expert Paul Rosenfeld CV (Exhibit B); and Air Quality and GHG Expert Matt Hagemann CV (Exhibit C). Packet Pg. 222 17.e Robert C. Ferrante LOS ANGELES COUNTY Chief Engineer and General Manager SANITATION DISTRICTS 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601-1400 Converting Waste Into Resources Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4998, Whittier, CA 90607-4998 (562) 699-7411 • www.lacsd.org Mr. James Chow, Senior Planner City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Dear Mr. Chow: December 20, 2021 Ref. DOC 6364670 Response to Santa Clarita Housing Element The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District (District) received anotice for the subject project on November 3, 2021. The City of Santa Clarita (City) is located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District (District). We offer the following comments regarding sewerage service: The District own, operate, and maintain the large trunk sewers that form the backbone of the regional wastewater conveyance system. Local collector and/or lateral sewer lines are the responsibility of the jurisdiction in which they are located. As such, the District cannot comment on any deficiencies in the sewerage system in the City except to state that presently no deficiencies exist in District's facilities that serve the City. For information on deficiencies in the City sewerage system, please contact the City Department of Public Works and/or the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. 2. The District should review individual developments within the City to determine whether sufficient trunk sewer capacity exists to serve each project and if District's facilities will be affected by the project. 3. The District operates two water reclamation plants (WRPs), the Saugus WRP and the Valencia WRP, which provide wastewater treatment in the Santa Clarita Valley. These facilities are interconnected to form a regional treatment system known as the Santa Clarita Valley Joint Sewerage System (SCVJSS). The SCVJSS has a capacity of 28.1 million gallons per day (mgd) and currently processes an average flow of 19.6 mgd. 4. In order to estimate the volume of wastewater the project will generate, go to www.lacsd.org, under Services, then Wastewater Programs and Permits, select Will Serve Program, and scroll down to click on the Table 1, Loadings for Each Class of Land Use link for a copy of the District's average wastewater generation factors. 5. The District is empowered by the California Health and Safety Code to charge a fee to connect facilities (directly or indirectly) to the District's Sewerage System or to increase the strength or quantity of wastewater discharged from connected facilities. This connection fee is used by the District for its capital facilities. Payment of a connection fee may be required before this project is permitted to discharge to the District's Sewerage System. For more information and a copy of the Connection Fee Information Sheet, go to www.lacsd.org, under Services, then Wastewater (Sewage) and select Rates & Fees. In determining the impact to the Sewerage System and applicable connection fees, the District will determine the user category (e.g. Condominium, Single Family home, etc.) that best represents the actual or anticipated use of the parcel(s) or facilities on the parcel(s) in the development. For more specific information regarding the DOC 6409458.SCV Packet Pg. 223 Mr. James Chow 2 December 20, 2021 17.e connection fee application procedure and fees, the developer should contact the District's Wastewater Fee Public Counter at (562) 908-4288, extension 2727. 6. In order for the District to conform to the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA), the capacities of the District's wastewater treatment facilities are based on the regional growth forecast adopted by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Specific policies included in the development of the SCAG regional growth forecast are incorporated into clean air plans, which are prepared by the South Coast and Antelope Valley Air Quality Management Districts in order to improve air quality in the South Coast and Mojave Desert Air Basins as mandated by the CAA. All expansions of District's facilities must be sized and service phased in a manner that will be consistent with the SCAG regional growth forecast for the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and Imperial. The available capacity of the District's treatment facilities will, therefore, be limited to levels associated with the approved growth identified by SCAG. As such, this letter does not constitute a guarantee of wastewater service, but is to advise the developer that the District intends to provide this service up to the levels that are legally permitted and to inform the developer of the currently existing capacity and any proposed expansion of District's facilities. If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at (562) 908-4288, extension 2743 or mandyhuffmannlacsd.org. Very truly yours, Mandy Huffman Environmental Planner Facilities Planning Department MNH:mnh DOC 6409458.SCV Packet Pg. 224 MATTHEW GELFAND, COUNSI %91 CALIFORNIANS FOR MATT@CAFORHOMES.OR ElmHOMEOWNERSHIP TEL: (213) 739-82( March 24, 2022 Tom Cole City of Santa Clarita Email: tcole@santa-clarita.com RE: Santa Clarita's failure to timely adopt a Sixth Cycle Housing Element. Dear Tom Cole: Californians for Homeownership is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that uses impact litigation to address California's housing crisis. We are monitoring local compliance with the law governing housing elements. Our understanding is that the City has not adopted a sixth cycle housing element, which it was required to do by October 15, 2021.1 It also missed the second compliance deadline of February 12, 2022, subjecting it to additional penalties.2 We are currently preparing for litigation against cities that have not timely adopted housing elements, like yours. In light of the City's failure to timely adopt its housing element, our organization could immediately sue the City under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1085 to compel it to adopt a compliant housing element.3 As a result of this litigation, in addition to being ordered to adopt a housing element on a short timeline,4 the City could also face a number of serious penalties. For example, the court could suspend all non-residential permitting,5 or could judicially approve housing development projects within the City.6 And the court could impose these penalties while the litigation is pending, even before reaching a final decision.7 Housing element litigation is given priority in the court system,8 and a successful plaintiff can obtain attorneys' fees under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1021.5. Indeed, in a recent case involving the City of Huntington Beach's housing element, a court awarded another non-profit organization over $3.5 million in fees.9 The purpose of this letter is to offer the City a pathway to avoid immediate litigation by our organization. Enclosed is an Acknowledgment that sets forth some of the penalties to which the City is currently subject in light of the City's failure to adopt a housing element. If the City signs and returns the Acknowledgment, we will not initiate litigation against the City at this time. 1 Gov. Code § 65588(e)(3). 2 Gov. Code §§ 65583(c)(1)(A), 65583.2(c), and 65588(e)(4)(C). 3 Gov. Code §§ 65587, 65751. d Gov. Code § 65754. 5 Gov. Code § 65755(a)(1). 6 Gov. Code § 65755(a)(4). Gov. Code § 65757. s Gov. Code § 65752. 9 https://www.communitylegalsocal.org/kennedy-commission-awarded-3-5-million-in-attorneys-fees-for-advocacy- in-huntington-beach-low-income-housing-case/ 525 S. Virgil Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90020 March 24, 2022 Page 2 We ask that you return the Acknowledgement by April 1, 2022. If you decline to do so, understand that we may initiate litigation against the City, using the City's refusal to acknowledge these basic requirements of state housing law to demonstrate the existence of a dispute necessitating judicial intervention. As part of the litigation, we would likely seek a judicial declaration that the City is subject to the same penalties described in the Acknowledgment, among other remedies. We have dedicated in-house resources sufficient to maintain at least 10 simultaneous housing element lawsuits as part of our commitment to enforcing this important aspect of state housing law. Finally, while we acknowledge that it takes a significant dedication of resources to comply with the requirements of state housing element law, it is worth noting that many cities throughout the Southern California (SCAG) region, both big and small, have already adopted their sixth cycle housing elements after fully complying with state law mandates governing consultation with the public and the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). We believe that, with appropriate planning, all of the SCAG cities could have adopted their housing elements by the October 15, 2021 deadline. For this reason, it would not be productive to respond to this letter by listingthe steps the City has taken towards adoption, or the obstacles it has faced. Instead, we simply ask that the City sign the Acknowledgment. There are no statutory exceptions to the penalties identified in the Acknowledgment, and HCD does not have the authority to excuse the City from them. We look forward to receiving the signed Acknowledgment. If you would like to discuss any of this with me, please do not hesitate to give me a call at (213) 739-8206. Sincerely, Matthew Gelfand cc: Joseph Montes, Esq., City Attorney (by email to imontes@bwslaw.com) 525 S. Virgil Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90020 CALIFORNIANS FOR HOMEOWNER; ACKNOWLEDGMENT The City of Santa Clarita hereby acknowledges that it has not timely adopted a sixth cycle revised housing element of its general plan within the deadline set forth in Government Code Section 65588, and that its housing element is therefore not in substantial compliance with Article 10.6 of the Government Code. As a result, the City is subject to the following: 1. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 65583(c)(1)(A), 65583.2(c), and 65588(e)(4)(C), the City will be required to complete any rezoning required under housing element law in connection with the City's sixth cycle housing element by October 15, 2022. 2. The City is currently prohibited from rejecting housing development projects based on subdivisions (d)(1) and (d)(5) of the Housing Accountability Act (HAA), Government Code Section 65589.5. The City acknowledges that this means that, unless another exception within subdivision (d) applies, the City is prohibited from using its general plan and zoning standards to reject a proposal that meets the affordability requirements described in subdivision (h)(3) of the HAA. The public, including without limitation any applicant to develop any project involving residential units, may rely on this Acknowledgment as the City's binding commitment to comply with the provisions of state law described above. DATED: , 2022 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA By: [Signature] [Name] Its: [Title] CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NEGATIVE DECLARATION [ ] Proposed [X] Final MASTER CASE NO: Master Case 21-088 PERMIT/PROJECT: General Plan Amendment 21-001, Initial Study 21-009 APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department 23920 Valencia Blvd, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT: Citywide DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The City of Santa Clarita (City) is preparing an update to the General Plan Housing Element. State law requires that housing elements be updated every eight years (California Government Code Sections 65580 to 65589.8). The 2021-2029 Housing Element identifies sites adequate to accommodate a variety of housing types for all income levels and needs of special population groups defined under state law (California Government Code Section 65583); analyzes govennnental constraints to housing maintenance, improvement, and development; addresses conservation and improvement of the condition of existing affordable housing stock; and outlines policies that promote housing opportunities for all persons. The project involves an update to the City of Santa Clarita Housing Element as part of the sixth -cycle planning period, which spans from 2021 through 2029. The project also includes an update to the General Plan Safety Element, which is required by state law to be updated upon the next revision of the Housing Element. Areas of the Safety Element to be updated include fire hazards, stormwater management, and emergency response and preparedness, particularly as they relate to the City's projected climate change exposure and vulnerability. The Safety Element would be updated to ensure alignment with the recently adopted 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Based on the information contained in the Initial Study prepared for this project, and pursuant to the requirements of Section 15070 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Santa Clarita [X] City Council [ ] Planning Commission [ ] Director of Community Development finds that the project as proposed or revised will have no significant effect upon the enviromnent, and that a Negative Declaration shall be adopted pursuant to Section 15070 of CEQA. Mitigation measures for this project [X] Are Not Required [ ] Are Attached [ ] Are Not Attached Jason Crawford PLANNING MANAGER Prepared/Approved by: (Signature) James Chow Senior Planner (Name/Title) Public Review Period From December 16, 2021 To January 18, 2022 Public Notice Given On December 16, 2021 [X] Legal Advertisement [ ] Posting of Properties [X] Written Notice CERTIFICATION DATE: Final Initial Study - Negative Declaration prepared by City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, California 91355 Contact: James Chow, Senior Planner prepared with the assistance of Rincon Consultants, Inc. 250 East 1st Street, Suite 1400 Los Angeles, California 90012 March 2022 RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. Environmental Scientists I Planners I Engineers rinconconsultants.com Final Initial Study - Negative Declaration prepared by City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, California 91355 Contact: James Chow, Senior Planner prepared with the assistance of Rincon Consultants, Inc. 250 East 1st Street, Suite 1400 Los Angeles, California 90012 March 2022 RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. Environmental Scientists I Planners I Engineers rinconconsultants.com This report prepared on 50% recycled paper with 50% post -consumer content. Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................1 2 Responses to Comments................................................................................................................3 2.1 Letter 1............................................................................................................................. 15 2.2 Letter 2............................................................................................................................. 20 2.3 Letter 3............................................................................................................................. 26 2.4 Letter 4........................................................................................................................... 292 2.5 Letter 5........................................................................................................................... 296 Appendices Appendix A Errata to the Final IS -ND Final Initial Study - Negative Declaration City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update This page intentionally left blank. Introduction 1 Introduction Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), lead agencies are required to consult with public agencies having jurisdiction over a proposed project and to provide the general public with an opportunity to comment on the Draft Initial Study- Negative Declaration (IS -ND). On December 16, 2021, the City circulated a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Adopt for a 33-day comment period to help identify the types of impacts that could result from the proposed project, as well as potential areas of controversy. Although not required by CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, the City of Santa Clarita has evaluated the comments received on the Housing Element Update Draft IS -ND. The comments and the responses to those comments are included in this report. The Draft IS -ND and its appendices are incorporated by reference. The Draft IS -ND is available to view on the City's website at: https://www.santa- clarita.com/city-hall/departments/community-development/planning/environmental-impact- reports-under-review.1 These documents are for use by the City of Santa Clarita in its review and consideration of the Housing Element Update. The City received five comment letters on the Draft IS -ND. A copy of the letters is included in Section 2 of this document. Based on the comments received, changes and revisions have been made to the text of the Draft IS -ND, included in Appendix A, the Errata to the Final IS -ND. The Final IS -ND is organized into two sections: ■ Section 1: Introduction. This section discusses the purpose and organization of the Final IS -ND and summarizes the environmental review process for the project up until this point. ■ Section 2: Responses to Comments. This section contains reproductions of all comment letters received on the Draft IS -ND. A written response for each CEQA-related written comment received during the public review period is provided. If revisions were made to the IS -ND pursuant to those comments, those are reflected as redlines in the Errata to the Final IS -ND (Appendix A). Appendix A. This appendix contains the Errata to the Final IS -ND. I Upon adoption of the IS -ND the Draft and Final IS -ND will be available on the City's website at: https://www.santa-clarita.com/city- hall/departments/community-development/planning/environmental-impact-reports-completed Final Initial Study — Negative Declaration City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update This page intentionally left blank. Responses to Comments 2 Responses to Comments This section includes comments received during the circulation of the IS -ND prepared for the City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update Project. The Draft IS -ND was circulated for a 33-day public review period that began on December 16, 2021 and ended on January 18, 2022. The City of Santa Clarita received five comment letters on the Draft IS -ND. The commenters and the page number on which each commenter's letter appear are listed below. 1 Erinn Wilson-Olgin, Environmental Program Manager, California Department of Fish and Wildlife January 18, 2022 2 Mandy Huffman, Environmental Planner, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts January 18, 2022 3 Tracey Jue, Director, Facilities Planning Bureau, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department January 18, 2022 4 Mitchell M. Tsai, Attorney, Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters January 18, 2022 5 Ronald M Durbin, Chief, Forestry Division, Prevention Services Bureau, County of Los Angeles January 24, 2022 Fire Department The comment letters and responses follow. The comment letters have been numbered sequentially and each separate issue raised by the commenter, if more than one, has been assigned a number. The responses to each comment identify first the number of the comment letter, and then the number assigned to each issue (Response 1.1, for example, indicates that the response is for the first issue raised in comment Letter 1). Final Initial Study — Negative Declaration 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8469C61 E-F1 EC-4E83-13162-D398893156A0 State of California — Natural Resources AgencV GAVINNEWSOM, Governor A DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE CHARLTONH. BONHAM, Director South Coast Region 3883 Ruffin Road San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 467-4201 www.wildlife.ca.gov BY EMAIL ONLY LETTER 1 January 18, 2022 James Chow City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, California 91355 JChowC@santa-clarita.com Subject: Negative Declaration for the City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update Project, City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County Dear Mr. Chow: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has reviewed the Negative Declaration (ND) from the City of Santa Clarita (City) for the Housing Element Update (Project). The ND's supporting documents included an Initial Study -Negative Declaration and a Public Review Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element. Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments and recommendations regarding those activities involved in the Project that may affect California fish and wildlife. Likewise, we appreciate the opportunity to provide comments regarding those aspects of the Project that CDFW, by law, may be required to carry out or approve through the exercise of its own regulatory authority under the Fish and Game Code. CDFW's Role CDFW is California's Trustee Agency for fish and wildlife resources, and holds those resources in trust by statute for all the people of the State [Fish & Game Code, §§ 711.7, subdivision (a) & 1802; Public Resources Code, § 21070; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, § 15386, subdivision (a)]. CDFW, in its trustee capacity, has jurisdiction over the conservation, protection, and management of fish, wildlife, native plants, and habitat necessary for biologically sustainable populations of those species (Id., § 1802). Similarly, for purposes of CEQA, CDFW is charged by law to provide, as available, biological expertise during public agency environmental review efforts, focusing specifically on projects and related activities that have the potential to adversely affect state fish and wildlife resources. CDFW is also submitting comments as a Responsible Agency under CEQA (Public Resources Code, § 21069; CEQA Guidelines, § 15381). CDFW expects that it may need to exercise regulatory authority as provided by the Fish and Game Code, including lake and streambed alteration regulatory authority (Fish & Game Code, § 1600 et seq.). Likewise, to the extent implementation of the Project as proposed may result in "take", as defined by state law, of any species protected under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) (Fish & Game Code, § 2050 et seq.), or state -listed rare plant pursuant to the Native Plant Protection Act (NPPA; Fish DocuSign Envelope ID: 8469C61 E-F1 EC-4E83-13162-D398893156A0 James Chow City of Santa Clarita Page 2 of 11 January 18, 2022 & Game Code, §1900 et seq.) authorization as provided by the applicable Fish and Game Code will be required. Project Description and Summary Objective: The Project proposes a housing element update (HEU) to amend the City of Santa Clarita General Plan. The HEU amends the current Housing Element with the proposed 2021- 2029 Housing Element and updates the Safety Element of the General Plan to reflect changes in State law. The City's General Plan, One Valley One Vision, was last updated in June 2011 and the program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the General Plan was completed in May 2011. The HEU sets goals, objectives, policies, and programs to achieve future housing needs for the City. The Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) identified a final allocation of 10,031 new housing units for this upcoming planning period. Location: The Project will encompass the entire City of Santa Clarita, framed by three mountain ranges: the Sierra Pelona Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains, and San Gabriel Mountains. Since incorporation, 40 areas positioned to the City have been annexed, adding a total of 31.09 square miles to the City. The City is located within the Santa Clarita Valley, which includes incorporated and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. The General Plan for the Santa Clarita Valley planning area encompasses the entire Santa Clarita Valley. This area covers unincorporated communities of Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Val Verde, Agua Dulce, Westridge, and Newhall Ranch. These unincorporated areas with the City of Santa Clarita form the Project area. Comments and Recommendations CDFW offers the comments and recommendations below to assist the City in adequately identifying, avoiding, and/or mitigating the Project's significant, or potentially significant, direct and indirect impacts on fish and wildlife (biological) resources. CDFW recommends the measures or revisions below be included in a science -based monitoring program that contains adaptive management strategies as part of the Project's CEQA mitigation, monitoring and reporting program (Public Resources Code, § 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines, § 15097). Comment #1: Impacts on Existing Conservation Easement Issue: Figure 12 and Figure 13 in the Public Review Draft Housing Element identifies 27 sites to be suitable for housing. Site 17 and Site 22 are adjacent to a CDFW-granted conservation easement (CE) along the Santa Clara River as shown in the attached map (Attachment A). Specific impact: Future development of Sites 17 and 22 may result in direct and indirect impacts to conservation values within the CE. Why impact would occur: Future development of Sites 17 and 22 may result in a need for increased bank protection along the Santa Clara River, which would encroach upon the CE. The installation of the bank protection may result in direct impacts to vegetation and hydrology within the CE. Future development of these two sites may also result in increased human densities, which may increase habitat degradation and edge effects within the CE. Habitat degradation would occur through anthropogenic impacts such as the creation of illegal trails, wildfire, noise, lighting, trash, fuel modification, and increased competition from invasive species. 1.2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8469C61 E-F1 EC-4E83-13162-D398893156A0 James Chow City of Santa Clarita Page 3 of 11 January 18, 2022 Evidence impact would be significant: The CE was recorded to retain the natural condition of the property in perpetuity and to prevent any actions that will significantly impair or interfere with the conservation values of the property. Any future development facilitated by this Project will have a substantial adverse direct, indirect, and cumulative affect either directly or through habitat modifications on the CE. Recommendation #1: CDFW requests the City provide CDFW all notices for any subsequent projects on Sites 17 and 22 during the planning and permitting process to allow CDFW an opportunity to review and comment. Recommendation #2: CDFW recommends the ND require subsequent development projects provide a complete assessment and impact analysis of the flora and fauna within and adjacent to the Project area (including the adjacent CE), with emphasis upon identifying endangered, threatened, sensitive, regionally, and locally unique species, and sensitive habitats. Impact analysis will aid in determining any direct, indirect, and cumulative biological impacts, as well as specific mitigation or avoidance measures necessary to offset those impacts. CDFW recommends avoiding any sensitive natural communities found on or adjacent to the Project. CDFW also considers impacts to SSC a significant direct and cumulative adverse effect without implementing appropriate avoid and/or mitigation measures. The ND should include the following information: a) Information on the regional setting that is critical to an assessment of environmental impacts, with special emphasis on resources that are rare or unique to the region [CEQA Guidelines, § 15125(c)]. The ND should acknowledge that subsequent projects should include measures to fully avoid and otherwise protect Sensitive Natural Communities from Project -related impacts. Project implementation may result in impacts to rare or endangered plants or plant communities that have been recorded adjacent to the Project vicinity. CDFW considers these communities as threatened habitats having both regional and local significance. Plant communities, alliances, and associations with a State-wide ranking of S1, S2, S3 and S4 should be considered sensitive and declining at the local and regional level [CDFWa]; b) A thorough, recent, floristic -based assessment of special status plants and natural communities, following CDFW's Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Natural Communities [CDFWb]; c) Floristic, alliance- and/or association -based mapping and vegetation impact assessments conducted at the Project site and within the neighboring vicinity. The Manual of California Vegetation, second edition, should also be used to inform this mapping and assessment (Sawyer et al., 2009). Adjoining habitat areas should be included in this assessment where site activities could lead to direct or indirect impacts off site. Habitat mapping at the alliance level will help establish baseline vegetation conditions; d) A complete, recent, assessment of the biological resources associated with each habitat type on site and within adjacent areas that could also be affected by the Project; e) A complete, recent, assessment of rare, threatened, and endangered, and other sensitive species on site and within the area of potential effect, including California Species of Special Concern and California Fully Protected Species (Fish & Game Code, §§ 3511, 4700, 5050 and 5515). Species to be addressed should include all those which meet the CEQA DocuSign Envelope ID: 8469C61 E-F1 EC-4E83-13162-D398893156A0 James Chow City of Santa Clarita Page 4of11 January 18, 2022 definition of endangered, rare or threatened species (CEQA Guidelines, § 15380). Seasonal variations in use of the Project area should also be addressed. Focused species -specific surveys, conducted at the appropriate time of year and time of day when the sensitive species are active or otherwise identifiable, are required. Acceptable species -specific survey procedures should be developed in consultation with CDFW and the USFWS; and f) A recent, wildlife and rare plant survey. CDFW generally considers biological field assessments for wildlife to be valid for a one-year period, and assessments for rare plants may be considered valid for a period of up to three years. Some aspects of the proposed Project may warrant periodic updated surveys for certain sensitive taxa, particularly if build out could occur over a protracted time frame, or in phases. Comment #2: Impacts on Biological Resources Issue: Figure 12 and Figure 13 in the Public Review Draft Housing Element designates 27 sites as suitable for housing. Sites 3, 6, 8, and 24 may have protected biological resources. Specific Impact: Future development of Sites 3, 6, 8, and 24 may result in direct and indirect impacts to biological resources. These activities all have the potential to impact and result in the loss of the following resources: Site 3: California legless lizard (Anniella spp.), a SSC; California glossy snake (Arizona elegans occidentalis), a SSC; California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica), a federally listed species; Crotch's bumble bee (Bombus crotchii), a S1/S2 State ranked species; Quino checkerspot (Euphydryas editha quino), a federally listed species; slender horned spineflower (Dodecahema leptoceras), a State -ranked 1 B plant; ridgelines; Site 6: Coast horned lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii), a SSC; California Orcutt grass (Orcuttia californica), a state ranked 1 B plant; Palmer's grapplinghook (Harpagonella palmeri), a state ranked 4.2 plant; Oak Woodland Alliance (Quercus spp.); wetlands; Site 8: Coast horned lizard; California gnatcatcher; California Orcutt grass; Palmer's grapplinghook; Oak Woodland Alliance; ridgelines; Site 24: Coast horned lizard; California Orcutt grass; Palmer's grapplinghook 4.2; and Oak Woodland Alliance. Why impact would occur: Future housing development facilitated by the Project may result in vegetation removal, grading, ground disturbance, and permanent removal of habitat. Species listed above may rely on these sites for nesting and foraging habitat. Future work during the breeding season may lead to injury or mortality and nest abandonment in areas in and adjacent to the Project area. Grading, vegetation removal, and other ground disturbances could crush and bury listed or sensitive plants and animals, resulting in direct mortality and permanently impacting the habitat. The future development may also affect adjacent habitat by creating loud noises, lighting, fugitive dust, and spreading invasive weeds, resulting in stress, displacement, and mortality of these species. Evidence impact would be significant: CEQA provides protection for special status species, including SSC. These SSC meet the CEQA definition of rare, threatened, or endangered DocuSign Envelope ID: 8469C61 E-F1 EC-4E83-13162-D398893156A0 James Chow City of Santa Clarita Page 5 of 11 January 18, 2022 species (CEQA Guidelines, § 15380). Therefore, take of SSC could require a mandatory finding of significance by the City (CEQA Guidelines, § 15065). Inadequate avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures for impacts to these listed species will result in the Project continuing to have a substantial adverse direct, indirect, and cumulative effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special -status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by CDFW or United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Future development of the proposed sites is inconsistent with the Santa Clarita Municipal Code (SCMC) and specific policies identified in the Conservation and Open Space Element (COSE), which are outlined in the One Valley One Vision General Plan. Protection and/or conservation of wetlands are included in SCMC 17.95.050 and COSE Policy CO 3.1.2 and 3.2.1. Protection of oaks is provided under SCMC 17.51.040 and COSE Policy CO 3.2.2 and 3.5.3. Protection of ridgelines is provided under SCMC 17.86.040 and 17.38.070 and COSE Policy CO 2.2.3. Recommendation #3: CDFW recommends reconsider utilizing Sites 3, 6, 8, and 24 for other potential development types (instead of housing). Other potential development types may minimize impacts on biological resources and maintain consistency with the policies outlined in the Conservation and Open Space Element. All subsequent development projects should provide information as outlined in Recommendation #2. Additional Recommendations Data. CEQA requires that information developed in environmental impact reports and negative declarations be incorporated into a database (i.e., California Natural Diversity Database) which may be used to make subsequent or supplemental environmental determinations [Pub. Resources Code, § 21003, subd. (e)]. Accordingly, please report any special status species detected by completing and submitting CNDDB Field Survey Forms [CDFWc]. The City should ensure the data has been properly submitted, with all data fields applicable filled out, prior to finalizing/adopting the environmental document. The City should provide CDFW with confirmation of data submittal. Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Plan. CDFW recommends the City update the Project's environmental document to include mitigation measures recommended in this letter. CDFW provides comments to assist the City in developing mitigation measures that are specific, detailed (i.e., responsible party, timing, specific actions, location), and clear in order for a measure to be fully enforceable and implemented successfully via a mitigation monitoring and/or reporting program (CEQA Guidelines, § 15097; Pub. Resources Code, § 21081.6). The City is welcome to coordinate with CDFW to further review and refine the Project's mitigation measures. Per Public Resources Code section 21081.6(a)(1), CDFW has provided the City with a summary of our suggested mitigation measures and recommendations in the form of an attached Draft Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Plan (MMRP; Attachment B). Filing Fees The Project, as proposed, could have an impact on fish and/or wildlife, and assessment of filing fees is necessary. Fees are payable upon filing of the Notice of Determination by the City of Santa Clarita and serve to help defray the cost of environmental review by CDFW. Payment of 1.3, coot. DocuSign Envelope ID: 8469C61 E-F1 EC-4E83-13162-D398893156A0 James Chow City of Santa Clarita Page 6 of 11 January 18, 2022 the fee is required in order for the underlying Project approval to be operative, vested, and final (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, § 753.5; Fish & Game Code, § 711.4; Pub. Resources Code, § 21089). Conclusion We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Project to assist the City in adequately analyzing and minimizing/mitigating impacts to biological resources. CDFW requests an opportunity to review and comment on any response that the City has to our comments and to receive notification of any forthcoming hearing date(s) for the Project. Questions regarding this letter and further coordination on these issues should be directed to Nicole Leatherman, Environmental Scientist, at Nicole. Leatherman(a)-wildlife.ca.gov or (858) 761-8020. Sincerely, T U$�_ 86E58CFE24724F5... Erinn Wilson-Olgin Environmental Program Manager I South Coast Region ec: CDFW Erinn Wilson-Olgin, Los Alamitos —Erinn.Wilson-Ol. (a�wildlife.ca.gov Victoria Tang, Los Alamitos — Victoria.TangC@wildlife.ca.gov Nicole Leatherman, Los Alamitos — Nicole. Leatherman (a-)_wiIdIife.ca.gov Julisa Portugal, Los Alamitos — Julisa.PortugalCa�wildlife.ca.gov Ruby Kwan-Davis, Los Alamitos — Ruby.Kwan-Davis(a)wildlife.ca.gov Felicia Silva, Los Alamitos — Felicia.Silva(a-)-wildlife.ca.gov Cindy Hailey, San Diego — Cindy. Hailey(a)-wildlife.ca.gov CEQA Program Coordinator, Sacramento — CEQACommentLetters(a)-wildlife.ca.gov State Clearinghouse, Office of Planning and Research — State. Clearing house(a)-opr.ca.gov References: [CDFWa] California Department of Fish and Wildlife, 2022. Natural Communities. Accessed at: httr)s:HwiIdIife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP/Natural-Communities [CDFWb] California Department of Fish and Wildlife, 2018. Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Sensitive Natural Communities. Accessed at: https:Hnrm.dfq.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentlD=18959&inline. [CDFWc] California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2022. California Natural Diversity Database. Available from: https:Hwildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB Sawyer, J. O., Keeler -Wolf, T., and Evens J.M. 2009. A Manual of California Vegetation, 2nd ed. ISBN 978-0-943460-49-9. DocuSign Envelope ID: 8469C61 E-F1 EC-4E83-13162-D398893156A0 State of California — Natural Resources Agency GAVINNEWSOM, Governor r DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE CHARLTONH. BONHAM, Director a South Coast Region 3883 Ruffin Road^"< San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 467-4201 www.wildlife.ca.eov Attachment A: Site 17 and 22 with Conservation Easement DocuSign Envelope ID: 8469C61 E-F1 EC-4E83-13162-D398893156A0 State of California — Natural Resources Agency GAVINNEWSOM, Governor t DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE CHARLTONH. BONHAM, Director South Coast Region 3883 Ruffin Road e�AJrpq N` San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 467-4201 www.wildlife.ca.eov Attachment B: Draft Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Plan Biological Resources (1310) Mitigation Measure (MM) or Recommendation (REC) Timing Responsible Party REC-1- Impacts on CDFW requests the City provide CDFW all notices for any Prior to Existing subsequent projects on Sites 17 and 22 during the planning and finalizing/ City Conservation permitting process to allow CDFW an opportunity to review and adopting CEQA Easement comment. document CDFW recommends the ND require subsequent development projects provide a complete assessment and impact analysis of the flora and fauna within and adjacent to the Project area (including the adjacent CE), with emphasis upon identifying endangered, threatened, sensitive, regionally, and locally unique species, and REC-2- sensitive habitats. Impact analysis will aid in determining any Impacts on direct, indirect, and cumulative biological impacts, as well as Prior to Existing specific mitigation or avoidance measures necessary to offset finalizing/ City Conservation those impacts. CDFW recommends avoiding any sensitive natural adopting CEQA Easement communities found on or adjacent to the Project. CDFW also document considers impacts to SSC a significant direct and cumulative adverse effect without implementing appropriate avoid and/or mitigation measures. The ND should include the following information: a) Information on the regional setting that is critical to an assessment of environmental impacts, with special DocuSign Envelope ID: 8469C61 E-F1 EC-4E83-13162-D398893156A0 James Chow City of Santa Clarita Page 9 of 11 January 18, 2022 emphasis on resources that are rare or unique to the region [CEQA Guidelines, § 15125(c)]. The ND should acknowledge that subsequent projects should include measures to fully avoid and otherwise protect Sensitive Natural Communities from Project -related impacts. Project implementation may result in impacts to rare or endangered plants or plant communities that have been recorded adjacent to the Project vicinity. CDFW considers these communities as threatened habitats having both regional and local significance. Plant communities, alliances, and associations with a State-wide ranking of S1, S2, S3 and S4 should be considered sensitive and declining at the local and regional level [CDFWa]; b) A thorough, recent, floristic -based assessment of special status plants and natural communities, following CDFW's Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Natural Communities [CDFWb]; c) Floristic, alliance- and/or association -based mapping and vegetation impact assessments conducted at the Project site and within the neighboring vicinity. The Manual of California Vegetation, second edition, should also be used to inform this mapping and assessment (Sawyer et al., 2009). Adjoining habitat areas should be included in this assessment where site activities could lead to direct or indirect impacts off site. Habitat mapping at the alliance level will help establish baseline vegetation conditions; d) A complete, recent, assessment of the biological resources associated with each habitat type on site and within adjacent areas that could also be affected by the Project; e A complete, recent, assessment of rare, threatened, and DocuSign Envelope ID: 8469C61 E-F1 EC-4E83-13162-D398893156A0 James Chow City of Santa Clarita Page 10 of 11 January 18, 2022 endangered, and other sensitive species on site and within the area of potential effect, including California Species of Special Concern and California Fully Protected Species (Fish & Game Code, §§ 3511, 4700, 5050 and 5515). Species to be addressed should include all those which meet the CEQA definition of endangered, rare or threatened species (CEQA Guidelines, § 15380). Seasonal variations in use of the Project area should also be addressed. Focused species -specific surveys, conducted at the appropriate time of year and time of day when the sensitive species are active or otherwise identifiable, are required. Acceptable species -specific survey procedures should be developed in consultation with CDFW and the USFWS; and f) A recent, wildlife and rare plant survey. CDFW generally considers biological field assessments for wildlife to be valid for a one-year period, and assessments for rare plants may be considered valid for a period of up to three years. Some aspects of the proposed Project may warrant periodic updated surveys for certain sensitive taxa, particularly if build out could occur over a protracted time frame, or in phases. CDFW recommends reconsider utilizing Sites 3, 6, 8, and 24 for REC-3- other potential development types (instead of housing). Other Prior to Impacts on potential development types may minimize impacts on biological finalizing/ City Biological resources and maintain consistency with the policies outlined in adopting CEQA Resources the Conservation and Open Space Element. All subsequent document development projects should provide information as outlined in REC-2-Impacts on Existing Conservation Easements. DocuSign Envelope ID: 8469C61 E-F1 EC-4E83-13162-D398893156A0 James Chow City of Santa Clarita Page 11 of 11 January 18, 2022 CEQA requires that information developed in environmental impact reports and negative declarations be incorporated into a database (i.e., California Natural Diversity Database) which may be used to make subsequent or supplemental environmental determinations Prior to [Pub. Resources Code, § 21003, subd. (e)]. Accordingly, please finalizing/ REC-4-Data report any special status species detected by completing and adopting CEQA City submitting CNDDB Field Survey Forms [CDFWc]. The City should document ensure the data has been properly submitted, with all data fields applicable filled out, prior to finalizing/adopting the environmental document. The City should provide CDFW with confirmation of data submittal., Responses to Comments 2.1 Letter 1 COMMENTER: Erinn Wilson-Olgin, Environmental Program Manager, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) DATE: January 18, 2022 Response 1.1 The commenter introduces their role as California's Trustee Agency for fish and wildlife resources and legal entity to provide biological expertise during the CEQA public review period. The commenter also reviews the project's objective and location before introducing their comments and recommendations. The City acknowledges CDFW as a Trustee Agency for future projects related to buildout of the Housing Element Update and adhere to CDFW's direction in identifying, avoiding, and/or mitigating potential impacts on biological resources. No additional revisions are necessary relative to this comment. Response 1.2 The commenter states that housing opportunity sites 17 and 22 are adjacent to CDFW-granted conservation easements (CE) along the Santa Clara River. The commenter is concerned that future development on those sites may impact habitat resources and the conservation value of the CEs. The commenter recommends that the City notify CDFW during planning and permitting for future development. Additionally, the commenter recommends that the IS -ND require subsequent development projects to provide a complete assessment and impact analysis of flora and fauna on housing opportunity sites 17 and 22. Further, the commenter recommends that the IS -ND be updated to include information on the regional setting, a thorough, recent, floristic -based assessment of special -status plants and natural communities, a floristic, alliance- and/or association - based mapping and vegetation impact assessments conducted at housing opportunity sites or in the vicinity, and complete and recent surveys of biological resources, rare, threatened, and endangered species, and wildlife and rare plants on the housing opportunity sites. The project is a comprehensive update to the City's Housing Element and does not propose changes to zoning or land use designations. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) cycle. Therefore, biological impacts to housing opportunity sites 17 and 22 were previously analyzed during any zoning or land use changes made to the sites. As a policy document, no impacts would occur at designated potential housing sites, including impacts to CEs adjacent to housing opportunity sites 17 and 22 because no development would occur. Future development projects accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be subject to development plan review to determine potential concerns related to biological resources enumerated throughout the IS -ND. That development review would include consultation with CDFW, as warranted, and assessments of biological resources on the sites to ensure that the development would not have a substantial adverse effect on any special -status species, riparian habitat, or sensitive natural community. Therefore, the commenter's recommendations have not been included in the IS -ND considering that no development would occur under the project and future development would be subject to development plan review with consultation from CDFW. Final Initial Study - Negative Declaration 15 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update No additional revisions are necessary relative to this comment. Response 1.3 The commenter states that housing opportunity sites 3, 6, 8, and 24 have the potential to contain biological resources, which may be impacted by future development under the Housing Element Update. The commenter notes that future development of those sites is inconsistent with Santa Clarita Municipal Code and General Plan policies in the City's Conservation and Open Space Element. The commenter recommends utilizing these sites for other types of development that may minimize impacts on biological resources. The project is a comprehensive update to the City's Housing Element and does not propose changes to zoning or land use designations. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Therefore, biological impacts to housing opportunity sites 3, 6, 8, and 24 were previously analyzed during any zoning or land use changes made to the sites. As a policy document, no impacts would occur at designated potential housing sites, including impacts to protected biological resources that may be found on housing opportunity sites 3, 6, 8, and 22. Further, the City is required to identify housing opportunity sites to meet the State's requirement to meet housing needs. These sites were selected as suitable for housing due to their proximity to transit and existing residential, commercial/retail, recreational, and institutional land uses. Future development projects accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be subject to development plan review to determine potential impacts to biological resources. Development review would include preparation of a biological resources assessment, and if warranted based on the findings for the assessment consultation with CDFW to ensure that the development would not have a substantial adverse effect on any special -status species, riparian habitat, or sensitive natural community. Additionally, future development would be required to adhere to Santa Clarita Municipal Code and General Plan policies including codes and policies that protect wetlands, oaks, and ridgelines, such as those mentioned by the commenter. Therefore, no additional revisions are necessary relative to this comment. Response 1.4 The commenters requests that all special -status species detected in preparation of the IS -ND be incorporated into CDFW's California Natural Diversity Database. A biological field survey was not conducted during preparation of the IS -ND because the document is a Citywide plan. Therefore, data reporting is not required nor are additional revisions necessary relative to this comment. Future biological resources site surveys conducted on individual sites would report special -status species to the California Natural Diversity Database, as requested by the commenter. Response 1.5 The commenter recommends that the IS -ND be updated to include mitigation measures recommended by the commenter in Responses 1.1 and 1.2. The commenter also requests that City prepare a subsequent Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan. The project is a comprehensive update to the City's Housing Element and does not propose changes to zoning or land use designations. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in 0 Responses to Comments Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Therefore, as a policy document, no impacts would occur at designated potential housing sites. Because there are no impacts to biological resources mitigation is not required. Pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines mitigation can only be required for a project if there is a nexus linking the mitigation to an impact. Future development projects accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be subject to development plan review to determine potential impacts to biological resources on the housing opportunity sites. Development review would include consultation with CDFW, as warranted, to ensure that the development would not have a substantial adverse effect on biological resources Therefore, no additional revisions are necessary relative to this comment. Final Initial Study - Negative Declaration 17 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS Converting Waste Into Resources Mr. James Chow, Senior Planner City of Santa Clarita Department of Community Development 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Dear Mr. Chow: Robert C. Ferrante Chief Engineer and General Manager 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601-1400 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4998, Whittier, CA 90607-4998 (562) 699-7411 • www.lacsd.org January 18, 2022 LETTER 2 Ref. DOC 6410000 NOI Response to Santa Clarita Housing Element Update The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District (District) received a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Adopt a Negative Declaration (ND) for the subject project on December 20, 2021. The City of Santa Clarita (City) is located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District. We offer the following update and comments regarding sewerage service: 1. Section 19 Utilities and Service Systems, Wastewater Generation, page 96: the second paragraph in the Wastewater Generation subsection stated that "The planned Newhall WRP and Vista Canyon RWF have 2 1 expected capacities of 3.75 mgd and 392,000 gpd." Please note that the current design flow for Newhall Ranch Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) is 2 million gallons per day (mgd). 2. The District owns, operates, and maintains the large trunk sewers that form the backbone of the regional wastewater conveyance system. Local collector and/or lateral sewer lines are the responsibility of the jurisdiction in which they are located. As such, the District cannot comment on any deficiencies in the 2.2 sewerage system in the City except to state that presently no deficiencies exist in District's facilities that serve the City. For information on deficiencies in the City sewerage system, please contact the City Department of Public Works and/or the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. 3. The District should review individual developments within the City to determine whether sufficient trunk I 2.3 sewer capacity exists to serve each project and if District's facilities will be affected by the project. 4. The District operates two WRP's, the Saugus WRP and the Valencia WRP, which provide wastewater treatment in the Santa Clarita Valley. These facilities are interconnected to form a regional treatment system 2A known as the Santa Clarita Valley Joint Sewerage System (SCVJSS). The SCVJSS has a capacity of 28.1 mgd and currently processes an average flow of 19.6 mgd. 5. In order to estimate the volume of wastewater the project will generate, go to www.lacsd.org, under Services, then Wastewater Programs and Permits, select Will Serve Program, and scroll down to click on 2.5 the Table 1, Loadings for Each Class of Land Use link for a copy of the District's average wastewater generation factors. 6. The District is empowered by the California Health and Safety Code to charge a fee to connect facilities (directly or indirectly) to the District's Sewerage System or to increase the strength or quantity of wastewater discharged from connected facilities. This connection fee is used by the District for its capital DOC 6433392.SCV Mr. James Chow January 18, 2022 facilities. Payment of a connection fee may be required before this project is permitted to discharge to the District's Sewerage System. For more information and a copy of the Connection Fee Information Sheet, go to www.lacsd.org, under Services, then Wastewater (Sewage) and select Rates & Fees. In determining the impact to the Sewerage System and applicable connection fees, the District will determine the user category (e.g. Condominium, Single Family home, etc.) that best represents the actual or anticipated use of the parcel(s) or facilities on the parcel(s) in the development. For more specific information regarding the connection fee application procedure and fees, the developer should contact the District's Wastewater Fee Public Counter at (562) 908-4288, extension 2727. 7. In order for the District to conform to the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA), the capacities of the District's wastewater treatment facilities are based on the regional growth forecast adopted by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Specific policies included in the development of the SCAG regional growth forecast are incorporated into clean air plans, which are prepared by the South Coast and Antelope Valley Air Quality Management Districts in order to improve air quality in the South Coast and Mojave Desert Air Basins as mandated by the CAA. All expansions of District's facilities must be sized and service phased in a manner that will be consistent with the SCAG regional growth forecast for the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and Imperial. The available capacity of the District's treatment facilities will, therefore, be limited to levels associated with the approved growth identified by SCAG. As such, this letter does not constitute a guarantee of wastewater service, but is to advise the developer that the District intends to provide this service up to the levels that are legally permitted and to inform the developer of the currently existing capacity and any proposed expansion of District's facilities. If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at (562) 908-4288, extension 2743, or mandyhuffman(a�lacsd.org. Very truly yours, Mandy Huffman Environmental Planner Facilities Planning Department MNH:mnh 2.61 cont. 2.7 DOC 6433392.SCV City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update 2.2 Letter 2 COMMENTER: Mandy Huffman, Environmental Planner, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (District) DATE: January 18, 2022 Response 2.1 The Los Angeles County Sanitation District (District) notes that the capacity for the Newhall Ranch Water Reclamation Plant is 2 million gallons per days (mgd), as opposed to 3.75 mgd included on page 96 of the Draft IS -ND. In response to the capacity for the Newhall Ranch Water Reclamation Plan (WRP), the capacity has been revised to 2 mgd as reflected in Appendix B, Errata. Response 2.2 The District states that they cannot comment on deficiencies in the sewage system, outside of those maintained by the District. No response or revisions are necessary, given that this comment is not relevant to CEQA analysis in the IS -ND. Therefore, no revisions are necessary relative to this comment. Response 2.3 The District states that individual development projects should be reviewed by the District to ensure sufficient trunk sewer capacity exists. The project is a comprehensive update to the City's Housing Element and does not propose changes to zoning or land use designations. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Therefore, as a policy document, no impacts would occur at designated potential housing sites. Future development projects accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be subject to future development plan review to determine potential impacts related to sewage capacity. Therefore, no revisions are necessary relative to this comment. Response 2.4 The District provides details on the wastewater treatment system in the Santa Clarita Valley, regarding the average flow of the wastewater treatment facilities. In response to this information, new details were added to Section 19, Utilities and Service Systems, of the IS -ND. The City added that the Saugus WRP and Valencia WRP are interconnected to form a regional treatment system known as the Santa Clarita Valley Joint Sewerage System (SCVJSS). Second, the capacities of these two WRPs were added to the IS -ND, which shows that they operate at 30 percent below capacity, with an average flow of 19.6 mgd. These changes are reflected in Appendix B, Errata. 20 Responses to Comments Response 2.5 The District provides information for their tool to estimate wastewater from individual projects. The project is a comprehensive update to the City's Housing Element and does not propose changes to zoning or land use designations. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Therefore, as a policy document, no impacts would occur at designated potential housing sites. Future development projects accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be subject to development plan review. Development review would utilize the District's wastewater generation factors or a comparable tool to estimate the volume of waste to ensure sufficient sewage capacity. Therefore, no additional revisions are necessary relative to this comment. Response 2.6 The District notes their authority to collect a fee when connecting facilities to the District's sewage system used to the District's capital facilities. No response or revisions are necessary. This comment is not relevant to CEQA analysis in the IS -ND because the project is a policy document that does not propose specific projects. Therefore, no revisions are necessary relative to this comment. Response 2.7 The District states that wastewater treatment capacities are based on regional growth forecast adopted by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), and the expansion of capacities are limited by the accuracy of those forecasts. The project is a comprehensive update to the City's Housing Element and does not propose changes to zoning or land use designations. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Therefore, as a policy document, no impacts to regional growth and treatment capacity would occur at designated potential housing sites. Further, the Housing Element Update is based upon SCAG's existing forecasts. As noted in Section 14, Population and Housing, full buildout of the Housing Element Update would bring Santa Clarita's 2030 population to 257,913, which is consistent with SCAG's population growth projection. Therefore, no revisions are necessary relative to this comment. Final Initial Study - Negative Declaration 21 0 IF'FI E _ Y T HERIFF COUTNITY OF Los A.NGELES ; �JJJ O�J�V S,�,ACL ��IFOlM•.., ALrx VILLANUEVA, SHERIFF LETTER 3 January 18, 2022 Mr. James Chow, Senior Planner City of Santa Clarita Department of Community Development 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302, Santa Clarita, California 91355 Dear Mr. Chow: REVIEW COMMENTS NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION SANTA CLARITA HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-01; INITIAL STUDY 21-009) Thank you for inviting the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) to review and comment on the December 2021 Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND) 2021-2029 Housing Element Update (Project). The Project involves an update to the City of Santa Clarita (City) Housing Element as part of the sixth -cycle planning period, which spans from 2021 through 2029. The Project also includes an update to the General Plan Safety Element, which is required by state law to be updated upon the next revision of the Housing Element. Areas of the Safety Element to be updated include fire hazards, stormwater management, and emergency response and preparedness, particularly as they relate to the City's projected climate change exposure and vulnerability. The Safety Element would be updated to ensure alignment with the recently adopted 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Moreover, the IS/ND identifies sites adequate to accommodate a variety of housing types for all income levels and needs of special population groups, analyzes governmental constraints to housing maintenance, improvement, and development addresses conservation and improvement of the condition of existing affordable housing stock, and outlines policies that promote housing 21 1 WEST TEMPLE STREET, Los ANGELES, CALITORNIA 90012 Jyaeliliall o1' 9'eivke Mr. Chow - 2 - January 18, 2021 opportunities for all persons. The Project must address the City's 'fair share' of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) and specific state statutory requirements and must reflect the vision and priorities of the local community. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) assigned the City a final RHNA allocation of 10,031 units for the City, of which 5,131 must be affordable to lower -income households. The Department's Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station (Station) currently provides law enforcement services to the City. Although these changes do not reflect on a specific project at this time, the proposed Project may affect the level of service required by our Department when a proposed project is contemplated. For example, the proposed Project will increase resident, employees and daytime population of the Station's service area which will generate an increased demand for law enforcement services at anticipated buildouts. The Station expects the future project environmental document to describe potential impacts to our resources and operations, and identify measures that will mitigate these impacts to a level of insignificance. If future development occurs within the City, the Department's Contract Law Enforcement Bureau shall be informed during the planning phases so that potential impacts and its cost implications to our resources, operations, and law enforcement services contract may be properly re-evaluated and amended as necessary. Also, for future reference, the Department provides the following updated address and contact information for all requests for reviews comments, law documents, and other related correspondence: Tracey Jue, Director Facilities Planning Bureau Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 211 West Temple Street Los Angeles, California 90012 Attention: Planning Section M Mr. Chow - 3 - January 18, 2021 Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (323) 526-5667, or your staff may contact Ms. Rochelle Campomanes of my staff, at (323) 526-5614. Sincerely, ALEX VIL ANTJVA, SHERIFF Tracey Jue, Director Facilities Planning Bureau Mr. Chow - 4 - January 18, 2021 TJ:RC:rclmm Attachment c: Justin R. Diez, Captain, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station (SCV) Rodney Loughridge, Operations Lieutenant, SCV Sergio V. Escobedo, Captain, Contract Law Enforcement Bureau (CLEB) Bryan Aguilera, Lieutenant, CLEB Julie Lowe, Sergeant, CLEB Meghan Wang, Principal Facilities Project Manager, Facilities Planning Bureau (FPB) Rochelle Campomanes, Departmental Facilities Planner I, FPB Chrono (EIR-Santa Clarita Housing Element Update) City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update 2.3 Letter 3 COMMENTER: Tracey Jue, Director, Facilities Planning Bureau, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department DATE: January 18, 2022 Response 3.1 The commenter states that implementation of the proposed project would increase the demand for services within the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station and may affect the level of service for the Department. The commenter states that they expect future environmental documents to describe the potential impacts to the Station's resources and operations. The project is a comprehensive update to the City's Housing Element and does not propose changes to zoning or land use designations. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Therefore, as a policy document, no impacts would occur at designated potential housing sites. Future development projects accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be subject to the City's development plan review to determine potential concerns related to the Sheriff Department's resource and operational capacity. If additional environmental review is required for future projects the CEQA documents would analyze impacts of those specific projects to police resources, as required by the CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, no revisions are necessary relative to this comment. Response 3.2 The commenter notes that their address and contract information has changed. The City acknowledges the commenter's new address and contact information as: Tracey Jue, Director Facilities Planning Bureau Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 211 West Temple Street Los Angeles, California 90012 Attention: Planning Section No revisions are necessary relative to this comment. 26 P: (626) 381-9248 0 F: (626) 389-5414 Mitchell M. Tsai E: info@mitchtsailaw.com Attorney At Law VIA E-MAIL January 18, 2022 Mary Cusick City Clerk City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd. Suite 120 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Em: mcusick&santa-clarita.com James Chow Senior Planner City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd, Suite 120 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Em: jchow2santa-clarita.com 139 South Hudson Avenue Suite 200 Pasadena, California 91101 LETTER 4 RE: City of Santa Clarita's 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. Dear Mary Cusick and James Chow, On behalf of the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters ("Southwest Carpenter" or "SWRCC"), my Office is submitting these comments for the City of Santa Clarita's ("City") draft 2021-2029 update to the City's General Plan Housing Element ("Project"). The Southwest Carpenters is a labor union representing 50,000 union carpenters in six states, including California, and has a strong interest in well ordered land use planning and addressing the environmental impacts of development projects. Individual members of the Southwest Carpenters live, work and recreate in the City and surrounding communities and would be directly affected by the Project's environmental impacts. SWRCC expressly reserves the right to supplement these comments at or prior to hearings on the Project, and at any later hearings and proceedings related to this Project. Cal. Gov. Code § 65009(b); Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 21177(a); Bakersfield Citizens City of Santa Clarita— 6th Cycle Housing Element Update January 18, 2022 Page 2of5 for Lowl Control v. Bakersfield (2004) 124 Cal. App. 4th 1184, 1199-1203; see Galante Vineyards v. Monterey VaterDist.. (1997) 60 Cal. App. 4th 1109, 1121. SWRCC incorporates by reference all comments raising issues regarding the EIR submitted prior to certification of the EIR for the Project. Citizens for Clean Energy v City of Wloodland (2014) 225 Cal. App. 4th 173, 191 (finding that any party who has objected to the Project's environmental documentation may assert any issue timely raised by other parties). Moreover, SWRCC requests that the City provide notice for any and all notices referring or related to the Project issued under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), Cal Public Resources Code ("PRC") § 21000 et seq, and the California Planning and Zoning Law ("Planning and Zoning Law"), Cal. Gov't Code §§ 65000-65010. California Public Resources Code Sections 21092.2, and 21167(f and Government Code Section 65092 require agencies to mail such notices to any person who has filed a written request for them with the clerk of the agency's governing body. The City should require the use of a local skilled and trained workforce to benefit the community's economic development and environment. The City should require the use of workers who have graduated from a Joint Labor Management apprenticeship training program approved by the State of California, or have at least as many hours of on-the-job experience in the applicable craft which would be required to graduate from such a state approved apprenticeship training program or who are registered apprentices in an apprenticeship training program approved by the State of California. Community benefits such as local hire and skilled and trained workforce requirements can also be helpful to reduce environmental impacts and improve the positive economic impact of the Project. Local hire provisions requiring that a certain percentage of workers reside within 10 miles or less of the Project Site can reduce the length of vendor trips, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and providing localized economic benefits. Local hire provisions requiring that a certain percentage of workers reside within 10 miles or less of the Project Site can reduce the length of vendor trips, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and providing localized economic benefits. As environmental consultants Matt Hagemann and Paul E. Rosenfeld note: [A]ny local hire requirement that results in a decreased worker trip length from the default value has the potential to result in a reduction of construction -related GHG emissions, though the significance of the 4,1 City of Santa Clarita— 6th Cycle Housing Element Update January 18, 2022 Page 3 of 5 reduction would vary based on the location and urbanization level of the project site. March 8, 2021 SWAPE Letter to Mitchell M. Tsai re Local Hire Requirements and Considerations for Greenhouse Gas Modeling. Skilled and trained workforce requirements promote the development of skilled trades that yield sustainable economic development. As the California Workforce Development Board and the UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education concluded: ... labor should be considered an investment rather than a cost — and investments in growing, diversifying, and upskilling California's workforce can positively affect returns on climate mitigation efforts. In other words, well trained workers are key to delivering emissions reductions and moving California closer to its climate targets.1 Local skilled and trained workforce requirements and policies have significant environmental benefits since they improve an area's jobs -housing balance, decreasing the amount of and length of job commutes and their associated greenhouse gas emissions. Recently, on May 7, 2021, the South Coast Air Quality Management District found that that the "[u]se of a local state -certified apprenticeship program or a skilled and trained workforce with a local hire component" can result in air pollutant reductions.' Cities are increasingly adopting local skilled and trained workforce policies and requirements into general plans and municipal codes. For example, the City of Hayward 2040 General Plan requires the City to "promote local hiring ... to California Workforce Development Board (2020) Putting California on the High Road: A Jobs and Climate Action Plan for 2030 at p. ii, available athttps://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/ wp-content/uploads /2020 /09 /Putting-California-on-the-High-Road.pdf. 2 South Coast Air Quality Management District (May 7, 2021) Certify Final Environmental Assessment and Adopt Proposed Rule 2305 — Warehouse Indirect Source Rule — Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce Emissions Program, and Proposed Rule 316 — Fees for Rule 2305, Submit Rule 2305 for Inclusion Into the SIP, and Approve Supporting Budget Actions, available athtti2://xvw\v.agmd.gov/docs/default- source /Agendas / Governing -Board /2021 /2021-Ma),7-027.12dPs fvrsn= l 0. 4.1, coat_ City of Santa Clarita— 6th Cycle Housing Element Update January 18, 2022 Page 4of5 help achieve a more positive jobs -housing balance, and reduce regional commuting, gas consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions."' In fact, the City of Hayward has gone as far as to adopt a Skilled Labor Force policy into its Downtown Specific Plan and municipal code, requiring developments in its Downtown area to requiring that the City "[c]ontribute to the stabilization of regional construction markets by spurring applicants of housing and nonresidential developments to require contractors to utilize apprentices from state -approved, joint labor-management training programs,. . 774 In addition, the City of Hayward requires all projects 30,000 square feet or larger to "utilize apprentices from state -approved, joint labor-management training programs."5 Locating jobs closer to residential areas can have significant environmental benefits. . As the California Planning Roundtable noted in 2008: People who live and work in the same jurisdiction would be more likely to take transit, walk, or bicycle to work than residents of less balanced communities and their vehicle trips would be shorter. Benefits would include potential reductions in both vehicle miles traveled and vehicle hours traveled. In addition, local hire mandates as well as skill training are critical facets of a strategy to reduce vehicle miles traveled. As planning experts Robert Cervero and Michael Duncan noted, simply placing jobs near housing stock is insufficient to achieve VMT reductions since the skill requirements of available local jobs must be matched to those held by local residents.' Some municipalities have tied local hire and skilled and s City of Hayward (2014) Hayward 2040 General Plan Policy Document at p. 3-99, available at https://www.ha3Avard-ca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/General Plan FINAL.pdf. 4 City of Hayward (2019) Hayward Downtown Specific Plan at p. 5-24, available at https: / /-,vwNv.hayavard-ca.gov/sites /default/files /Ha«Lard%2ODowntown% 20S12ecific%20PIan.12df. 5 City of Hayward Municipal Code, Chapter 10, § 28.5.3.020(C). California Planning Roundtable (2008) Deconstructing Jobs -Housing Balance at p. 6, available athtti2s://cproundtable.org/static/media/uploads/publications/cpr-jobs- housing_pdf ' Cervero, Robert and Duncan, Michael (2006) Which Reduces Vehicle Travel More: Jobs - Housing Balance or Retail -Housing Mixing? Journal of the American Planning Association 72 (4), 475-490, 482, available athttp://reconnectingamerica.org/assets/Up1oads/UTCT- 825.12df. 4.11 cunt. City of Santa Clarita— 6th Circle Housing Element Update January 18, 2022 Page 5 of 5 trained workforce policies to local development permits to address transportation issues. As Cervero and Duncan note: In nearly built -out Berkeley, CA, the approach to balancing jobs and housing is to create local jobs rather than to develop new housing." The city's First Source program encourages businesses to hire local residents, especially for entry- and intermediate -level jobs, and sponsors vocational training to ensure residents are employment -ready. While the program is voluntary, some 300 businesses have used it to date, placing more than 3,000 city residents in local jobs since it was launched in 1986. When needed, these carrots are matched by sticks, since the city is not shy about negotiating corporate participation in First Source as a condition of approval for development permits. The City should consider utilizing skilled and trained workforce policies and requirements to benefit the local area economically and mitigate greenhouse gas, air quality and transportation impacts. Sincerely, Mitchell M. Tsai Attorneys for Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters Attached: March 8, 2021 SWAPE Letter to Mitchell M. Tsai re Local Hire Requirements and Considerations for Greenhouse Gas Modeling (Exhibit A); Air Quality and GHG Expert Paul Rosenfeld CV (Exhibit B); and Air Quality and GHG Expert Matt Hagemann CV (Exhibit C). 4.1r coat_ EXHIBIT A Technical Consultation, Data Analysis and ISWA Litigation Support for the Environment 2656 2911 Street, Suite 201 Santa Monica, CA 90405 Matt Hagemann, P.G, C.Hg. (949) 887-9013 mhagemann@swape.com Paul E. Rosenfeld, PhD (310) 795-2335 prosenfeld@swape.com March 8, 2021 Mitchell M. Tsai 155 South El Molino, Suite 104 Pasadena, CA 91101 Subject: Local Hire Requirements and Considerations for Greenhouse Gas Modeling Dear Mr. Tsai, Soil Water Air Protection Enterprise ("SWAPE") is pleased to provide the following draft technical report explaining the significance of worker trips required for construction of land use development projects with respect to the estimation of greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions. The report will also discuss the potential for local hire requirements to reduce the length of worker trips, and consequently, reduced or mitigate the potential GHG impacts. worxer Trips and Greenhouse Gas Calculations The California Emissions Estimator Model ("CaIEEMod") is a "statewide land use emissions computer model designed to provide a uniform platform for government agencies, land use planners, and environmental professionals to quantify potential criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with both construction and operations from a variety of land use projects."' CaIEEMod quantifies construction -related emissions associated with land use projects resulting from off -road construction equipment; on -road mobile equipment associated with workers, vendors, and hauling; fugitive dust associated with grading, demolition, truck loading, and on -road vehicles traveling along paved and unpaved roads; and architectural coating activities; and paving? The number, length, and vehicle class of worker trips are utilized by CaIEEMod to calculate emissions associated with the on -road vehicle trips required to transport workers to and from the Project site during construction.' 1 "California Emissions Estimator Model." CAPCOA, 2017, available at: http://www.agmd.gov/caleemod/home. z "California Emissions Estimator Model." CAPCOA, 2017, available at: http://www.agmd.gov/caleemod/home. ' "CaIEEMod User's Guide." CAPCOA, November 2017, available at: http://www.agmd.gov/docs/default- source/caleemod/01 user-39-s-guide2016-3-2 15november2017.pdf?sfvrsn=4, p. 34. 1 Specifically, the number and length of vehicle trips is utilized to estimate the vehicle miles travelled ("VMT") associated with construction. Then, utilizing vehicle -class specific EMFAC 2014 emission factors, CaIEEMod calculates the vehicle exhaust, evaporative, and dust emissions resulting from construction -related VMT, including personal vehicles for worker commuting.4 Specifically, in order to calculate VMT, CaIEEMod multiplies the average daily trip rate by the average overall trip length (see excerpt below): "VMTd = F(Average Daily Trip Rate i * Average Overall Trip Length i) n Where: n = Number of land uses being modeled."' Furthermore, to calculate the on -road emissions associated with worker trips, CaIEEMod utilizes the following equation (see excerpt below): "Emissionspollutant = VMT * EFrunning,pollutant Where: Emissionspollutant = emissions from vehicle running for each pollutant VMT = vehicle miles traveled EFrunning,pollutant = emission factor for running emissions."' Thus, there is a direct relationship between trip length and VMT, as well as a direct relationship between VMT and vehicle running emissions. In other words, when the trip length is increased, the VMT and vehicle running emissions increase as a result. Thus, vehicle running emissions can be reduced by decreasing the average overall trip length, by way of a local hire requirement or otherwise. Default Worker Trip Parameters and Potential Local Hire Requirements As previously discussed, the number, length, and vehicle class of worker trips are utilized by CaIEEMod to calculate emissions associated with the on -road vehicle trips required to transport workers to and from the Project site during construction! In order to understand how local hire requirements and associated worker trip length reductions impact GHG emissions calculations, it is important to consider the CaIEEMod default worker trip parameters. CaIEEMod provides recommended default values based on site -specific information, such as land use type, meteorological data, total lot acreage, project type and typical equipment associated with project type. If more specific project information is known, the user can change the default values and input project - specific values, but the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") requires that such changes be justified by substantial evidence.' The default number of construction -related worker trips is calculated by multiplying the 4 "Appendix A Calculation Details for CaIEEMod." CAPCOA, October 2017, available at: http://www.agmd.gov/docs/default- source/caleemod/02 appendix-a2016-3-2.pdf?sfvrsn=6, p. 14-15. 5 "Appendix A Calculation Details for CaIEEMod." CAPCOA, October 2017, available at: http://www.agmd.gov/docs/default- source/caleemod/02 appendix-a2016-3-2.pdf?sfvrsn=6, p. 23. ' "Appendix A Calculation Details for CaIEEMod." CAPCOA, October 2017, available at: http://www.agmd.gov/docs/default- source/caleemod/02 append ix-a2016-3-2.pdf?sfvrsn=6, p. 15. ' "CaIEEMod User's Guide." CAPCOA, November 2017, available at: http://www.agmd.gov/docs/default- source/caleemod/01 user-39-s-guide2016-3-2 15november2017.pdf?sfvrsn=41 p. 34. $ CaIEEMod User Guide, available at: http://www.caleemod.com/, p. 1, 9. 2 number of pieces of equipment for all phases by 1.25, with the exception of worker trips required for the building construction and architectural coating phases.9 Furthermore, the worker trip vehicle class is a 50/25/25 percent mix of light duty autos, light duty truck class 1 and light duty truck class 2, respectively."10 Finally, the default worker trip length is consistent with the length of the operational home -to -work vehicle trips." The operational home -to -work vehicle trip lengths are: "[B]ased on the location and urbanization selected on the project characteristic screen. These values were supplied by the air districts or use a default average for the state. Each district (or county) also assigns trip lengths for urban and rural settings" (emphasis added)." Thus, the default worker trip length is based on the location and urbanization level selected by the User when modeling emissions. The below table shows the CaIEEMod default rural and urban worker trip lengths by air basin (see excerpt below and Attachment A)." Worker Trip Length by Air Basin Air Basin Rural (miles) Urban (miles) Great Basin Valleys 16.8 10.8 Lake County 16.8 10.8 Lake Tahoe 16.8 10.8 Mojave Desert 16.8 10.8 Mountain Counties 16.8 10.8 North Central Coast 17.1 12.3 North Coast 16.8 10.8 Northeast Plateau 16.8 10.8 Sacramento Valley 16.8 10.8 Salton Sea 14.6 11 San Diego 16.8 10.8 San Francisco Bay Area 10.8 10.8 San Joaquin Valley 16.8 10.8 South Central Coast 16.8 10.8 South Coast 19.8 14.7 Average 16.47 11.17 Minimum 10.80 10.80 Maximum 19.80 14.70 Range 9.00 3.90 e "CaIEEMod User's Guide." CAPCOA, November 2017, available at: http://www.agmd.gov/docs/default- source/caleemod/01 user-39-s-guide2016-3-2 15november2017.pdf?sfvrsn=4, p. 34. to "Appendix A Calculation Details for CaIEEMod." CAPCOA, October 2017, available at: http://www.agmd.gov/docs/default-source/caleemod/02 appendix-a2016-3-2.pdf?sfvrsn=6, p. 15. 11 "Appendix A Calculation Details for CaIEEMod." CAPCOA, October 2017, available at: http://www.agmd.gov/docs/default-source/caleemod/02 appendix-a2016-3-2.pdf?sfvrsn=6, p. 14. 12 "Appendix A Calculation Details for CaIEEMod." CAPCOA, October 2017, available at: http://www.agmd.gov/docs/default-source/caleemod/02 appendix-a2016-3-2.pdf?sfvrsn=6, p. 21. 13 "Appendix D Default Data Tables." CAPCOA, October 2017, available at: http://www.agmd.gov/docs/default- source/caleemod/05 append ix-d2016-3-2.pdf?sfvrsn=4, p. D-84 - D-86. 3 As demonstrated above, default rural worker trip lengths for air basins in California vary from 10.8- to 19.8- miles, with an average of 16.47 miles. Furthermore, default urban worker trip lengths vary from 10.8- to 14.7- miles, with an average of 11.17 miles. Thus, while default worker trip lengths vary by location, default urban worker trip lengths tend to be shorter in length. Based on these trends evident in the CalEEMod default worker trip lengths, we can reasonably assume that the efficacy of a local hire requirement is especially dependent upon the urbanization of the project site, as well as the project location. Practical Minlication of a Local Hire Requirement and Associated Impact To provide an example of the potential impact of a local hire provision on construction -related GHG emissions, we estimated the significance of a local hire provision for the Village South Specific Plan ("Project") located in the City of Claremont ("City"). The Project proposed to construct 1,000 residential units, 100,000-SF of retail space, 45,000-SF of office space, as well as a 50-room hotel, on the 24-acre site. The Project location is classified as Urban and lies within the Los Angeles -South Coast County. As a result, the Project has a default worker trip length of 14.7 miles.14 In an effort to evaluate the potential for a local hire provision to reduce the Project's construction -related GHG emissions, we prepared an updated model, reducing all worker trip lengths to 10 miles (see Attachment B). Our analysis estimates that if a local hire provision with a 10-mile radius were to be implemented, the GHG emissions associated with Project construction would decrease by approximately 17% (see table below and Attachment C). Local Hire Provision Net Change Without Local Hire Provision Total Construction GHG Emissions (MT CO2e) Amortized Construction GHG Emissions (MT CO2e/year) 3,623 120.77 With Local Hire Provision Total Construction GHG Emissions (MT CO2e) Amortized Construction GHG Emissions (MT CO2e/year) Decrease in Construction -related GHG Emissions 3,024 100.80 17% As demonstrated above, by implementing a local hire provision requiring 10 mile worker trip lengths, the Project could reduce potential GHG emissions associated with construction worker trips. More broadly, any local hire requirement that results in a decreased worker trip length from the default value has the potential to result in a reduction of construction -related GHG emissions, though the significance of the reduction would vary based on the location and urbanization level of the project site. This serves as an example of the potential impacts of local hire requirements on estimated project -level GHG emissions, though it does not indicate that local hire requirements would result in reduced construction -related GHG emission for all projects. As previously described, the significance of a local hire requirement depends on the worker trip length enforced and the default worker trip length for the project's urbanization level and location. 11 "Appendix D Default Data Tables." CAPCOA, October 2017, available at: http://www.agmd.gov/docs/default- source/caleemod/05 appendix-d2016-3-2.pdf?sfvrsn=4, p. D-85. 21 Disclaimer SWAPE has received limited discovery. Additional information may become available in the future; thus, we retain the right to revise or amend this report when additional information becomes available. Our professional services have been performed using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar circumstances, by reputable environmental consultants practicing in this or similar localities at the time of service. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the scope of work, work methodologies and protocols, site conditions, analytical testing results, and findings presented. This report reflects efforts which were limited to information that was reasonably accessible at the time of the work, and may contain informational gaps, inconsistencies, or otherwise be incomplete due to the unavailability or uncertainty of information obtained or provided by third parties. Sincerely, Matt Hagemann, P.G., C.Hg. J �\ r Paul E. Rosenfeld, Ph.D. 5 Attachment A Location Type Location Name Rural H-W Urban H-W (miles) (miles) Air Basin Great Basin 16.8 10.8 Air Basin Lake County 16.8 10.8 Air Basin Lake Tahoe 16.8 10.8 Air Basin Mojave Desert 16.8 10.8 Air Basin Mountain 16.8 10.8 Air Basin North Central 17.1 12.3 Air Basin North Coast 16.8 10.8 Air Basin Northeast 16.8 10.8 Air Basin Sacramento 16.8 10.8 Air Basin Salton Sea 14.6 11 Air Basin San Diego 16.8 10.8 Air Basin San Francisco 10.8 10.8 Air Basin San Joaquin 16.8 10.8 Air Basin South Central 16.8 10.8 Air Basin South Coast 19.8 14.7 Air District Amador County 16.8 10.8 Air District Antelope Valley 16.8 10.8 Air District Bay Area AQMD 10.8 10.8 Air District Butte County 12.54 12.54 Air District Calaveras 16.8 10.8 Air District Colusa County 16.8 10.8 Air District El Dorado 16.8 10.8 Air District Feather River 16.8 10.8 Air District Glenn County 16.8 10.8 Air District Great Basin 16.8 10.8 Air District Imperial County 10.2 7.3 Air District Kern County 16.8 10.8 Air District Lake County 16.8 10.8 Air District Lassen County 16.8 10.8 Air District Mariposa 16.8 10.8 Air District Mendocino 16.8 10.8 Air District Modoc County 16.8 10.8 Air District Mojave Desert 16.8 10.8 Air District Monterey Bay 16.8 10.8 Air District North Coast 16.8 10.8 Air District Northern Sierra 16.8 10.8 Air District Northern 16.8 10.8 Air District Placer County 16.8 10.8 Air District Sacramento 15 10 Air District San Diego 16.8 10.8 Air District San Joaquin 16.8 10.8 Air District San Luis Obispo 13 13 Air District Santa Barbara 8.3 8.3 Air District Shasta County 16.8 10.8 Air District Siskiyou County 16.8 10.8 Air District South Coast 19.8 14.7 Air District Tehama County 16.8 10.8 Air District Tuolumne 16.8 10.8 Air District Ventura County 16.8 10.8 Air District Yolo/Solano 15 10 County Alameda 10.8 10.8 County Alpine 16.8 10.8 County Amador 16.8 10.8 County Butte 12.54 12.54 County Calaveras 16.8 10.8 County Colusa 16.8 10.8 County Contra Costa 10.8 10.8 County Del Norte 16.8 10.8 County El Dorado -Lake 16.8 10.8 County El Dorado- 16.8 10.8 County Fresno 16.8 10.8 County Glenn 16.8 10.8 County Humboldt 16.8 10.8 County Imperial 10.2 7.3 County Inyo 16.8 10.8 County Kern -Mojave 16.8 10.8 County Kern -San 16.8 10.8 County Kings 16.8 10.8 County Lake 16.8 10.8 County Lassen 16.8 10.8 County Los Angeles- 16.8 10.8 County Los Angeles- 19.8 14.7 County Madera 16.8 10.8 County Marin 10.8 10.8 County Mariposa 16.8 10.8 County Mendocino- 16.8 10.8 County Mendocino- 16.8 10.8 County Mendocino- 16.8 10.8 County Mendocino- 16.8 10.8 County Merced 16.8 10.8 County Modoc 16.8 10.8 County Mono 16.8 10.8 County Monterey 16.8 10.8 County Napa 10.8 10.8 County Nevada 16.8 10.8 County Orange 19.8 14.7 County Placer -Lake 16.8 10.8 County Placer -Mountain 16.8 10.8 County Placer- 16.8 10.8 County Plumas 16.8 10.8 County Riverside- 16.8 10.8 County Riverside- 19.8 14.7 County Riverside -Salton 14.6 11 County Riverside -South 19.8 14.7 County Sacramento 15 10 County San Benito 16.8 10.8 County San Bernardino- 16.8 10.8 County San Bernardino- 19.8 14.7 County San Diego 16.8 10.8 County San Francisco 10.8 10.8 County San Joaquin 16.8 10.8 County San Luis Obispo 13 13 County San Mateo 10.8 10.8 County Santa Barbara- 8.3 8.3 County Santa Barbara- 8.3 8.3 County Santa Clara 10.8 10.8 County Santa Cruz 16.8 10.8 County Shasta 16.8 10.8 County Sierra 16.8 10.8 County Siskiyou 16.8 10.8 County Solano- 15 10 County Solano-San 16.8 10.8 County Sonoma -North 16.8 10.8 County Sonoma -San 10.8 10.8 County Stanislaus 16.8 10.8 County Sutter 16.8 10.8 County Tehama 16.8 10.8 County Trinity 16.8 10.8 County Tulare 16.8 10.8 County Tuolumne 16.8 10.8 County Ventura 16.8 10.8 County Yolo 15 10 County Yuba 16.8 10.8 Statewide Statewide 16.8 10.8 Worker Air Basin Great Basin Valleys Lake County Lake Tahoe Mojave Desert Mountain Counties North Central Coast North Coast Northeast Plateau Sacramento Valley Salton Sea San Diego San Francisco Bay Area San Joaquin Valley South Central Coast South Coast Average Mininum Maximum Range igth by Air Basin Rural (miles) 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.8 17.1 16.8 16.8 16.8 14.6 16.8 10.8 16.8 16.8 19.8 16.47 10.80 19.80 9.00 Urban (miles) 10.8 10.8 10.8 10.8 10.8 12.3 10.8 10.8 10.8 11 10.8 10.8 10.8 10.8 14.7 11.17 10.80 14.70 3.90 Attachment B CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 1 of 44 Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 1.0 Project Characteristics 1.1 Land Usage Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Land Uses Size Metric Lot Acreage Floor Surface Area Population General Office Building 45.00 1000sgft 1.03 45,000.00 0 High Turnover (Sit Down Restaurant) 36.00 1000sgft 0.83 36,000.00 0 Hotel 50.00 Room 1.67 72,600.00 0 Quality Restaurant 8.00 1000sgft 0.18 8,000.00 0 Apartments Low Rise 25.00 Dwelling Unit 1.56 25,000.00 72 Apartments Mid Rise 975.00 Dwelling Unit 25.66 975,000.00 2789 Regional Shopping Center 56.00 1000sgft 1.29 56,000.00 0 1.2 Other Project Characteristics Urbanization Urban Wind Speed (m/s) 2.2 Precipitation Freq (Days) 33 Climate Zone 9 Operational Year 2028 Utility Company Southern California Edison CO2Intensity 702.44 CH4Intensity 0.029 N20Intensity 0.006 (lb/MWhr) (lb/MWhr) (lb/MWhr) 1.3 User Entered Comments & Non -Default Data CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 2 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Project Characteristics - Consistent with the DEIR's model. Land Use - See SWAPE comment regarding residential and retail land uses. Construction Phase - See SWAPE comment regarding individual construction phase lengths. Demolition - Consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding demolition. Vehicle Trips - Saturday trips consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding weekday and Sunday trips. Woodstoves - Woodstoves and wood -burning fireplaces consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding gas fireplaces. Energy Use - Construction Off -road Equipment Mitigation - See SWAPE comment on construction -related mitigation. Area Mitigation - See SWAPE comment regarding operational mitigation measures. Water Mitigation - See SWAPE comment regarding operational mitigation measures. Table Name Column Name Default Value New Value tblFireplaces FireplaceWoodMass 1,019.20 0.00 ......................... -------------------------- ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces FireplaceWoodMass 1,019.20 0.00 ......................... -------------------------- ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces NumberWood 1.25 0.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces NumberWood 48.75 0.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 7.16 6.17 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 6.39 3.87 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 2.46 1.39 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 158.37 79.82 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 8.19 3.75 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 94.36 63.99 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 49.97 10.74 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 6.07 6.16 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 5.86 4.18 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 1.05 0.69 tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 131.84 78.27 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 3 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 5.95 3.20 tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 72.16 57.65 --------------- --------- --------------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 25.24 6.39 -------------- --------- ----------------------------------F----------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 6.59 5.83 ...... •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••••--------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 6.65 4.13 ------- -------- --------- --------------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 11.03 6.41 ...... •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••••------------------------F--------- -------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 127.15 65.80 ...... •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••••---------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 8.17 3.84 ......• •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••••------------------------F--------- -------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 89.95 62.64 ...... •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••••-----------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 42.70 9.43 ------ ----------- ------ -------------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberCatalytic 1.25 0.00 ------ ----------- ------ -------------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberCatalytic 48.75 0.00 ...... ••••••••••• •••• •• •••••--------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberNoncatalytic 1.25 0.00 ......- ......••••• •••• •• •••••-------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberNoncatalytic 48.75 0.00 ------ ----------- ----------------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveDayYear 25.00 0.00 ...... ••••••••••• •••• •••••••-----------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveDayYear 25.00 0.00 ......• ••••••••••• ••• ••••••-----------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveWood Mass 999.60 0.00 -------------------------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveWood Mass 999.60 0.00 2.0 Emissions Summary CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 4 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 2.1 Overall Construction Unmitigated Construction ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Year tons/yr MT/yr 2021 0.1713 1.8242 1.1662 2.4000e- 0.4169 0.0817 0.4986 0.1795 0.0754 0.2549 0.0000 213.1969 213.1969 0.0601 0.0000 214.6993 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 003 2022 0.6904 4.1142 6.1625 0.0189 1.3058 0.1201 1.4259 0.3460 0.1128 0.4588 0.0000 1,721.682 1,721.682 0.1294 0.0000 1,724.918 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 2023 0.6148 3.3649 5.6747 0.0178 1.1963 0.0996 1.2959 0.3203 0.0935 0.4138 C 0.0000 1,627.529 1,627.529 0.1185 0.0000 1,630.492 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 5 , 5 , , , 5 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 2024 4.1619 0.1335 0.2810 5.9000e- 0.0325 6.4700e- 0.0390 8.6300e- 6.0400e- 0.0147 0.0000 52.9078 52.9078 8.0200e- 0.0000 53.1082 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 004 , , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , 003 Maximum 4.1619 4.1142 6.1625 0.0189 1.3058 0.1201 1.4259 0.3460 0.1128 0.4588 0.0000 1,721.682 1,721.682 0.1294 0.0000 1,724.918 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 1 6 1 7 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 5 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 2.1 Overall Construction Mitigated Construction ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Year tons/yr MT/yr 2021 0.1713 1.8242 1.1662 2.4000e- 0.4169 0.0817 0.4986 0.1795 0.0754 0.2549 0.0000 213.1967 213.1967 0.0601 0.0000 214.6991 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 003 2022 0.6904 4.1142 6.1625 0.0189 1.3058 0.1201 1.4259 0.3460 0.1128 0.4588 0.0000 1,721.682 1,721.682 0.1294 0.0000 1,724.918 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 3 , 3 , , , 3 , 2023 0.6148 3.3648 5.6747 0.0178 1.1963 0.0996 1.2959 0.3203 0.0935 0.4138 0.0000 1,627.529 1,627.529 0.1185 0.0000 1,630.492 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 2024 4.1619 0.1335 0.2810 5.9000e- 0.0325 6.4700e- 0.0390 8.6300e- 6.0400e- 0.0147 0.0000 52.9077 52.9077 8.0200e- 0.0000 53.1082 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 004 , , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , 003 Maximum 4.1619 4.1142 6.1625 0.0189 1.3058 0.1201 1.4259 0.3460 0.1128 0.4588 0.0000 1,721.682 1,721.682 0.1294 0.0000 1,724.918 3 1 3 1 1 3 1 ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio-0O2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Percent 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reduction Quarter Start Date End Date Maximum Unmitigated ROG + NOX (tons/quarter) Maximum Mitigated ROG + NOX (tons/quarter) 1 9-1-2021 11-30-2021 1.4103 1.4103 2 12-1-2021 2-28-2022 1.3613 1.3613 3 3-1-2022 5-31-2022 1.1985 1.1985 4 6-1-2022 8-31-2022 1.1921 1.1921 5 9-1-2022 11-30-2022 1.1918 1.1918 6 12-1-2022 2-28-2023 1.0774 1.0774 7 3-1-2023 5-31-2023 1.0320 1.0320 8 6-1-2023 8-31-2023 1.0260 1.0260 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 6 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 9 9-1-2023 11-30-2023 1.0265 1.0265 10 12-1-2023 2-29-2024 2.8857 2.8857 11 3-1-2024 5-31-2024 1.6207 1.6207 Highest 2.8857 2.8857 2.2 Overall Operational Unmitigated Operational ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Area 5.1437 0.2950 • 10.3804 • 1.6700e- • 0.0714 0.0714 • • 0.0714 0.0714 0.0000 220.9670 • 220.9670 • 0.0201 3.7400e- • 222.5835 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , , , , , , , 003 , Energy 0.1398 1.2312 • 0.7770 • 7.6200e- • 0.0966 0.0966 • • 0.0966 0.0966 0.0000 • 3,896.073 • 3,896.073 • 0.1303 0.0468 • 3,913.283 , , , , , , , , , , , 003 i , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , 3 , Mobile 1.5857 7.9962 • 19.1834 • 0.0821 7.7979 • 0.0580 7.8559 • 2.0895 • 0.0539 2.1434 0.0000 • 7,620.498 • 7,620.498 • 0.3407 0.0000 • 7,629.016 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Waste • • • 0.0000 0.0000 • • 0.0000 0.0000 p 207.8079 0.0000 • 207.8079 • 12.2811 0.0000 1514.8354 , , , , , , Water • • • 0.0000 0.0000 • • 0.0000 0.0000 p 29.1632 556.6420 • 585.8052 • 3.0183 0.0755 • 683.7567 , , , , , , Total 6.8692 9.5223 30.3407 0.0914 7.7979 0.2260 8.0240 2.0895 0.2219 2.3114 236.9712 12,294.18 12,531.15 15.7904 0.1260 12,963.47 07 1 19 1 51 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 7 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 2.2 Overall Operational Mitigated Operational ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Area 5.1437 0.2950 10.3804 1.6700e- 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0000 220.9670 220.9670 0.0201 3.7400e- 222.5835 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , , , , , , , 003 , Energy 0.1398 1.2312 0.7770 7.6200e- 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0000 • 3,896.073 3,896.073 0.1303 0.0468 3,913.283 , , , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , 3 Mobile 1.5857 7.9962 19.1834 0.0821 7.7979 0.0580 7.8559 2.0895 0.0539 2.1434 C 0.0000 • 7,620.498 7,620.498 0.3407 0.0000 7,629.016 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Waste 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 207.8079 0.0000 207.8079 12.2811 0.0000 514.8354 , , , , , , Water 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 29.1632 556.6420 585.8052 3.0183 0.0755 683.7567 , , , , , , Total 6.8692 9.5223 30.3407 0.0914 7.7979 0.2260 8.0240 2.0895 0.2219 2.3114 236.9712 12,294.18 12,531.15 15.7904 0.1260 12,963.47 07 1 19 1 51 1 ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio-0O2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Percent 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reduction 3.0 Construction Detail Construction Phase CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 8 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Phase Number Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Num Days Week Num Days Phase Description 1 •Demolition •Demolition •9/1/2021 :10/12/2021 5: 30: i i 2 •Site Preparation •Site Preparation • 10/13/2021 :11/9/2021 i i 5: 20: 3 •Grading •Grading • 11/10/2021 :1/11/2022 i i 5: 45: 4 Building Construction •Building Construction • 1/12/2022 :12/12/2023 5: 500: 5 •Paving •Paving • 12/13/2023 :1/30/2024 i i 5: 35: 6 •Architectural Coating •Arch itectural Coating 1/31/2024 3/19/2024 5 35 Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 0 Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 112.5 Acres of Paving: 0 Residential Indoor: 2,025,000; Residential Outdoor: 675,000; Non -Residential Indoor: 326,400; Non -Residential Outdoor: 108,800; Striped Parking Area: 0 (Architectural Coating — sgft) OffRoad Equipment CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 9 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor Demolition •Concrete/Industrial Saws 1 8.00- 81 : 0.73 -- Demolition •Excavators 3� 8.00- ------------ 158: -------- 0.38 ' Demolition -Rubber Tired Dozers 21 8.00. ------ ---- 247: -------- 0.40 --- Site Preparation -Rubber Tired Dozers 3! 8.00. ---------- 247: -------- 0.40 --- Site Preparation •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 4! 8.00- ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 ------ators-----------------%-----------------I-----------00: Grading Excavators 2� 8.00� -------------7 158� - - 0.38 raders-------------------- Grading -Graders ----- ------------I------------- 1 � 8.00: 187T 0.41 -----------------------%-----------------I-------------� Grading -Rubberubber Tired Dozers 1 � 8.00� ---------- ---- 247� - - 0.40 -----------------------------%-----------------I-------------� Grading -Scrapers 2� 8.00 -------------- 367� - - 0.48 --- Grading •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 2� 8.00: ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 -----------------------------%-----------------I-------------� Building Construction -Cranes 1 � 7.00� -------------- 231 � - - 0.29 --- Building Construction •Forklifts 3� 8.00: ----------- 89: -------- 0.20 ---- Building Construction -Generator Sets 1 8.00: ----------- 84: -------- 0.74 ---- Building Construction •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 3� 7.00: ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 --- Building Construction -Welders 1 8.00: ----------- 46: -------- 0.45 --- Paving -Pavers avers--------------------%-----------------I-----------00: 2� 8.00� ---------- ---7 130� - - 0.42 --- Paving -Paving Equipment avingEuipmen--------------%-----------------I-----------00: 2� 8.00� -------------T 132� - - 0.36 -----------------------%-----------------I-----------00: Paving •Rollers -Rollers 2� 8.00� ----------- 80� 80: -------- - 0.38 Architectural Coating -Air Compressors 1 6.00- 78- 0.48 Trips and VMT CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 10 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Phase Name Offroad Equipment Worker Trip Vendor Trip Hauling Trip Worker Trip Vendor Trip Hauling Trip Worker Vehicle Vendor Hauling Count I Number I Number Number I Length Length Length Class Vehicle Class Vehicle Class Demolition 61 15.00: 0.00E 458.00• 14.70, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ;HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1---------- --------------------I ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- ------- Site Preparation 7• 18.00� O.00r 0.00• 14.70, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1---------- --------------------I ---------- --------- ------------ ------ ----.......... Grading 8• 20.00: O.00r 0.00• 14.70, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT_Mix ?HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1----------- --------------------I ---------- 4 -------- ------------ ---------- ....... Building Construction 9• 801.00: 143.00: 0.00• 14.70, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT F- 1---------- --------------------1----------- -------- ------------ ---------- Paving 6• 15.00: O.00r 0.00• 14.70, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT ----------------------------------------------+---------------------, +--------------------Y------------------ Architectural Coating 1 • 160.00• 0.00• 0.00• 14.70• 6.90• 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix HHDT 3.1 Mitigation Measures Construction 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust • • • • 0.0496 • 0.0000 • 0.0496 • 7.5100e- • 0.0000 • 7.5100e- 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , 003 , , 003 _ , , , , • • • • • • • • • i Off -Road 0.0475 0.4716 0.3235 5.8000e- 0.0233 0.0233 0.0216 0.0216 0.0000 51.0012 51.0012 0.0144 0.0000 51.3601 , , , 004 Total 0.0475 0.4716 0.3235 5.8000e- 0.0496 0.0233 0.0729 7.5100e- 0.0216 0.0291 0.0000 51.0012 51.0012 0.0144 0.0000 51.3601 004 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 11 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling •• 1.9300e- • 0.0634 0.0148 • 1.8000e- 3.9400e- • 1.9000e- • 4.1300e- 1.0800e- • 1.8000e- • 1.2600e- 0.0000 17.4566 17.4566 • 1.2100e- 0.0000 • 17.4869 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , 004 , 003 , 004 , 003 , 003 , 004 , 003 , , , , 003 _ • • • • • • , , , , i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , • • • • • • , , , , Worker •• 9.7000e- 7.5000e- 8.5100e- 2.00OOe- 2.4700e- 2.00OOe- 2.4900e- 6.5000e- 2.00OOe- 6.7000e- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 2.2251 2.2251 7.00OOe- 0.0000 2.2267 , , , , 005 Total 2.9000e- 0.0641 0.0233 2.00OOe- 6.4100e- 2.1000e- 6.6200e- 1.7300e- 2.00OOe- 1.9300e- 0.0000 19.6816 19.6816 1.2800e- 0.0000 19.7136 003 004 003 004 003 003 004 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust • • 0.0496 • 0.0000 • 0.0496 7.5100e- • 0.0000 • 7.5100e- 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , 003 -r Off -Road 0.0475 • 0.4716 0.3235 • 5.8000e- • 0.0233 • 0.0233 • 0.0216 • 0.0216 0.0000 51.0011 51.0011 • 0.0144 0.0000 • 51.3600 , , , , , , , , , 004 Total 0.0475 0.4716 0.3235 5.8000e- 0.0496 0.0233 0.0729 7.5100e- 0.0216 0.0291 0.0000 51.0011 51.0011 0.0144 0.0000 51.3600 11 004 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 12 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 1.9300e- 0.0634 0.0148 1.8000e- 3.9400e- 1.9000e- 4.1300e- 1.0800e- 1.8000e- 1.2600e- 0.0000 17.4566 17.4566 1.2100e- 0.0000 17.4869 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , 004 , 003 , 004 , 003 , 003 , 004 , 003 , , , , 003 _ , , , , i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , , , ------- +------- , , , , , Worker 9.7000e- 7.5000e- 8.5100e- 2.000Oe- 2.4700e- 2.000Oe- 2.4900e- 6.5000e- 2.000Oe- 6.7000e- 004 004 ; , , , , , , , , , 003 005 , 003 005 003 , 004 005 004 0.0000 2.2251 2.2251 7.000Oe- 0.0000 2.2267 , , , , 005 Total 2.9000e- 0.0641 0.0233 2.000Oe- 6.4100e- 2.1000e- 6.6200e- 1.7300e- 2.000Oe- 1.9300e- 0.0000 19.6816 19.6816 1.2800e- 0.0000 19.7136 003 004 003 004 003 003 004 003 003 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust 0.1807 0.0000 0.1807 0.0993 0.0000 0.0993 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , .. , ------+------- +------- +------- , ------�------- +---- Off -Road 0.0389 0.4050 0.2115 3.8000e- 0.0204 0.0204 0.0188 0.0188 0.0000 33.4357 33.4357 0.0108 0.0000 33.7061 , , , , , , , , , 004 Total 0.0389 0.4050 0.2115 3.8000e- 0.1807 0.0204 0.2011 0.0993 0.0188 0.1181 0.0000 33.4357 33.4357 0.0108 0.0000 11 004 M CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 13 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 _ i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , Worker 7.7000e- 6.00OOe- 6.8100e- 2.00OOe- 1.9700e- 2.00OOe- 1.9900e- 5.2000e- 1.00OOe- 5.4000e- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 1.7801 1.7801 5.00OOe- 0.0000 1.7814 , , , , 005 Total 7.7000e- 6.00OOe- 6.8100e- 2.00OOe- 1.9700e- 2.00OOe- 1.9900e- 5.2000e- 1.00OOe- 5.4000e- 0.0000 1.7801 1.7801 5.00OOe- 0.0000 1.7814 004 004 003 005 003 005 003 004 005 004 005 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust 0.1807 0.0000 0.1807 0.0993 0.0000 0.0993 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , .. , ------+-------+-------+-------, ---- --� ------+- Off-Road 0.0389 0.4050 0.2115 3.8000e- 0.0204 0.0204 0.0188 0.0188 0.0000 33.4357 33.4357 0.0108 0.0000 33.7060 , , , , , , , , , 004 Total 0.0389 0.4050 0.2115 3.8000e- 0.1807 0.0204 0.2011 0.0993 0.0188 0.1181 0.0000 33.4357 33.4357 0.0108 0.0000 11 004 m CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 14 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 _ i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 7.7000e- 6.000Oe- 6.8100e- 2.000Oe- 1.9700e- 2.000Oe- 1.9900e- 5.2000e- 1.000Oe- 5.4000e- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 1.7801 1.7801 5.000Oe- 0.0000 1.7814 , , , , 005 Total 7.7000e- 6.000Oe- 6.8100e- 2.000Oe- 1.9700e- 2.000Oe- 1.9900e- 5.2000e- 1.000Oe- 5.4000e- 0.0000 1.7801 1.7801 5.000Oe- 0.0000 1.7814 004 004 003 005 003 005 003 004 005 004 005 3.4 Grading - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust 0.1741 0.0000 0.1741 0.0693 0.0000 0.0693 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , Off -Road 0.0796 0.8816 0.5867 1.1800e- 0.0377 0.0377 0.0347 0.0347 0.0000 103.5405 103.5405 0.0335 0.0000 104.3776 , , , , , , , , , 003 Total 0.0796 0.8816 0.5867 1.1800e- 0.1741 0.0377 0.2118 0.0693 0.0347 0.1040 0.0000 103.5405 103.5405 0.0335 0.0000 104.3776 11 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 15 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.4 Grading - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 _ i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , Worker 1.6400e- 1.2700e- 0.0144 4.00OOe- 4.1600e- 3.00OOe- 4.2000e- 1.1100e- 3.00OOe- 1.1400e- 003 003 ; , , , , , , , , , 005 , 003 005 003 , 003 005 003 0.0000 3.7579 3.7579 1.1000e- 0.0000 3.7607 , , , , 004 Total 1.6400e- 1.2700e- 0.0144 4.00OOe- 4.1600e- 3.00OOe- 4.2000e- 1.1100e- 3.00OOe- 1.1400e- 0.0000 3.7579 3.7579 1.1000e- 0.0000 3.7607 003 003 005 003 005 003 003 005 003 004 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust 0.1741 0.0000 0.1741 0.0693 0.0000 0.0693 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , .. , ------+-------+-------+-------�------� --------------+-------+- Off -Road 0.0796 0.8816 0.5867 1.1800e- 0.0377 0.0377 0.0347 0.0347 0.0000 103.5403 103.5403 0.0335 0.0000 104.3775 , , , , , , , , , 003 Total 0.0796 0.8816 0.5867 1.1800e- 0.1741 0.0377 0.2118 0.0693 0.0347 0.1040 0.0000 103.5403 103.5403 0.0335 0.0000 104.3775 11 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 16 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.4 Grading - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 _ • • • • • • i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • • • • • • Worker •• 1.6400e- 1.2700e- 0.0144 4.000Oe- 4.1600e- 3.000Oe- 4.2000e- 1.1100e- 3.000Oe- 1.1400e- , , , , , , , , , 003 , 003 , , 005 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 003 , 005 , 003 0.0000 3.7579 3.7579 1.1000e- 0.0000 3.7607 , , , , 004 Total 1.6400e- 1.2700e- 0.0144 4.000Oe- 4.1600e- 3.000Oe- 4.2000e- 1.1100e- 3.000Oe- 1.1400e- 0.0000 3.7579 3.7579 1.1000e- 0.0000 3.7607 003 003 005 003 005 003 003 005 003 004 3.4 Grading - 2022 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust • • 0.0807 • 0.0000 • 0.0807 0.0180 • 0.0000 • 0.0180 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , Off -Road 0.0127 • 0.1360 0.1017 • 2.2000e- • 5.7200e- • 5.7200e- • 5.2600e- • 5.2600e- 0.0000 19.0871 19.0871 • 6.1700e- 0.0000 • 19.2414 , , , , , , , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 Total 0.0127 0.1360 0.1017 2.2000e- 0.0807 5.7200e- 0.0865 0.0180 5.2600e- 0.0233 0.0000 19.0871 19.0871 6.1700e- 0.0000 19.2414 004 003 003 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 17 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.4 Grading - 2022 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 _ • • • • • • i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • • • • • • • • Worker •• 2.8000e- 2.1000e- 2.4400e- 1.00OOe- 7.7000e- 1.00OOe- 7.7000e- 2.00OOe- 1.00OOe- 2.1000e- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 004 , 005 , 004 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 0.6679 0.6679 2.00OOe- 0.0000 0.6684 , , , , 005 Total 2.8000e- 2.1000e- 2.4400e- 1.00OOe- 7.7000e- 1.00OOe- 7.7000e- 2.00OOe- 1.00OOe- 2.1000e- 0.0000 0.6679 0.6679 2.00OOe- 0.0000 0.6684 004 004 003 005 004 005 004 004 005 004 005 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust • • 0.0807 • 0.0000 • 0.0807 0.0180 • 0.0000 • 0.0180 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , Off -Road 0.0127 • 0.1360 0.1017 • 2.2000e- • 5.7200e- • 5.7200e- • 5.2600e- • 5.2600e- 0.0000 19.0871 19.0871 6.1700e- 0.0000 19.2414 , , , , , , , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 Total 0.0127 0.1360 0.1017 2.2000e- 0.0807 5.7200e- 0.0865 0.0180 5.2600e- 0.0233 0.0000 19.0871 19.0871 6.1700e- 0.0000 19.2414 004 003 003 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 18 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.4 Grading - 2022 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 _ i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 2.8000e- 2.1000e- 2.4400e- 1.000Oe- 7.7000e- 1.000Oe- 7.7000e- 2.000Oe- 1.000Oe- 2.1000e- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 004 , 005 , 004 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 0.6679 0.6679 2.000Oe- 0.0000 0.6684 , , , , 005 Total 2.8000e- 2.1000e- 2.4400e- 1.000Oe- 7.7000e- 1.000Oe- 7.7000e- 2.000Oe- 1.000Oe- 2.1000e- 0.0000 0.6679 0.6679 2.000Oe- 0.0000 0.6684 004 004 003 005 004 005 004 004 005 004 005 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road 0.2158 1.9754 2.0700 3.4100e- 0.1023 0.1023 0.0963 0.0963 0.0000 293.1324 293.1324 0.0702 0.0000 294.8881 , , , , , , , , , 003 Total 0.2158 1.9754 2.0700 3.4100e- 0.1023 0.1023 0.0963 0.0963 0.0000 293.1324 293.1324 0.0702 0.0000 294.8881 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 19 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0527 1.6961 0.4580 4.5500e- 0.1140 3.1800e- 0.1171 0.0329 3.0400e- 0.0359 003 , , 003 , , , 003 0.0000 441.9835 441.9835 0.0264 0.0000 442.6435 , , , , , , , Worker 0.4088 0.3066 3.5305 0.0107 1.1103 8.8700e- 1.1192 0.2949 8.1700e- 0.3031 003 , , , 003 0.0000 966.8117 966.8117 0.0266 0.0000 967.4773 , , , Total 0.4616 2.0027 3.9885 0.0152 1.2243 0.0121 1.2363 0.3278 0.0112 0.3390 0.0000 1,408.795 1,408.795 0.0530 0.0000 1,410.120 2 2 8 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road 0.2158 1.9754 2.0700 3.4100e- 0.1023 0.1023 0.0963 0.0963 0.0000 293.1321 293.1321 0.0702 0.0000 294.8877 , , , , , , , , , 003 Total 0.2158 1.9754 2.0700 3.4100e- 0.1023 0.1023 0.0963 0.0963 0.0000 293.1321 293.1321 0.0702 0.0000 294.8877 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 20 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0527 1.6961 0.4580 4.5500e- 0.1140 3.1800e- 0.1171 0.0329 3.0400e- 0.0359 003 , , 003 , , , 003 0.0000 441.9835 441.9835 0.0264 0.0000 442.6435 , , , , , , , Worker 0.4088 0.3066 3.5305 0.0107 1.1103 8.8700e- 1.1192 0.2949 8.1700e- 0.3031 003 , , , 003 0.0000 966.8117 966.8117 0.0266 0.0000 967.4773 , , , Total 0.4616 2.0027 3.9885 0.0152 1.2243 0.0121 1.2363 0.3278 0.0112 0.3390 0.0000 1,408.795 1,408.795 0.0530 0.0000 1,410.120 2 2 8 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road 0.1942 1.7765 2.0061 3.3300e- 0.0864 0.0864 0.0813 0.0813 0.0000 286.2789 286.2789 0.0681 0.0000 287.9814 , , , , , , , , , 003 Total 0.1942 1.7765 2.0061 3.3300e- 0.0864 0.0864 0.0813 0.0813 0.0000 286.2789 286.2789 0.0681 0.0000 287.9814 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 21 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0382 1.2511 0.4011 4.3000e- 0.1113 1.4600e- 0.1127 0.0321 1.4000e- 0.0335 003 , , 003 , , , 003 0.0000 417.9930 417.9930 0.0228 0.0000 418.5624 , , , , , , , Worker 0.3753 0.2708 3.1696 0.0101 1.0840 8.4100e- 1.0924 0.2879 7.7400e- 0.2957 003 , , , 003 0.0000 909.3439 909.3439 0.0234 0.0000 909.9291 , , , Total 0.4135 1.5218 3.5707 0.0144 1.1953 9.8700e- 1.2051 0.3200 9.1400e- 0.3292 0.0000 1,327.336 1,327.336 0.0462 0.0000 1,328.491 003 003 9 9 6 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road 0.1942 1.7765 2.0061 3.3300e- 0.0864 0.0864 0.0813 0.0813 0.0000 286.2785 286.2785 0.0681 0.0000 287.9811 , , , , , , , , , 003 Total 0.1942 1.7765 2.0061 3.3300e- 0.0864 0.0864 0.0813 0.0813 0.0000 286.2785 286.2785 0.0681 0.0000 287.9811 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 22 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • • • • • • Vendor 0.0382 1.2511 0.4011 4.3000e- 0.1113 1.4600e- 0.1127 0.0321 1.4000e- 0.0335 003 , , 003 , , , 003 0.0000 417.9930 417.9930 0.0228 0.0000 418.5624 , , , • • • • • • , , , , Worker 0.3753 0.2708 3.1696 0.0101 1.0840 8.4100e- 1.0924 0.2879 7.7400e- 0.2957 003 , , , 003 0.0000 909.3439 909.3439 0.0234 0.0000 909.9291 , , , Total 0.4135 1.5218 3.5707 0.0144 1.1953 9.8700e- 1.2051 0.3200 9.1400e- 0.3292 0.0000 1,327.336 1,327.336 0.0462 0.0000 1,328.491 003 003 9 9 6 3.6 Paving - 2023 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road •• 6.7100e- • 0.0663 0.0948 • 1.5000e- • 3.3200e- • 3.3200e- • 3.0500e- • 3.0500e- 0.0000 13.0175 13.0175 • 4.2100e- 0.0000 • 13.1227 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 Paving • • • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , Total 6.7100e- 0.0663 0.0948 1.5000e- 3.3200e- 3.3200e- 3.0500e- 3.0500e- 0.0000 13.0175 13.0175 4.2100e- 0.0000 13.1227 11 003 004 003 003 003 003 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 23 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.6 Paving - 2023 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 _ • • • • • • i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • • • • • • • • Worker •• 3.7000e- 2.7000e- 3.1200e- 1.000Oe- 1.0700e- 1.000Oe- 1.0800e- 2.8000e- 1.000Oe- 2.9000e- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 0.8963 0.8963 2.000Oe- 0.0000 0.8968 , , , , 005 Total 3.7000e- 2.7000e- 3.1200e- 1.000Oe- 1.0700e- 1.000Oe- 1.0800e- 2.8000e- 1.000Oe- 2.9000e- 0.0000 0.8963 0.8963 2.000Oe- 0.0000 0.8968 004 004 003 005 003 005 003 004 005 004 005 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road •• 6.7100e- • 0.0663 0.0948 • 1.5000e- • 3.3200e- • 3.3200e- • 3.0500e- • 3.0500e- 0.0000 13.0175 13.0175 • 4.2100e- 0.0000 • 13.1227 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 Paving • • • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , Total 6.7100e- 0.0663 0.0948 1.5000e- 3.3200e- 3.3200e- 3.0500e- 3.0500e- 0.0000 13.0175 13.0175 4.2100e- 0.0000 13.1227 11 003 004 003 003 003 003 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 24 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.6 Paving - 2023 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 _ • • • • • • i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • • • • • • • • Worker •• 3.7000e- 2.7000e- 3.1200e- 1.000Oe- 1.0700e- 1.000Oe- 1.0800e- 2.8000e- 1.000Oe- 2.9000e- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 0.8963 0.8963 2.000Oe- 0.0000 0.8968 , , , , 005 Total 3.7000e- 2.7000e- 3.1200e- 1.000Oe- 1.0700e- 1.000Oe- 1.0800e- 2.8000e- 1.000Oe- 2.9000e- 0.0000 0.8963 0.8963 2.000Oe- 0.0000 0.8968 004 004 003 005 003 005 003 004 005 004 005 3.6 Paving - 2024 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road 0.0109 • 0.1048 0.1609 • 2.5000e- • 5.1500e- • 5.1500e- • 4.7400e- • 4.7400e- 0.0000 22.0292 22.0292 • 7.1200e- 0.0000 • 22.2073 , , , , , , , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , , , Pav i • • • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 n 0.0000 , , , , , , Total 0.0109 0.1048 0.1609 2.5000e- 5.1500e- 5.1500e- 4.7407 4.7400e- 0.0000 22.0292 22.0292 7.1200e- 0.0000 22.2073 004 003 003 003 003 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 25 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.6 Paving - 2024 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 _ • • • • • • i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • • • • • • Worker •• 5.9000e- 4.1000e- 4.9200e- 2.000Oe- 1.8100e- 1.000Oe- 1.8200e- 4.8000e- 1.000Oe- 4.9000e- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 1.4697 1.4697 4.000Oe- 0.0000 1.4706 , , , , 005 Total 5.9000e- 4.1000e- 4.9200e- 2.000Oe- 1.8100e- 1.000Oe- 1.8200e- 4.8000e- 1.000Oe- 4.9000e- 0.0000 1.4697 1.4697 4.000Oe- 0.0000 1.4706 004 004 003 005 003 005 003 004 005 004 005 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road 0.0109 • 0.1048 0.1609 • 2.5000e- • 5.1500e- • 5.1500e- • 4.7400e- • 4.7400e- 0.0000 22.0292 22.0292 • 7.1200e- 0.0000 • 22.2073 , , , , , , , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , , , Pav i • • • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 n 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , Total 0.0109 0.1048 0.1609 2.5000e- 5.1500e- 5.1500e- 4.7400e- 4.7400e- 0.0000 22.0292 22.0292 7.1200e- 0.0000 22.2073 004 003 003 003 003 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 26 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.6 Paving - 2024 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 _ • • • • • • i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • • • • • • Worker •• 5.9000e- 4.1000e- 4.9200e- 2.000Oe- 1.8100e- 1.000Oe- 1.8200e- 4.8000e- 1.000Oe- 4.9000e- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 1.4697 1.4697 4.000Oe- 0.0000 1.4706 , , , , 005 Total 5.9000e- 4.1000e- 4.9200e- 2.000Oe- 1.8100e- 1.000Oe- 1.8200e- 4.8000e- 1.000Oe- 4.9000e- 0.0000 1.4697 1.4697 4.000Oe- 0.0000 1.4706 004 004 003 005 003 005 003 004 005 004 005 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Archit. Coating 4.1372 • • • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Off -Road •• 3.1600e- • 0.0213 0.0317 • 5.000Oe- • 1.0700e- • 1.0700e- • 1.0700e- • 1.0700e- 0.0000 4.4682 4.4682 2.5000e- 0.0000 4.4745 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , 005 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 Total 4.1404 0.0213 0.0317 5.000Oe- 1.0700e- 1.0700e- 1.0700e- 1.0700e- 0.0000 4.4682 4.4682 2.5000e- 0.0000 4.4745 005 003 003 003 003 004 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 27 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 _ • • • • • • i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • • • • • • Worker 0.0101 6.9900e- 0.0835 2.8000e- 0.0307 2.3000e- 0.0309 8.1500e- 2.2000e- 8.3700e- 003 , , 004 , , 004 , , 003 , 004 , 003 0.0000 24.9407 24.9407 6.1000e- 0.0000 24.9558 , , , � , , 004 Total 0.0101 6.9900e- 0.0835 2.8000e- 0.0307 2.3000e- 0.0309 8.1500e- 2.2000e- 8.3700e- 0.0000 24.9407 24.9407 6.1000e- 0.0000 24.9558 003 004 004 003 004 003 004 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Archit. Coating 4.1372 • • • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Off -Road •• 3.1600e- • 0.0213 0.0317 • 5.00OOe- • 1.0700e- • 1.0700e- • 1.0700e- • 1.0700e- 0.0000 4.4682 4.4682 2.5000e- 0.0000 4.4745 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , 005 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 Total 4.1404 0.0213 0.0317 5.00OOe- 1.0700e- 1.0700e- 1.0700e- 1.0700e- 0.0000 4.4682 4.4682 2.5000e- 0.0000 4.4745 005 003 003 003 003 004 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 28 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 _ i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0101 6.9900e- 0.0835 2.8000e- 0.0307 2.3000e- 0.0309 8.1500e- 2.2000e- 8.3700e- 003 , , 004 , , 004 , , 003 , 004 , 003 0.0000 24.9407 24.9407 6.1000e- 0.0000 24.9558 , , , � , , 004 Total 0.0101 6.9900e- 0.0835 2.8000e- 0.0307 2.3000e- 0.0309 8.1500e- 2.2000e- 8.3700e- 0.0000 24.9407 24.9407 6.1000e- 0.0000 24.9558 003 004 004 003 004 003 004 4.0 Operational Detail - Mobile 4.1 Mitigation Measures Mobile CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 29 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 I N20 CO2e Category tons/yr MT/yr Mitigated 1.5857 7.9962 19.1834 0.0821 7.7979 0.0580 7.8559 2.0895 0.0539 2.1434 � 0.0000 7,620.498 7,620.498 0.3407 0.0000 7,629.016 i i i i i , i . Unmitigated 1.5857 7.9962 19.1834 0.0821 7.7979 0.0580 7.8559 2.0895 0.0539 2.1434 0.0000 7,620.498 7,620.498 0.3407 0.0000 7,629.016 6 6 2 4.2 Trip Summary Information Average Daily Trip Rate Unmitigated Mitigated Land Use Weekday Saturday Sunday Annual VMT Annual VMT Apartments Low Rise 145.75 154.25 154.00 506,227 506,227 • • • ..................................................... ------------ - ------ ----• -------------- ----------------------- -F F - -13,660,065 Apartments Mid Rise 4,026.75 3,773.25 4075.5013,660,065 • ..................................................... --- --- •• ......• •••••• ......• ......•- -I F - -31.05 General Office Building 288.45 62.55 706,812 706,812 ............................................ ------- -------- F - ------------ ------ ------- High Turnover (Sit Down Restaurant) 2,368.80 2,873.52 2817.72 3,413,937 3,413,937 ............................................ ---------------- F • ------ ------ ------- -------- Hotel 192.00 187.50 160.00 445,703 445,703 ....................................................------------F -------- --------------------- ----------------------- Quality Restaurant 501.12 511.92 461.20 707,488 707,488 . ..................................................------------ --•-•---- ----•-•-------------- ----------------------- Regional Shopping Center 528.08 601.44 357.84 1,112,221 1,112,221 Total 1 8,050.95 8,164.43 8,057.31 20,552,452 20,552,452 4.3 Trip Type Information CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 30 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Miles I Trip % Trip Purpose % I Land Use I H-W or C-W I H-S or C-C I H-O or C-NW IH-W or C-W I H-S or C-C I H-O or C-NW I Primary I Diverted I Pass -by I Apartments Low Rise 14.70 5.90 8.70 40.20 19.20 40.60 86 11 3 i.......................�........................ Apartments Mid Rise 14.70 5.90 .. 8.70 ...T---------r 40.20 19.20 ........... 40.60 ........... ........ 86 11 -------------- 3 ............................................---------. General Office Building 16.60 8.40 6.90 -------- --------- � r- 33.00 48.00 ......... 19.00 ......... ............................ 77 19 4 i..................... .... High Turnover (Sit Down -------------------- 16.60 8.40 6.90 8.50 72.50 ........... 19.00 ... .... .. .. ................. 37 20 43 .......-..-......-------- Hotel ---------- 16.60 +......---+......... 8.40 6.90 ----------------- � r- 19.40 61.60 ......... 19.00 --------- 58 -------- 38 ---------------- 4 Quality Restaurant 16.60 8.40 6.90 12.00 69.00 1 19.00 38 18 44 . .... 'Regional'Shopping Center 16.60 8.40 6.90 ------ 16.30 ------- 64.70 19.00 54 35 11 4.4 Fleet Mix Land Use LDA I LDT1 I LDT2 I MDV LHD1 LHD2 MHD HHD OBUS UBUS MCY SBUS MH Apartments Low Rise 0.543088. 0.044216i 0.209971i 0.116369i 0.014033i 0.006332i 0.021166i 0.033577i 0.002613i 0.001817i 0.005285i 0.000712i 0.00087, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •% ................................---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F -------- Apartments Mid Rise 0.543088 • 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • %---------------- ---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F - - - - - - General Office Building 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 ........................................ -------- -------- ---------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- High Turnover (Sit Down 0.543088. 0.044216, 0.209971, 0.116369, 0.014033, 0.006332, 0.021166, 0.033577, 0.002613, 0.001817, 0.005285, 0.000712, 0.000821 Restaurant) ....................... -------- -------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F------ Hotel 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • s • • • • • • -- ----------------F................---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F - - - - - - - QualityRestaurant 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • . -•--••------•--- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•------•--•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•----•--- -•--•----•--•--- -•--•--•------•--•--•--•----•---F - - - - - - - RegionalShopping Center 0.543088, 0.044216- 0.209971- 0.116369- 0.014033- 0.006332- 0.021166- 0.033577- 0.002613- 0.001817- 0.005285, 0.000712- 0.000821 5.0 Energy Detail Historical Energy Use: N 5.1 Mitigation Measures Energy CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 31 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 I PM10 Total I Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 I N20 CO2e Category tons/yr MT/yr Electricity 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 - 2,512.646 : 2,512.646 , 0.1037 0.0215 2,521.635 Mitigated , , , , , , , , , 5 , 5 , , i , , , 6 •••'y...:-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+--------F'-------�-------�-------�-------�, , i Electricit 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2,512.646 2,512.646 0.1037 0.0215 2,521.635 Unmitigated , , , , , , , , , , , , 5 , 5 , , , , , , 6 , , , , , NaturalGas 0.1398 1.2312 0.7770 7.6200e- 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0000 1,383.426 1,383.426 0.0265 0.0254 1,391.647 Mitigated , , , , , , 003 , , , , , , , , , 7 , 7 , , , , , 8 ., , NaturalGas 0.1398 1.2312 0.7770 7.6200e- 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0000 1,383.426 1,383.426 0.0265 0.0254 1,391.647 Unmitigated 003 7 7 8 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 32 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas Unmitigated NaturalGa ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e s Use I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I INBio-CO2 I Land Use kBTU/yr tons/yr MT/yr Apartments Low 408494 2.2000e- 0.0188 8.0100e- 1.2000e- 1.5200e- 1.5200e- 1.5200e- 1.5200e- 0.0000 21.7988 21.7988 4.2000e- 4.000Oe- 21.9284 , , , , , , , , , Rise 003 , , 003 , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , , , Apartments Mid 1.30613e ; 0.0704 0.6018 0.2561 3.8400e- 0.0487 0.0487 0.0487 0.0487 0.0000 696.9989 696.9989 0.0134 0.0128 701.1408 , , , , , , , , , Rise +007 , , , 003 _ _ General Office 468450 r 2.5300e- 0.0230 0.0193 1.4000e- 1.7500e- 1.7500e- 1.7500e- 1.7500e- 0.0000 24.9983 24.9983 4.8000e- 4.6000e- 251468 , , , , , , , , , Building 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , High Turnover (Sit 8.30736e ; 0.0448 0.4072 0.3421 2.4400e- 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310 0.0000 443.3124 443.3124 8.5000e- 8.1300e- 445.9468 , , , , , , , , , Down Restaurant); +006 , , , 003 , , , , , , , , 003 , 003 , Hotel - 1.74095e ; 9.3900e- 0.0853 0.0717 5.1000e- 6.4900e- 6.4900e- 6.4900e- 6.4900e- 0.0000 92.9036 92.9036 1.7800e- 1.7000e- 93.4557 , , , , , , , , , +006 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , Quality 1.84608e ; 9.9500e- 0.0905 0.0760 5.4000e- 6.8800e- 6.8800e- 6.8800e- 6.8800e- 0.0000 98.5139 98.5139 1.8900e- 1.8100e- 99.0993 , , , , , , , , , Restaurant +006 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , Regional 91840 5.000Oe- 4.5000e- 3.7800e- 3.000Oe- 3.4000e- 3.4000e- 3.4000e- 3.4000e- 0.0000 4.9009 4.9009 9.000Oe- 9.000Oe- 4.9301 , , , , , , , , , Shopping Center ; 004 , 003 , 003 , 005 , , 004 , 004 , , 004 , 004 , , 005 , 005 , Total 0.1398 1.2312 0.7770 7.6200e- 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0000 1,383.426 1,383.426 0.0265 0.0254 1,391.647 003 8 8 1 1 8 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 33 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas Mitigated NaturalGa ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e s Use I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I INBio-CO2 I Land Use kBTU/yr tons/yr MT/yr Apartments Low 408494 2.2000e- 0.0188 8.0100e- 1.2000e- 1.5200e- 1.5200e- 1.5200e- 1.5200e- 0.0000 21.7988 21.7988 4.2000e- 4.000Oe- 21.9284 , , , , , , , , , Rise 003 , , 003 , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , , , Apartments Mid 1.30613e ; 0.0704 0.6018 0.2561 3.8400e- 0.0487 0.0487 0.0487 0.0487 0.0000 696.9989 696.9989 0.0134 0.0128 701.1408 , , , , , , , , , Rise +007 , , , 003 _ _ General Office 468450 r 2.5300e- 0.0230 0.0193 1.4000e- 1.7500e- 1.7500e- 1.7500e- 1.7500e- 0.0000 24.9983 24.9983 4.8000e- 4.6000e- 251468 , , , , , , , , , Building 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , High Turnover (Sit 8.30736e ; 0.0448 0.4072 0.3421 2.4400e- 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310 0.0000 443.3124 443.3124 8.5000e- 8.1300e- 445.9468 , , , , , , , , , Down Restaurant); +006 , , , 003 , , , , , , , , 003 , 003 , Hotel - 1.74095e ; 9.3900e- 0.0853 0.0717 5.1000e- 6.4900e- 6.4900e- 6.4900e- 6.4900e- 0.0000 92.9036 92.9036 1.7800e- 1.7000e- 93.4557 , , , , , , , , , +006 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , Quality 1.84608e ; 9.9500e- 0.0905 0.0760 5.4000e- 6.8800e- 6.8800e- 6.8800e- 6.8800e- 0.0000 98.5139 98.5139 1.8900e- 1.8100e- 99.0993 , , , , , , , , , Restaurant +006 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , Regional 91840 5.000Oe- 4.5000e- 3.7800e- 3.000Oe- 3.4000e- 3.4000e- 3.4000e- 3.4000e- 0.0000 4.9009 4.9009 9.000Oe- 9.000Oe- 4.9301 , , , , , , , , , Shopping Center ; 004 , 003 , 003 , 005 , , 004 , 004 , , 004 , 004 , , 005 , 005 , Total 0.1398 1.2312 0.7770 7.6200e- 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0000 1,383.426 1,383.426 0.0265 0.0254 1,391.647 003 8 8 1 1 8 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 34 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 5.3 Energy by Land Use - Electricity Unmitigated Electricity Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e Use I I Land Use kWh/yr MT/yr Apartments Low 106010 33.7770 1.3900e- 2.9000e- 33.8978 Rise ; 003 ; 004 ; i Apartments Mid 3.94697e ; 1,257.587 0.0519 0.0107 1,262.086 Rise +006 9 ; ; ; 9 i General Office 584550 186.2502 7.6900e- 1.5900e- 186.9165 Building 003 ; 003 ; i High Turnover (Sit 1.58904e ; 506.3022 0.0209 4.3200e- 508.1135 Down Restaurant); +006 ; 003 ; i Hotel 550308 175.3399 7.2400e- 1.5000e- 175.9672 003 ; 003 ; i Quality 353120 112.5116 4.6500e- 9.6000e- 112.9141 Restaurant 003 ; 004 ; i Regional 756000 240.8778 9.9400e- 2.0600e- 241.7395 Shopping Center ; 003 ; 003 ; Total 2,512.646 0.1037 0.0215 2,521.635 5 6 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 35 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 5.3 Energy by Land Use - Electricity Mitigated Electricity Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e Use I I Land Use kWh/yr MT/yr Apartments Low 106010 33.7770 1.3900e- 2.9000e- 33.8978 Rise ; 003 ; 004 ; i Apartments Mid 3.94697e ; 1,257.587 0.0519 0.0107 1,262.086 Rise +006 9 ; ; ; 9 i General Office 584550 186.2502 7.6900e- 1.5900e- 186.9165 Building 003 ; 003 ; i High Turnover (Sit 1.58904e ; 506.3022 0.0209 4.3200e- 508.1135 Down Restaurant); +006 ; 003 ; i Hotel 550308 175.3399 7.2400e- 1.5000e- 175.9672 003 ; 003 ; i Quality 353120 112.5116 4.6500e- 9.6000e- 112.9141 Restaurant 003 ; 004 ; i Regional 756000 240.8778 9.9400e- 2.0600e- 241.7395 Shopping Center ; 003 ; 003 ; Total 2,512.646 0.1037 0.0215 2,521.635 5 6 6.0 Area Detail 6.1 Mitigation Measures Area CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 36 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 I CO2e Category tons/yr MT/yr Mitigated 5.1437 0.2950 10.3804 1.6700e- 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0000 220.9670 220.9670 0.0201 3.7400e- 222.5835, , , , 003 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , , , , , , , , , Unmitigated 5.1437 0.2950 10.3804 1.6700e- 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714-7 0.0714 0.0000 220.9670 7 220.9670 7 0.0201 7 3.7400e- 222.5835 003 003 6.2 Area by SubCategory Unmitigated ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Su bCateg ory tons/yr MT/yr Architectural 0.4137 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , Coating Consumer 4.3998 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Products Hearth 0.0206 0.1763 0.0750 1.1200e- 0.0143 0.0143 0.0143 0.0143 0.0000 204.1166 204.1166 3.9100e- 3.7400e- 205.3295 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , , , , , , 003 , 003 , Landscaping 0.3096 0.1187 10.3054 5.4000e- 0.0572 0.0572 0.0572 0.0572 0.0000 16.8504 16.8504 0.0161 0.0000 17.2540 , , , , , , , , , 004 Total 5.1437 0.2950 10.3804 1.6600e- 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0000 220.9670 220.9670 0.0201 3.7400e- 222.5835 003 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 37 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 6.2 Area by SubCategory Mitigated ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Su bCateg ory ton s/yr MT/yr Architectural 0.4137 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , Coating Consumer 4.3998 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Products , , , , _ _ Hearth 0.0206 0.1763 0.0750 1.1200e- 0.0143 0.0143 0.0143 0.0143 e 0.0000 204 1166 204.1166 3.9100e- 3.7400e- 205.3295 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , , , , , , 003 , 003 , Landscaping 0.3096 0.1187 10.3054 5.4000e- 0.0572 0.0572 0.0572 0.0572 0.0000 16.8504 16.8504 0.0161 0.0000 17.2540 , , , , , , , , , 004 Total 5.1437 0.2950 10.3804 1.6600e- 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0000 220.9670 220.9670 0.0201 3.7400e- 222.5835 003 003 7.0 Water Detail 7.1 Mitigation Measures Water CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 38 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Total CO2 74 1 N20 CO2e Category MT/yr Mitigated •• 585.8052 3.0183 0.0755 683.7567 i_ �_ _ Unmitigated •'585.8052T 3.0183 T 0.0755 ? 683.7567 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 39 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 7.2 Water by Land Use Unmitigated Indoor/Out Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e door Use I I Land Use Mgal MT/yr Apartments Low 1.62885 / ; 10.9095 0.0535 1.3400e- 12.6471 Rise 1.02688 :; ; ; 003 ; .. Apartments Mid - 63.5252 / ;: 425.4719 2.0867 0.0523 493.2363 Rise 40.0485 :; .. ---------- ------*----T---+-------+-------.------- General Office 7.99802 / ; 53.0719 0.2627 6.5900e- 61.6019 Building 4.90201 ; 003 i High Turnover (Sit 10.9272 / :- 51.2702 0.3580 8.8200e- 62.8482 Down Restaurant); 0.697482 ;; ; 003 i - - Hotel '1.26834 / 6.1633 0.0416 1.0300e 7.5079 0.140927 ;; i i 003 i .. Quality 2.42827 / 11.3934 0.0796 1.9600e- 13.9663 Restaurant 0.154996 ;; ; 003 Regional - 4.14806 / ; 27.5250 0.1363 3.4200e- 31.9490 Shopping Center ; 2.54236 ;; ; 003 Total 585.8052 3.0183 0.0755 683.7567 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 40 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 7.2 Water by Land Use Mitigated Indoor/Out Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e door Use I I I Land Use Mgal MT/yr Apartments Low 1.62885 / ; 10.9095 0.0535 1.3400e- 12.6471 Rise 1.02688 :; ; ; 003 ; .. i i Apartments Mid - 63.5252 / ;: 425.4719 2.0867 0.0523 493.2363 Rise 40.0485 :; .. i i -----------------*----T---+-------+-------.------- General Office - 7.99802 / ; 53.0719 0.2627 6.5900e- 61.6019 Building 4.90201 ; 003 i i i High Turnover (Sit 10.9272 / 51.2702 0.3580 8.8200e- 62.8482 Down Restaurant); 0.697482 ;; ; 003 i - - Hotel '1.26834 / 6.1633 0.0416 1.0300e- 7.5079 0.140927 ;; i i 003 i .. Quality - 2.42827 / 11.3934 0.0796 1.9600e- 13.9663 Restaurant 0.154996 ;; ; 003 Regional - 4.14806 / ; 27.5250 0.1363 3.4200e- 31.9490 Shopping Center ; 2.54236 ;; ; 003 Total 585.8052 3.0183 0.0755 683.7567 8.0 Waste Detail 8.1 Mitigation Measures Waste CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 41 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual CategoryNear Total CO2 I CH4 I N20 CO2e MT/yr Mitigated •• 207.8079 12.2811 0.0000 514.8354 i�_ _ Unmitigated •'207.8079T 12.2811 T 0.0000 ? 514.8354 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 42 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 8.2 Waste by Land Use Unmitigated Waste Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e Disposed I Land Use tons I MT/yr Apartments Low 11.5 2.3344 0.1380 0.0000 5.7834 A. Rise A. Apartments Mid 448.5 91.0415 5.3804 0.0000 225.5513 A. Rise A. :. ............ -------* ------- +------- +............... General Office 41.85 8.4952 0.5021 0.0000 21.0464 Building High Turnover (Sit 428.4 86.9613 5.1393 0.0000 215.4430 Down Restaurant); Hotel 27.38 5.5579 0.3285 0.0000 13.7694 A. :. ............ -------- - -------- +------- +------------- Quality 7.3 1.4818 0.0876 0.0000 3.6712 Restaurant Regional 58.8 11.9359 0.7054 0.0000 29.5706 Shopping Center A. Total 207.8079 12.2811 0.0000 514.8354 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 43 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 8.2 Waste by Land Use Mitigated Waste Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e Disposed I Land Use tons I MT/yr Apartments Low 11.5 2.3344 0.1380 0.0000 5.7834 A. Rise A. Apartments Mid 448.5 91.0415 5.3804 0.0000 225.5513 A. Rise A. :. ............ -------* ------- +------- +............... General Office 41.85 8.4952 0.5021 0.0000 21.0464 Building High Turnover (Sit 428.4 86.9613 5.1393 0.0000 215.4430 Down Restaurant); Hotel 27.38 5.5579 0.3285 0.0000 13.7694 A. :. ............ -------- - -------- +------- +------------- Quality 7.3 1.4818 0.0876 0.0000 3.6712 Restaurant Regional 58.8 11.9359 0.7054 0.0000 29.5706 Shopping Center A. Total 11 207.8079 12.2811 0.0000 514.8354 9.0 Operational Offroad Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Days/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type 10.0 Stationary Equipment Fire Pumps and Emergency Generators Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Hours/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 44 of 44 Date: 1/6/2021 1:52 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Boilers Equipment Type Number Heat Input/Day Heat Input/Year Boiler Rating Fuel Type User Defined Equipment Equipment Type Number 11.0 Vegetation CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 1 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 1.0 Project Characteristics 1.1 Land Usage Land Uses Size Metric Lot Acreage Floor Surface Area Population General Office Building 45.00 1000sgft 1.03 45,000.00 0 High Turnover (Sit Down Restaurant) 36.00 1000sgft 0.83 36,000.00 0 Hotel 50.00 Room 1.67 72,600.00 0 Quality Restaurant 8.00 1000sgft 0.18 8,000.00 0 Apartments Low Rise 25.00 Dwelling Unit 1.56 25,000.00 72 Apartments Mid Rise 975.00 Dwelling Unit 25.66 975,000.00 2789 Regional Shopping Center 56.00 1000sgft 1.29 56,000.00 0 1.2 Other Project Characteristics Urbanization Urban Wind Speed (m/s) 2.2 Precipitation Freq (Days) 33 Climate Zone 9 Operational Year 2028 Utility Company Southern California Edison CO2Intensity 702.44 CH4Intensity 0.029 N20Intensity 0.006 (lb/MWhr) (lb/MWhr) (lb/MWhr) 1.3 User Entered Comments & Non -Default Data CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 2 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer Project Characteristics - Consistent with the DEIR's model. Land Use - See SWAPE comment regarding residential and retail land uses. Construction Phase - See SWAPE comment regarding individual construction phase lengths. Demolition - Consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding demolition. Vehicle Trips - Saturday trips consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding weekday and Sunday trips. Woodstoves - Woodstoves and wood -burning fireplaces consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding gas fireplaces. Energy Use - Construction Off -road Equipment Mitigation - See SWAPE comment on construction -related mitigation. Area Mitigation - See SWAPE comment regarding operational mitigation measures. Water Mitigation - See SWAPE comment regarding operational mitigation measures. Table Name Column Name Default Value New Value tblFireplaces FireplaceWoodMass 1,019.20 0.00 ......................... -------------------------- ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces FireplaceWoodMass 1,019.20 0.00 ......................... -------------------------- ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces NumberWood 1.25 0.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces NumberWood 48.75 0.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 7.16 6.17 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 6.39 3.87 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 2.46 1.39 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 158.37 79.82 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 8.19 3.75 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 94.36 63.99 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 49.97 10.74 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 6.07 6.16 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 5.86 4.18 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 1.05 0.69 tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 131.84 78.27 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 3 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 5.95 3.20 tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 72.16 57.65 --------------- --------- --------------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 25.24 6.39 -------------- --------- ----------------------------------F----------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 6.59 5.83 ...... •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••••--------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 6.65 4.13 ------- -------- --------- --------------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 11.03 6.41 ...... •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••••------------------------F--------- -------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 127.15 65.80 ...... •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••••---------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 8.17 3.84 ......• •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••••------------------------F--------- -------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 89.95 62.64 ...... •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••••-----------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 42.70 9.43 ------ ----------- ------ -------------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberCatalytic 1.25 0.00 ------ ----------- ------ -------------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberCatalytic 48.75 0.00 ...... ••••••••••• •••• •• •••••--------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberNoncatalytic 1.25 0.00 ------- --•-------- ---- -- ------------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberNoncatalytic 48.75 0.00 ------ ----------- ----------------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveDayYear 25.00 0.00 ...... ••••••••••• •••• •••••••-----------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveDayYear 25.00 0.00 ......• ••••••••••• ••• ••••••-----------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveWood Mass 999.60 0.00 -------------------------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveWood Mass 999.60 0.00 2.0 Emissions Summary CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 4 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 2.1 Overall Construction (Maximum Daily Emission) Unmitigated Construction ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Year lb/day lb/day 2021 4.2769 46.4588 31.6840 0.0643 18.2675 2.0461 20.3135 9.9840 1.8824 11.8664 0.0000 • 6,234.797 6,234.797 1.9495 0.0000 6,283.535 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 2 2022 5.3304 38.8967 49.5629 0.1517 9.8688 1.6366 10.7727 3.6558 1.5057 5.1615 0.0000 15,251.56 15,251.56 1.9503 0.0000 15,278.52 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 74 , 74 , , , 88 , , , 2023 4.8957 26.3317 46.7567 0.1472 9.8688 0.7794 10.6482 2.6381 0.7322 3.3702 e 0.0000 14,807.52 14,807.52 1.0250 0.0000 14,833.15 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 69 , 69 , , , 21 2024 •• 237.1630 9.5575 15.1043 0.0244 1.7884 0.4698 1.8628 0.4743 0.4322 0.5476 0.0000 • 2,361.398 2,361.398 0.7177 0.0000 2,379.342 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Maximum 237.1630 46.4588 49.5629 0.1517 18.2675 2.0461 20.3135 9.9840 1.8824 11.8664 0.0000 15,251.56 15,251.56 1.9503 0.0000 15,278.52 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 74 74 88 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 5 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 2.1 Overall Construction (Maximum Daily Emission) Mitigated Construction ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Year lb/day lb/day 2021 4.2769 46.4588 31.6840 0.0643 18.2675 2.0461 20.3135 9.9840 1.8824 11.8664 0.0000 • 6,234.797 6,234.797 1.9495 0.0000 6,283.535 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 2 2022 5.3304 38.8967 49.5629 0.1517 9.8688 1.6366 10.7727 3.6558 1.5057 5.1615 0.0000 15,251.56 15,251.56 1.9503 0.0000 15,278.52 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 74 , 74 , , , 88 2023 4.8957 26.3317 46.7567 0.1472 9.8688 0.7794 10.6482 2.6381 0.7322 3.3702 0.0000 14,807.52 14,807.52 1.0250 0.0000 14,833.15 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 69 , 69 , , , 20 2024 •• 237.1630 9.5575 15.1043 0.0244 1.7884 0.4698 1.8628 0.4743 0.4322 0.5476 0.0000 • 2,361.398 2,361.398 0.7177 0.0000 2,379.342 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Maximum 237.1630 46.4588 49.5629 0.1517 18.2675 2.0461 20.3135 9.9840 1.8824 11.8664 0.0000 15,251.56 15,251.56 1.9503 0.0000 15,278.52 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 74 74 88 ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio-0O2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Percent 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reduction CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 6 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 2.2 Overall Operational Unmitigated Operational ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Area 30.5020 ' 15.0496 ' 88.4430 ' 0.0944 ' ' 1.5974 ' 1.5974 ' ' 1.5974 ' 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 ' 18,148.59 ' 0.4874 ' 0.3300 ' 18,259.11 , , , , , , , , , 50 , 50 , , , 92 , , , , , , , Energy 0.7660 ' 6.7462 ' 4.2573 ' 0.0418 ' ' 0.5292 ' 0.5292 ' ' 0.5292 ' 0.5292 8,355.983 ' 8,355.983 ' 0.1602 ' 0.1532 ' 8,405.638 , , , , , , , , , , _ _ Mobile 9.8489 ' 45.4304 ' 114.8495 ' 0.4917 ' 45.9592 ' 0.3360 ' 46.2951 ' 12.2950 ' 0.3119 ' 12.6070 50,306.60' 50,306.60' 2.1807 ' ' 50,361 12 , , , , , , , , , , , 34 , 34 , , , 08 Total 41.1168 67.2262 207.5497 0.6278 45.9592 2.4626 48.4217 12.2950 2.4385 14.7336 0.0000 76,811.18 76,811.18 2.8282 0.4832 77,025.87 16 16 86 Mitigated Operational ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Area 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 1 0.3300 ' 18,259.11 , , 50 50 92 , , , , Energy 0.7660 1 6.7462 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 ' 8,405.638 , , , , , , , , , Mobile 9.8489 45.4304 114.8495 0.4917 45.9592 0.3360 46.2951 12.2950 0.3119 12.6070 50,306.60 50,306.60 2.1807 ' 50,361 12 34 , 34 , , , 08 Total 41.1168 67.2262 207.5497 0.6278 45.9592 2.4626 48.4217 12.2950 2.4385 14.7336 0.0000 76,811.18 76,811.18 2.8282 0.4832 77,025.87 16 16 86 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 7 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio-0O2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Percent 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reduction 3.0 Construction Detail Construction Phase Phase Number Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Num Days Week Num Days Phase Description 1 -Demolition -Demolition •9/1/2021 :10/12/2021 5: 30: i i 2 •Site Preparation :Site Preparation • 10/13/2021 :11/9/2021 i i 5: 20: 3 •Grading •Grading • 11/10/2021 :1/11/2022 5: 45: i i 4 Building Construction -Building Construction • 1/12/2022 :12/12/2023 5: 500: •i 5 Pav ng :Paving • 12/13/2023 :1/30/2024 5: 35: 6 :Architectural Coating -Architectural Coating • 1/31/2024 •3/19/2024 5• 35- Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 0 Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 112.5 Acres of Paving: 0 Residential Indoor: 2,025,000; Residential Outdoor: 675,000; Non -Residential Indoor: 326,400; Non -Residential Outdoor: 108,800; Striped Parking Area: 0 (Architectural Coating — sgft) OffRoad Equipment CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 8 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor Demolition •Concrete/Industrial Saws 1 8.00- 81 : 0.73 -- Demolition •Excavators 3� 8.00- ------------ 158: -------- 0.38 ' Demolition -Rubber Tired Dozers 21 8.00. ------ ---- 247: -------- 0.40 --- Site Preparation -Rubber Tired Dozers 3! 8.00. ---------- 247: -------- 0.40 --- Site Preparation •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 4! 8.00- ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 ------ators-----------------%-----------------I-----------00: Grading Excavators 2� 8.00� -------------7 158� - - 0.38 raders-------------------- Grading -Graders ----- ------------I------------- 1 � 8.00: 187T 0.41 -----------------------%-----------------I-------------� Grading -Rubberubber Tired Dozers 1 � 8.00� ---------- ---- 247� - - 0.40 -----------------------------%-----------------I-------------� Grading -Scrapers 2� 8.00 -------------- 367� - - 0.48 --- Grading •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 2� 8.00: ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 -----------------------------%-----------------I-------------� Building Construction -Cranes 1 � 7.00� -------------- 231 � - - 0.29 --- Building Construction •Forklifts 3� 8.00: ----------- 89: -------- 0.20 ---- Building Construction -Generator Sets 1 8.00: ----------- 84: -------- 0.74 ---- Building Construction •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 3� 7.00: ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 --- Building Construction -Welders 1 8.00: ----------- 46: -------- 0.45 --- Paving -Pavers avers--------------------%-----------------I-----------00: 2� 8.00� ---------- ---7 130� - - 0.42 --- Paving -Paving Equipment avingEuipmen--------------%-----------------I-----------00: 2� 8.00� -------------T 132� - - 0.36 -----------------------%-----------------I-----------00: Paving •Rollers -Rollers 2� 8.00� ----------- 80� 80: -------- - 0.38 Architectural Coating -Air Compressors 1 6.00- 78- 0.48 Trips and VMT CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 9 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer Phase Name Offroad Equipment Worker Trip Vendor Trip Hauling Trip Worker Trip Vendor Trip Hauling Trip Worker Vehicle Vendor Hauling Count I Number I Number Number I Length Length Length Class Vehicle Class Vehicle Class Demolition 61 15.00: 0.00E 458.00• 14.70, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ;HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1---------- --------------------I ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- ------- Site Preparation 7• 18.00� O.00r 0.00• 14.70, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1---------- --------------------I ---------- --------- ------------ ------ ----.......... Grading 8• 20.00: O.00r 0.00• 14.70, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT_Mix ?HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1----------- --------------------I ---------- 4 -------- ------------ ---------- ....... Building Construction 9• 801.00: 143.00: 0.00• 14.70, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT F- 1---------- --------------------1----------- -------- ------------ ---------- Paving 6• 15.00: O.00r 0.00• 14.70, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT ----------------------------------------------+---------------------- +--------------------Y------------------ Architectural Coating 1 • 160.00• 0.00• 0.00• 14.70• 6.90• 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix HHDT 3.1 Mitigation Measures Construction 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust • • • • 3.3074 • 0.0000 • 3.3074 • 0.5008 • 0.0000 • 0.5008 • 0.0000 • • • 0.0000 i i i i i Off -Road 3.1651 • 31.4407 • 21.5650 • 0.0388 • • 1.5513 • 1.5513 • • 1.4411 • 1.4411 3,747.944 • 3,747.944 • 1.0549 • • 3,774.317 i i i i i Total 3.1651 31.4407 21.5650 0.0388 3.3074 1.5513 4.8588 0.5008 1.4411 1.9419 3,747.944 3,747.944 1.0549 3,774.317 1 1 9 1 9 1 4 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 10 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.1273 4.0952 0.9602 0.0119 0.2669 0.0126 0.2795 0.0732 0.0120 0.0852 1,292.241 1,292.241 0.0877 1,294.433 , _ ______ _ , , i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Worker 0.0643 0.0442 0.6042 1.7100e- 0.1677 1.3500e- 0.1690 0.0445 1.2500e- 0.0457 170.8155 170.8155 5.0300e- 170.9413 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , � , , 003 Total 0.1916 4.1394 1.5644 0.0136 0.4346 0.0139 0.4485 0.1176 0.0133 0.1309 1,463.056 1,463.056 0.0927 1,465.375 8 8 0 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 3.3074 0.0000 3.3074 0.5008 0.0000 0.5008 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , .� ,-"---+---------------+-------+------- ------+-------+- Off -Road 3.1651 31.4407 21.5650 0.0388 1.5513 1.5513 1.4411 1.4411 0.0000 3,747.944 3,747.944 1.0549 3,774.317 , , , , , , , Total 3.1651 31.4407 21.5650 0.0388 3.3074 1.5513 4.8588 0.5008 1.4411 1.9419 0.0000 3,747.944 3,747.944 1.0549 3,774.317 1 9 1 9 1 4 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 11 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.1273 4.0952 0.9602 0.0119 0.2669 0.0126 0.2795 0.0732 0.0120 0.0852 1,292.241 1,292.241 0.0877 1,294.433 , _ ______ _ , , i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Worker 0.0643 0.0442 0.6042 1.7100e- 0.1677 1.3500e- 0.1690 0.0445 1.2500e- 0.0457 170.8155 170.8155 5.0300e- 170.9413 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , � , , 003 Total 0.1916 4.1394 1.5644 0.0136 0.4346 0.0139 0.4485 0.1176 0.0133 0.1309 1,463.056 1,463.056 0.0927 1,465.375 8 8 0 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 18.0663 0.0000 18.0663 9.9307 0.0000 9.9307 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , ...-------+-------+--------------- +------- +------- +------- +------- +------- +--------r----------------------- +------- �------ Off -Road 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 2.0445 2.0445 1.8809 1.8809 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 3,715.457 , , , , , , , Total 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 18.0663 2.0445 20.1107 9.9307 1.8809 11.8116 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 3,715.457 9 9 3 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 12 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------- +------- +------- +------- , , ,------- , , Worker 0.0772 0.0530 0.7250 2.0600e- 0.2012 1.6300e- 0.2028 0.0534 1.5000e- 0.0549 i , , , , 003 003 , , , 003 , 204.9786 204.9786 6.0400e- 205.1296 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0772 0.0530 0.7250 2.0600e- 0.2012 1.6300e- 0.2028 0.0534 1.5000e- 0.0549 204.9786 204.9786 6.0400e- 205.1296 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 18.0663 0.0000 18.0663 9.9307 0.0000 9.9307 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , .. ,------+---------------+-------+-------� ------� ------+- Off - Road 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 2.0445 2.0445 1.8809 1.8809 0.0000 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 3,715.457 , , , , , , , Total 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 18.0663 2.0445 20.1107 9.9307 1.8809 11.8116 0.0000 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 3,715.457 9 9 3 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 13 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------- +------- +------- +------- , , ,------- , , Worker 0.0772 0.0530 0.7250 2.0600e- 0.2012 1.6300e- 0.2028 0.0534 1.5000e- 0.0549 i , , , , 003 003 , , , 003 , 204.9786 204.9786 6.0400e- 205.1296 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0772 0.0530 0.7250 2.0600e- 0.2012 1.6300e- 0.2028 0.0534 1.5000e- 0.0549 204.9786 204.9786 6.0400e- 205.1296 003 003 003 003 3.4 Grading - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , +- +-------+------- +- Off -Road 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 1.9853 1.9853 1.8265 1.8265 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 6,055.613 , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 4 Total 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 8.6733 1.9853 10.6587 3.5965 1.8265 5.4230 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 6,055.613 11 4 4 4 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 14 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.4 Grading - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0857 0.0589 0.8056 2.2900e- 0.2236 1.8100e- 0.2254 0.0593 1.6600e- 0.0610 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , 227.7540 227.7540 6.7100e- 227.9217 , � , , 003 Total 0.0857 0.0589 0.8056 2.2900e- 0.2236 1.8100e- 0.2254 0.0593 1.6600e- 0.0610 227.7540 227.7540 6.7100e- 227.9217 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , Off -Road 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 1.9853 1.9853 1.8265 1.8265 0.0000 • 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 • 6,055.613 , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 4 Total 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 8.6733 1.9853 10.6587 3.5965 1.8265 5.4230 0.0000 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 6,055.613 11 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 15 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.4 Grading - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0857 0.0589 0.8056 2.2900e- 0.2236 1.8100e- 0.2254 0.0593 1.6600e- 0.0610 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , 227.7540 227.7540 6.7100e- 227.9217 , � , , 003 Total 0.0857 0.0589 0.8056 2.2900e- 0.2236 1.8100e- 0.2254 0.0593 1.6600e- 0.0610 227.7540 227.7540 6.7100e- 227.9217 003 003 003 003 3.4 Grading - 2022 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , . Off -Road 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 1.6349 1.6349 1.5041 15041 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 , , , , , , , 5 , 5 , , 8 Total 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 8.6733 1.6349 10.3082 3.5965 1.5041 5.1006 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 1 1 5 1 5 1 8 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 16 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.4 Grading - 2022 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------+-------+-------+-------� ----- -� ------, , Worker 0.0803 0.0532 0.7432 2.2100e- 0.2236 1.7500e- 0.2253 0.0593 1.6100e- 0.0609 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , 219.7425 219.7425 6.0600e- 219.8941 , � , , 003 Total 0.0803 0.0532 0.7432 2.2100e- 0.2236 1.7500e- 0.2253 0.0593 1.6100e- 0.0609 219.7425 219.7425 6.0600e- 219.8941 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , Off -Road 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 1.6349 1.6349 1.5041 1.5041 0.0000 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 , , , , , , , 5 , 5 , , 8 Total 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 8.6733 1.6349 10.3082 3.5965 1.5041 5.1006 0.0000 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 1 5 1 5 1 8 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 17 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.4 Grading - 2022 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------+-------+-------+-------� ----- -� ---- --, , Worker 0.0803 0.0532 0.7432 2.2100e- 0.2236 1.7500e- 0.2253 0.0593 1.6100e- 0.0609 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , 219.7425 219.7425 6.0600e- 219.8941 , � , , 003 Total 0.0803 0.0532 0.7432 2.2100e- 0.2236 1.7500e- 0.2253 0.0593 1.6100e- 0.0609 219.7425 219.7425 6.0600e- 219.8941 003 003 003 003 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.7062 15.6156 16.3634 0.0269 0.8090 0.8090 0.7612 0.7612 2,554.333 2,554.333 0.6120 2,569.632 , , , , , , , Total 1.7062 15.6156 16.3634 0.0269 0.8090 0.8090 0.7612 0.7612 2,554.333 2,554.333 0.6120 2,56n632 6 6 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 18 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i i i i Vendor 0.4079 13.2032 3.4341 0.0364 0.9155 0.0248 0.9404 0.2636 0.0237 0.2873 3,896.548 3,896.548 0.2236 3,902.138 i i i i i 2 i 2 i 4 Worker 3.2162 2.1318 29.7654 0.0883 8.9533 0.0701 9.0234 2.3745 0.0646 2.4390 i i 8,800.685 8,800.685 - 0.2429 - 8,806.758 Total 3.6242 15.3350 33.1995 0.1247 9.8688 0.0949 9.9637 2.6381 0.0883 2.7263 12,697.23 12,697.23 0.4665 12,708.89 39 1 39 1 66 1 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.7062 15.6156 16.3634 0.0269 0.8090 0.8090 0.7612 0.7612 0.0000 • 2,554.333 2,554.333 0.6120 • 2,569.632 i i i i i Total 1.7062 15.6156 16.3634 0.0269 0.8090 0.8090 0.7612 0.7612 0.0000 2,554.333 2,554.333 0.6120 2,56n632 6 6 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 19 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i i i i Vendor 0.4079 13.2032 3.4341 0.0364 0.9155 0.0248 0.9404 0.2636 0.0237 0.2873 3,896.548 3,896.548 0.2236 3,902.138 i i i i i 2 i 2 i 4 i Worker 3.2162 2.1318 29.7654 0.0883 8.9533 0.0701 9.0234 2.3745 0.0646 2.4390 8,800.685 8,800.685 - 0.2429 - 8,806.758 Total 3.6242 15.3350 33.1995 0.1247 9.8688 0.0949 9.9637 2.6381 0.0883 2.7263 12,697.23 12,697.23 0.4665 12,708.89 39 1 39 1 66 1 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.5728 14.3849 16.2440 0.0269 0.6997 0.6997 0.6584 0.6584 2,555.209 2,555.209 0.6079 2,570.406 i i i i i Total 1.5728 14.3849 16.2440 0.0269 0.6997 0.6997 0.6584 0.6584 2,555.209 2,555.209 0.6079 2,570.406 9 9 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 20 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i i i Vendor 0.3027 10.0181 3.1014 0.0352 0.9156 0.0116 0.9271 0.2636 0.0111 0.2747 3,773.876 3,773.876 0.1982 : 3,778.830 i i i i :. i - i 2 2 0 ------- +------- +------- +------- ------+------- ------ ------+- Worker 3.0203 1.9287 27.4113 0.0851 8.9533 0.0681 9.0214 2.3745 0.0627 2.4372 8,478.440 8,478.440 0.2190 8,483.916 i i i i i Total 3.3229 11.9468 30.5127 0.1203 9.8688 0.0797 9.9485 2.6381 0.0738 2.7118 12,252.31 12,252.31 0.4172 12,262.74 70 70 60 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.5728 14.3849 16.2440 0.0269 0.6997 0.6997 0.6584 0.6584 0.0000 2,555.209 2,555.209 0.6079 2,570.406 i i i i i Total 1.5728 14.3849 16.2440 0.0269 0.6997 0.6997 0.6584 0.6584 0.0000 2,555.209 2,555.209 0.6079 2,57n406 9 9 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 21 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i i i Vendor 0.3027 10.0181 3.1014 0.0352 0.9156 0.0116 0.9271 0.2636 0.0111 0.2747 3,773.876 3,773.876 0.1982 : 3,778.830 i i i .. i - i 2 i 2 i 0 i i i i i Worker 3.0203 1.9287 27.4113 0.0851 8.9533 0.0681 9.0214 2.3745 0.0627 2.4372 8,478.440 8,478.440 0.2190 8,483.916 i i i i i Total 3.3229 11.9468 30.5127 0.1203 9.8688 0.0797 9.9485 2.6381 0.0738 2.7118 12,252.31 12,252.31 0.4172 12,262.74 70 70 60 3.6 Paving - 2023 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.7140 2,225.433 i i i i i i i i i i Pav i 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 n Total 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.7140 2,225.433 1 1 6 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 22 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.6 Paving - 2023 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------- +------- +------- +------- �------- ------- +------- , , Worker 0.0566 0.0361 0.5133 1.5900e- 0.1677 1.2800e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1700e- 0.0456 158.7723 158.7723 4.1000e- 158.8748 i , , , , 003 003 , , , 003 , , , � , , 003 Total 0.0566 0.0361 0.5133 1.5900e- 0.1677 1.2800e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1700e- 0.0456 158.7723 158.7723 4.1000e- 158.8748 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 0.0000 • 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.7140 • 2,225.433 , , , , , , , 6 Pav i 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 n , , , Total 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 0.0000 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.71777 2,225.433 1 1 6 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 23 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.6 Paving - 2023 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------- +------- +------- +------- �------- ------- +------- , , Worker 0.0566 0.0361 0.5133 1.5900e- 0.1677 1.2800e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1700e- 0.0456 158.7723 158.7723 4.1000e- 158.8748 i , , , , 003 003 , , , 003 , , , � , , 003 Total 0.0566 0.0361 0.5133 1.5900e- 0.1677 1.2800e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1700e- 0.0456 158.7723 158.7723 4.1000e- 158.8748 003 003 003 003 3.6 Paving - 2024 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.7140 2,225.396 , , 3 , , Pav i 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 n , , , Total 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.7140 2,225.396 2 2 3 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 24 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.6 Paving - 2024 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0535 0.0329 0.4785 1.5400e- 0.1677 1.2600e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1600e- 0.0456 153.8517 153.8517 3.7600e- 153.9458 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0535 0.0329 0.4785 1.5400e- 0.1677 1.2600e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1600e- 0.0456 153.8517 153.8517 3.7600e- 153.9458 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 0.0000 • 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.7140 • 2,225.396 , , 3 Pav i 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 n , , , Total 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 0.0000 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.71777 2,225.396 2 2 3 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 25 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.6 Paving - 2024 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0535 0.0329 0.4785 1.5400e- 0.1677 1.2600e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1600e- 0.0456 153.8517 153.8517 3.7600e- 153.9458 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0535 0.0329 0.4785 1.5400e- 0.1677 1.2600e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1600e- 0.0456 153.8517 153.8517 3.7600e- 153.9458 003 003 003 003 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Archit. Coating •• 236.4115 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , Off -Road 0.1808 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 • 281.8443 , , , , , , , 003 Total 236.5923 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 281.8443 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 26 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i i i i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i i i i Worker 0.5707 0.3513 5.1044 0.0165 1.7884 0.0134 1.8018 0.4743 0.0123 0.4866 1,641.085 1,641.085 0.0401 1,642.088 i i i i Total 0.5707 0.3513 5.1044 0.0165 1.7884 0.0134 1.8018 0.4743 0.0123 0.4866 1,641.085 1,641.085 0.0401 1,642.088 2 2 6 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Archit. Coating •• 236.4115 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 .%-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+--------F-------�-------�-------�-------� ff- ORoad 0.1808 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0000 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 281.8443 i i i i i 003 Total 236.5923 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0000 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 281.8443 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 27 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. i i i Worker 0.5707 0.3513 5.1044 0.0165 1.7884 0.0134 1.8018 0.4743 0.0123 i i 1,641.085 1,641.085 0.0401 1,642.088 0.4866 i i i i i i Total 0.5707 0.3513 5.1044 0.0165 1.7884 0.0134 1.8018 0.4743 0.0123 0.4866 1,641.085 1,641.085 0.0401 1,642.088 2 2 6 4.0 Operational Detail - Mobile 4.1 Mitigation Measures Mobile CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 28 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer ROG I NOx I CO I S02 I Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 I PM10 Total I Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 I N20 CO2e Category lb/day lb/day Mitigated 9.8489 45.4304 114.8495 , 0.4917 45.9592 0.3360 46.2951 12.2950 0.3119 12.6070 1 50,306.60 50,306.60 2.1807 50,361.12 34 , 34 08 i i i Unmitigated 9.8489 45.4304 114.8495 0.4917 45.9592 0.3360 46.2951 12.2950 0.3119 12.6070 50,306.60 50,306.60 2.1807 50,361.12 34 34 08 4.2 Trip Summary Information Average Daily Trip Rate Unmitigated Mitigated Land Use Weekday Saturday Sunday Annual VMT Annual VMT Apartments Low Rise 145.75 154.25 154.00 506,227 506,227 .......• • • ................... • • ..- ...........r------------f-------------- --------------------- ------------------------ �13,660,065 Apartments Mid Rise 4,026.75 3,773.25 4075.50 13,660,065 • ............................................ -- --- --- •• ......• •••••• ......• ......•- -I F - -31.05 General Office Building 288.45 62.55 706,812 706,812 ........................... ................. --------------- F - - ----- ------- ------- ------- High Turnover (Sit Down Restaurant) 2,368.80 2,873.52 2817.72 3,413,937 3,413,937 ............................................ ---------------- F • ------ ------ ------- -------- Hotel 192.00 187.50 160.00 445,703 445,703 .................................................... --------- --------------------- ----------------------- Quality Restaurant 501.12 511.92 461.20 707,488 707,488 ...................................................------------ --•-•---- ----•-•-------•------ ----------------------- Regional Shopping Center 528.08 601.44 357.84 1,112,221 1,112,221 Total 1 8,050.95 8,164.43 8,057.31 20,552,452 20,552,452 4.3 Trip Type Information CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 29 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer Miles I Trip % Trip Purpose % I Land Use I H-W or C-W I H-S or C-C I H-O or C-NW IH-W or C-W I H-S or C-C I H-O or C-NW I Primary I Diverted I Pass -by I Apartments Low Rise 14.70 5.90 8.70 40.20 19.20 40.60 86 11 3 i.......................�........................ Apartments Mid Rise 14.70 5.90 .. 8.70 ...T---------r 40.20 19.20 ........... 40.60 ........... ........ 86 11 -------------- 3 ............................................---------. General Office Building 16.60 8.40 6.90 -------- --------- � r- 33.00 48.00 ......... 19.00 ......... ............................ 77 19 4 i..................... .... High Turnover (Sit Down -------------------- 16.60 8.40 6.90 8.50 72.50 ........... 19.00 ... .... .. .. ................. 37 20 43 .......-..-......-------- Hotel ---------- 16.60 +......---+......... 8.40 6.90 ----------------- � r- 19.40 61.60 ......... 19.00 --------- 58 -------- 38 ---------------- 4 Quality Restaurant 16.60 8.40 6.90 12.00 69.00 1 19.00 38 18 44 . .... 'Regional'Shopping Center 16.60 8.40 6.90 ------ 16.30 ------- 64.70 19.00 54 35 11 4.4 Fleet Mix Land Use LDA I LDT1 I LDT2 I MDV LHD1 LHD2 MHD HHD OBUS UBUS MCY SBUS MH Apartments Low Rise 0.543088. 0.044216i 0.209971i 0.116369i 0.014033i 0.006332i 0.021166i 0.033577i 0.002613i 0.001817i 0.005285i 0.000712i 0.00087, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •% ................................---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F -------- Apartments Mid Rise 0.543088 • 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • %---------------- ---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F - - - - - - General Office Building 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 ........................................ -------- -------- ---------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- High Turnover (Sit Down 0.543088. 0.044216, 0.209971, 0.116369, 0.014033, 0.006332, 0.021166, 0.033577, 0.002613, 0.001817, 0.005285, 0.000712, 0.000821 Restaurant) ....................... -------- -------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F------ Hotel 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • s • • • • • • -- ----------------F................---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F - - - - - - - QualityRestaurant 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • . -•--••------•--- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•------•--•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•----•--- -•--•----•--•--- -•--•--•------•--•--•--•----•---F - - - - - - - RegionalShopping Center 0.543088, 0.044216- 0.209971- 0.116369- 0.014033- 0.006332- 0.021166- 0.033577- 0.002613- 0.001817- 0.005285, 0.000712- 0.000821 5.0 Energy Detail Historical Energy Use: N 5.1 Mitigation Measures Energy CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 30 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer ROG I NOx I CO I S02 I Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 I PM10 Total I Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 I N20 CO2e Category lb/day lb/day NaturalGas 0.7660 6.7462 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 : 8,355.983 : 8,355.983 : 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 Mitigated , , , , , , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , , 7 , , , NaturalGas 0.7660 6.7462 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 Unmitigated 2 2 7 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 31 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas Unmitigated NaturalGa ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e s Use I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I INBio-CO2 I Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day Apartments Low 1119.16 0.0121 ' 0.1031 ' 0.0439 ' 6.6000e- ' ' 8.3400e- ' 8.3400e- ' ' 8.3400e- ' 8.3400e- 131.6662 ' 131.6662 ' 2.5200e- ' 2.4100e- ' 132.4486 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , , , Apartments Mid 35784.3 0.3859 ' 3.2978 ' 1.4033 ' 0.0211 ' ' 0.2666 ' 0.2666 ' ' 0.2666 ' 0.2666 4,209.916 ' 4,209.916 ' 0.0807 ' 0.0772 ' 4,234.933 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 9 _ , , , , _ General Office 1283.42 0.0138 ' 0.1258 ' 0.1057 ' 7.5000e- ' ' 9.5600e- ' 9.5600e- ' ' 9.5600e- ' 9.5600e- 150.9911 ' 150.9911 ' 2.8900e- ' 2.7700e- ' 151.8884 , , , , , , , , , Building , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , :. , , HighTurnover (Sit 22759.9 0.2455 ' 2.2314 ' 1.8743 ' 0.0134 ' ' 0.1696 ' 0.1696 ' ' 0.1696 ' 0.1696 2,677.634' 2,677.634' 0.0513 ' 0.0491 ' 2,693.546 , , , , , , , , , Down Restaurant); , , , , , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , 0 _ _, _, Hotel 4769.72 0.0514 ' 0.4676 ' 0.3928 ' 2.8100e- ' ' 0.0355 ' 0.0355 ' ' 0.0355 ' 0.0355 561 1436 ' 561.1436 ' 0.0108 ' 0.0103 ' 564.4782- , , , , , , , , , 003 , , Quality 5057.75 0.0545 ' 0.4959 ' 0.4165 ' 2.9800e- ' ' 0.0377 ' 0.0377 ' ' 0.0377 ' 0.0377 595.0298 ' 595.0298 ' 0.0114 ' 0.0109 ' 598.5658 , , , , , , , , , Restaurant , , , 003 , - Regional 251.616 r 2.7100e- ' 0.0247 ' 0.0207 ' 1.5000e- ' ' 1.8700e- ' 1.8700e- ' ' 1.8700e- ' 1.8700e- 29.6019 ' 29.6019 ' 5.7000e- ' 5.4000e- ' 29.7778 , , , , , , , , , Shopping Center ; 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , Total 0.7660 6.7463 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 2 2 7 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 32 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas Mitigated NaturalGa ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e s Use I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I INBio-CO2 I Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day Apartments Low 1.11916 0.0121 ' 0.1031 ' 0.0439 ' 6.6000e- ' ' 8.3400e- ' 8.3400e- ' ' 8.3400e- ' 8.3400e- 131.6662 ' 131.6662 ' 2.5200e- ' 2.4100e- ' 132.4486 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , , , Apartments Mid 35.7843 0.3859 ' 3.2978 ' 1.4033 ' 0.0211 ' ' 0.2666 ' 0.2666 ' ' 0.2666 ' 0.2666 4,209.916 ' 4,209.916 ' 0.0807 ' 0.0772 ' 4,234.933 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 9 , General Office 1.28342 0.0138 ' 0.1258 ' 0.1057 ' 7.5000e- ' ' 9.5600e- ' 9.5600e- ' ' 9.5600e- ' 9.5600e- 150.9911 ' 150.9911 ' 2.8900e- ' 2.7700e- ' 151.8884 , , , , , , , , , Building , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , HighTurnover (Sit 22.7599 0.2455 ' 2.2314 ' 1.8743 ' 0.0134 ' ' 0.1696 ' 0.1696 ' ' 0.1696 ' 0.1696 2,677.634' 2,677.634' 0.0513 ' 0.0491 ' 2,693.546 , , , , , , , , , Down Restaurant); , , , , , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , 0 _ _, _, Hotel 4.76972 0.0514 ' 0.4676 ' 0.3928 ' 2.8100e- ' ' 0.0355 ' 0.0355 ' ' 0.0355 ' 0.0355 561 1436 ' 561.1436 ' 0.0108 ' 0.0103 ' 564.4782- , , , , , , , , , 003 , , Quality 5.05775 0.0545 ' 0.4959 ' 0.4165 ' 2.9800e- ' ' 0.0377 ' 0.0377 ' ' 0.0377 ' 0.0377 595.0298 ' 595.0298 ' 0.0114 ' 0.0109 ' 598.5658 , , , , , , , , , Restaurant , , , 003 , - Regional 0.251616 r 2.7100e- ' 0.0247 ' 0.0207 ' 1.5000e- ' ' 1.8700e- ' 1.8700e- ' ' 1.8700e- ' 1.8700e- 29.6019 ' 29.6019 ' 5.7000e- ' 5.4000e- ' 29.7778 , , , , , , , , , Shopping Center ; 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , Total 0.7660 6.7463 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 2 2 7 6.0 Area Detail 6.1 Mitigation Measures Area CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 33 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e Category lb/day lb/day Mitigated 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 , 50 50 , , , , , 92 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Unmitigated 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 50 50 92 6.2 Area by SubCategory Unmitigated ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total SubCategory lb/day lb/day Architectural 2.2670 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , Coating Consumer 24.1085 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Products Hearth 1.6500 14.1000 6.0000 0.0900 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 0.0000 18,000.00 18,000.00 0.3450 0.3300 18,106.96 , , 50 Landscaping 2.4766 0.9496 82.4430 4.3600e- 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 148.5950 148.5950 0.1424 152.1542 , , , , , , , 003 Total 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 50 50 92 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 34 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 6.2 Area by SubCategory Mitigated ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total SubCategory lb/day lb/day Architectural 2.2670 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , Coating Consumer 24.1085 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , Products Hearth 1.6500 14.1000 6.0000 0.0900 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 0.0000 18,000.00 18,000.00 0.3450 0.3300 18,106.96 , , , , , , , , , 00 , 00 , , , 50 Landscaping 2.4766 0.9496 82.4430 4.3600e- 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 148.5950 148.5950 0.1424 152.1542 , , , , , , , 003 Total 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 50 50 92 7.0 Water Detail 7.1 Mitigation Measures Water 8.0 Waste Detail 8.1 Mitigation Measures Waste 9.0 Operational Offroad Equipment Type Number Hours/Day DaysNear Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type 10.0 Stationary Equipment CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 35 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:54 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer Fire Pumas and Emeraencv Generators IEquipment Type I Number I Hours/Day I Hours/Year I Horse Power I Load Factor I Fuel Type I Boilers Equipment Type Number Heat Input/Day Heat Input/Year Boiler Rating Fuel Type User Defined Equipment Equipment Type Number 11.0 Vegetation CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 1 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 1.0 Project Characteristics 1.1 Land Usage Land Uses Size Metric Lot Acreage Floor Surface Area Population General Office Building 45.00 1000sgft 1.03 45,000.00 0 High Turnover (Sit Down Restaurant) 36.00 1000sgft 0.83 36,000.00 0 Hotel 50.00 Room 1.67 72,600.00 0 Quality Restaurant 8.00 1000sgft 0.18 8,000.00 0 Apartments Low Rise 25.00 Dwelling Unit 1.56 25,000.00 72 Apartments Mid Rise 975.00 Dwelling Unit 25.66 975,000.00 2789 Regional Shopping Center 56.00 1000sgft 1.29 56,000.00 0 1.2 Other Project Characteristics Urbanization Urban Wind Speed (m/s) 2.2 Precipitation Freq (Days) 33 Climate Zone 9 Operational Year 2028 Utility Company Southern California Edison CO2Intensity 702.44 CH4Intensity 0.029 N20Intensity 0.006 (lb/MWhr) (lb/MWhr) (lb/MWhr) 1.3 User Entered Comments & Non -Default Data CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 2 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter Project Characteristics - Consistent with the DEIR's model. Land Use - See SWAPE comment regarding residential and retail land uses. Construction Phase - See SWAPE comment regarding individual construction phase lengths. Demolition - Consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding demolition. Vehicle Trips - Saturday trips consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding weekday and Sunday trips. Woodstoves - Woodstoves and wood -burning fireplaces consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding gas fireplaces. Energy Use - Construction Off -road Equipment Mitigation - See SWAPE comment on construction -related mitigation. Area Mitigation - See SWAPE comment regarding operational mitigation measures. Water Mitigation - See SWAPE comment regarding operational mitigation measures. Table Name Column Name Default Value New Value tblFireplaces FireplaceWoodMass 1,019.20 0.00 ......................... -------------------------- ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces FireplaceWoodMass 1,019.20 0.00 ......................... -------------------------- ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces NumberWood 1.25 0.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces NumberWood 48.75 0.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 7.16 6.17 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 6.39 3.87 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 2.46 1.39 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 158.37 79.82 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 8.19 3.75 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 94.36 63.99 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 49.97 10.74 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 6.07 6.16 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 5.86 4.18 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 1.05 0.69 tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 131.84 78.27 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 3 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 5.95 3.20 tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 72.16 57.65 --------------- --------- --------------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 25.24 6.39 -------------- --------- ----------------------------------F----------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 6.59 5.83 ...... •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••••--------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 6.65 4.13 ------- -------- --------- --------------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 11.03 6.41 ...... •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••••------------------------F--------- -------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 127.15 65.80 ...... •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••••---------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 8.17 3.84 ......• •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••••------------------------F--------- -------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 89.95 62.64 ...... •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••••-----------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 42.70 9.43 ------ ----------- ------ -------------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberCatalytic 1.25 0.00 ------ ----------- ------ -------------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberCatalytic 48.75 0.00 ...... ••••••••••• •••• •• •••••--------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberNoncatalytic 1.25 0.00 ......- ......••••• •••• •• •••••-------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberNoncatalytic 48.75 0.00 ------ ----------- ----------------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveDayYear 25.00 0.00 ...... ••••••••••• •••• •••••••-----------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveDayYear 25.00 0.00 ......• ••••••••••• ••• ••••••-----------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveWood Mass 999.60 0.00 -------------------------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveWood Mass 999.60 0.00 2.0 Emissions Summary CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 4 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 2.1 Overall Construction (Maximum Daily Emission) Unmitigated Construction ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Year lb/day lb/day 2021 4.2865 46.4651 31.6150 0.0642 18.2675 2.0461 20.3135 9.9840 1.8824 11.8664 0.0000 • 6,221.493 6,221.493 1.9491 0.0000 6,270.221 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 2022 5.7218 38.9024 47.3319 0.1455 9.8688 1.6366 10.7736 3.6558 1.5057 5.1615 0.0000 14,630.30 14,630.30 1.9499 0.0000 14,657.26 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 99 , 99 , , , 63 _ 2023 5.2705 26.4914 44.5936 0.1413 9.8688 0.7800 10.6488 2.6381 0.7328 3.3708 e 0.0000 14,210.34 14,210.34 1.0230 0.0000 14,235.91 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 24 , 24 , , , 60 2024 •• 237.2328 9.5610 15.0611 0.0243 1.7884 0.4698 1.8628 0.4743 0.4322 0.5476 0.0000 • 2,352.417 2,352.417 0.7175 0.0000 2,370.355 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Maximum 237.2328 46.4651 47.3319 0.1455 18.2675 2.0461 20.3135 9.9840 1.8824 11.8664 0.0000 14,630.30 14,630.30 1.9499 0.0000 14,657.26 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 99 1 99 1 63 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 5 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 2.1 Overall Construction (Maximum Daily Emission) Mitigated Construction ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Year lb/day lb/day 2021 4.2865 46.4651 31.6150 0.0642 18.2675 2.0461 20.3135 9.9840 1.8824 11.8664 0.0000 • 6,221.493 6,221.493 1.9491 0.0000 6,270.221 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 2022 5.7218 38.9024 47.3319 0.1455 9.8688 1.6366 10.7736 3.6558 1.5057 5.1615 0.0000 14,630.30 14,630.30 1.9499 0.0000 14,657.26 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 99 , 99 , , , 63 2023 5.2705 26.4914 44.5936 0.1413 9.8688 0.7800 10.6488 2.6381 0.7328 3.3708 0.0000 14,210.34 14,210.34 1.0230 0.0000 14,235.91 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 24 , 24 , , , 60 2024 •• 237.2328 9.5610 15.0611 0.0243 1.7884 0.4698 1.8628 0.4743 0.4322 0.5476 0.0000 • 2,352.417 2,352.417 0.7175 0.0000 2,370.355 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Maximum 237.2328 46.4651 47.3319 0.1455 18.2675 2.0461 20.3135 9.9840 1.8824 11.8664 0.0000 14,630.30 14,630.30 1.9499 0.0000 14,657.26 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 99 1 99 1 63 1 ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio-0O2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Percent 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reduction CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 6 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 2.2 Overall Operational Unmitigated Operational ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Area 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 , , , , , , , , , 50 , 50 , , , 92 , , , , , , , Energy 0.7660 6.7462 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 , , , , , , , , , , , Mobile 9.5233 45.9914 110.0422 0.4681 45.9592 0.3373 46.2965 12.2950 0.3132 12.6083 47,917.80 47,917.80 2.1953 47,972.68 , , , , , , , , , , , 05 , 05 , , , 39 Total 40.7912 67.7872 202.7424 0.6043 45.9592 2.4640 48.4231 12.2950 2.4399 14.7349 0.0000 74,422.37 74,422.37 2.8429 0.4832 74,637.44 87 87 17 Mitigated Operational ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Area 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 , , , , , , , , , 50 , 50 , , , 92 Energy 0.7660 6.7462 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 , , , , , , , , , Mobile 9.5233 45.9914 110.0422 0.4681 45.9592 0.3373 46.2965 12.2950 0.3132 12.6083 47,917.80 47,917.80 2.1953 47,972.68 , , , , , , , , , , , 05 , 05 , , 39 Total 40.7912 67.7872 202.7424 0.6043 45.9592 2.4640 48.4231 12.2950 2.4399 14.7349 0.0000 74,422.37 74,422.37 2.8429 0.4832 74,637.44 87 87 17 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 7 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio-0O2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Percent 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reduction 3.0 Construction Detail Construction Phase Phase Number Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Num Days Week Num Days Phase Description 1 -Demolition -Demolition •9/1/2021 :10/12/2021 5: 30: i i 2 •Site Preparation :Site Preparation • 10/13/2021 :11/9/2021 i i 5: 20: 3 •Grading •Grading • 11/10/2021 :1/11/2022 5: 45: i i 4 Building Construction -Building Construction • 1/12/2022 :12/12/2023 5: 500: •i 5 Pav ng :Paving • 12/13/2023 :1/30/2024 5: 35: 6 :Architectural Coating -Architectural Coating • 1/31/2024 •3/19/2024 5• 35- Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 0 Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 112.5 Acres of Paving: 0 Residential Indoor: 2,025,000; Residential Outdoor: 675,000; Non -Residential Indoor: 326,400; Non -Residential Outdoor: 108,800; Striped Parking Area: 0 (Architectural Coating — sgft) OffRoad Equipment CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 8 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor Demolition •Concrete/Industrial Saws 1 8.00- 81 : 0.73 -- Demolition •Excavators 3� 8.00- ------------ 158: -------- 0.38 ' Demolition -Rubber Tired Dozers 21 8.00. ------ ---- 247: -------- 0.40 --- Site Preparation -Rubber Tired Dozers 3! 8.00. ---------- 247: -------- 0.40 --- Site Preparation •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 4! 8.00- ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 ------ators-----------------%-----------------I-----------00: Grading Excavators 2� 8.00� -------------7 158� - - 0.38 raders-------------------- Grading -Graders ----- ------------I------------- 1 � 8.00: 187T 0.41 -----------------------%-----------------I-------------� Grading -Rubberubber Tired Dozers 1 � 8.00� ---------- ---- 247� - - 0.40 -----------------------------%-----------------I-------------� Grading -Scrapers 2� 8.00 -------------- 367� - - 0.48 --- Grading •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 2� 8.00: ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 -----------------------------%-----------------I-------------� Building Construction -Cranes 1 � 7.00� -------------- 231 � - - 0.29 --- Building Construction •Forklifts 3� 8.00: ----------- 89: -------- 0.20 ---- Building Construction -Generator Sets 1 8.00: ----------- 84: -------- 0.74 ---- Building Construction •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 3� 7.00: ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 --- Building Construction -Welders 1 8.00: ----------- 46: -------- 0.45 --- Paving -Pavers avers--------------------%-----------------I-----------00: 2� 8.00� ---------- ---7 130� - - 0.42 --- Paving -Paving Equipment avingEuipmen--------------%-----------------I-----------00: 2� 8.00� -------------T 132� - - 0.36 -----------------------%-----------------I-----------00: Paving •Rollers -Rollers 2� 8.00� ----------- 80� 80: -------- - 0.38 Architectural Coating -Air Compressors 1 6.00- 78- 0.48 Trips and VMT CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 9 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter Phase Name Offroad Equipment Worker Trip Vendor Trip Hauling Trip Worker Trip Vendor Trip Hauling Trip Worker Vehicle Vendor Hauling Count I Number I Number Number I Length Length Length Class Vehicle Class Vehicle Class Demolition 61 15.00: 0.00E 458.00• 14.70, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ;HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1---------- --------------------I ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- ------- Site Preparation 7• 18.00� O.00r 0.00• 14.70, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1---------- --------------------I ---------- --------- ------------ ------ ----.......... Grading 8• 20.00: O.00r 0.00• 14.70, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT_Mix ?HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1----------- --------------------I ---------- 4 -------- ------------ ---------- ....... Building Construction 9• 801.00: 143.00: 0.00• 14.70, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT F- 1---------- --------------------1----------- -------- ------------ ---------- Paving 6• 15.00: O.00r 0.00• 14.70, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT ----------------------------------------------+---------------------- +--------------------Y------------------ Architectural Coating 1 • 160.00• 0.00• 0.00• 14.70• 6.90• 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix HHDT 3.1 Mitigation Measures Construction 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust • • • • 3.3074 • 0.0000 • 3.3074 • 0.5008 • 0.0000 • 0.5008 • 0.0000 • • • 0.0000 i i i i i Off -Road 3.1651 • 31.4407 • 21.5650 • 0.0388 • • 1.5513 • 1.5513 • • 1.4411 • 1.4411 3,747.944 • 3,747.944 • 1.0549 • • 3,774.317 i i i i i Total 3.1651 31.4407 21.5650 0.0388 3.3074 1.5513 4.8588 0.5008 1.4411 1.9419 3,747.944 3,747.944 1.0549 3,774.317 1 1 9 1 9 1 4 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 10 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.1304 4.1454 1.0182 0.0117 0.2669 0.0128 0.2797 0.0732 0.0122 0.0854 1,269.855 1,269.855 0.0908 1,272.125 , 5 , 5 , , , 2 , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Worker 0.0715 0.0489 0.5524 1.6100e- 0.1677 1.3500e- 0.1690 0.0445 1.2500e- 0.0457 160.8377 160.8377 4.7300e- 160.9560 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , � , , 003 Total 0.2019 4.1943 1.5706 0.0133 0.4346 0.0141 0.4487 0.1176 0.0135 1 0.1311 1,430.693 1,430.693 0.0955 1,433.081 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 3.3074 0.0000 3.3074 0.5008 0.0000 0.5008 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , .� ,-"---+---------------+-------+------- ------+-------+- Off -Road 3.1651 31.4407 21.5650 0.0388 1.5513 1.5513 1.4411 1.4411 0.0000 3,747.944 3,747.944 1.0549 3,774.317 , , , , , , , Total 3.1651 31.4407 21.5650 0.0388 3.3074 1.5513 4.8588 0.5008 1.4411 1.9419 0.0000 3,747.944 3,747.944 1.0549 3,774.317 1 9 1 9 1 4 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 11 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.1304 4.1454 1.0182 0.0117 0.2669 0.0128 0.2797 0.0732 0.0122 0.0854 1,269.855 1,269.855 0.0908 1,272.125 , 5 , 5 , , , 2 , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , Worker 0.0715 0.0489 0.5524 1.6100e- 0.1677 1.3500e- 0.1690 0.0445 1.2500e- 0.0457 160.8377 160.8377 4.7300e- 160.9560 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , � , , 003 Total 0.2019 4.1943 1.5706 0.0133 0.4346 0.0141 0.4487 0.1176 0.0135 1 0.1311 1,430.693 1,430.693 0.0955 1,433.081 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 18.0663 0.0000 18.0663 9.9307 0.0000 9.9307 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , ...-------+-------+--------------- +------- +------- +------- +------- +------- +--------r----------------------- +------- �------ Off -Road 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 2.0445 2.0445 1.8809 1.8809 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 3,715.457 , , , , , , , Total 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 18.0663 2.0445 20.1107 9.9307 1.8809 11.8116 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 3,715.457 9 9 3 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 12 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , Worker 0.0858 0.0587 0.6629 1.9400e- 0.2012 1.6300e- 0.2028 0.0534 1.5000e- 0.0549 193.0052 193.0052 5.6800e- 193.1472 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0858 0.0587 0.6629 1.9400e- 0.2012 1.6300e- 0.2028 0.0534 1.5000e- 0.0549 193.0052 193.0052 5.6800e- 193.1472 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 18.0663 0.0000 18.0663 9.9307 0.0000 9.9307 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , Off -Road 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 2.0445 2.0445 1.8809 1.8809 0.0000 • 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 • 3,715.457 , , , , , , , Total 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 18.0663 2.0445 20.1107 9.9307 1.8809 11.8116 0.0000 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 3,715.457 9 9 3 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 13 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0858 0.0587 0.6629 1.9400e- 0.2012 1.6300e- 0.2028 0.0534 1.5000e- 0.0549 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , 193.0052 193.0052 5.6800e- 193.1472 , � , , 003 Total 0.0858 0.0587 0.6629 1.9400e- 0.2012 1.6300e- 0.2028 0.0534 1.5000e- 0.0549 193.0052 193.0052 5.6800e- 193.1472 003 003 003 003 3.4 Grading - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , +- +-------+------- +- Off -Road 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 1.9853 1.9853 1.8265 1.8265 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 6,055.613 , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 4 Total 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 8.6733 1.9853 10.6587 3.5965 1.8265 5.4230 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 6,055.613 11 4 4 4 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 14 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.4 Grading - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------- +------- +------- +------- , , ,------- , , Worker 0.0954 0.0652 0.7365 2.1500e- 0.2236 1.8100e- 0.2254 0.0593 1.6600e- 0.0610 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , 214.4502 214.4502 6.3100e- 214.6080 , � , , 003 Total 0.0954 0.0652 0.7365 2.1500e- 0.2236 1.8100e- 0.2254 0.0593 1.6600e- 0.0610 214.4502 214.4502 6.3100e- 214.6080 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , Off -Road 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 1.9853 1.9853 1.8265 1.8265 0.0000 • 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 • 6,055.613 , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 4 Total 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 8.6733 1.9853 10.6587 3.5965 1.8265 5.4230 0.0000 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 6,055.613 11 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 15 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.4 Grading - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------- +------- +------- +------- , , ,------- , , Worker 0.0954 0.0652 0.7365 2.1500e- 0.2236 1.8100e- 0.2254 0.0593 1.6600e- 0.0610 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , 214.4502 214.4502 6.3100e- 214.6080 , � , , 003 Total 0.0954 0.0652 0.7365 2.1500e- 0.2236 1.8100e- 0.2254 0.0593 1.6600e- 0.0610 214.4502 214.4502 6.3100e- 214.6080 003 003 003 003 3.4 Grading - 2022 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , . Off -Road 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 1.6349 1.6349 1.5041 15041 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 , , , , , , , 5 , 5 , , 8 Total 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 8.6733 1.6349 10.3082 3.5965 1.5041 5.1006 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 1 1 5 1 5 1 8 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 16 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.4 Grading - 2022 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , Worker 0.0896 0.0589 0.6784 2.0800e- 0.2236 1.7500e- 0.2253 0.0593 1.6100e- 0.0609 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , 206.9139 206.9139 5.7000e- 207.0563 , � , , 003 Total 0.0896 0.0589 0.6784 2.0800e- 0.2236 1.7500e- 0.2253 0.0593 1.6100e- 0.0609 206.9139 206.9139 5.7000e- 207.0563 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , Off -Road 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 1.6349 1.6349 1.5041 1.5041 0.0000 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 , , , , , , , 5 , 5 , , 8 Total 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 8.6733 1.6349 10.3082 3.5965 1.5041 5.1006 0.0000 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 1 5 1 5 1 8 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 17 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.4 Grading - 2022 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , Worker 0.0896 0.0589 0.6784 2.0800e- 0.2236 1.7500e- 0.2253 0.0593 1.6100e- 0.0609 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , 206.9139 206.9139 5.7000e- 207.0563 , � , , 003 Total 0.0896 0.0589 0.6784 2.0800e- 0.2236 1.7500e- 0.2253 0.0593 1.6100e- 0.0609 206.9139 206.9139 5.7000e- 207.0563 003 003 003 003 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.7062 15.6156 16.3634 0.0269 0.8090 0.8090 0.7612 0.7612 2,554.333 2,554.333 0.6120 2,569.632 , , , , , , , Total 1.7062 15.6156 16.3634 0.0269 0.8090 0.8090 0.7612 0.7612 2,554.333 2,554.333 0.6120 2,569.632 6 6 2 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 18 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i i i i Vendor 0.4284 13.1673 3.8005 0.0354 0.9155 0.0256 0.9412 0.2636 0.0245 0.2881 3,789.075 3,789.075 0.2381 : 3,795.028 i i i i i 0 0 3 Worker 3.5872 2.3593 27.1680 0.0832 8.9533 0.0701 9.0234 2.3745 0.0646 2.4390 8,286.901 8,286.901 0.2282 8,292.605 i i i i i i i 3 i 3 8 Total 4.0156 15.5266 30.9685 0.1186 9.8688 0.0957 9.9645 2.6381 0.0891 2.7271 12,075.97 12,075.97 0.4663 12,087.63 63 63 41 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.7062 15.6156 16.3634 0.0269 0.8090 0.8090 0.7612 0.7612 0.0000 • 2,554.333 2,554.333 0.6120 • 2,569.632 i i i i i Total 1.7062 15.6156 16.3634 0.0269 0.8090 0.8090 0.7612 0.7612 0.0000 2,554.333 2,554.333 0.6120 2,56n632 6 6 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 19 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i Vendor 0.4284 13.1673 3.8005 0.0354 0.9155 0.0256 0.9412 0.2636 0.0245 0.2881 3,789.075 3,789.075 0.2381 : 3,795.028 i i i i i i 0 0 3 i i i i i Worker 3.5872 2.3593 27.1680 0.0832 8.9533 0.0701 9.0234 2.3745 0.0646 2.4390 8,286.901 8,286.901 0.2282 8,292.605 i i i i i i i 3 i 3 8 Total 4.0156 15.5266 30.9685 0.1186 9.8688 0.0957 9.9645 2.6381 0.0891 2.7271 12,075.97 12,075.97 0.4663 12,087.63 63 63 41 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.5728 14.3849 16.2440 0.0269 0.6997 0.6997 0.6584 0.6584 2,555.209 2,555.209 0.6079 2,570.406 i i i i i Total 1.5728 14.3849 16.2440 0.0269 0.6997 0.6997 0.6584 0.6584 2,555.209 2,555.209 0.6079 2,570.406 9 9 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 20 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. i i i _ Vendor 0.3183 9.9726 3.3771 0.0343 0.9156 0.0122 0.9277 0.2636 0.0116 0.2752 3,671.400 3,671.400 0.2096 : 3,676.641 i i i i :. i i i 7 i 7 i 7 ------- +------- +------- +------- ------ ------ ------+- Worker 3.3795 2.1338 24.9725 0.0801 8.9533 0.0681 9.0214 2.3745 0.0627 2.4372 7,983.731 7,983.731 0.2055 7,988.868 8 8 3 Total 3.6978 12.1065 28.3496 0.1144 9.8688 0.0803 9.9491 2.6381 0.0743 2.7124 11,655.13 11,655.13 0.4151 11,665.50 25 25 99 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.5728 14.3849 16.2440 0.0269 0.6997 0.6997 0.6584 0.6584 0.0000 2,555.209 2,555.209 0.6079 2,570.406 i i i i i Total 1.5728 14.3849 16.2440 0.0269 0.6997 0.6997 0.6584 0.6584 0.0000 2,555.209 2,555.209 0.6079 2,57n406 9 9 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 21 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. i i i _ Vendor 0.3183 9.9726 3.3771 0.0343 0.9156 0.0122 0.9277 0.2636 0.0116 0.2752 3,671.400 3,671.400 0.2096 - 3,676.641 i i i i :. i i i 7 i 7 i 7 ------- +------- +------- +------- ------ ------ ------+- Worker 3.3795 2.1338 24.9725 0.0801 8.9533 0.0681 9.0214 2.3745 0.0627 2.4372 7,983.731 7,983.731 0.2055 7,988.868 8 8 3 Total 3.6978 12.1065 28.3496 0.1144 9.8688 0.0803 9.9491 2.6381 0.0743 2.7124 11,655.13 11,655.13 0.4151 11,665.50 25 25 99 3.6 Paving - 2023 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.7140 2,225.433 i i i i i i i i 1 i 1 i 6 i i i i i Pav i 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 n Total 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.7140 2,225.433 1 1 6 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 22 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.6 Paving - 2023 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0633 0.0400 0.4677 1.5000e- 0.1677 1.2800e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1700e- 0.0456 149.5081 149.5081 3.8500e- 149.6043 i , , , , 003 003 , , , 003 , , , � , , 003 Total 0.0633 0.0400 0.4677 1.5000e- 0.1677 1.2800e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1700e- 0.0456 149.5081 149.5081 3.8500e- 149.6043 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 0.0000 • 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.7140 • 2,225.433 , , , , , , , 6 Pav i 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 n , , , Total 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 0.0000 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.71777 2,225.433 1 1 6 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 23 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.6 Paving - 2023 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0633 0.0400 0.4677 1.5000e- 0.1677 1.2800e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1700e- 0.0456 149.5081 149.5081 3.8500e- 149.6043 i , , , , 003 003 , , , 003 , , , � , , 003 Total 0.0633 0.0400 0.4677 1.5000e- 0.1677 1.2800e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1700e- 0.0456 149.5081 149.5081 3.8500e- 149.6043 003 003 003 003 3.6 Paving - 2024 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.7140 2,225.396 , , 3 Pav i 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 n , , , Total 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.7140 2,225.396 2 2 3 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 24 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.6 Paving - 2024 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0601 0.0364 0.4354 1.4500e- 0.1677 1.2600e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1600e- 0.0456 144.8706 144.8706 3.5300e- 144.9587 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0601 0.0364 0.4354 1.4500e- 0.1677 1.2600e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1600e- 0.0456 144.8706 144.8706 3.5300e- 144.9587 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 0.0000 • 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.7140 • 2,225.396 , , 3 Pav i 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 n , , , Total 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 0.0000 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.71777 2,225.396 2 2 3 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 25 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.6 Paving - 2024 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0601 0.0364 0.4354 1.4500e- 0.1677 1.2600e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1600e- 0.0456 144.8706 144.8706 3.5300e- 144.9587 i , , , , 003 003 , , , 003 , , , � , , 003 Total 0.0601 0.0364 0.4354 1.4500e- 0.1677 1.2600e- 0.1689 0.0445 1.1600e- 0.0456 144.8706 144.8706 3.5300e- 144.9587 003 003 003 003 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Archit. Coating •• 236.4115 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , Off -Road 0.1808 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 • 281.8443 , , , , , , , 003 Total 236.5923 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 281.8443 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 26 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. i i i Worker 0.6406 0.3886 4.6439 0.0155 1.7884 0.0134 1.8018 0.4743 0.0123 i i 1,545.286 1,545.286 0.0376 1,546.226 0.4866 i i i i i i Total 0.6406 0.3886 4.6439 0.0155 1.7884 0.0134 1.8018 0.4743 0.0123 0.4866 1,545.286 1,545.286 0.0376 1,546.226 0 0 2 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Archit. Coating •• 236.4115 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 . •-------+--------r ---,---------------+-------+-------� Off -Road 0.1808 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0000 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 • 281.8443 i i i i i 003 Total 236.5923 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0000 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 281.8443 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 27 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. i i i Worker 0.6406 0.3886 4.6439 0.0155 1.7884 0.0134 1.8018 0.4743 0.0123 i i 1,545.286 1,545.286 0.0376 1,546.226 0.4866 i i i i i Total 0.6406 0.3886 4.6439 0.0155 1.7884 0.0134 1.8018 0.4743 0.0123 0.4866 1,545.286 1,545.286 0.0376 1,546.226 0 0 2 4.0 Operational Detail - Mobile 4.1 Mitigation Measures Mobile CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 28 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter ROG I NOx I CO I S02 I Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 I PM10 Total I Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 I N20 CO2e Category lb/day lb/day Mitigated 9.5233 45.9914 110.0422 0.4681 45.9592 0.3373 46.2965 12.2950 0.3132 12.6083 47,917.80 47,917.80 2.1953 47,972.68 , , , , , , , , , , , 05 , 05 , , , 39 Unmitigated 9.5233 45.9914 110.0422 0.4681 45.9592 0.3373 46.2965 12.2950 0.3132 12.6083 47,917.80 47,917.80 2.1953 47,972.68 05 05 39 4.2 Trip Summary Information Average Daily Trip Rate Unmitigated Mitigated Land Use Weekday Saturday Sunday Annual VMT Annual VMT Apartments Low Rise 145.75 154.25 154.00 506,227 506,227 • • • ..................................................... ------------ - ------ ----• -------------- ----------------------- -F F - -13,660,065 Apartments Mid Rise 4,026.75 3,773.25 4075.5013,660,065 • ..................................................... --- --- •• ......• •••••• ......• ......•- -I F - -31.05 General Office Building 288.45 62.55 706,812 706,812 ............................................ ------- -------- F - ----- ------- ------- ------- High Turnover (Sit Down Restaurant) 2,368.80 2,873.52 2817.72 3,413,937 3,413,937 ............................................ ---------------- F • ------ ------ ------- -------- Hotel 192.00 187.50 160.00 445,703 445,703 ....................................................------------ F -------- --------------------- ----------------------- Quality Restaurant 501.12 511.92 461.20 707,488 707,488 ...................................................------------ --•-•---- ----•-•-------------- ----------------------- Regional Shopping Center 528.08 601.44 357.84 1,112,221 1,112,221 Total 8,050.95 8,164.43 8,057.31 20,552,452 20,552,452 4.3 Trip Type Information CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 29 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter Miles I Trip % Trip Purpose % I Land Use I H-W or C-W I H-S or C-C I H-O or C-NW IH-W or C-W I H-S or C-C I H-O or C-NW I Primary I Diverted I Pass -by I Apartments Low Rise 14.70 5.90 8.70 40.20 19.20 40.60 86 11 3 i.......................�........................ Apartments Mid Rise 14.70 5.90 .. 8.70 ...T---------r 40.20 19.20 ........... 40.60 ........... ........ 86 11 -------------- 3 ............................................---------. General Office Building 16.60 8.40 6.90 -------- --------- � r- 33.00 48.00 ......... 19.00 ......... ............................ 77 19 4 i..................... .... High Turnover (Sit Down -------------------- 16.60 8.40 6.90 8.50 72.50 ........... 19.00 ... .... .. .. ................. 37 20 43 .......-..-......-------- Hotel ---------- 16.60 +......---+......... 8.40 6.90 ----------------- � r- 19.40 61.60 ......... 19.00 --------- 58 -------- 38 ---------------- 4 Quality Restaurant 16.60 8.40 6.90 12.00 69.00 1 19.00 38 18 44 . .... 'Regional'Shopping Center 16.60 8.40 6.90 ------ 16.30 ------- 64.70 19.00 54 35 11 4.4 Fleet Mix Land Use LDA I LDT1 I LDT2 I MDV LHD1 LHD2 MHD HHD OBUS UBUS MCY SBUS MH Apartments Low Rise 0.543088. 0.044216i 0.209971i 0.116369i 0.014033i 0.006332i 0.021166i 0.033577i 0.002613i 0.001817i 0.005285i 0.000712i 0.00087, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •% ................................---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F -------- Apartments Mid Rise 0.543088 • 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • %---------------- ---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F - - - - - - General Office Building 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 ........................................ -------- -------- ---------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- High Turnover (Sit Down 0.543088. 0.044216, 0.209971, 0.116369, 0.014033, 0.006332, 0.021166, 0.033577, 0.002613, 0.001817, 0.005285, 0.000712, 0.000821 Restaurant) ....................... -------- -------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F------ Hotel 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • s • • • • • • -- ----------------F................---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F - - - - - - - QualityRestaurant 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • . -•--••------•--- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•------•--•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•----•--- -•--•----•--•--- -•--•--•------•--•--•--•----•---F - - - - - - - RegionalShopping Center 0.543088, 0.044216- 0.209971- 0.116369- 0.014033- 0.006332- 0.021166- 0.033577- 0.002613- 0.001817- 0.005285, 0.000712- 0.000821 5.0 Energy Detail Historical Energy Use: N 5.1 Mitigation Measures Energy CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 30 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter ROG I NOx I CO I S02 I Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 I PM10 Total I Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 I N20 CO2e Category lb/day lb/day NaturalGas 0.7660 6.7462 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 : 8,355.983 : 8,355.983 : 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 Mitigated , , , , , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , 7 i NaturalGas 0.7660 6.7462 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 Unmitigated 2 2 7 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 31 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas Unmitigated NaturalGa ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e s Use I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I INBio-CO2 I Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day Apartments Low 1119.16 0.0121 0.1031 0.0439 6.6000e- 8.3400e- 8.3400e- 8.3400e- 8.3400e- 131.6662 131.6662 2.5200e- 2.4100e- 132.4486 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , Apartments Mid 35784.3 0.3859 3.2978 1.4033 0.0211 0.2666 0.2666 0.2666 0.2666 4,209.916 4,209.916 0.0807 0.0772 4,234.933 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 9 , , , General Office 1283.42 0.0138 0.1258 0.1057 7.5000e- 9.5600e- 9.5600e- 9.5600e- 9.5600e- 150.9911 150.9911 2.8900e- 2.7700e- 151.8884 , , , , , , , , , Building , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , :. High Turnover (Sit 22759.9 0.2455 2.2314 1.8743 0.0134 0.1696 0.1696 0.1696 0.1696 2,677.634 2,677.634 0.0513 0.0491 2,693.546 , , , , , , , , , Down Restaurant); , , , , , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , 0 • Hotel 4769.72 0.0514 0.4676 0.3928 2.8100e- 0.0355 0.0355 0.0355 0.0355 561 1436 561.1436 0.0108 0.0103 564.4782 , , , , , , , , , 003 , _ _, _, _ Quality 5057.75 0.0545 0.4959 0.4165 2.9800e- 0.0377 0.0377 0.0377 0.0377 595.0298 595.0298 0.0114 0.0109 598.5658 , , , , , , , , , Restaurant , , , 003 ,_ Regional 251.616 r 2.7100e- 0.0247 0.0207 1.5000e- 1.8700e- 1.8700e- 1.8700e- 1 8700e- 29.6019 29.6019 5.7000e- 5.4000e- 29.7778 , , , , , , , , , Shopping Center ; 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , Total 0.7660 6.7463 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 2 2 7 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 32 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas Mitigated NaturalGa ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e s Use I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I INBio-CO2 I Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day Apartments Low 1.11916 0.0121 ' 0.1031 ' 0.0439 ' 6.6000e- ' ' 8.3400e- ' 8.3400e- ' ' 8.3400e- ' 8.3400e- 131.6662 ' 131.6662 ' 2.5200e- ' 2.4100e- ' 132.4486 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , , , Apartments Mid 35.7843 0.3859 ' 3.2978 ' 1.4033 ' 0.0211 ' ' 0.2666 ' 0.2666 ' ' 0.2666 ' 0.2666 4,209.916 ' 4,209.916 ' 0.0807 ' 0.0772 ' 4,234.933 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 9 , , , General Office 1.28342 0.0138 ' 0.1258 ' 0.1057 ' 7.5000e- ' ' 9.5600e- ' 9.5600e- ' ' 9.5600e- ' 9.5600e- 150.9911 ' 150.9911 ' 2.8900e- ' 2.7700e- ' 151.8884 , , , , , , , , , Building , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , HighTurnover (Sit 22.7599 0.2455 ' 2.2314 ' 1.8743 ' 0.0134 ' ' 0.1696 ' 0.1696 ' ' 0.1696 ' 0.1696 2,677.634' 2,677.634' 0.0513 ' 0.0491 ' 2,693.546 , , , , , , , , , Down Restaurant); , , , , , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , 0 _ _, _, Hotel 4.76972 0.0514 ' 0.4676 ' 0.3928 ' 2.8100e- ' ' 0.0355 ' 0.0355 ' ' 0.0355 ' 0.0355 561 1436 ' 561.1436 ' 0.0108 ' 0.0103 ' 564.4782- , , , , , , , , , 003 , , Quality 5.05775 0.0545 ' 0.4959 ' 0.4165 ' 2.9800e- ' ' 0.0377 ' 0.0377 ' ' 0.0377 ' 0.0377 595.0298 ' 595.0298 ' 0.0114 ' 0.0109 ' 598.5658 , , , , , , , , , Restaurant , , , 003 , - Regional 0.251616 r 2.7100e- ' 0.0247 ' 0.0207 ' 1.5000e- ' ' 1.8700e- ' 1.8700e- ' ' 1.8700e- ' 1.8700e- 29.6019 ' 29.6019 ' 5.7000e- ' 5.4000e- ' 29.7778 , , , , , , , , , Shopping Center ; 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , Total 0.7660 6.7463 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 2 2 7 6.0 Area Detail 6.1 Mitigation Measures Area CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 33 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e Category lb/day lb/day Mitigated 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 , 50 50 , , , , , 92 , , , , , , , , , , , Unmitigated 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 50 50 92 6.2 Area by SubCategory Unmitigated ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total SubCategory lb/day lb/day Architectural 2.2670 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , Coating •-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+--.j-0 --{ ------- - ------- ------- Consumer 24.1085 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Products Hearth 1.6500 14.1000 6.0000 0.0900 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 0.0000 18,000.00 18,000.00 0.3450 0.3300 18,106.96 , , 50 , Landscaping 2.4766 0.9496 82.3600e- 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 148.5950 148.5950 0.1424 152.1542 .4430 4 , , , , , , , 003 Total 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 50 50 92 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 34 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 6.2 Area by SubCategory Mitigated ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total SubCategory lb/day lb/day Architectural 2.2670 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , Coating Consumer 24.1085 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , Products Hearth 1.6500 14.1000 6.0000 0.0900 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 0.0000 18,000.00 18,000.00 0.3450 0.3300 18,106.96 , , , , , , , , , 00 , 00 , , , 50 Landscaping 2.4766 0.9496 82.4430 4.3600e- 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 148.5950 148.5950 0.1424 152.1542 , , , , , , , 003 Total 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 50 50 92 7.0 Water Detail 7.1 Mitigation Measures Water 8.0 Waste Detail 8.1 Mitigation Measures Waste 9.0 Operational Offroad Equipment Type Number Hours/Day DaysNear Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type 10.0 Stationary Equipment CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 35 of 35 Date: 1/6/2021 1:49 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter Fire Pumas and Emeraencv Generators IEquipment Type I Number I Hours/Day I Hours/Year I Horse Power I Load Factor I Fuel Type I Boilers Equipment Type Number Heat Input/Day Heat Input/Year Boiler Rating Fuel Type User Defined Equipment Equipment Type Number 11.0 Vegetation CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 1 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 1.0 Project Characteristics 1.1 Land Usage Land Uses Size Metric Lot Acreage Floor Surface Area Population General Office Building 45.00 1000sgft 1.03 45,000.00 0 High Turnover (Sit Down Restaurant) 36.00 1000sgft 0.83 36,000.00 0 Hotel 50.00 Room 1.67 72,600.00 0 Quality Restaurant 8.00 1000sgft 0.18 8,000.00 0 Apartments Low Rise 25.00 Dwelling Unit 1.56 25,000.00 72 Apartments Mid Rise 975.00 Dwelling Unit 25.66 975,000.00 2789 Regional Shopping Center 56.00 1000sgft 1.29 56,000.00 0 1.2 Other Project Characteristics Urbanization Urban Wind Speed (m/s) 2.2 Precipitation Freq (Days) 33 Climate Zone 9 Operational Year 2028 Utility Company Southern California Edison CO2Intensity 702.44 CH4Intensity 0.029 N20Intensity 0.006 (lb/MWhr) (lb/MWhr) (lb/MWhr) 1.3 User Entered Comments & Non -Default Data CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 2 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Project Characteristics - Consistent with the DEIR's model. Land Use - See SWAPE comment regarding residential and retail land uses. Construction Phase - See SWAPE comment regarding individual construction phase lengths. Demolition - Consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding demolition. Vehicle Trips - Saturday trips consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding weekday and Sunday trips. Woodstoves - Woodstoves and wood -burning fireplaces consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding gas fireplaces. Energy Use - Construction Off -road Equipment Mitigation - See SWAPE comment on construction -related mitigation. Area Mitigation - See SWAPE comment regarding operational mitigation measures. Water Mitigation - See SWAPE comment regarding operational mitigation measures. Trips and VMT - Local hire provision Table Name Column Name Default Value New Value tblFireplaces FireplaceWoodMass 1,019.20 0.00 ......................... -------------------------- ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces FireplaceWoodMass 1,019.20 0.00 ......................... -------------------------- ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces NumberWood 1.25 0.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces NumberWood 48.75 0.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 7.16 6.17 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 6.39 3.87 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 2.46 1.39 tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 158.37 79.82 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 3 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 8.19 3.75 tblVehicleTrips ...... . _.. .. 4.3 .. ......................................... ST_TR 94.36 � 63.99 ...... ........ ......... .........------------------------F--------- -------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 49.97 10.74 ...... ........ ......... .........-------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 6.07 6.16 ...... ........ ......... .........--------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 5.86 4.18 ...... ........ ......... .........--------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 1.05 0.69 ...... ........ ......... .........-----------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 131.84 78.27 ...... ........ ......... .........---------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 5.95 3.20 ...... ........ ......... .........------------------------F----------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 72.16 57.65 ...... ........ ......... .........-----------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 25.24 6.39 ...... ........ ......... .........-------------------------F----------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 6.59 5.83 ...... ........ ......... .........-------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 6.65 4.13 ...... ........ ......... .........-----------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 11.03 6.41 ...... ........ ......... .........------------------------F--------- -------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 127.15 65.80 ...... ........ ......... .........-------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 8.17 3.84 ...... ........ ......... .........------------------------F--------- -------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 89.95 62.64 ...... ........ ......... .........-----------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 42.70 9.43 ...... ........... ...... ......--------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberCatalytic 1.25 0.00 ...... ........... ...... ......-------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberCatalytic 48.75 0.00 ...... ........... .... .. .....-------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberNoncatalytic 1.25 0.00 ...... ........... .... .. .....-------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberNoncatalytic 48.75 0.00 ...... ........... .... .......-----------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveDayYear 25.00 0.00 ...... ........... .... .......-----------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveDayYear 25.00 0.00 ...... ........... ... ......-----------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveWood Mass 999.60 0.00 -------------------------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveWood Mass 999.60 0.00 2.0 Emissions Summary CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 4 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 2.1 Overall Construction Unmitigated Construction ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Year tons/yr MT/yr 2021 0.1704 1.8234 1.1577 2.3800e- 0.4141 0.0817 0.4958 0.1788 0.0754 0.2542 0.0000 210.7654 210.7654 0.0600 0.0000 212.2661 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 003 2022 0.5865 4.0240 5.1546 0.0155 0.9509 0.1175 1.0683 0.2518 0.1103 0.3621 0.0000 1,418.655 1,418.655 0.1215 0.0000 1,421.692 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 5 2023 0.5190 3.2850 4.7678 0.0147 0.8497 0.0971 0.9468 0.2283 0.0912 0.3195 0.0000 1,342.441 1,342.441 0.1115 0.0000 1,345.229 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 2024 4.1592 0.1313 0.2557 5.000Oe- 0.0221 6.3900e- 0.0285 5.8700e- 5.9700e- 0.0118 0.0000 44.6355 44.6355 7.8300e- 0.0000 44.8311 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 004 , , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , 003 Maximum 4.1592 4.0240 5.1546 0.0155 0.9509 0.1175 1.0683 0.2518 0.1103 0.3621 0.0000 1,418.655 1,418.655 0.1215 0.0000 1,421.692 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 4 1 1 5 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 5 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 2.1 Overall Construction Mitigated Construction ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Year tons/yr MT/yr 2021 0.1704 1.8234 1.1577 2.3800e- 0.4141 0.0817 0.4958 0.1788 0.0754 0.2542 0.0000 210.7651 210.7651 0.0600 0.0000 212.2658 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 003 2022 0.5865 4.0240 5.1546 0.0155 0.9509 0.1175 1.0683 0.2518 0.1103 0.3621 0.0000 1,418.655 1,418.655 0.1215 0.0000 1,421.692 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 2023 0.5190 3.2850 4.7678 0.0147 0.8497 0.0971 0.9468 0.2283 0.0912 0.3195 0.0000 1,342.440 1,342.440 0.1115 0.0000 1,345.228 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 2024 4.1592 0.1313 0.2557 5.000Oe- 0.0221 6.3900e- 0.0285 5.8700e- 5.9700e- 0.0118 0.0000 44.6354 44.6354 7.8300e- 0.0000 44.8311 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 004 , , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , 003 Maximum 4.1592 4.0240 5.1546 0.0155 0.9509 0.1175 1.0683 0.2518 0.1103 0.3621 0.0000 1,418.655 1,418.655 0.1215 0.0000 1,421.692 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio-0O2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Percent 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reduction Quarter Start Date End Date Maximum Unmitigated ROG + NOX (tons/quarter) Maximum Mitigated ROG + NOX (tons/quarter) 1 9-1-2021 11-30-2021 1.4091 1.4091 2 12-1-2021 2-28-2022 1.3329 1.3329 3 3-1-2022 5-31-2022 1.1499 1.1499 4 6-1-2022 8-31-2022 1.1457 1.1457 5 9-1-2022 11-30-2022 1.1415 1.1415 6 12-1-2022 2-28-2023 1.0278 1.0278 7 3-1-2023 5-31-2023 0.9868 0.9868 8 6-1-2023 8-31-2023 0.9831 0.9831 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 6 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 9 9-1-2023 11-30-2023 0.9798 0.9798 10 12-1-2023 2-29-2024 2.8757 2.8757 11 3-1-2024 5-31-2024 1.6188 1.6188 Highest 2.8757 2.8757 2.2 Overall Operational Unmitigated Operational ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Area 5.1437 0.2950 • 10.3804 • 1.6700e- • 0.0714 0.0714 • • 0.0714 0.0714 0.0000 220.9670 • 220.9670 • 0.0201 3.7400e- • 222.5835 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , , , , , , , 003 , Energy 0.1398 1.2312 • 0.7770 • 7.6200e- • 0.0966 0.0966 • • 0.0966 0.0966 0.0000 • 3,896.073 • 3,896.073 • 0.1303 0.0468 • 3,913.283 , , , , , , , , , , , 003 i , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , 3 , Mobile 1.5857 7.9962 • 19.1834 • 0.0821 7.7979 • 0.0580 7.8559 • 2.0895 • 0.0539 2.1434 0.0000 • 7,620.498 • 7,620.498 • 0.3407 0.0000 • 7,629.016 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Waste • • • 0.0000 0.0000 • • 0.0000 0.0000 p 207.8079 0.0000 • 207.8079 • 12.2811 0.0000 1514.8354 , , , , , , Water • • • 0.0000 0.0000 • • 0.0000 0.0000 p 29.1632 556.6420 • 585.8052 • 3.0183 0.0755 • 683.7567 , , , , , , Total 6.8692 9.5223 30.3407 0.0914 7.7979 0.2260 8.0240 2.0895 0.2219 2.3114 236.9712 12,294.18 12,531.15 15.7904 0.1260 12,963.47 07 1 19 1 51 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 7 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 2.2 Overall Operational Mitigated Operational ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Area 5.1437 0.2950 10.3804 1.6700e- 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0000 220.9670 220.9670 0.0201 3.7400e- 222.5835 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , , , , , , , 003 , Energy 0.1398 1.2312 0.7770 7.6200e- 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0000 • 3,896.073 3,896.073 0.1303 0.0468 3,913.283 , , , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , 3 Mobile 1.5857 7.9962 19.1834 0.0821 7.7979 0.0580 7.8559 2.0895 0.0539 2.1434 C 0.0000 • 7,620.498 7,620.498 0.3407 0.0000 7,629.016 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Waste 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 207.8079 0.0000 207.8079 12.2811 0.0000 514.8354 , , , , , , Water 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 29.1632 556.6420 585.8052 3.0183 0.0755 683.7567 , , , , , , Total 6.8692 9.5223 30.3407 0.0914 7.7979 0.2260 8.0240 2.0895 0.2219 2.3114 236.9712 12,294.18 12,531.15 15.7904 0.1260 12,963.47 07 1 19 1 51 1 ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio-0O2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Percent 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reduction 3.0 Construction Detail Construction Phase CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 8 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Phase Number Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Num Days Week Num Days Phase Description 1 •Demolition •Demolition •9/1/2021 :10/12/2021 5: 30: i i 2 •Site Preparation •Site Preparation • 10/13/2021 :11/9/2021 i i 5: 20: 3 •Grading •Grading • 11/10/2021 :1/11/2022 i i 5: 45: 4 Building Construction •Building Construction • 1/12/2022 :12/12/2023 5: 500: 5 •Paving •Paving • 12/13/2023 :1/30/2024 i i 5: 35: 6 •Architectural Coating •Arch itectural Coating 1/31/2024 3/19/2024 5 35 Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 0 Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 112.5 Acres of Paving: 0 Residential Indoor: 2,025,000; Residential Outdoor: 675,000; Non -Residential Indoor: 326,400; Non -Residential Outdoor: 108,800; Striped Parking Area: 0 (Architectural Coating — sgft) OffRoad Equipment CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 9 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor Demolition •Concrete/Industrial Saws 1 8.00- 81 : 0.73 -- Demolition •Excavators 3� 8.00- ------------ 158: -------- 0.38 ' Demolition :Rubber Tired Dozers 21 8.00. ------ ---- 247: ......-- 0.40 ----- Site Preparation •Rubber Tired Dozers 31 8.00. ---------- 247: -------- 0.40 ----- --------------------------------' Site Preparation •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 4! 8.00- ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 ...---ators-----------------%-----------------I-----------00: Grading Excavators 2� 8.00� -------------7 158� . - 0.38 raders-------------------- Grading -Graders ----- ------------I------------- 1 � 8.00: 187T 0.41 ...--------------------%-----------------I-------------� Grading -Rubberubber Tired Dozers 1 � 8.00� ---------- ---- 247� . - 0.40 ...--------------------------%-----------------I-------------� Grading -Scrapers 2� 8.00 -------------- 367� . - 0.48 ... Grading •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 2� 8.00: ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 ...--------------------------%-----------------I-------------� Building Construction -Cranes 1 � 7.00� -------------- 231 � . - 0.29 ..... Building Construction •Forklifts 3� 8.00: ----------- 89: -------- 0.20 ---- Building Construction -Generator Sets 1 8.00: ----------- 84: -------- 0.74 ---- Building Construction •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 3� 7.00: ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 ... Building Construction -Welders 1 8.00: ----------- 46: -------- 0.45 ... Paving -Pavers avers--------------------%-----------------I-----------00: 2� 8.00� ---------- ---7 130� . - 0.42 ... Paving -Paving Equipment avingEuipmen--------------%-----------------I-----------00: 2� 8.00� -------------T 132� . - 0.36 ...--------------------%-----------------I-----------00: Paving •Rollers -Rollers 2� 8.00� ----------- 80� 80: -------- - 0.38 Architectural Coating -Air Compressors 1 6.00- 78- 0.48 Trips and VMT CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 10 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Phase Name Offroad Equipment Worker Trip Vendor Trip Hauling Trip Worker Trip Vendor Trip Hauling Trip Worker Vehicle Vendor Hauling Count I Number I Number Number I Length Length Length Class Vehicle Class Vehicle Class Demolition 61 15.00: 0.00E 458.00• 10.00, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ;HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1---------- --------------------I ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- ------- Site Preparation 7• 18.00� O.00r 0.00• 10.00, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1---------- --------------------I ---------- --------- ------------ ------ ----.......... Grading 8• 20.00: O.00r 0.00• 10.00, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT_Mix ?HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1----------- --------------------I ---------- 4 -------- ------------ ---------- ....... Building Construction 9• 801.00: 143.00: 0.00• 10.00, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT F- 1---------- --------------------1----------- -------- ------------ ---------- Paving 6• 15.00: O.00r 0.00• 10.00, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT ----------------------------------------------+---------------------, +--------------------Y------------------ Architectural Coating 1 • 160.00• 0.00• 0.00• 10.00• 6.90• 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix HHDT 3.1 Mitigation Measures Construction 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust • • • • 0.0496 • 0.0000 • 0.0496 • 7.5100e- • 0.0000 • 7.5100e- 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , 003 , , 003 _ , , , , • • • • • • • • • i Off -Road 0.0475 0.4716 0.3235 5.8000e- 0.0233 0.0233 0.0216 0.0216 0.0000 51.0012 51.0012 0.0144 0.0000 51.3601 , , , 004 Total 0.0475 0.4716 0.3235 5.8000e- 0.0496 0.0233 0.0729 7.5100e- 0.0216 0.0291 0.0000 51.0012 51.0012 0.0144 0.0000 51.3601 004 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 11 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling •• 1.9300e- • 0.0634 0.0148 • 1.8000e- 3.9400e- • 1.9000e- • 4.1300e- 1.0800e- • 1.8000e- • 1.2600e- 0.0000 17.4566 17.4566 • 1.2100e- 0.0000 • 17.4869 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , 004 , 003 , 004 , 003 , 003 , 004 , 003 , , , , 003 _ • • • • • • , , , , i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , • • • • • • , , , , Worker •• 7.2000e- 5.3000e- 6.0900e- 2.00OOe- 1.6800e- 1.00OOe- 1.6900e- 4.5000e- 1.00OOe- 4.6000e- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 1.5281 1.5281 5.00OOe- 0.0000 1.5293 , , , , 005 Total 2.6500e- 0.0639 0.0209 2.00OOe- 5.6200e- 2.00OOe- 5.8200e- 1.5300e- 1.9000e- 1.7200e- 0.0000 18.9847 18.9847 1.2600e- 0.0000 19.0161 003 004 003 004 003 003 004 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust • • 0.0496 • 0.0000 • 0.0496 7.5100e- • 0.0000 • 7.5100e- 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , 003 -r Off -Road 0.0475 • 0.4716 0.3235 • 5.8000e- • 0.0233 • 0.0233 • 0.0216 • 0.0216 0.0000 51.0011 51.0011 • 0.0144 0.0000 • 51.3600 , , , , , , , , , 004 Total 0.0475 0.4716 0.3235 5.8000e- 0.0496 0.0233 0.0729 7.5100e- 0.0216 0.0291 0.0000 51.0011 51.0011 0.0144 0.0000 51.3600 11 004 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 12 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 1.9300e- 0.0634 0.0148 1.8000e- 3.9400e- 1.9000e- 4.1300e- 1.0800e- 1.8000e- 1.2600e- 0.0000 17.4566 17.4566 1.2100e- 0.0000 17.4869 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , 004 , 003 , 004 , 003 , 003 , 004 , 003 , , , , 003 _ , , , , i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Worker 7.2000e- 5.3000e- 6.0900e- 2.000Oe- 1.6800e- 1.000Oe- 1.6900e- 4.5000e- 1.000Oe- 4.6000e- 004 i 004 i 003 i 005 i 003 i 005 i 003 i 004 i 005 i 004 0.0000 1.5281 1.5281 5.000Oe- 0.0000 1.5293 i i 0051 2.6500e- 0.0639 0.0209 2.000Oe- 5.6200e- 2.000Oe- 5.8200e- 1.5300e- 1.9000e- 1.7200e- 0.0000 18.9847 18.9847 1.2600e- 0.0000 19.0161 70' 003 004 003 004 003 003 004 003 003 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust 0.1807 0.0000 0.1807 0.0993 0.0000 0.0993 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , .. , ------+------- +------- +------- , ------�------- +---- Off -Road 0.0389 0.4050 0.2115 3.8000e- 0.0204 0.0204 0.0188 0.0188 0.0000 33.4357 33.4357 0.0108 0.0000 33.7061 , , , , , , , , , 004 Total 0.0389 0.4050 0.2115 3.8000e- 0.1807 0.0204 0.2011 0.0993 0.0188 0.1181 0.0000 33.4357 33.4357 0.0108 0.0000 11 004 M CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 13 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i _ i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i i 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i i i i i i Worker 5.8000e- 4.3000e- 4.8700e- 1.00OOe- 1.3400e- 1.00OOe- 1.3500e- 3.6000e- 1.00OOe- 3.7000e- 004 i 004 i 003 i 005 i 003 i 005 i 003 i 004 i 005 i 004 0.0000 1.2225 1.2225 4.00OOe- 0.0000 1.2234 i i 005 Total 5.8000e- 4.3000e- 4.8700e- 1.00OOe- 1.3400e- 1.00OOe- 1.3500e- 3.6000e- 1.00OOe- 3.7000e- 0.0000 1.2225 1.2225 4.00OOe- 0.0000 1.2234 004 004 003 005 003 005 003 004 005 004 005 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust 0.1807 0.0000 0.1807 0.0993 0.0000 0.0993 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. ------+------- +------- +------- � i ------�------- +---- Off -Road 0.0389 0.4050 0.2115 3.8000e- 0.0204 0.0204 0.0188 0.0188 0.0000 33.4357 33.4357 0.0108 0.0000 33.7060 i i i i i i 004 Total 0.0389 0.4050 0.2115 3.8000e- 0.1807 0.0204 0.2011 0.0993 0.0188 0.1181 0.0000 33.4357 33.4357 0.0108 0.0000 11 004 m CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 14 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 _ i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 5.8000e- 4.3000e- 4.8700e- 1.000Oe- 1.3400e- 1.000Oe- 1.3500e- 3.6000e- 1.000Oe- 3.7000e- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 1.2225 1.2225 4.000Oe- 0.0000 1.2234 , , , , 005 Total 5.8000e- 4.3000e- 4.8700e- 1.000Oe- 1.3400e- 1.000Oe- 1.3500e- 3.6000e- 1.000Oe- 3.7000e- 0.0000 1.2225 1.2225 4.000Oe- 0.0000 1.2234 004 004 003 005 003 005 003 004 005 004 005 3.4 Grading - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust 0.1741 0.0000 0.1741 0.0693 0.0000 0.0693 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , Off -Road 0.0796 0.8816 0.5867 1.1800e- 0.0377 0.0377 0.0347 0.0347 0.0000 103.5405 103.5405 0.0335 0.0000 104.3776 , , , , , , , , , 003 Total 0.0796 0.8816 0.5867 1.1800e- 0.1741 0.0377 0.2118 0.0693 0.0347 0.1040 0.0000 103.5405 103.5405 0.0335 0.0000 104.3776 11 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 15 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.4 Grading - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 _ i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , ------+-------+-------, Worker 1.2200e- 9.00OOe- 0.0103 3.00OOe- 2.8300e- 2.00OOe- 2.8600e- 7.5000e- 2.00OOe- 7.8000e- , , , , , , , , , 003 , 004 , , 005 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 2.5808 2.5808 8.00OOe- 0.0000 2.5828 , , , , 005 Total 1.2200e- 9.00OOe- 0.0103 3.00OOe- 2.8300e- 2.00OOe- 2.8600e- 7.5000e- 2.00OOe- 7.8000e- 0.0000 2.5808 2.5808 8.00OOe- 0.0000 2.5828 003 004 005 003 005 003 004 005 004 005 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust 0.1741 0.0000 0.1741 0.0693 0.0000 0.0693 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , .. , ------+-------+-------+-------� - --- - -- ------+-------+-------+- Off-Road 0.0796 0.8816 0.5867 1.1800e- 0.0377 0.0377 0.0347 0.0347 0.0000 103.5403 103.5403 0.0335 0.0000 104.3775 , , , , , , , , , 003 Total 0.0796 0.8816 0.5867 1.1800e- 0.1741 0.0377 0.2118 0.0693 0.0347 0.1040 0.0000 103.5403 103.5403 0.0335 0.0000 104.3775 11 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 16 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.4 Grading - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 _ • • • • • • i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • • • • • • Worker •• 1.2200e- 9.000Oe- 0.0103 3.000Oe- 2.8300e- 2.000Oe- 2.8600e- 7.5000e- 2.000Oe- 7.8000e- , , , , , , , , , 003 , 004 , , 005 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 2.5808 2.5808 8.000Oe- 0.0000 2.5828 , , , , 005 Total 1.2200e- 9.000Oe- 0.0103 3.000Oe- 2.8300e- 2.000Oe- 2.8600e- 7.5000e- 2.000Oe- 7.8000e- 0.0000 2.5808 2.5808 8.000Oe- 0.0000 2.5828 003 004 005 003 005 003 004 005 004 005 3.4 Grading - 2022 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust • • 0.0807 • 0.0000 • 0.0807 0.0180 • 0.0000 • 0.0180 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , Off -Road 0.0127 • 0.1360 0.1017 • 2.2000e- • 5.7200e- • 5.7200e- • 5.2600e- • 5.2600e- 0.0000 19.0871 19.0871 6.1700e- 0.0000 19.2414 , , , , , , , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 Total 0.0127 0.1360 0.1017 2.2000e- 0.0807 5.7200e- 0.0865 0.0180 5.2600e- 0.0233 0.0000 19.0871 19.0871 6.1700e- 0.0000 19.2414 004 003 003 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 17 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.4 Grading - 2022 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 _ • • • • • • i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • • • • • • Worker •• 2.1000e- 1.5000e- 1.7400e- 1.00OOe- 5.2000e- 0.0000 5.3000e- 1.4000e- 0.0000 1.4000e- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 004 , , 004 , 004 , , 004 0.0000 0.4587 0.4587 1.00OOe- 0.0000 0.4590 , , , , 005 Total 2.1000e- 1.5000e- 1.7400e- 1.00OOe- 5.2000e- 0.0000 5.3000e- 1.4000e- 0.0000 1.4000e- 0.0000 0.4587 0.4587 1.00OOe- 0.0000 0.4590 004 004 003 005 004 004 004 004 005 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Fugitive Dust • • 0.0807 • 0.0000 • 0.0807 0.0180 • 0.0000 • 0.0180 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , Off -Road 0.0127 • 0.1360 0.1017 • 2.2000e- • 5.7200e- • 5.7200e- • 5.2600e- • 5.2600e- 0.0000 19.0871 19.0871 • 6.1700e- 0.0000 • 19.2414 , , , , , , , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 Total 0.0127 0.1360 0.1017 2.2000e- 0.0807 5.7200e- 0.0865 0.0180 5.2600e- 0.0233 0.0000 19.0871 19.0871 6.1700e- 0.0000 19.2414 004 003 003 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 18 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.4 Grading - 2022 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 _ i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 2.1000e- 1.5000e- 1.7400e- 1.000Oe- 5.2000e- 0.0000 5.3000e- 1.4000e- 0.0000 1.4000e- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 004 , , 004 , 004 , , 004 0.0000 0.4587 0.4587 1.000Oe- 0.0000 0.4590 , , , , 005 Total 2.1000e- 1.5000e- 1.7400e- 1.000Oe- 5.2000e- 0.0000 5.3000e- 1.4000e- 0.0000 1.4000e- 0.0000 0.4587 0.4587 1.000Oe- 0.0000 0.4590 004 004 003 005 004 004 004 004 005 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road 0.2158 1.9754 2.0700 3.4100e- 0.1023 0.1023 0.0963 0.0963 0.0000 293.1324 293.1324 0.0702 0.0000 294.8881 , , , , , , , , , 003 Total 0.2158 1.9754 2.0700 3.4100e- 0.1023 0.1023 0.0963 0.0963 0.0000 293.1324 293.1324 0.0702 0.0000 294.8881 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 19 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0527 1.6961 0.4580 4.5500e- 0.1140 3.1800e- 0.1171 0.0329 3.0400e- 0.0359 0.0000 441.9835 441.9835 0.0264 0.0000 442.6435 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , , , , , , Worker 0.2164 2.5233 0.7557 6.2300e- 0.7619 0.2007 0.2065 , , , , 0.0000 663.9936 663.9936 0.0187 0.0000 664.4604 0.3051 7.3500e- 5.7400e- 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , , Total 0.3578 1.9125 2.9812 0.0119 0.8696 9.4100e- 0.8790 0.2336 8.7800e- 0.2424 0.0000 1,105.977 1,105.977 0.0451 0.0000 1,107.103 003 003 1 1 9 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road 0.2158 1.9754 2.0700 3.4100e- 0.1023 0.1023 0.0963 0.0963 0.0000 293.1321 293.1321 0.0702 0.0000 294.8877 , , , , , , , , , 003 Total 0.2158 1.9754 2.0700 3.4100e- 0.1023 0.1023 0.0963 0.0963 0.0000 293.1321 293.1321 0.0702 0.0000 294.8877 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 20 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0527 1.6961 0.4580 4.5500e- 0.1140 3.1800e- 0.1171 0.0329 3.0400e- 0.0359 0.0000 441.9835 441.9835 0.0264 0.0000 442.6435 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , , Worker 0.2164 2.5233 0.7557 6.2300e 0.7619 0.2007 0.2065 0.0000 663.9936 663.9936 0.0187 0.0000 664.4604 0.3051 7.3500e- 5.7400e 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , , Total 0.3578 1.9125 2.9812 0.0119 0.8696 9.4100e- 0.8790 0.2336 8.7800e- 0.2424 0.0000 1,105.977 1,105.977 0.0451 0.0000 1,107.103 003 003 1 1 9 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road 0.1942 1.7765 2.0061 3.3300e- 0.0864 0.0864 0.0813 0.0813 0.0000 286.2789 286.2789 0.0681 0.0000 287.9814 , , , , , , , , , 003 Total 0.1942 1.7765 2.0061 3.3300e- 0.0864 0.0864 0.0813 0.0813 0.0000 286.2789 286.2789 0.0681 0.0000 287.9814 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 21 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0382 1.2511 0.4011 4.3000e- 0.1113 1.4600e- 0.1127 0.0321 1.4000e- 0.0335 003 , , 003 , , , 003 .. 0.0000 417.9930 417.9930 0.0228 0.0000 418.5624 , , , , ------+-------+-------+--------------- , , , ------+-------+- Worker 0.2795 0.1910 2.2635 6.9100e- 0.7377 5.9100e- 0.7436 0.1960 5.4500e- 0.2014 i , , , , 003 003 , , , 003 0.0000 624.5363 624.5363 0.0164 0.0000 624.9466 , , , , Total 0.3177 1.4420 2.6646 0.0112 0.8490 7.3700e- 0.8564 0.2281 6.8500e- 0.2349 0.0000 1,042.529 1,042.529 0.0392 0.0000 1,043.509 003 003 4 4 0 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road 0.1942 1.7765 2.0061 3.3300e- 0.0864 0.0864 0.0813 0.0813 0.0000 286.2785 286.2785 0.0681 0.0000 287.9811 , , , , , , , , , 003 Total 0.1942 1.7765 2.0061 3.3300e- 0.0864 0.0864 0.0813 0.0813 0.0000 286.2785 286.2785 0.0681 0.0000 287.9811 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 22 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.0382 1.2511 0.4011 4.3000e- 0.1113 1.4600e- 0.1127 0.0321 1.4000e- 0.0335 003 , , 003 , , , 003 .. 0.0000 417.9930 417.9930 0.0228 0.0000 418.5624 , , , , ------+-------+-------+--------------- , , , ------+-------+- Worker 0.2795 0.1910 2.2635 6.9100e- 0.7377 5.9100e- 0.7436 0.1960 5.4500e- 0.2014 003 , , 003 , , , 003 0.0000 624.5363 624.5363 0.0164 0.0000 624.9466 , , , Total 0.3177 1.4420 2.6646 0.0112 0.8490 7.3700e- 0.8564 0.2281 6.8500e- 0.2349 0.0000 1,042.529 1,042.529 0.0392 0.0000 1,043.509 003 003 4 4 0 3.6 Paving - 2023 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road 6.7100e- 0.0663 0.0948 1.5000e- 3.3200e- 3.3200e- 3.0500e- 3.0500e- 0.0000 13.0175 13.0175 4.2100e- 0.0000 13.1227 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 Paving 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , Total 6.7100e- 0.0663 0.0948 1.5000e- 3.3200e- 3.3200e- 3.0500e- 3.0500e- 0.0000 13.0175 13.0175 4.2100e- 0.0000 13.1227 11 003 004 003 003 003 003 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 23 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.6 Paving - 2023 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 _ • • • • • • i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • • • • • • • • Worker •• 2.8000e- 1.9000e- 2.2300e- 1.000Oe- 7.3000e- 1.000Oe- 7.3000e- 1.9000e- 1.000Oe- 2.000Oe- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 004 , 005 , 004 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 0.6156 0.6156 2.000Oe- 0.0000 0.6160 , , , , 005 Total 2.8000e- 1.9000e- 2.2300e- 1.000Oe- 7.3000e- 1.000Oe- 7.3000e- 1.9000e- 1.000Oe- 2.000Oe- 0.0000 0.6156 0.6156 2.000Oe- 0.0000 0.6160 004 004 003 005 004 005 004 004 005 004 005 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road •• 6.7100e- • 0.0663 0.0948 • 1.5000e- • 3.3200e- • 3.3200e- • 3.0500e- • 3.0500e- 0.0000 13.0175 13.0175 • 4.2100e- 0.0000 • 13.1227 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 Paving • • • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , Total 6.7100e- 0.0663 0.0948 1.5000e- 3.3200e- 3.3200e- 3.0500e- 3.0500e- 0.0000 13.0175 13.0175 4.2100e- 0.0000 13.1227 11 003 004 003 003 003 003 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 24 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.6 Paving - 2023 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 _ • • • • • • i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • • • • • • • • Worker •• 2.8000e- 1.9000e- 2.2300e- 1.000Oe- 7.3000e- 1.000Oe- 7.3000e- 1.9000e- 1.000Oe- 2.000Oe- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 004 , 005 , 004 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 0.6156 0.6156 2.000Oe- 0.0000 0.6160 , , , , 005 Total 2.8000e- 1.9000e- 2.2300e- 1.000Oe- 7.3000e- 1.000Oe- 7.3000e- 1.9000e- 1.000Oe- 2.000Oe- 0.0000 0.6156 0.6156 2.000Oe- 0.0000 0.6160 004 004 003 005 004 005 004 004 005 004 005 3.6 Paving - 2024 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road 0.0109 • 0.1048 0.1609 • 2.5000e- • 5.1500e- • 5.1500e- • 4.7400e- • 4.7400e- 0.0000 22.0292 22.0292 • 7.1200e- 0.0000 • 22.2073 , , , , , , , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , , , Pav i • • • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 n 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , Total 0.0109 0.1048 0.1609 2.5000e- 5.1500e- 5.1500e- 4.7400e- 4.7400e- 0.0000 22.0292 22.0292 7.1200e- 0.0000 22.2073 004 003 003 003 003 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 25 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.6 Paving - 2024 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 _ • • • • • • i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • • • • • • , , , , • • Worker •• 4.4000e- 2.9000e- 3.5100e- 1.000Oe- 1.2300e- 1.000Oe- 1.2400e- 3.3000e- 1.000Oe- 3.4000e- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 1.0094 1.0094 3.000Oe- 0.0000 1.0100 , , , , 005 Total 4.4000e- 2.9000e- 3.5100e- 1.000Oe- 1.2300e- 1.000Oe- 1.2400e- 3.3000e- 1.000Oe- 3.4000e- 0.0000 1.0094 1.0094 3.000Oe- 0.0000 1.0100 004 004 003 005 003 005 003 004 005 004 005 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Off -Road 0.0109 • 0.1048 0.1609 • 2.5000e- • 5.1500e- • 5.1500e- • 4.7400e- • 4.7400e- 0.0000 22.0292 22.0292 • 7.1200e- 0.0000 • 22.2073 , , , , , , , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , , , Pav i • • • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 n 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , Total 0.0109 0.1048 0.1609 2.5000e- 5.1500e- 5.1500e- 4.7400e- 4.7400e- 0.0000 22.0292 22.0292 7.1200e- 0.0000 22.2073 004 003 003 003 003 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 26 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.6 Paving - 2024 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 _ • • • • • • i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • • • • • • , , , , • • Worker •• 4.4000e- 2.9000e- 3.5100e- 1.000Oe- 1.2300e- 1.000Oe- 1.2400e- 3.3000e- 1.000Oe- 3.4000e- , , , , , , , , , 004 , 004 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 005 , 003 , 004 , 005 , 004 0.0000 1.0094 1.0094 3.000Oe- 0.0000 1.0100 , , , , 005 Total 4.4000e- 2.9000e- 3.5100e- 1.000Oe- 1.2300e- 1.000Oe- 1.2400e- 3.3000e- 1.000Oe- 3.4000e- 0.0000 1.0094 1.0094 3.000Oe- 0.0000 1.0100 004 004 003 005 003 005 003 004 005 004 005 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Archit. Coating 4.1372 • • • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Off -Road •• 3.1600e- • 0.0213 0.0317 • 5.000Oe- • 1.0700e- • 1.0700e- • 1.0700e- • 1.0700e- 0.0000 4.4682 4.4682 2.5000e- 0.0000 4.4745 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , 005 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 Total 4.1404 0.0213 0.0317 5.000Oe- 1.0700e- 1.0700e- 1.0700e- 1.0700e- 0.0000 4.4682 4.4682 2.5000e- 0.0000 4.4745 005 003 003 003 003 004 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 27 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 _ • • • • • • i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • • • • • • Worker •• 7.4800e- 4.9300e- 0.0596 1.9000e- 0.0209 1.6000e- 0.0211 5.5500e- 1.5000e- 5.7000e- , , , , , , , , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , , 004 , , 003 , 004 , 003 0.0000 17.1287 17.1287 4.3000e- 0.0000 17.1394 , , , , 004 Total 7.4800e- 4.9300e- 0.0596 1.9000e- 0.0209 1.6000e- 0.0211 5.5500e- 1.5000e- 5.7000e- 0.0000 17.1287 17.1287 4.3000e- 0.0000 17.1394 003 003 004 004 003 004 003 004 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category tons/yr MT/yr Archit. Coating 4.1372 • • • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Off -Road •• 3.1600e- • 0.0213 0.0317 • 5.00OOe- • 1.0700e- • 1.0700e- • 1.0700e- • 1.0700e- 0.0000 4.4682 4.4682 2.5000e- 0.0000 4.4745 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , 005 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 Total 4.1404 0.0213 0.0317 5.00OOe- 1.0700e- 1.0700e- 1.0700e- 1.0700e- 0.0000 4.4682 4.4682 2.5000e- 0.0000 4.4745 005 003 003 003 003 004 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 28 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category tons/yr MT/yr Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 _ i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 7.4800e- 4.9300e- 0.0596 1.9000e- 0.0209 1.6000e- 0.0211 5.5500e- 1.5000e- 5.7000e- , , , , , , , , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , , 004 , , 003 , 004 , 003 0.0000 17.1287 17.1287 4.3000e- 0.0000 17.1394 , , , , 004 Total 7.4800e- 4.9300e- 0.0596 1.9000e- 0.0209 1.6000e- 0.0211 5.5500e- 1.5000e- 5.7000e- 0.0000 17.1287 17.1287 4.3000e- 0.0000 17.1394 003 003 004 004 003 004 003 004 4.0 Operational Detail - Mobile 4.1 Mitigation Measures Mobile CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 29 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 I N20 CO2e Category tons/yr MT/yr Mitigated 1.5857 7.9962 19.1834 0.0821 7.7979 0.0580 7.8559 2.0895 0.0539 2.1434 � 0.0000 7,620.498 7,620.498 0.3407 0.0000 7,629.016 i i i i i , i . Unmitigated 1.5857 7.9962 19.1834 0.0821 7.7979 0.0580 7.8559 2.0895 0.0539 2.1434 0.0000 7,620.498 7,620.498 0.3407 0.0000 7,629.016 6 6 2 4.2 Trip Summary Information Average Daily Trip Rate Unmitigated Mitigated Land Use Weekday Saturday Sunday Annual VMT Annual VMT Apartments Low Rise 145.75 154.25 154.00 506,227 506,227 .......• • • ................... • • ..- ...........r------------f-------------- --------------------- ------------------------ �13,660,065 Apartments Mid Rise 4,026.75 3,773.25 4075.50 13,660,065 • ............................................ -- --- --- •• ......• •••••• ......• ......•- -I F - -31.05 General Office Building 288.45 62.55 706,812 706,812 ........................... ................. ------- -------- F - - ----- ------- ------ ------- High Turnover (Sit Down Restaurant) 2,368.80 2,873.52 2817.72 3,413,937 3,413,937 ............................................ ---------------- F • ------ ------ ------- -------- Hotel 192.00 187.50 160.00 445,703 445,703 ....................................................------------ F --------- --------------------- ----------------------- Quality Restaurant 501.12 511.92 461.20 707,488 707,488 ...................................................------------ ......••• ..................••• ..................••••- Regional Shopping Center 528.08 601.44 357.84 1,112,221 1,112,221 Total 1 8,050.95 8,164.43 8,057.31 20,552,452 20,552,452 4.3 Trip Type Information CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 30 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Miles I Trip % Trip Purpose % I Land Use I H-W or C-W I H-S or C-C I H-O or C-NW IH-W or C-W I H-S or C-C I H-O or C-NW I Primary I Diverted I Pass -by I Apartments Low Rise 14.70 5.90 8.70 40.20 19.20 40.60 86 11 3 i.......................�........................ Apartments Mid Rise 14.70 5.90 .. 8.70 ...T---------r 40.20 19.20 ........... 40.60 ........... ........ 86 11 -------------- 3 ............................................---------. General Office Building 16.60 8.40 6.90 -------- --------- � r- 33.00 48.00 ......... 19.00 ......... ............................ 77 19 4 i..................... .... High Turnover (Sit Down -------------------- 16.60 8.40 6.90 8.50 72.50 ........... 19.00 ... .... .. .. ................. 37 20 43 .......-..-......-------- Hotel ---------- 16.60 +......---+......... 8.40 6.90 ----------------- � r- 19.40 61.60 ......... 19.00 --------- 58 -------- 38 ---------------- 4 Quality Restaurant 16.60 8.40 6.90 12.00 69.00 1 19.00 38 18 44 . .... 'Regional'Shopping Center 16.60 8.40 6.90 ------ 16.30 ------- 64.70 19.00 54 35 11 4.4 Fleet Mix Land Use LDA I LDT1 I LDT2 I MDV LHD1 LHD2 MHD HHD OBUS UBUS MCY SBUS MH Apartments Low Rise 0.543088. 0.044216i 0.209971i 0.116369i 0.014033i 0.006332i 0.021166i 0.033577i 0.002613i 0.001817i 0.005285i 0.000712i 0.00087, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •% ................................---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F -------- Apartments Mid Rise 0.543088 • 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • %---------------- ---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F - - - - - - General Office Building 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 ........................................ -------- -------- ---------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- High Turnover (Sit Down 0.543088. 0.044216, 0.209971, 0.116369, 0.014033, 0.006332, 0.021166, 0.033577, 0.002613, 0.001817, 0.005285, 0.000712, 0.000821 Restaurant) ....................... -------- -------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F------ Hotel 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • s • • • • • • -- ----------------F................---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F - - - - - - - QualityRestaurant 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • . -•--••------•--- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•------•--•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•----•--- -•--•----•--•--- -•--•--•------•--•--•--•----•---F - - - - - - - RegionalShopping Center 0.543088, 0.044216- 0.209971- 0.116369- 0.014033- 0.006332- 0.021166- 0.033577- 0.002613- 0.001817- 0.005285, 0.000712- 0.000821 5.0 Energy Detail Historical Energy Use: N 5.1 Mitigation Measures Energy CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 31 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 I PM10 Total I Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 I N20 CO2e Category tons/yr MT/yr Electricity 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 - 2,512.646 : 2,512.646 , 0.1037 0.0215 2,521.635 Mitigated , , , , , , , , , 5 , 5 , , i , , , 6 •••'y...:-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+--------F'-------�-------�-------�-------�, , i Electricit 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2,512.646 2,512.646 0.1037 0.0215 2,521.635 Unmitigated , , , , , , , , , 5 , 5 , , , 6 , , , , , , , , , , , , , NaturalGas 0.1398 1.2312 0.7770 7.6200e- 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0000 1,383.426 1,383.426 0.0265 0.0254 1,391.647 Mitigated , , , , , , 003 , , , , , , , , , 7 , 7 , , , , , , 8 ., NaturalGas 0.1398 1.2312 0.7770 7.6200e- 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0000 1,383.426 1,383.426 - 0.0265 0.0254 1,391.647 Unmitigated 003 7 7 8 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 32 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas Unmitigated NaturalGa ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e s Use I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I INBio-CO2 I Land Use kBTU/yr tons/yr MT/yr Apartments Low 408494 2.2000e- 0.0188 8.0100e- 1.2000e- 1.5200e- 1.5200e- 1.5200e- 1.5200e- 0.0000 21.7988 21.7988 4.2000e- 4.000Oe- 21.9284 , , , , , , , , , Rise 003 , , 003 , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , , , , , Apartments Mid 1.30613e ; 0.0704 0.6018 0.2561 3.8400e- 0.0487 0.0487 0.0487 0.0487 0.0000 696.9989 696.9989 0.0134 0.0128 701.1408 , , , , , , , , , Rise +007 , , , 003 General Office 468450 r 2.5300e- 0.0230 0.0193 1.4000e- 1.7500e- 1.7500e- 1.7500e- 1.7500e- 0.0000 24.9983 24.9983 4.8000e- 4.6000e- 25.1468 , , , , , , , , , Building 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , , High Turnover (Sit 8.30736e ; 0.0448 0.4072 0.3421 2.4400e- 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310 0.0000 443.3124 443.3124 8.5000e- 8.1300e- 445.9468 , , , , , , , , , Down Restaurant); +006 , , , 003 , , , , , , , , 003 , 003 , Hotel - 1.74095e ; 9.3900e- 0.0853 0.0717 5.1000e- 6.4900e- 6.4900e- 6.4900e- 6.4900e- 0.0000 92.9036 92.9036 1.7800e- 1.7000e- 93.4557 , , , , , , , , , +006 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , Quality 1.84608e ; 9.9500e- 0.0905 0.0760 5.4000e- 6.8800e- 6.8800e- 6.8800e- 6.8800e- 0.0000 98.5139 98.5139 1.8900e- 1.8100e- 99.0993 , , , , , , , , , Restaurant +006 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , Regional 91840 r 5.000Oe- 4.5000e- 3.7800e- 3.000Oe- 3.4000e- 3.4000e- 3.4000e- 3.4000e- 0.0000 4.9009 4.9009 9.000Oe- 9.000Oe- 4.9301 , , , , , , , , , Shopping Center ; 004 , 003 , 003 , 005 , , 004 , 004 , , 004 , 004 , , 005 , 005 , Total 0.1398 1.2312 0.7770 7.6200e- 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0000 1,383.426 1,383.426 0.0265 0.0254 1,391.647 003 8 8 8 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 33 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas Mitigated NaturalGa ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e s Use I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I INBio-CO2 I Land Use kBTU/yr tons/yr MT/yr Apartments Low 408494 2.2000e- 0.0188 8.0100e- 1.2000e- 1.5200e- 1.5200e- 1.5200e- 1.5200e- 0.0000 21.7988 21.7988 4.2000e- 4.000Oe- 21.9284 , , , , , , , , , Rise 003 , , 003 , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , , , , , Apartments Mid 1.30613e ; 0.0704 0.6018 0.2561 3.8400e- 0.0487 0.0487 0.0487 0.0487 0.0000 696.9989 696.9989 0.0134 0.0128 701.1408 , , , , , , , , , Rise +007 , , , 003 _ General Office 468450 r 2.5300e- 0.0230 0.0193 1.4000e- 1.7500e- 1.7500e- 1.7500e- 1.7500e- 0.0000 24.9983 24.9983 4.8000e- 4.6000e- 251468 , , , , , , , , , Building 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , , High Turnover (Sit 8.30736e ; 0.0448 0.4072 0.3421 2.4400e- 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310 0.0000 443.3124 443.3124 8.5000e- 8.1300e- 445.9468 , , , , , , , , , Down Restaurant); +006 , , , 003 , , , , , , , , 003 , 003 , Hotel - 1.74095e ; 9.3900e- 0.0853 0.0717 5.1000e- 6.4900e- 6.4900e- 6.4900e- 6.4900e- 0.0000 92.9036 92.9036 1.7800e- 1.7000e- 93.4557 , , , , , , , , , +006 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , Quality 1.84608e ; 9.9500e- 0.0905 0.0760 5.4000e- 6.8800e- 6.8800e- 6.8800e- 6.8800e- 0.0000 98.5139 98.5139 1.8900e- 1.8100e- 99.0993 , , , , , , , , , Restaurant +006 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , Regional 91840 r 5.000Oe- 4.5000e- 3.7800e- 3.000Oe- 3.4000e- 3.4000e- 3.4000e- 3.4000e- 0.0000 4.9009 4.9009 9.000Oe- 9.000Oe- 4.9301 , , , , , , , , , Shopping Center ; 004 , 003 , 003 , 005 , , 004 , 004 , , 004 , 004 , , 005 , 005 , Total 0.1398 1.2312 0.7770 7.6200e- 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0966 0.0000 1,383.426 1,383.426 0.0265 0.0254 1,391.647 003 8 8 8 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 34 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 5.3 Energy by Land Use - Electricity Unmitigated Electricity Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e Use I I Land Use kWh/yr MT/yr Apartments Low 106010 33.7770 1.3900e- 2.9000e- 33.8978 Rise ; 003 ; 004 ; i Apartments Mid 3.94697e ; 1,257.587 0.0519 0.0107 1,262.086 Rise +006 9 ; ; ; 9 i General Office 584550 186.2502 7.6900e- 1.5900e- 186.9165 Building 003 ; 003 ; i High Turnover (Sit 1.58904e ; 506.3022 0.0209 4.3200e- 508.1135 Down Restaurant); +006 ; 003 ; i Hotel 550308 175.3399 7.2400e- 1.5000e- 175.9672 003 ; 003 ; i Quality 353120 112.5116 4.6500e- 9.6000e- 112.9141 Restaurant 003 ; 004 ; i Regional 756000 240.8778 9.9400e- 2.0600e- 241.7395 Shopping Center ; 003 ; 003 ; Total 2,512.646 0.1037 0.0215 2,521.635 5 6 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 35 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 5.3 Energy by Land Use - Electricity Mitigated Electricity Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e Use I I Land Use kWh/yr MT/yr Apartments Low 106010 33.7770 1.3900e- 2.9000e- 33.8978 Rise ; 003 ; 004 ; i Apartments Mid 3.94697e ; 1,257.587 0.0519 0.0107 1,262.086 Rise +006 9 ; ; ; 9 i General Office 584550 186.2502 7.6900e- 1.5900e- 186.9165 Building 003 ; 003 ; i High Turnover (Sit 1.58904e ; 506.3022 0.0209 4.3200e- 508.1135 Down Restaurant); +006 ; 003 ; i Hotel 550308 175.3399 7.2400e- 1.5000e- 175.9672 003 ; 003 ; i Quality 353120 112.5116 4.6500e- 9.6000e- 112.9141 Restaurant 003 ; 004 ; i Regional 756000 240.8778 9.9400e- 2.0600e- 241.7395 Shopping Center ; 003 ; 003 ; Total 2,512.646 0.1037 0.0215 2,521.635 5 6 6.0 Area Detail 6.1 Mitigation Measures Area CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 36 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 I CO2e Category tons/yr MT/yr Mitigated 5.1437 0.2950 10.3804 1.6700e- 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0000 220.9670 220.9670 0.0201 3.7400e- 222.5835, , , , 003 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , , , , Unmitigated 5.1437 0.2950 10.3804 1.6700e- 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714-7 0.0714 0.0000 220.9670 7 220.9670 7 0.0201 7 3.7400e- 222.5835 003 003 6.2 Area by SubCategory Unmitigated ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Su bCateg ory tons/yr MT/yr Architectural 0.4137 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , Coating Consumer 4.3998 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Products , , , , , , , , , , , , , Hearth 0.0206 0.1763 0.0750 1.1200e- 0.0143 0.0143 0.0143 0.0143 0.0000 204.1166 204.1166 3.9100e- 3.7400e- 205.3295 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , , , , , , 003 , 003 , Landscaping 0.3096 0.1187 10.3054 5.4000e- 0.0572 0.0572 0.0572 0.0572 0.0000 16.8504 16.8504 0.0161 0.0000 17.2540 , , , , , , , , , 004 Total 5.1437 0.2950 10.3804 1.6600e- 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0000 220.9670 220.9670 0.0201 3.7400e- 222.5835 003 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 37 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 6.2 Area by SubCategory Mitigated ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Su bCateg ory ton s/yr MT/yr Architectural 0.4137 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , Coating Consumer 4.3998 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Products , , , , _ _ Hearth 0.0206 0.1763 0.0750 1.1200e- 0.0143 0.0143 0.0143 0.0143 e 0.0000 204 1166 204.1166 3.9100e- 3.7400e- 205.3295 , , , , , , , , , 003 , , , , , , , , 003 , 003 , Landscaping 0.3096 0.1187 10.3054 5.4000e- 0.0572 0.0572 0.0572 0.0572 0.0000 16.8504 16.8504 0.0161 0.0000 17.2540 , , , , , , , , , 004 Total 5.1437 0.2950 10.3804 1.6600e- 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0714 0.0000 220.9670 220.9670 0.0201 3.7400e- 222.5835 003 003 7.0 Water Detail 7.1 Mitigation Measures Water CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 38 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Total CO2 74 1 N20 CO2e Category MT/yr Mitigated •• 585.8052 3.0183 0.0755 683.7567 i_ �_ _ Unmitigated •'585.8052T 3.0183 T 0.0755 ? 683.7567 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 39 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 7.2 Water by Land Use Unmitigated Indoor/Out Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e door Use I I Land Use Mgal MT/yr Apartments Low 1.62885 / ; 10.9095 0.0535 1.3400e- 12.6471 Rise 1.02688 :; ; ; 003 ; .. Apartments Mid - 63.5252 / ;: 425.4719 2.0867 0.0523 493.2363 Rise 40.0485 :; .. ---------- ------*----T---+-------+-------.------- General Office 7.99802 / ; 53.0719 0.2627 6.5900e- 61.6019 Building 4.90201 ; 003 i High Turnover (Sit 10.9272 / :- 51.2702 0.3580 8.8200e- 62.8482 Down Restaurant); 0.697482 ;; ; 003 i - - Hotel '1.26834 / 6.1633 0.0416 1.0300e 7.5079 0.140927 ;; i i 003 i .. Quality 2.42827 / 11.3934 0.0796 1.9600e- 13.9663 Restaurant 0.154996 ;; ; 003 Regional - 4.14806 / ; 27.5250 0.1363 3.4200e- 31.9490 Shopping Center ; 2.54236 ;; ; 003 Total 585.8052 3.0183 0.0755 683.7567 a}seM sainseew uoi}e6ij!w �'g imea aiseM wo L99L'£89 99L0'0 £860'£ Z908'999 IBIOI E00 9EZb9'Z ; jajua0 6u!ddoyS 06176'6E -a00Zb'E E9E6'0 09Z9'LZ /908b6'b leuo!60b ----- ----- ••----'*----- -------- coo ;; 966496'0 ; juejnejsay E996'E6 -e0096.6 96L0'0 VEW66 J l LZ8Zb'Z 41eno E00 ; LZ60t V0 ; 6LO9'L i -a00E0' 6 96b0'0 EE96'9 / 4E89Z' 6 I910H -- •• ----- ----- ------'+----- ......... 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Rise A. :. ............ -------* ------- +------- +............... General Office 41.85 8.4952 0.5021 0.0000 21.0464 Building High Turnover (Sit 428.4 86.9613 5.1393 0.0000 215.4430 Down Restaurant); Hotel 27.38 5.5579 0.3285 0.0000 13.7694 A. :. ............ -------- - -------- +------- +------------- Quality 7.3 1.4818 0.0876 0.0000 3.6712 Restaurant Regional 58.8 11.9359 0.7054 0.0000 29.5706 Shopping Center A. Total 207.8079 12.2811 0.0000 514.8354 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 43 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual 8.2 Waste by Land Use Mitigated Waste Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e Disposed I Land Use tons I MT/yr Apartments Low 11.5 2.3344 0.1380 0.0000 5.7834 A. Rise A. Apartments Mid 448.5 91.0415 5.3804 0.0000 225.5513 A. Rise A. :. ............ -------* ------- +------- +............... General Office 41.85 8.4952 0.5021 0.0000 21.0464 Building High Turnover (Sit 428.4 86.9613 5.1393 0.0000 215.4430 Down Restaurant); Hotel 27.38 5.5579 0.3285 0.0000 13.7694 A. :. ............ -------- -- -------- +------- +------------- Quality 7.3 1.4818 0.0876 0.0000 3.6712 Restaurant Regional 58.8 11.9359 0.7054 0.0000 29.5706 Shopping Center A. Total 11 207.8079 12.2811 0.0000 514.8354 9.0 Operational Offroad Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Days/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type 10.0 Stationary Equipment Fire Pumps and Emergency Generators Equipment Type Number Hours/Day Hours/Year Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 44 of 44 Date: 1/12/2021 2:26 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Annual Boilers Equipment Type Number Heat Input/Day Heat Input/Year Boiler Rating Fuel Type User Defined Equipment Equipment Type Number 11.0 Vegetation CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 1 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 1.0 Project Characteristics 1.1 Land Usage Land Uses Size Metric Lot Acreage Floor Surface Area Population General Office Building 45.00 1000sgft 1.03 45,000.00 0 High Turnover (Sit Down Restaurant) 36.00 1000sgft 0.83 36,000.00 0 Hotel 50.00 Room 1.67 72,600.00 0 Quality Restaurant 8.00 1000sgft 0.18 8,000.00 0 Apartments Low Rise 25.00 Dwelling Unit 1.56 25,000.00 72 Apartments Mid Rise 975.00 Dwelling Unit 25.66 975,000.00 2789 Regional Shopping Center 56.00 1000sgft 1.29 56,000.00 0 1.2 Other Project Characteristics Urbanization Urban Wind Speed (m/s) 2.2 Precipitation Freq (Days) 33 Climate Zone 9 Operational Year 2028 Utility Company Southern California Edison CO2Intensity 702.44 CH4Intensity 0.029 N20Intensity 0.006 (lb/MWhr) (lb/MWhr) (lb/MWhr) 1.3 User Entered Comments & Non -Default Data CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 2 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer Project Characteristics - Consistent with the DEIR's model. Land Use - See SWAPE comment regarding residential and retail land uses. Construction Phase - See SWAPE comment regarding individual construction phase lengths. Demolition - Consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding demolition. Vehicle Trips - Saturday trips consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding weekday and Sunday trips. Woodstoves - Woodstoves and wood -burning fireplaces consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding gas fireplaces. Energy Use - Construction Off -road Equipment Mitigation - See SWAPE comment on construction -related mitigation. Area Mitigation - See SWAPE comment regarding operational mitigation measures. Water Mitigation - See SWAPE comment regarding operational mitigation measures. Trips and VMT - Local hire provision Table Name Column Name Default Value New Value tblFireplaces FireplaceWoodMass 1,019.20 0.00 ......................... -------------------------- ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces FireplaceWoodMass 1,019.20 0.00 ......................... -------------------------- ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces NumberWood 1.25 0.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces NumberWood 48.75 0.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 7.16 6.17 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 6.39 3.87 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 2.46 1.39 tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 158.37 79.82 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 3 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 8.19 3.75 tblVehicleTrips ...... . _.. .. 4.3 .. ......................................... ST_TR 94.36 � 63.99 ...... ........ ......... .........------------------------F--------- -------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 49.97 10.74 ...... ........ ......... .........-------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 6.07 6.16 ...... ........ ......... .........--------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 5.86 4.18 ...... ........ ......... .........--------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 1.05 0.69 ...... ........ ......... .........-----------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 131.84 78.27 ...... ........ ......... .........---------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 5.95 3.20 ...... ........ ......... .........------------------------F----------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 72.16 57.65 ...... ........ ......... .........-----------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 25.24 6.39 ...... ........ ......... .........-------------------------F----------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 6.59 5.83 ...... ........ ......... .........-------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 6.65 4.13 ...... ........ ......... .........-----------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 11.03 6.41 ...... ........ ......... .........------------------------F--------- -------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 127.15 65.80 ...... ........ ......... .........-------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 8.17 3.84 ...... ........ ......... .........------------------------F--------- -------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 89.95 62.64 ...... ........ ......... .........-----------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 42.70 9.43 ...... ........... ...... ......--------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberCatalytic 1.25 0.00 ...... ........... ...... ......-------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberCatalytic 48.75 0.00 ...... ........... .... .. .....-------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberNoncatalytic 1.25 0.00 ...... ........... .... .. .....-------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberNoncatalytic 48.75 0.00 ...... ........... .... .......-----------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveDayYear 25.00 0.00 ...... ........... .... .......-----------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveDayYear 25.00 0.00 ...... ........... ... ......-----------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveWood Mass 999.60 0.00 -------------------------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveWood Mass 999.60 0.00 2.0 Emissions Summary CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 4 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 2.1 Overall Construction (Maximum Daily Emission) Unmitigated Construction ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Year lb/day lb/day 2021 4.2561 46.4415 31.4494 0.0636 18.2032 2.0456 20.2488 9.9670 1.8820 11.8490 0.0000 • 6,163.416 6,163.416 1.9475 0.0000 6,212.103 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , _ _, _, 2022 4.5441 38.8811 40.8776 0.1240 8.8255 1.6361 10.4616 3.6369 1.5052 5.1421 0.0000 12,493.44 12,493.44 1.9485 0.0000 12,518.57 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 03 , 03 , , , 07 _ , , _ _, _, 2023 4.1534 25.7658 38.7457 0.1206 7.0088 0.7592 7.7679 1.8799 0.7136 2.5935 0.0000 12 150.48 12,150.48 0.9589 0.0000 12,174.46 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 90 , 90 , , , 15 2024 •• 237.0219 9.5478 14.9642 0.0239 1.2171 0.4694 1.2875 0.3229 0.4319 0.4621 0.0000 • 2,313.180 2,313.180 0.7166 0.0000 2,331.095 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Maximum 237.0219 46.4415 40.8776 0.1240 18.2032 2.0456 20.2488 9.9670 1.8820 11.8490 0.0000 12,493.44 12,493.44 1.9485 0.0000 12,518.57 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 03 1 03 1 07 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 5 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 2.1 Overall Construction (Maximum Daily Emission) Mitigated Construction ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Year lb/day lb/day 2021 4.2561 46.4415 31.4494 0.0636 18.2032 2.0456 20.2488 9.9670 1.8820 11.8490 0.0000 • 6,163.416 6,163.416 1.9475 0.0000 6,212.103 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , _ _, _, 2022 4.5441 38.8811 40.8776 0.1240 8.8255 1.6361 10.4616 3.6369 1.5052 5.1421 0.0000 12,493.44 12,493.44 1.9485 0.0000 12,518.57 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 03 , 03 , , , 07 2023 4.1534 25.7658 38.7457 0.1206 7.0088 0.7592 7.7679 1.8799 0.7136 2.5935 0.0000 12,150.48 12,150.48 0.9589 0.0000 12,174.46 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 90 , 90 , , , 15 2024 •• 237.0219 9.5478 14.9642 0.0239 1.2171 0.4694 1.2875 0.3229 0.4319 0.4621 0.0000 • 2,313.180 2,313.180 0.7166 0.0000 2,331.095 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 8 , 8 , , , 5 Maximum 237.0219 46.4415 40.8776 0.1240 18.2032 2.0456 20.2488 9.9670 1.8820 11.8490 0.0000 12,493.44 12,493.44 1.9485 0.0000 12,518.57 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 03 1 03 1 07 1 ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio-0O2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Percent 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reduction CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 6 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 2.2 Overall Operational Unmitigated Operational ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Area 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 1 0.3300 18,259.11 , , , , , , , , , 50 , 50 , , , 92 , , , , , , , Energy 0.7660 6.7462 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 1 0.1532 8,405.638 , , , , , , , , , , Mobile 9.8489 45.4304 114.8495 0.4917 45.9592 0.3360 46.2951 12.2950 0.3119 12.6070 50,306.60 50,306.60 2.1807 50,361.12 , , , , , , , , , , , 34 , 34 , , , 08 Total 41.1168 67.2262 207.5497 0.6278 45.9592 2.4626 48.4217 12.2950 2.4385 14.7336 0.0000 76,811.18 76,811.18 2.8282 0.4832 77,025.87 16 16 86 Mitigated Operational ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Area 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 1 0.3300 18,259.11 , , , , , , , , , 50 , 50 , , , 92 Energy 0.7660 1 6.7462 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 , , , , , , , , , Mobile 9.8489 45.4304 114.8495 0.4917 45.9592 0.3360 46.2951 12.2950 0.3119 12.6070 50,306.60 50,306.60 2.1807 50,361 12 , , 34 34 08 , , , , Total 41.1168 67.2262 207.5497 0.6278 45.9592 2.4626 48.4217 12.2950 2.4385 14.7336 0.0000 76,811.18 76,811.18 2.8282 0.4832 77,025.87 16 16 86 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 7 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio-0O2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Percent 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reduction 3.0 Construction Detail Construction Phase Phase Number Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Num Days Week Num Days Phase Description 1 -Demolition -Demolition •9/1/2021 :10/12/2021 5: 30: i i 2 •Site Preparation :Site Preparation • 10/13/2021 :11/9/2021 i i 5: 20: 3 •Grading •Grading • 11/10/2021 :1/11/2022 5: 45: i i 4 Building Construction -Building Construction • 1/12/2022 :12/12/2023 5: 500: •i 5 Pav ng :Paving • 12/13/2023 :1/30/2024 5: 35: 6 :Architectural Coating -Architectural Coating • 1/31/2024 •3/19/2024 5• 35- Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 0 Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 112.5 Acres of Paving: 0 Residential Indoor: 2,025,000; Residential Outdoor: 675,000; Non -Residential Indoor: 326,400; Non -Residential Outdoor: 108,800; Striped Parking Area: 0 (Architectural Coating — sgft) OffRoad Equipment CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 8 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor Demolition •Concrete/Industrial Saws 1 8.00- 81 : 0.73 -- Demolition •Excavators 3� 8.00- ------------ 158: -------- 0.38 ' Demolition -Rubber Tired Dozers 21 8.00. ------ ---- 247: -------- 0.40 --- Site Preparation -Rubber Tired Dozers 3! 8.00. ---------- 247: -------- 0.40 --- Site Preparation •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 4! 8.00- ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 ------ators-----------------%-----------------I-----------00: Grading Excavators 2� 8.00� -------------7 158� - - 0.38 raders-------------------- Grading -Graders ----- ------------I------------- 1 � 8.00: 187T 0.41 -----------------------%-----------------I-------------� Grading -Rubberubber Tired Dozers 1 � 8.00� ---------- ---- 247� - - 0.40 -----------------------------%-----------------I-------------� Grading -Scrapers 2� 8.00 -------------- 367� - - 0.48 --- Grading •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 2� 8.00: ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 -----------------------------%-----------------I-------------� Building Construction -Cranes 1 � 7.00� -------------- 231 � - - 0.29 --- Building Construction •Forklifts 3� 8.00: ----------- 89: -------- 0.20 ---- Building Construction -Generator Sets 1 8.00: ----------- 84: -------- 0.74 ---- Building Construction •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 3� 7.00: ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 --- Building Construction -Welders 1 8.00: ----------- 46: -------- 0.45 --- Paving -Pavers avers--------------------%-----------------I-----------00: 2� 8.00� ---------- ---7 130� - - 0.42 --- Paving -Paving Equipment avingEuipmen--------------%-----------------I-----------00: 2� 8.00� -------------T 132� - - 0.36 -----------------------%-----------------I-----------00: Paving •Rollers -Rollers 2� 8.00� ----------- 80� 80: -------- - 0.38 Architectural Coating -Air Compressors 1 6.00- 78- 0.48 Trips and VMT CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 9 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer Phase Name Offroad Equipment Worker Trip Vendor Trip Hauling Trip Worker Trip Vendor Trip Hauling Trip Worker Vehicle Vendor Hauling Count I Number I Number Number I Length Length Length Class Vehicle Class Vehicle Class Demolition 61 15.00: 0.00E 458.00• 10.00, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ;HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1---------- --------------------I ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- ------- Site Preparation 7• 18.00� O.00r 0.00• 10.00, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1---------- --------------------I ---------- --------- ------------ ------ ----.......... Grading 8• 20.00: O.00r 0.00• 10.00, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT_Mix ?HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1----------- --------------------I ---------- 4 -------- ------------ ---------- ....... Building Construction 9• 801.00: 143.00: 0.00• 10.00, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT F- 1---------- --------------------1----------- -------- ------------ ---------- Paving 6• 15.00: O.00r 0.00• 10.00, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT ----------------------------------------------+---------------------- +--------------------Y------------------ Architectural Coating 1 • 160.00• 0.00• 0.00• 10.00• 6.90• 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix HHDT 3.1 Mitigation Measures Construction 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust • • • • 3.3074 • 0.0000 • 3.3074 • 0.5008 • 0.0000 • 0.5008 • 0.0000 • • • 0.0000 i i i i i Off -Road 3.1651 • 31.4407 • 21.5650 • 0.0388 • • 1.5513 • 1.5513 • • 1.4411 • 1.4411 3,747.944 • 3,747.944 • 1.0549 • • 3,774.317 i i i i i Total 3.1651 31.4407 21.5650 0.0388 3.3074 1.5513 4.8588 0.5008 1.4411 1.9419 3,747.944 3,747.944 1.0549 3,774.317 1 1 9 1 9 1 4 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 10 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.1273 4.0952 0.9602 0.0119 0.2669 0.0126 0.2795 0.0732 0.0120 0.0852 1,292.241 1,292.241 0.0877 1,294.433 , _ ______ _ , , i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------- +------- +------- +------- , , ,------ Worker 0.0487 0.0313 0.4282 1.1800e- 0.1141 9.5000e- 0.1151 0.0303 8.8000e- 0.0311 117.2799 117.2799 3.5200e- 117.3678 i , , , , 003 004 , , , 004 , , , � , , 003 Total 0.1760 4.1265 1.3884 0.0131 0.3810 0.0135 0.3946 0.1034 0.0129 0.1163 1,409.521 1,409.521 0.0912 1,411.801 2 2 5 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 3.3074 0.0000 3.3074 0.5008 0.0000 0.5008 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , .. ,-"---+---------------+-------+------- ------+-------+- Off -Road 3.1651 31.4407 21.5650 0.0388 1.5513 1.5513 1.4411 1.4411 0.0000 3,747.944 3,747.944 1.0549 3,774.317 , , , , , , , Total 3.1651 31.4407 21.5650 0.0388 3.3074 1.5513 4.8588 0.5008 1.4411 1.9419 0.0000 3,747.944 3,747.944 1.0549 3,774.317 1 9 1 9 1 4 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 11 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.1273 4.0952 0.9602 0.0119 0.2669 0.0126 0.2795 0.0732 0.0120 0.0852 1,292.241 1,292.241 0.0877 1,294.433 , _ ______ _ , , i Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------- +------- +------- +------- , , ,------ Worker 0.0487 0.0313 0.4282 1.1800e- 0.1141 9.5000e- 0.1151 0.0303 8.8000e- 0.0311 117.2799 117.2799 3.5200e- 117.3678 i , , , , 003 004 , , , 004 , , , � , , 003 Total 0.1760 4.1265 1.3884 0.0131 0.3810 0.0135 0.3946 0.1034 0.0129 0.1163 1,409.521 1,409.521 0.0912 1,411.801 2 2 5 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 18.0663 0.0000 18.0663 9.9307 0.0000 9.9307 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , ...-------+-------+--------------- +------- +------- +------- +------- +------- +--------r----------------------- +------- �------ Off -Road 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 2.0445 2.0445 1.8809 1.8809 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 3,715.457 , , , , , , , Total 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 18.0663 2.0445 20.1107 9.9307 1.8809 11.8116 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 3,715.457 9 9 3 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 12 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------- +------- +------- +------- ------------- , , Worker 0.0584 0.0375 0.5139 1.4100e- 0.1369 1.1400e- 0.1381 0.0363 1.0500e- 0.0374 140.7359 140.7359 4.2200e- 140.8414 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0584 0.0375 0.5139 1.4100e- 0.1369 1.1400e- 0.1381 0.0363 1.0500e- 0.0374 140.7359 140.7359 4.2200e- 140.8414 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 18.0663 0.0000 18.0663 9.9307 0.0000 9.9307 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , .. ,------+---------------+-------+-------�------� ------+- Off - Road 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 2.0445 2.0445 1.8809 1.8809 0.0000 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 3,715.457 , , , , , , , Total 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 18.0663 2.0445 20.1107 9.9307 1.8809 11.8116 0.0000 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 3,715.457 9 9 3 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 13 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------- +------- +------- +------- , , ,------- , , Worker 0.0584 0.0375 0.5139 1.4100e- 0.1369 1.1400e- 0.1381 0.0363 1.0500e- 0.0374 140.7359 140.7359 4.2200e- 140.8414 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0584 0.0375 0.5139 1.4100e- 0.1369 1.1400e- 0.1381 0.0363 1.0500e- 0.0374 140.7359 140.7359 4.2200e- 140.8414 003 003 003 003 3.4 Grading - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , +- +-------+------- +- Off -Road 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 1.9853 1.9853 1.8265 1.8265 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 6,055.613 , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 4 Total 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 8.6733 1.9853 10.6587 3.5965 1.8265 5.4230 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 6,055.613 11 4 4 4 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 14 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.4 Grading - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------- +------- +------- +------- , , ,------- , , Worker 0.0649 0.0417 0.5710 1.5700e- 0.1521 1.2700e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1700e- 0.0415 156.3732 156.3732 4.6900e- 156.4904 i , , , , 003 003 , , , 003 , , , � , , 003 Total 0.0649 0.0417 0.5710 1.5700e- 0.1521 1.2700e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1700e- 0.0415 156.3732 156.3732 4.6900e- 156.4904 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , Off -Road 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 1.9853 1.9853 1.8265 1.8265 0.0000 • 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 • 6,055.613 , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 4 Total 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 8.6733 1.9853 10.6587 3.5965 1.8265 5.4230 0.0000 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 6,055.613 11 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 15 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.4 Grading - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------- +------- +------- +------- , , ,------- , , Worker 0.0649 0.0417 0.5710 1.5700e- 0.1521 1.2700e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1700e- 0.0415 156.3732 156.3732 4.6900e- 156.4904 i , , , , 003 003 , , , 003 , , , � , , 003 Total 0.0649 0.0417 0.5710 1.5700e- 0.1521 1.2700e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1700e- 0.0415 156.3732 156.3732 4.6900e- 156.4904 003 003 003 003 3.4 Grading - 2022 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Off -Road 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 1.6349 1.6349 1.5041 1.5041 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 , , , , , , , 5 , 5 , , 8 Total 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 8.6733 1.6349 10.3082 3.5965 1.5041 5.1006 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 1 1 5 1 5 1 8 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 16 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.4 Grading - 2022 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------- +------- +------- +------- ------- +------- +---------------- Worker 0.0607 0.0376 0.5263 1.5100e- 0.1521 1.2300e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1300e- 0.0415 i , , , , 003 003 , , , 003 , 150.8754 150.8754 4.2400e- 150.9813 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0607 0.0376 0.5263 1.5100e- 0.1521 1.2300e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1300e- 0.0415 150.8754 150.8754 4.2400e- 150.9813 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , Off -Road 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 1.6349 1.6349 1.5041 1.5041 0.0000 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 , , , , , , , 5 , 5 , , 8 Total 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 8.6733 1.6349 10.3082 3.5965 1.5041 5.1006 0.0000 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 1 5 1 5 1 8 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 17 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.4 Grading - 2022 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------- +------- +------- +------- ------- +------- +---------------- Worker 0.0607 0.0376 0.5263 1.5100e- 0.1521 1.2300e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1300e- 0.0415 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , 150.8754 150.8754 4.2400e- 150.9813 , � , , 003 Total 0.0607 0.0376 0.5263 1.5100e- 0.1521 1.2300e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1300e- 0.0415 150.8754 150.8754 4.2400e- 150.9813 003 003 003 003 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.7062 15.6156 16.3634 0.0269 0.8090 0.8090 0.7612 0.7612 2,554.333 2,554.333 0.6120 2,569.632 , , , , , , , Total 1.7062 15.6156 16.3634 0.0269 0.8090 0.8090 0.7612 0.7612 2,554.333 2,554.333 0.6120 2,569.632 6 6 2 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 18 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 i i i i i Vendor 0.4079 • 13.2032 3.4341 • 0.0364 0.9155 • 0.0248 • 0.9404 0.2636 • 0.0237 • 0.2873 3,896.548 3,896.548 • 0.2236 • 3,902.138 i i i .. i i 2 i 2 4 ------+-------+-------+-------�------+-------+-------+-------� Worker 2.4299 • 1.5074 21.0801 • 0.0607 6.0932 • 0.0493 • 6.1425 1.6163 • 0.0454 • 1.6617 6,042.558 6,042.558 • 0.1697 • 6,046.800 i i i i i i Total 2.8378 14.7106 24.5142 0.0971 7.0087 0.0741 7.0828 1.8799 0.0691 1.9490 9,939.106 9,939.106 0.3933 9,948.938 7 1 7 1 4 1 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.7062 • 15.6156 16.3634 • 0.0269 • 0.8090 • 0.8090 • 0.7612 • 0.7612 0.0000 • 2,554.333 2,554.333 • 0.6120 • 2,569.632 i i i i i Total 1.7062 15.6156 16.3634 0.0269 0.8090 0.8090 0.7612 0.7612 0.0000 2,554.333 2,554.333 0.6120 2,56n632 6 6 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 19 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i i i i Vendor 0.4079 13.2032 3.4341 0.0364 0.9155 0.0248 0.9404 0.2636 0.0237 0.2873 3,896.548 3,896.548 0.2236 3,902.138 i i i .. i i 2 i 2 4 ------+-------+-------+-------�------+-------+-------+-------� Worker 2.4299 1.5074 21.0801 0.0607 6.0932 0.0493 6.1425 1.6163 0.0454 1.6617 6,042.558 6,042.558 0.1697 6,046.800 i i i i i i Total 2.8378 14.7106 24.5142 0.0971 7.0087 0.0741 7.0828 1.8799 0.0691 1.9490 9,939.106 9,939.106 0.3933 9,948.938 7 1 7 1 4 1 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.5728 14.3849 16.2440 0.0269 0.6997 0.6997 0.6584 0.6584 2,555.209 2,555.209 0.6079 2,570.406 i i i i i Total 1.5728 14.3849 16.2440 0.0269 0.6997 0.6997 0.6584 0.6584 2,555.209 2,555.209 0.6079 2,570.406 9 9 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 20 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 Vendor 0.3027 • 10.0181 3.1014 • 0.0352 0.9156 • 0.0116 • 0.9271 0.2636 • 0.0111 • 0.2747 3,773.876 3,773.876 • 0.1982 • 3,778.830 i i i :. i - i 2 i 2 0 ------+-------+-------+-------� - - - - - -� ------+-------+-------+-------= i i Worker 2.2780 • 1.3628 19.4002 • 0.0584 6.0932 • 0.0479 • 6.1411 1.6163 • 0.0441 • 1.6604 5,821.402 5,821.402 • 0.1529 - • 5,825.225 i i i i i i 8 8 4 Total 2.5807 11.3809 22.5017 0.0936 7.0088 0.0595 7.0682 1.8799 0.0552 1.9350 9,595.279 9,595.279 0.3511 9,604.055 0 0 4 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.5728 • 14.3849 16.2440 • 0.0269 • 0.6997 • 0.6997 • 0.6584 • 0.6584 0.0000 • 2,555.209 2,555.209 • 0.6079 • 2,570.406 i i i i i Total 1.5728 14.3849 16.2440 0.0269 0.6997 0.6997 0.6584 0.6584 0.0000 2,555.209 2,555.209 0.6079 2,57n406 9 9 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 21 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.3027 10.0181 3.1014 0.0352 0.9156 0.0116 0.9271 0.2636 0.0111 0.2747 3,773.876 3,773.876 0.1982 : 3,778.830 i i i :. i - i 2 i 2 0 ------+-------+-------+-------� - - - - - -� ------+-------+-------+-------= i i Worker 2.2780 1.3628 19.4002 0.0584 6.0932 0.0479 6.1411 1.6163 0.0441 1.6604 5,821.402 5,821.402 - 0.1529 - 5,825.225 i i i i i i 8 8 4 Total 2.5807 11.3809 22.5017 0.0936 7.0088 0.0595 7.0682 1.8799 0.0552 1.9350 9,595.279 9,595.279 0.3511 9,604.055 0 0 4 3.6 Paving - 2023 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.7140 2,225.433 i i i i i i i i 1 i 1 i 6 i i i i i Paving 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Total 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.7140 2,225.433 1 1 6 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 22 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.6 Paving - 2023 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0427 0.0255 0.3633 1.0900e- 0.1141 9.000Oe 0.1150 0.0303 8.3000e 0.0311 109.0150 109.0150 2.8600e- 109.0866 003 , , 004 , , , 004 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0427 0.0255 0.3633 1.0900e- 0.1141 9.000Oe- 0.1150 0.0303 8.3000e- 0.0311 109.0150 109.0150 2.8600e- 109.0866 003 004 004 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 0.0000 • 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.7140 • 2,225.433 , , , , , , , Pav i 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 n , , , Total 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 0.0000 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.71777 2,225.433 1 1 6 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 23 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.6 Paving - 2023 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , Worker 0.0427 0.0255 0.3633 1.0900e- 0.1141 9.000Oe- 0.1150 0.0303 8.3000e- 0.0311 109.0150 109.0150 2.8600e- 109.0866 003 , , 004 , , , 004 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0427 0.0255 0.3633 1.0900e- 0.1141 9.000Oe- 0.1150 0.0303 8.3000e- 0.0311 109.0150 109.0150 2.8600e- 109.0866 003 004 004 003 3.6 Paving - 2024 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.7140 2,225.396 , , 3 Pav i 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 n , , , Total 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.7140 2,225.396 2 2 3 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 24 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.6 Paving - 2024 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0403 0.0233 0.3384 1.0600e- 0.1141 8.8000e- 0.1150 0.0303 8.1000e- 0.0311 105.6336 105.6336 2.6300e- 105.6992 003 , , 004 , , , 004 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0403 0.0233 0.3384 1.0600e- 0.1141 8.8000e- 0.1150 0.0303 8.1000e- 0.0311 105.6336 105.6336 2.6300e- 105.6992 003 004 004 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 0.0000 • 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.7140 • 2,225.396 , , 3 Pav i 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 n , , , Total 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 0.0000 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.71777 2,225.396 2 2 3 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 25 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.6 Paving - 2024 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0403 0.0233 0.3384 1.0600e- 0.1141 8.8000e- 0.1150 0.0303 8.1000e- 0.0311 105.6336 105.6336 2.6300e- 105.6992 i , , , , 003 004 , , , 004 , , , � , , 003 Total 0.0403 0.0233 0.3384 1.0600e- 0.1141 8.8000e- 0.1150 0.0303 8.1000e- 0.0311 105.6336 105.6336 2.6300e- 105.6992 003 004 004 003 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Archit. Coating •• 236.4115 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , .� , ------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+- Off - Road 0.1808 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 • 281.8443 , , , , , , , 003 Total 236.5923 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 281.8443 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 26 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.4296 0.2481 3.6098 0.0113 1.2171 9.4300e- 1.2266 0.3229 8.6800e- 1,126.758 1,126.758 0.0280 0.3315 003 , , , 003 , v 1,127.458 , � 3 , 3 , , , 3 Total 0.4296 0.2481 3.6098 0.0113 1.2171 9.4300e- 1.2266 0.3229 8.6800e- 0.3315 1,126.758 1,126.758 0.0280 1,127.458 003 003 3 3 3 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Archit. Coating •• 236.4115 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , Off -Road 0.1808 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0000 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 • 281.8443 , , , , , , , 003 Total 236.5923 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0000 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 281.8443 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 27 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------+-------+-------+-------� ----- -� ------� Worker 0.4296 0.2481 3.6098 0.0113 1.2171 9.4300e- 1.2266 0.3229 8.6800e- 1,126.758 1,126.758 - 0.0280 0.3315 003 , , , 003 , v 1,127.458 , � 3 , 3 , , , 3 Total 0.4296 0.2481 3.6098 0.0113 1.2171 9.4300e- 1.2266 0.3229 8.6800e- 0.3315 1,126.758 1,126.758 0.0280 1,127.458 003 003 3 3 3 4.0 Operational Detail - Mobile 4.1 Mitigation Measures Mobile CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 28 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer ROG I NOx I CO I S02 I Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 I PM10 Total I Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 I N20 CO2e Category lb/day lb/day Mitigated 9.8489 45.4304 114.8495 , 0.4917 45.9592 0.3360 46.2951 12.2950 0.3119 12.6070 1 50,306.60 50,306.60 2.1807 50,361.12 34 , 34 08 i Unmitigated 9.8489 45.4304 114.8495 0.4917 45.9592 0.3360 46.2951 12.2950 0.3119 12.6070 50,306.60 50,306.60 2.1807 50,361.12 34 34 08 4.2 Trip Summary Information Average Daily Trip Rate Unmitigated Mitigated Land Use Weekday Saturday Sunday Annual VMT Annual VMT Apartments Low Rise 145.75 154.25 154.00 506,227 506,227 • • • ..................................................... ------------ - ------ ----• -------------- ----------------------- -F F - -13,660,065 Apartments Mid Rise 4,026.75 3,773.25 4075.5013,660,065 • ..................................................... --- --- •• ......• •••••• ......• ......•- -I F - -31.05 General Office Building 288.45 62.55 706,812 706,812 ............................................ ------- -------- F - ----- ------- ------- ------- High Turnover (Sit Down Restaurant) 2,368.80 2,873.52 2817.72 3,413,937 3,413,937 ............................................ ---------------- F • ------ ------ ------- -------- Hotel 192.00 187.50 160.00 445,703 445,703 ....................................................------------ F -------- --------------------- ----------------------- Quality Restaurant 501.12 511.92 461.20 707,488 707,488 ...................................................------------ --•-•---- ----•-•-------------- ----------------------- Regional Shopping Center 528.08 601.44 357.84 1,112,221 1,112,221 Total 8,050.95 8,164.43 8,057.31 20,552,452 20,552,452 4.3 Trip Type Information CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 29 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer Miles I Trip % Trip Purpose % I Land Use I H-W or C-W I H-S or C-C I H-O or C-NW IH-W or C-W I H-S or C-C I H-O or C-NW I Primary I Diverted I Pass -by I Apartments Low Rise 14.70 5.90 8.70 40.20 19.20 40.60 86 11 3 i.......................�........................ Apartments Mid Rise 14.70 5.90 .. 8.70 ...T---------r 40.20 19.20 ........... 40.60 ........... ........ 86 11 -------------- 3 ............................................---------. General Office Building 16.60 8.40 6.90 -------- --------- � r- 33.00 48.00 ......... 19.00 ......... ............................ 77 19 4 i..................... .... High Turnover (Sit Down -------------------- 16.60 8.40 6.90 8.50 72.50 ........... 19.00 ... .... .. .. ................. 37 20 43 .......-..-......-------- Hotel ---------- 16.60 +......---+......... 8.40 6.90 ----------------- � r- 19.40 61.60 ......... 19.00 --------- 58 -------- 38 ---------------- 4 Quality Restaurant 16.60 8.40 6.90 12.00 69.00 1 19.00 38 18 44 . .... 'Regional'Shopping Center 16.60 8.40 6.90 ------ 16.30 ------- 64.70 19.00 54 35 11 4.4 Fleet Mix Land Use LDA I LDT1 I LDT2 I MDV LHD1 LHD2 MHD HHD OBUS UBUS MCY SBUS MH Apartments Low Rise 0.543088. 0.044216i 0.209971i 0.116369i 0.014033i 0.006332i 0.021166i 0.033577i 0.002613i 0.001817i 0.005285i 0.000712i 0.00087, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •% ................................---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F -------- Apartments Mid Rise 0.543088 • 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • %---------------- ---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F - - - - - - General Office Building 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 ........................................ -------- -------- ---------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- High Turnover (Sit Down 0.543088. 0.044216, 0.209971, 0.116369, 0.014033, 0.006332, 0.021166, 0.033577, 0.002613, 0.001817, 0.005285, 0.000712, 0.000821 Restaurant) ....................... -------- -------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F------ Hotel 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • s • • • • • • -- ----------------F................---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F - - - - - - - QualityRestaurant 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • . -•--••------•--- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•------•--•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•----•--- -•--•----•--•--- -•--•--•------•--•--•--•----•---F - - - - - - - RegionalShopping Center 0.543088, 0.044216- 0.209971- 0.116369- 0.014033- 0.006332- 0.021166- 0.033577- 0.002613- 0.001817- 0.005285, 0.000712- 0.000821 5.0 Energy Detail Historical Energy Use: N 5.1 Mitigation Measures Energy CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 30 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer ROG I NOx I CO I S02 I Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 I PM10 Total I Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 I N20 CO2e Category lb/day lb/day NaturalGas 0.7660 6.7462 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 : 8,355.983 : 8,355.983 : 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 Mitigated , , , , , , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , , 7 , , , NaturalGas 0.7660 6.7462 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 Unmitigated 2 2 7 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 31 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas Unmitigated NaturalGa ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e s Use I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I INBio-CO2 I Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day Apartments Low 1119.16 0.0121 0.1031 0.0439 6.6000e- 8.3400e- 8.3400e- 8.3400e- 8.3400e- 131.6662 131.6662 2.5200e- 2.4100e- 132.4486 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , Apartments Mid 35784.3 0.3859 3.2978 1.4033 0.0211 0.2666 0.2666 0.2666 0.2666 4,209.916 4,209.916 0.0807 0.0772 4,234.933 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 9 General Office 1283.42 0.0138 0.1258 0.1057 7.5000e- 9.5600e- 9.5600e- 9.5600e- 9.5600e- 150.9911 150.9911 2.8900e- 2.7700e- 151.8884 , , , , , , , , , Building , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , High Turnover (Sit 22759.9 0.2455 2.2314 1.8743 0.0134 0.1696 0.1696 0.1696 0.1696 2,677.634 2,677.634 0.0513 0.0491 2,693.546 , , , , , , , , , Down Restaurant); , , , , , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , 0 • Hotel 4769.72 0.0514 0.4676 0.3928 2.8100e- 0.0355 0.0355 0.0355 0.0355 561 1436 561.1436 0.0108 0.0103 564.4782 , , , , , , , , , 003 , _ _, _, _ Quality 5057.75 0.0545 0.4959 0.4165 2.9800e- 0.0377 0.0377 0.0377 0.0377 595.0298 595.0298 0.0114 0.0109 598.5658 , , , , , , , , , Restaurant , , , 003 ,_ Regional 251.616 r 2.7100e- 0.0247 0.0207 1.5000e- 1.8700e- 1.8700e- 1.8700e- 1 8700e- 29.6019 29.6019 5.7000e- 5.4000e- 29.7778 , , , , , , , , , Shopping Center ; 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , Total 0.7660 6.7463 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 2 2 7 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 32 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas Mitigated NaturalGa ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e s Use I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I INBio-CO2 I Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day Apartments Low 1.11916 0.0121 0.1031 0.0439 6.6000e- 8.3400e- 8.3400e- 8.3400e- 8.3400e- 131.6662 131.6662 2.5200e- 2.4100e- 132.4486 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , Apartments Mid 35.7843 0.3859 3.2978 1.4033 0.0211 0.2666 0.2666 0.2666 0.2666 4,209.916 4,209.916 0.0807 0.0772 4,234.933 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 9 , , , General Office 1.28342 0.0138 0.1258 0.1057 7.5000e- 9.5600e- 9.5600e- 9.5600e- 9.5600e- 150.9911 150.9911 2.8900e- 2.7700e- 151.8884 , , , , , , , , , Building , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , High Turnover (Sit 22.7599 0.2455 2.2314 1.8743 0.0134 0.1696 0.1696 0.1696 0.1696 2,677.634 2,677.634 0.0513 0.0491 2,693.546 , , , , , , , , , Down Restaurant); , , , , , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , 0 • Hotel 4.76972 0.0514 0.4676 0.3928 2.8100e- 0.0355 0.0355 0.0355 0.0355 561 1436 561.1436 0.0108 0.0103 564.4782 , , , , , , , , , 003 Quality 5.05775 0.0545 0.4959 0.4165 2.9800e- 0.0377 0.0377 0.0377 0.0377 595.0298 595.0298 0.0114 0.0109 598.5658 , , , , , , , , , Restaurant , , , 003 ,_ Regional 0.251616 r 2.7100e- 0.0247 0.0207 1.5000e- 1.8700e- 1.8700e- 1.8700e- 1 8700e- 29.6019 29.6019 5.7000e- 5.4000e- 29.7778 , , , , , , , , , Shopping Center ; 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , Total 0.7660 6.7463 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 2 2 7 6.0 Area Detail 6.1 Mitigation Measures Area CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 33 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e Category lb/day lb/day Mitigated 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 , 50 50 , , , , , 92 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Unmitigated 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 50 50 92 6.2 Area by SubCategory Unmitigated ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total SubCategory lb/day lb/day Architectural 2.2670 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , Coating •-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+--.j-0 --{ ------- - ------- ------- Consumer 24.1085 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Products Hearth 1.6500 14.1000 6.0000 0.0900 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 0.0000 18,000.00 18,000.00 0.3450 0.3300 18,106.96 , , 50 , Landscaping 2.4766 0.9496 82.3600e- 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 148.5950 148.5950 0.1424 152.1542 .4430 4 , , , , , , , 003 Total 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 50 50 92 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 34 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer 6.2 Area by SubCategory Mitigated ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total SubCategory lb/day lb/day Architectural 2.2670 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , Coating Consumer 24.1085 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , Products Hearth 1.6500 14.1000 6.0000 0.0900 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 0.0000 18,000.00 18,000.00 0.3450 0.3300 18,106.96 , , , , , , , , , 00 , 00 , , , 50 Landscaping 2.4766 0.9496 82.4430 4.3600e- 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 148.5950 148.5950 0.1424 152.1542 , , , , , , , 003 Total 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 50 50 92 7.0 Water Detail 7.1 Mitigation Measures Water 8.0 Waste Detail 8.1 Mitigation Measures Waste 9.0 Operational Offroad Equipment Type Number Hours/Day DaysNear Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type 10.0 Stationary Equipment CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 35 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:29 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Summer Fire Pumas and Emeraencv Generators IEquipment Type I Number I Hours/Day I Hours/Year I Horse Power I Load Factor I Fuel Type I Boilers Equipment Type Number Heat Input/Day Heat Input/Year Boiler Rating Fuel Type User Defined Equipment Equipment Type Number 11.0 Vegetation CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 1 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 1.0 Project Characteristics 1.1 Land Usage Land Uses Size Metric Lot Acreage Floor Surface Area Population General Office Building 45.00 1000sgft 1.03 45,000.00 0 High Turnover (Sit Down Restaurant) 36.00 1000sgft 0.83 36,000.00 0 Hotel 50.00 Room 1.67 72,600.00 0 Quality Restaurant 8.00 1000sgft 0.18 8,000.00 0 Apartments Low Rise 25.00 Dwelling Unit 1.56 25,000.00 72 Apartments Mid Rise 975.00 Dwelling Unit 25.66 975,000.00 2789 Regional Shopping Center 56.00 1000sgft 1.29 56,000.00 0 1.2 Other Project Characteristics Urbanization Urban Wind Speed (m/s) 2.2 Precipitation Freq (Days) 33 Climate Zone 9 Operational Year 2028 Utility Company Southern California Edison CO2Intensity 702.44 CH4Intensity 0.029 N20Intensity 0.006 (lb/MWhr) (lb/MWhr) (lb/MWhr) 1.3 User Entered Comments & Non -Default Data CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 2 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter Project Characteristics - Consistent with the DEIR's model. Land Use - See SWAPE comment regarding residential and retail land uses. Construction Phase - See SWAPE comment regarding individual construction phase lengths. Demolition - Consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding demolition. Vehicle Trips - Saturday trips consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding weekday and Sunday trips. Woodstoves - Woodstoves and wood -burning fireplaces consistent with the DEIR's model. See SWAPE comment regarding gas fireplaces. Energy Use - Construction Off -road Equipment Mitigation - See SWAPE comment on construction -related mitigation. Area Mitigation - See SWAPE comment regarding operational mitigation measures. Water Mitigation - See SWAPE comment regarding operational mitigation measures. Trips and VMT - Local hire provision Table Name Column Name Default Value New Value tblFireplaces FireplaceWoodMass 1,019.20 0.00 ......................... -------------------------- ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces FireplaceWoodMass 1,019.20 0.00 ......................... -------------------------- ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces NumberWood 1.25 0.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblFireplaces NumberWood 48.75 0.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tbITripsAndVMT WorkerTripLength 14.70 10.00 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 7.16 6.17 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 6.39 3.87 ......................... .......................... ------------------------------ -------------------------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 2.46 1.39 tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 158.37 79.82 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 3 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 8.19 3.75 tblVehicleTrips ...... . _.. .. 4.3 .. ......................................... ST_TR 94.36 � 63.99 ...... ........ ......... .........------------------------F--------- -------- tblVehicleTrips ST_TR 49.97 10.74 ...... ........ ......... .........-------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 6.07 6.16 ...... ........ ......... .........--------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 5.86 4.18 ...... ........ ......... .........--------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 1.05 0.69 ...... ........ ......... .........-----------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 131.84 78.27 ...... ........ ......... .........---------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 5.95 3.20 ...... ........ ......... .........------------------------F----------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 72.16 57.65 ...... ........ ......... .........-----------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips SU_TR 25.24 6.39 ...... ........ ......... .........-------------------------F----------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 6.59 5.83 ...... ........ ......... .........-------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 6.65 4.13 ...... ........ ......... .........-----------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 11.03 6.41 ...... ........ ......... .........------------------------F--------- -------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 127.15 65.80 ...... ........ ......... .........-------------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 8.17 3.84 ...... ........ ......... .........------------------------F--------- -------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 89.95 62.64 ...... ........ ......... .........-----------------------F---------- --------- tblVehicleTrips WD_TR 42.70 9.43 ...... ........... ...... ......--------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberCatalytic 1.25 0.00 ...... ........... ...... ......-------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberCatalytic 48.75 0.00 ...... ........... .... .. .....-------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberNoncatalytic 1.25 0.00 ...... ........... .... .. .....-------------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves NumberNoncatalytic 48.75 0.00 ...... ........... .... .......-----------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveDayYear 25.00 0.00 ...... ........... .... .......-----------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveDayYear 25.00 0.00 ...... ........... ... ......-----------------------F---------- --------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveWood Mass 999.60 0.00 -------------------------- tblWoodstoves WoodstoveWood Mass 999.60 0.00 2.0 Emissions Summary CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 4 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 2.1 Overall Construction (Maximum Daily Emission) Unmitigated Construction ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Year lb/day lb/day 2021 4.2621 46.4460 31.4068 0.0635 18.2032 2.0456 20.2488 9.9670 1.8820 11.8490 0.0000 • 6,154.337 6,154.337 1.9472 0.0000 6,203.018 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , _ _, _, 2022 4.7966 38.8851 39.6338 0.1195 8.8255 1.6361 10.4616 3.6369 1.5052 5.1421 0.0000 12,035.34 12,035.34 1.9482 0.0000 12,060.60 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 40 , 40 , , , 13 , _ , _, 2023 4.3939 25.8648 37.5031 0.1162 7.0088 0.7598 7.7685 1.8799 0.7142 2.5940 0.0000 11,710.40 11,710.40 0.9617 0.0000 11,734.44 , , , , , , , , , , 80 , 80 , , , 97 2024 •• 237.0656 9.5503 14.9372 0.0238 1.2171 0.4694 1.2875 0.3229 0.4319 0.4621 0.0000 • 2,307.051 2,307.051 0.7164 0.0000 2,324.962 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Maximum 237.0656 46.4460 39.6338 0.1195 18.2032 2.0456 20.2488 9.9670 1.8820 11.8490 0.0000 12,035.34 12,035.34 1.9482 0.0000 12,060.60 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 40 40 13 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 5 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 2.1 Overall Construction (Maximum Daily Emission) Mitigated Construction ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Year lb/day lb/day 2021 4.2621 46.4460 31.4068 0.0635 18.2032 2.0456 20.2488 9.9670 1.8820 11.8490 0.0000 • 6,154.337 6,154.337 1.9472 0.0000 6,203.018 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , _ _, _, 2022 4.7966 38.8851 39.6338 0.1195 8.8255 1.6361 10.4616 3.6369 1.5052 5.1421 0.0000 12,035.34 12,035.34 1.9482 0.0000 12,060.60 , , , , , , , , , , , , , 40 , 40 , , , 13 2023 4.3939 25.8648 37.5031 0.1162 7. 0088 0.7598 7.7685 1.8799 0.7142 2.5940 e 0.0000 11,710.40 11,710.40 0.9617 0.0000 11,734.44 , , , , , , , , , , 80 , 80 , , , 97 2024 •• 237.0656 9.5503 14.9372 0.0238 1.2171 0.4694 1.2875 0.3229 0.4319 0.4621 0.0000 • 2,307.051 2,307.051 0.7164 0.0000 2,324.962 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Maximum 237.0656 46.4460 39.6338 0.1195 18.2032 2.0456 20.2488 9.9670 1.8820 11.8490 0.0000 12,035.34 12,035.34 1.9482 0.0000 12,060.60 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 40 40 13 ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio-0O2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Percent 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reduction CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 6 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 2.2 Overall Operational Unmitigated Operational ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Area 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 , , , , , , , , , 50 , 50 , , , 92 , , , , , , , Energy 0.7660 6.7462 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Mobile 9.5233 45.9914 110.0422 0.4681 45.9592 0.3373 46.2965 12.2950 0.3132 12.6083 47,917.80 47,917.80 2.1953 47,972.68 , , , , , , , , , , , 05 , 05 , , , 39 Total 40.7912 67.7872 202.7424 0.6043 45.9592 2.4640 48.4231 12.2950 2.4399 14.7349 0.0000 74,422.37 74,422.37 2.8429 0.4832 74,637.44 87 87 17 Mitigated Operational ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Area 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 , , 50 50 92 , , , , , Energy 0.7660 6.7462 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 , , , , , , , , , Mobile 9.5233 45.9914 110.0422 0.4681 45.9592 0.3373 46.2965 12.2950 0.3132 12 6083 47,917.80 47,917.80 2.1953 47,972.68 , , , , , , , , , , , 05 , 05 , , 39 Total 40.7912 67.7872 202.7424 0.6043 45.9592 2.4640 48.4231 12.2950 2.4399 14.7349 0.0000 74,422.37 74,422.37 2.8429 0.4832 74,637.44 87 87 17 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 7 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio-0O2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Percent 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Reduction 3.0 Construction Detail Construction Phase Phase Number Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Num Days Week Num Days Phase Description 1 -Demolition -Demolition •9/1/2021 :10/12/2021 5: 30: i i 2 •Site Preparation :Site Preparation • 10/13/2021 :11/9/2021 i i 5: 20: 3 •Grading •Grading • 11/10/2021 :1/11/2022 5: 45: i i 4 Building Construction -Building Construction • 1/12/2022 :12/12/2023 5: 500: •i 5 Pav ng :Paving • 12/13/2023 :1/30/2024 5: 35: 6 :Architectural Coating -Architectural Coating • 1/31/2024 •3/19/2024 5• 35- Acres of Grading (Site Preparation Phase): 0 Acres of Grading (Grading Phase): 112.5 Acres of Paving: 0 Residential Indoor: 2,025,000; Residential Outdoor: 675,000; Non -Residential Indoor: 326,400; Non -Residential Outdoor: 108,800; Striped Parking Area: 0 (Architectural Coating — sgft) OffRoad Equipment CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 8 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter Phase Name Offroad Equipment Type Amount Usage Hours Horse Power Load Factor Demolition •Concrete/Industrial Saws 1 8.00- 81 : 0.73 -- Demolition •Excavators 3� 8.00- ------------ 158: -------- 0.38 ' Demolition -Rubber Tired Dozers 21 8.00. ------ ---- 247: -------- 0.40 --- Site Preparation -Rubber Tired Dozers 3! 8.00. ---------- 247: -------- 0.40 --- Site Preparation •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 4! 8.00- ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 ------ators-----------------%-----------------I-----------00: Grading Excavators 2� 8.00� -------------7 158� - - 0.38 raders-------------------- Grading -Graders ----- ------------I------------- 1 � 8.00: 187T 0.41 -----------------------%-----------------I-------------� Grading -Rubberubber Tired Dozers 1 � 8.00� ---------- ---- 247� - - 0.40 -----------------------------%-----------------I-------------� Grading -Scrapers 2� 8.00 -------------- 367� - - 0.48 --- Grading •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 2� 8.00: ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 -----------------------------%-----------------I-------------� Building Construction -Cranes 1 � 7.00� -------------- 231 � - - 0.29 --- Building Construction •Forklifts 3� 8.00: ----------- 89: -------- 0.20 ---- Building Construction -Generator Sets 1 8.00: ----------- 84: -------- 0.74 ---- Building Construction •Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 3� 7.00: ----------- 97: -------- 0.37 --- Building Construction -Welders 1 8.00: ----------- 46: -------- 0.45 --- Paving -Pavers avers--------------------%-----------------I-----------00: 2� 8.00� ---------- ---7 130� - - 0.42 --- Paving -Paving Equipment avingEuipmen--------------%-----------------I-----------00: 2� 8.00� -------------T 132� - - 0.36 -----------------------%-----------------I-----------00: Paving •Rollers -Rollers 2� 8.00� ----------- 80� 80: -------- - 0.38 Architectural Coating -Air Compressors 1 6.00- 78- 0.48 Trips and VMT CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 9 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter Phase Name Offroad Equipment Worker Trip Vendor Trip Hauling Trip Worker Trip Vendor Trip Hauling Trip Worker Vehicle Vendor Hauling Count I Number I Number Number I Length Length Length Class Vehicle Class Vehicle Class Demolition 61 15.00: 0.00E 458.00• 10.00, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ;HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1---------- --------------------I ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- ------- Site Preparation 7• 18.00� O.00r 0.00• 10.00, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1---------- --------------------I ---------- --------- ------------ ------ ----.......... Grading 8• 20.00: O.00r 0.00• 10.00, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT_Mix ?HHDT ................ ............... F--------------------- 1----------- --------------------I ---------- 4 -------- ------------ ---------- ....... Building Construction 9• 801.00: 143.00: 0.00• 10.00, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT F- 1---------- --------------------1----------- -------- ------------ ---------- Paving 6• 15.00: O.00r 0.00• 10.00, 6.90: 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix ?HHDT ----------------------------------------------+---------------------- +--------------------Y------------------ Architectural Coating 1 • 160.00• 0.00• 0.00• 10.00• 6.90• 20.00•LD_Mix •HDT Mix HHDT 3.1 Mitigation Measures Construction 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust • • • • 3.3074 • 0.0000 • 3.3074 • 0.5008 • 0.0000 • 0.5008 • 0.0000 • • • 0.0000 i i i i i Off -Road 3.1651 • 31.4407 • 21.5650 • 0.0388 • • 1.5513 • 1.5513 • • 1.4411 • 1.4411 3,747.944 • 3,747.944 • 1.0549 • • 3,774.317 i i i i i Total 3.1651 31.4407 21.5650 0.0388 3.3074 1.5513 4.8588 0.5008 1.4411 1.9419 3,747.944 3,747.944 1.0549 3,774.317 1 1 9 1 9 1 4 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 10 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.1304 4.1454 1.0182 0.0117 0.2669 0.0128 0.2797 0.0732 0.0122 0.0854 1,269.855 1,269.855 0.0908 1,272.125 , 5 , 5 , , , 2 , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0532 0.0346 0.3963 1.1100e- 0.1141 9.5000e- 0.1151 0.0303 8.8000e 0.0311 110.4707 110.4707 3.3300e 110.5539 003 , , 004 , , , 004 , , � , , 003 Total 0.1835 4.1800 1.4144 0.0128 0.3810 0.0137 0.3948 0.1034 0.0131 1 0.1165 1,380.326 1,380.326 0.0941 1,382.679 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 3.3074 0.0000 3.3074 0.5008 0.0000 0.5008 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , .� ,-"---+---------------+-------+------- ------+-------+- Off -Road 3.1651 31.4407 21.5650 0.0388 1.5513 1.5513 1.4411 1.4411 0.0000 3,747.944 3,747.944 1.0549 3,774.317 , , , , , , , Total 3.1651 31.4407 21.5650 0.0388 3.3074 1.5513 4.8588 0.5008 1.4411 1.9419 0.0000 3,747.944 3,747.944 1.0549 3,774.317 1 9 1 9 1 4 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 11 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.2 Demolition - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.1304 4.1454 1.0182 0.0117 0.2669 0.0128 0.2797 0.0732 0.0122 0.0854 1,269.855 1,269.855 0.0908 1,272.125 , 5 , 5 , , , 2 , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , Worker 0.0532 0.0346 0.3963 1.1100e- 0.1141 9.5000e- 0.1151 0.0303 8.8000e- 0.0311 110.4707 110.4707 3.3300e- 110.5539 i , , , , 003 004 , , , 004 , , , � , , 003 Total 0.1835 4.1800 1.4144 0.0128 0.3810 0.0137 0.3948 0.1034 0.0131 1 0.1165 1,380.326 1,380.326 0.0941 1,382.679 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 18.0663 0.0000 18.0663 9.9307 0.0000 9.9307 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , ...-------+-------+--------------- +------- +------- +------- +------- +------- +--------r----------------------- +------- �------ Off -Road 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 2.0445 2.0445 1.8809 1.8809 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 3,715.457 , , , , , , , Total 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 18.0663 2.0445 20.1107 9.9307 1.8809 11.8116 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 3,715.457 9 9 3 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 12 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0638 0.0415 0.4755 1.3300e- 0.1369 1.1400e- 0.1381 0.0363 1.0500e- 0.0374 132.5649 132.5649 3.9900e- 132.6646 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0638 0.0415 0.4755 1.3300e- 0.1369 1.1400e- 0.1381 0.0363 1.0500e- 0.0374 132.5649 132.5649 3.9900e- 132.6646 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 18.0663 0.0000 18.0663 9.9307 0.0000 9.9307 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , Off -Road 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 2.0445 2.0445 1.8809 1.8809 0.0000 • 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 • 3,715.457 , , , , , , , Total 3.8882 40.4971 21.1543 0.0380 18.0663 2.0445 20.1107 9.9307 1.8809 11.8116 0.0000 3,685.656 3,685.656 1.1920 3,715.457 9 9 3 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 13 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.3 Site Preparation - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0638 0.0415 0.4755 1.3300e- 0.1369 1.1400e- 0.1381 0.0363 1.0500e- 0.0374 132.5649 132.5649 3.9900e- 132.6646 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0638 0.0415 0.4755 1.3300e- 0.1369 1.1400e- 0.1381 0.0363 1.0500e- 0.0374 132.5649 132.5649 3.9900e- 132.6646 003 003 003 003 3.4 Grading - 2021 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , +- +-------+------- +- Off -Road 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 1.9853 1.9853 1.8265 1.8265 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 6,055.613 , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 4 Total 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 8.6733 1.9853 10.6587 3.5965 1.8265 5.4230 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 6,055.613 11 4 4 4 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 14 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.4 Grading - 2021 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0709 0.0462 0.5284 1.4800e- 0.1521 1.2700e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1700e- 0.0415 147.2943 147.2943 4.4300e- 147.4051 i , , , , 003 003 , , , 003 , , , � , , 003 Total 0.0709 0.0462 0.5284 1.4800e- 0.1521 1.2700e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1700e- 0.0415 147.2943 147.2943 4.4300e- 147.4051 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , Off -Road 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 1.9853 1.9853 1.8265 1.8265 0.0000 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 6,055.613 , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 4 Total 4.1912 46.3998 30.8785 0.0620 8.6733 1.9853 10.6587 3.5965 1.8265 5.4230 0.0000 6,007.043 6,007.043 1.9428 6,055.613 11 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 15 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.4 Grading - 2021 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0709 0.0462 0.5284 1.4800e- 0.1521 1.2700e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1700e- 0.0415 147.2943 147.2943 4.4300e- 147.4051 i , , , , 003 003 , , , 003 , , , � , , 003 Total 0.0709 0.0462 0.5284 1.4800e- 0.1521 1.2700e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1700e- 0.0415 147.2943 147.2943 4.4300e- 147.4051 003 003 003 003 3.4 Grading - 2022 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Off -Road 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 1.6349 1.6349 1.5041 1.5041 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 , , , , , , , 5 , 5 , , 8 Total 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 8.6733 1.6349 10.3082 3.5965 1.5041 5.1006 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 1 1 5 1 5 1 8 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 16 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.4 Grading - 2022 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0665 0.0416 0.4861 1.4300e- 0.1521 1.2300e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1300e- 0.0415 142.1207 142.1207 4.00OOe- 142.2207 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0665 0.0416 0.4861 1.4300e- 0.1521 1.2300e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1300e- 0.0415 142.1207 142.1207 4.00OOe- 142.2207 003 003 003 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Fugitive Dust 8.6733 0.0000 8.6733 3.5965 0.0000 3.5965 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , , , , --%-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+--------F-------�-------�-------�-------�- - Off -Road 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 1.6349 1.6349 1.5041 1.5041 0.0000 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 , , , , , , , 5 , 5 , , 8 Total 3.6248 38.8435 29.0415 0.0621 8.6733 1.6349 10.3082 3.5965 1.5041 5.1006 0.0000 6,011.410 6,011.410 1.9442 6,060.015 5 5 8 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 17 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.4 Grading - 2022 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0665 0.0416 0.4861 1.4300e- 0.1521 1.2300e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1300e- 0.0415 142.1207 142.1207 4.000Oe- 142.2207 003 , , 003 , , , 003 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0665 0.0416 0.4861 1.4300e- 0.1521 1.2300e- 0.1534 0.0404 1.1300e- 0.0415 142.1207 142.1207 4.000Oe- 142.2207 003 003 003 003 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.7062 15.6156 16.3634 0.0269 0.8090 0.8090 0.7612 0.7612 2,554.333 2,554.333 0.6120 2,569.632 , , , , , , , Total 1.7062 15.6156 16.3634 0.0269 0.8090 0.8090 0.7612 0.7612 2,554.333 2,554.333 0.6120 2,569.632 6 6 2 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 18 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 i i Vendor 0.4284 13.1673 3.8005 0.0354 0.9155 0.0256 0.9412 0.2636 0.0245 0.2881 3,789.075 3,789.075 - 0.2381 - 3,795.028 i i i i i 0 i 0 i 3 i i i Worker 2.6620 1.6677 19.4699 0.0571 6.0932 0.0493 6.1425 1.6163 0.0454 1.6617 5,691.935 5,691.935 0.1602 5,695.940 i i i i i i 4 i 4 8 Total 3.0904 14.8350 23.2704 0.0926 7.0087 0.0749 7.0836 1.8799 0.0699 1.9498 9,481.010 9,481.010 0.3984 9,490.969 4 1 4 1 1 1 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.7062 15.6156 16.3634 0.0269 0.8090 0.8090 0.7612 0.7612 0.0000 • 2,554.333 2,554.333 0.6120 • 2,569.632 i i i i i Total 1.7062 15.6156 16.3634 0.0269 0.8090 0.8090 0.7612 0.7612 0.0000 2,554.333 2,554.333 0.6120 2,56n632 6 6 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 19 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.5 Building Construction - 2022 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.4284 13.1673 3.8005 0.0354 0.9155 0.0256 0.9412 0.2636 0.0245 0.2881 3,789.075 3,789.075 - 0.2381 3,795.028 i i i :. i i ------+-------+-------+-------�------+-------+-------+-------+-------= i i Worker 2.6620 1.6677 19.4699 0.0571 6.0932 0.0493 6.1425 1.6163 0.0454 1.6617 5,691.935 5,691.935 - 0.1602 5,695.940 i i i i i 4 i 4 8 Total 3.0904 14.8350 23.2704 0.0926 7.0087 0.0749 7.0836 1.8799 0.0699 1.9498 9,481.010 9,481.010 0.3984 9,490.969 4 1 4 1 1 1 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.5728 14.3849 16.2440 0.0269 0.6997 0.6997 0.6584 0.6584 2,555.209 2,555.209 0.6079 2,570.406 i i i i i Total 1.5728 14.3849 16.2440 0.0269 0.6997 0.6997 0.6584 0.6584 2,555.209 2,555.209 0.6079 2,570.406 9 9 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 20 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 • 0.0000 Vendor 0.3183 • 9.9726 3.3771 • 0.0343 0.9156 • 0.0122 • 0.9277 0.2636 • 0.0116 • 0.2752 3,671.400 3,671.400 • 0.2096 • 3,676.641 i i i :. i i 7 i 7 i 7 ------+-------+-------+-------� - - - - - -� ------+-------+-------+-------= i i Worker 2.5029 • 1.5073 17.8820 • 0.0550 6.0932 • 0.0479 • 6.1411 1.6163 • 0.0441 • 1.6604 5,483.797 5,483.797 • 0.1442 - • 5,487.402 i i i i i i Total 2.8211 11.4799 21.2591 0.0893 7.0088 0.0601 7.0688 1.8799 0.0557 1.9356 9,155.198 9,155.198 0.3538 9,164.043 1 1 7 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.5728 • 14.3849 16.2440 • 0.0269 • 0.6997 • 0.6997 • 0.6584 • 0.6584 0.0000 • 2,555.209 2,555.209 • 0.6079 • 2,570.406 i i i i i Total 1.5728 14.3849 16.2440 0.0269 0.6997 0.6997 0.6584 0.6584 0.0000 2,555.209 2,555.209 0.6079 2,57n406 9 9 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 21 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.5 Building Construction - 2023 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Vendor 0.3183 9.9726 3.3771 0.0343 0.9156 0.0122 0.9277 0.2636 0.0116 0.2752 3,671.400 3,671.400 0.2096 : 3,676.641 i i i :. i i 7 i 7 i 7 ------+-------+-------+-------� - - - - - -� ------+-------+-------+-------= i i Worker 2.5029 1.5073 17.8820 0.0550 6.0932 0.0479 6.1411 1.6163 0.0441 1.6604 5,483.797 5,483.797 - 0.1442 - 5,487.402 i i i i i i Total 2.8211 11.4799 21.2591 0.0893 7.0088 0.0601 7.0688 1.8799 0.0557 1.9356 9,155.198 9,155.198 0.3538 9,164.043 1 1 7 3.6 Paving - 2023 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.7140 2,225.433 i i i i i i i i i i Pav i 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 n Total 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.7140 2,225.433 1 1 6 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 22 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.6 Paving - 2023 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.0469 0.0282 0.3349 1.0300e- 0.1141 9.000Oe- 0.1150 0.0303 8.3000e- 0.0311 102.6928 102.6928 2.7000e- 102.7603 003 , , 004 , , , 004 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0469 0.0282 0.3349 1.0300e- 0.1141 9.000Oe- 0.1150 0.0303 8.3000e- 0.0311 102.6928 102.6928 2.7000e- 102.7603 003 004 004 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 0.0000 • 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.7140 • 2,225.433 , , , , , , , Pav i 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 n , , , Total 1.0327 10.1917 14.5842 0.0228 0.5102 0.5102 0.4694 0.4694 0.0000 2,207.584 2,207.584 0.71777 2,225.433 1 1 6 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 23 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.6 Paving - 2023 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. ,------- +------- +------- +------- +------- +------- � ------, , Worker 0.0469 0.0282 0.3349 1.0300e- 0.1141 9.000Oe- 0.1150 0.0303 8.3000e- 0.0311 102.6928 102.6928 2.7000e- 102.7603 003 , , 004 , , , 004 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0469 0.0282 0.3349 1.0300e- 0.1141 9.000Oe- 0.1150 0.0303 8.3000e- 0.0311 102.6928 102.6928 2.7000e- 102.7603 003 004 004 003 3.6 Paving - 2024 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.7140 2,225.396 , , 3 , , i Pav n 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , Total 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.7140 2,225.396 2 2 3 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 24 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.6 Paving - 2024 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. , ------- +------- +------- +------- , , ,------ Worker 0.0444 0.0257 0.3114 1.000Oe- 0.1141 8.8000e- 0.1150 0.0303 8.1000e- 0.0311 99.5045 99.5045 2.4700e- 99.5663 003 , , 004 , , , 004 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0444 0.0257 0.3114 1.000Oe- 0.1141 8.8000e- 0.1150 0.0303 8.1000e- 0.0311 99.5045 99.5045 2.4700e- 99.5663 003 004 004 003 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Off -Road 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 0.0000 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.7140 2,225.396 , , 3 Pav i 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 n , , , Total 0.9882 9.5246 14.6258 0.0228 0.4685 0.4685 0.4310 0.4310 0.0000 2,207.547 2,207.547 0.71777 2,225.396 2 2 3 1 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 25 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.6 Paving - 2024 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 .. ,------- +------- +------- +------- +------- +------- ------ Worker 0.0444 0.0257 0.3114 1.000Oe- 0.1141 8.8000e- 0.1150 0.0303 8.1000e- 0.0311 99.5045 99.5045 2.4700e- 99.5663 003 , , 004 , , , 004 , , � , , 003 Total 0.0444 0.0257 0.3114 1.000Oe- 0.1141 8.8000e- 0.1150 0.0303 8.1000e- 0.0311 99.5045 99.5045 2.4700e- 99.5663 003 004 004 003 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Unmitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Archit. Coating 236.4115 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , Off -Road 0.1808 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 281.8443 , , , , , , , 003 Total 236.5923 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 281.8443 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 26 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Unmitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.4734 0.2743 3.3220 0.0107 1.2171 9.4300e- 1.2266 0.3229 8.6800e- , 1,061.381 1,061.381 0.0264 0.3315 003 , , , 003 , 1,062.041 , � 8 , 8 , , , 0 Total 0.4734 0.2743 3.3220 0.0107 1.2171 9.4300e- 1.2266 0.3229 8.6800e- 0.3315 1,061.381 1,061.381 0.0264 1,062.041 003 003 8 8 0 Mitigated Construction On -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I PM10 PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I I Category lb/day lb/day Archit. Coating •• 236.4115 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 • 0.0000 , , , .� , ------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+- Off - Road 0.1808 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0000 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 • 281.8443 , , , , , , , 003 Total 236.5923 1.2188 1.8101 2.9700e- 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0609 0.0000 281.4481 281.4481 0.0159 281.8443 003 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 27 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 3.7 Architectural Coating - 2024 Mitigated Construction Off -Site ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e I I I PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total I Category lb/day lb/day Hauling 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , , , , , , , , , Vendor 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Worker 0.4734 0.2743 3.3220 0.0107 1.2171 9.4300e- 1.2266 0.3229 8.6800e- , 1,061.381 1,061.381 0.0264 0.3315 003 , , , 003 , 1,062.041 , � 8 , 8 , , , 0 Total 0.4734 0.2743 3.3220 0.0107 1.2171 9.4300e- 1.2266 0.3229 8.6800e- 0.3315 1,061.381 1,061.381 0.0264 1,062.041 003 003 8 8 0 4.0 Operational Detail - Mobile 4.1 Mitigation Measures Mobile CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 28 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter ROG I NOx I CO I S02 I Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 I PM10 Total I Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 I N20 CO2e Category lb/day lb/day Mitigated 9.5233 45.9914 110.0422 0.4681 45.9592 0.3373 46.2965 12.2950 0.3132 12.6083 47,917.80 47,917.80 2.1953 47,972.68 , , , , , , , , , , , 05 , 05 , , , 39 Unmitigated 9.5233 45.9914 110.0422 0.4681 45.9592 0.3373 46.2965 12.2950 0.3132 12.6083 47,917.80 47,917.80 2.1953 47,972.68 05 05 39 4.2 Trip Summary Information Average Daily Trip Rate Unmitigated Mitigated Land Use Weekday Saturday Sunday Annual VMT Annual VMT Apartments Low Rise 145.75 154.25 154.00 506,227 506,227 • • • • • �� - ..............................................r------------ f----------- --------------------- ------------------------ �13,660,065 Apartments Mid Rise 4,026.75 3,773.25 4075.50 13,660,065 • ............................................ -- --- --- •• ......• •••••• ......• ......•- -I F - -31.05 General Office Building 288.45 62.55 706,812 706,812 ............................................ ------- -------- F - - ----- ------- ------- ------- High Turnover (Sit Down Restaurant) 2,368.80 2,873.52 2817.72 3,413,937 3,413,937 ............................................ ---------------- F • ------ ------ ------- -------- Hotel 192.00 187.50 160.00 445,703 445,703 ....................................................------------ F --------- --------------------- ----------------------- Quality Restaurant 501.12 511.92 461.20 707,488 707,488 ...................................................------------ ......••• ..................••• ..................••••- Regional Shopping Center 528.08 601.44 357.84 1,112,221 1,112,221 Total 8,050.95 8,164.43 8,057.31 20,552,452 20,552,452 4.3 Trip Type Information CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 29 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter Miles I Trip % Trip Purpose % I Land Use I H-W or C-W I H-S or C-C I H-O or C-NW IH-W or C-W I H-S or C-C I H-O or C-NW I Primary I Diverted I Pass -by I Apartments Low Rise 14.70 5.90 8.70 40.20 19.20 40.60 86 11 3 i.......................�........................ Apartments Mid Rise 14.70 5.90 .. 8.70 ...T---------r 40.20 19.20 ........... 40.60 ........... ........ 86 11 -------------- 3 ............................................---------. General Office Building 16.60 8.40 6.90 -------- --------- � r- 33.00 48.00 ......... 19.00 ......... ............................ 77 19 4 i..................... .... High Turnover (Sit Down -------------------- 16.60 8.40 6.90 8.50 72.50 ........... 19.00 ... .... .. .. ................. 37 20 43 .......-..-......-------- Hotel ---------- 16.60 +......---+......... 8.40 6.90 ----------------- � r- 19.40 61.60 ......... 19.00 --------- 58 -------- 38 ---------------- 4 Quality Restaurant 16.60 8.40 6.90 12.00 69.00 1 19.00 38 18 44 . .... 'Regional'Shopping Center 16.60 8.40 6.90 ------ 16.30 ------- 64.70 19.00 54 35 11 4.4 Fleet Mix Land Use LDA I LDT1 I LDT2 I MDV LHD1 LHD2 MHD HHD OBUS UBUS MCY SBUS MH Apartments Low Rise 0.543088. 0.044216i 0.209971i 0.116369i 0.014033i 0.006332i 0.021166i 0.033577i 0.002613i 0.001817i 0.005285i 0.000712i 0.00087, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •% ................................---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F -------- Apartments Mid Rise 0.543088 • 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • %---------------- ---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F - - - - - - General Office Building 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 ........................................ -------- -------- ---------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- High Turnover (Sit Down 0.543088. 0.044216, 0.209971, 0.116369, 0.014033, 0.006332, 0.021166, 0.033577, 0.002613, 0.001817, 0.005285, 0.000712, 0.000821 Restaurant) ....................... -------- -------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F-------- F------ Hotel 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • s • • • • • • -- ----------------F................---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F---------------- F - - - - - - - QualityRestaurant 0.543088. 0.0442161 0.2099711 0.1163691 0.0140331 0.0063321 0.0211661 0.0335771 0.0026131 0.0018171 0.0052851 0.0007121 0.000821 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • . -•--••------•--- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•------•--•- -•--•--•------•- -•--•--•----•--- -•--•----•--•--- -•--•--•------•--•--•--•----•---F - - - - - - - RegionalShopping Center 0.543088, 0.044216- 0.209971- 0.116369- 0.014033- 0.006332- 0.021166- 0.033577- 0.002613- 0.001817- 0.005285, 0.000712- 0.000821 5.0 Energy Detail Historical Energy Use: N 5.1 Mitigation Measures Energy CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 30 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter ROG I NOx I CO I S02 I Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 I PM10 Total I Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 I N20 CO2e Category lb/day lb/day NaturalGas 0.7660 6.7462 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 : 8,355.983 : 8,355.983 : 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 Mitigated , , , , , , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , , 7 , , , NaturalGas 0.7660 6.7462 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 Unmitigated 2 2 7 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 31 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas Unmitigated NaturalGa ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e s Use I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I INBio-CO2 I Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day Apartments Low 1119.16 0.0121 0.1031 0.0439 6.6000e- 8.3400e- 8.3400e- 8.3400e- 8.3400e- 131.6662 131.6662 2.5200e- 2.4100e- 132.4486 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , Apartments Mid 35784.3 0.3859 3.2978 1.4033 0.0211 0.2666 0.2666 0.2666 0.2666 4,209.916 4,209.916 0.0807 0.0772 4,234.933 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 9 General Office 1283.42 0.0138 0.1258 0.1057 7.5000e- 9.5600e- 9.5600e- 9.5600e- 9.5600e- 150.9911 150.9911 2.8900e- 2.7700e- 151.8884 , , , , , , , , , Building , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , High Turnover (Sit 22759.9 0.2455 2.2314 1.8743 0.0134 0.1696 0.1696 0.1696 0.1696 2,677.634 2,677.634 0.0513 0.0491 2,693.546 , , , , , , , , , Down Restaurant); , , , , , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , 0 • Hotel 4769.72 0.0514 0.4676 0.3928 2.8100e- 0.0355 0.0355 0.0355 0.0355 561 1436 561.1436 0.0108 0.0103 564.4782 , , , , , , , , , 003 , _ _, _, _ Quality 5057.75 0.0545 0.4959 0.4165 2.9800e- 0.0377 0.0377 0.0377 0.0377 595.0298 595.0298 0.0114 0.0109 598.5658 , , , , , , , , , Restaurant , , , 003 ,_ Regional 251.616 r 2.7100e- 0.0247 0.0207 1.5000e- 1.8700e- 1.8700e- 1.8700e- 1 8700e- 29.6019 29.6019 5.7000e- 5.4000e- 29.7778 , , , , , , , , , Shopping Center ; 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , Total 0.7660 6.7463 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 2 2 7 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 32 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 5.2 Energy by Land Use - NaturalGas Mitigated NaturalGa ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e s Use I I PM10 I PM10 Total I PM2.5 I PM2.5 Total I INBio-CO2 I Land Use kBTU/yr lb/day lb/day Apartments Low 1.11916 0.0121 0.1031 0.0439 6.6000e- 8.3400e- 8.3400e- 8.3400e- 8.3400e- 131.6662 131.6662 2.5200e- 2.4100e- 132.4486 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , , Apartments Mid 35.7843 0.3859 3.2978 1.4033 0.0211 0.2666 0.2666 0.2666 0.2666 4,209.916 4,209.916 0.0807 0.0772 4,234.933 , , , , , , , , , Rise , , , , , , , , , 4 , 4 , , , 9 General Office 1.28342 0.0138 0.1258 0.1057 7.5000e- 9.5600e- 9.5600e- 9.5600e- 9.5600e- 150.9911 150.9911 2.8900e- 2.7700e- 151.8884 , , , , , , , , , Building , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , High Turnover (Sit 22.7599 0.2455 2.2314 1.8743 0.0134 0.1696 0.1696 0.1696 0.1696 2,677.634 2,677.634 0.0513 0.0491 2,693.546 , , , , , , , , , Down Restaurant); , , , , , , , , , 2 , 2 , , , 0 • Hotel 4.76972 0.0514 0.4676 0.3928 2.8100e- 0.0355 0.0355 0.0355 0.0355 561 1436 561.1436 0.0108 0.0103 564.4782 , , , , , , , , , 003 Quality 5.05775 0.0545 0.4959 0.4165 2.9800e- 0.0377 0.0377 0.0377 0.0377 595.0298 595.0298 0.0114 0.0109 598.5658 , , , , , , , , , Restaurant , , , 003 ,_ Regional 0.251616 r 2.7100e- 0.0247 0.0207 1.5000e- 1.8700e- 1.8700e- 1.8700e- 1 8700e- 29.6019 29.6019 5.7000e- 5.4000e- 29.7778 , , , , , , , , , Shopping Center ; 003 , , , 004 , , 003 , 003 , , 003 , 003 , , 004 , 004 , Total 0.7660 6.7463 4.2573 0.0418 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 0.5292 8,355.983 8,355.983 0.1602 0.1532 8,405.638 2 2 7 6.0 Area Detail 6.1 Mitigation Measures Area CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 33 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive PM10 Exhaust PM10 PM10 Total Fugitive PM2.5 Exhaust PM2.5 PM2.5 Total Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e Category lb/day lb/day Mitigated 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 , 50 50 , , , , , 92 , , , , , , , , , , , Unmitigated 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 50 50 92 6.2 Area by SubCategory Unmitigated ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total SubCategory lb/day lb/day Architectural 2.2670 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , Coating Consumer 24.1085 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Products Hearth 1.6500 14.1000 6.0000 0.0900 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 0.0000 18,000.00 18,000.00 0.3450 0.3300 18,106.96 , , 50 Landscaping 2.4766 0.9496 82.4430 4.3600e- 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 148.5950 148.5950 0.1424 152.1542 , , , , , , , 003 Total 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 50 50 92 CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 34 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter 6.2 Area by SubCategory Mitigated ROG NOx CO S02 Fugitive Exhaust PM10 Fugitive Exhaust PM2.5 Bio- CO2 NBio- CO2 Total CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e PM10 PM10 Total PM2.5 PM2.5 Total SubCategory lb/day lb/day Architectural 2.2670 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , Coating Consumer 24.1085 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 , , , Products Hearth 1.6500 14.1000 6.0000 0.0900 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 1.1400 0.0000 18,000.00 18,000.00 0.3450 0.3300 18,106.96 , , , , , , , , , 00 , 00 , , , 50 Landscaping 2.4766 0.9496 82.4430 4.3600e- 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 0.4574 148.5950 148.5950 0.1424 152.1542 , , , , , , , 003 Total 30.5020 15.0496 88.4430 0.0944 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 1.5974 0.0000 18,148.59 18,148.59 0.4874 0.3300 18,259.11 50 50 92 7.0 Water Detail 7.1 Mitigation Measures Water 8.0 Waste Detail 8.1 Mitigation Measures Waste 9.0 Operational Offroad Equipment Type Number Hours/Day DaysNear Horse Power Load Factor Fuel Type 10.0 Stationary Equipment CalEEMod Version: CalEEMod.2016.3.2 Page 35 of 35 Date: 1/12/2021 2:30 PM Village South Specific Plan (Proposed) - Los Angeles -South Coast County, Winter Fire Pumas and Emeraencv Generators IEquipment Type I Number I Hours/Day I Hours/Year I Horse Power I Load Factor I Fuel Type I Boilers Equipment Type Number Heat Input/Day Heat Input/Year Boiler Rating Fuel Type User Defined Equipment Equipment Type Number 11.0 Vegetation Attachment C Local Hire Provision Net Change Without Local Hire Provision Total Construction GHG Emissions (MT CO2e) Amortized (MT CO2e/year) 3,623 120.77 With Local Hire Provision Total Construction GHG Emissions (MT CO2e) Amortized (MT CO2e/year) Decrease in Construction -related GHG Emissions 3,024 100.80 175vo EXHIBIT B SWAP E Technical Consultation, Data Analysis and Litigation Support for the Environment Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. Principal Environmental Chemist Education SOIL WATER AIR PROTECTION ENTERPRISE 2656 29th Street, Suite 201 Santa Monica, California 90405 Attn: Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. Mobil: (310) 795-2335 Office: (310) 452-5555 Fax: (310) 452-5550 Email: nrosenfeldrdswane.com Chemical Fate and Transport & Air Dispersion Modeling Risk Assessment & Remediation Specialist Ph.D. Soil Chemistry, University of Washington, 1999. Dissertation on volatile organic compound filtration. M.S. Environmental Science, U.C. Berkeley, 1995. Thesis on organic waste economics. B.A. Environmental Studies, U.C. Santa Barbara, 1991. Thesis on wastewater treatment. Professional Experience Dr. Rosenfeld has over 25 years' experience conducting environmental investigations and risk assessments for evaluating impacts to human health, property, and ecological receptors. His expertise focuses on the fate and transport of environmental contaminants, human health risk, exposure assessment, and ecological restoration. Dr. Rosenfeld has evaluated and modeled emissions from unconventional oil drilling operations, oil spills, landfills, boilers and incinerators, process stacks, storage tanks, confined animal feeding operations, and many other industrial and agricultural sources. His project experience ranges from monitoring and modeling of pollution sources to evaluating impacts of pollution on workers at industrial facilities and residents in surrounding communities. Dr. Rosenfeld has investigated and designed remediation programs and risk assessments for contaminated sites containing lead, heavy metals, mold, bacteria, particulate matter, petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, pesticides, radioactive waste, dioxins and furans, semi- and volatile organic compounds, PCBs, PAHs, perchlorate, asbestos, per- and poly -fluoroalkyl substances (PFOA/PFOS), unusual polymers, fuel oxygenates (MTBE), among other pollutants. Dr. Rosenfeld also has experience evaluating greenhouse gas emissions from various projects and is an expert on the assessment of odors from industrial and agricultural sites, as well as the evaluation of odor nuisance impacts and technologies for abatement of odorous emissions. As a principal scientist at SWAPE, Dr. Rosenfeld directs air dispersion modeling and exposure assessments. He has served as an expert witness and testified about pollution sources causing nuisance and/or personal injury at dozens of sites and has testified as an expert witness on more than ten cases involving exposure to air contaminants from industrial sources. Paul E. Rosenfeld, Ph.D. Page 1 of 10 June 2019 Professional History: Soil Water Air Protection Enterprise (SWAPE); 2003 to present; Principal and Founding Partner UCLA School of Public Health; 2007 to 2011; Lecturer (Assistant Researcher) UCLA School of Public Health; 2003 to 2006; Adjunct Professor UCLA Environmental Science and Engineering Program; 2002-2004; Doctoral Intern Coordinator UCLA Institute of the Environment, 2001-2002; Research Associate Komex H2O Science, 2001 to 2003; Senior Remediation Scientist National Groundwater Association, 2002-2004; Lecturer San Diego State University, 1999-2001; Adjunct Professor Anteon Corp., San Diego, 2000-2001; Remediation Project Manager Ogden (now Amec), San Diego, 2000-2000; Remediation Project Manager Bechtel, San Diego, California, 1999 — 2000; Risk Assessor King County, Seattle, 1996 — 1999; Scientist James River Corp., Washington, 1995-96; Scientist Big Creek Lumber, Davenport, California, 1995; Scientist Plumas Corp., California and USFS, Tahoe 1993-1995; Scientist Peace Corps and World Wildlife Fund, St. Kitts, West Indies, 1991-1993; Scientist Publications: Remy, L.L., Clay T., Byers, V., Rosenfeld P. E. (2019) Hospital, Health, and Community Burden After Oil Refinery Fires, Richmond, California 2007 and 2012. Environmental Health. 18:48 Simons, R.A., Seo, Y. Rosenfeld, P., (2015) Modeling the Effect of Refinery Emission On Residential Property Value. Journal of Real Estate Research. 27(3):321-342 Chen, J. A, Zapata A. R., Sutherland A. J., Molmen, D.R., Chow, B. S., Wu, L. E., Rosenfeld, P. E., Hesse, R. C., (2012) Sulfur Dioxide and Volatile Organic Compound Exposure To A Community In Texas City Texas Evaluated Using Aermod and Empirical Data. American Journal of Environmental Science, 8(6), 622-632. Rosenfeld, P.E. & Feng, L. (2011). The Risks of Hazardous Waste. Amsterdam: Elsevier Publishing. Cheremisinoff, N.P., & Rosenfeld, P.E. (2011). Handbook of Pollution Prevention and Cleaner Production: Best Practices in the Agrochemical Industry, Amsterdam: Elsevier Publishing. Gonzalez, J., Feng, L., Sutherland, A., Waller, C., Sok, H., Hesse, R., Rosenfeld, P. (2010). PCBs and Dioxins/Furans in Attic Dust Collected Near Former PCB Production and Secondary Copper Facilities in Sauget, IL. Procedia Environmental Sciences. 113-125. Feng, L., Wu, C., Tam, L., Sutherland, A.J., Clark, J.J., Rosenfeld, P.E. (2010). Dioxin and Furan Blood Lipid and Attic Dust Concentrations in Populations Living Near Four Wood Treatment Facilities in the United States. Journal of Environmental Health. 73(6), 34-46. Cheremisinoff, N.P., & Rosenfeld, P.E. (2010). Handbook of Pollution Prevention and Cleaner Production: Best Practices in the Wood and Paper Industries. Amsterdam: Elsevier Publishing. Cheremisinoff, N.P., & Rosenfeld, P.E. (2009). Handbook of Pollution Prevention and Cleaner Production: Best Practices in the Petroleum Industry. Amsterdam: Elsevier Publishing. Wu, C., Tam, L., Clark, J., Rosenfeld, P. (2009). Dioxin and furan blood lipid concentrations in populations living near four wood treatment facilities in the United States. WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, Air Pollution, 123 (17), 319-327. Paul E. Rosenfeld, Ph.D. Page 2 of 10 June 2019 Tam L. K.., Wu C. D., Clark J. J. and Rosenfeld, P.E. (2008). A Statistical Analysis Of Attic Dust And Blood Lipid Concentrations Of Tetrachloro-p-Dibenzodioxin (TCDD) Toxicity Equivalency Quotients (TEQ) In Two Populations Near Wood Treatment Facilities. Organohalogen Compounds, 70, 002252-002255. Tam L. K.., Wu C. D., Clark J. J. and Rosenfeld, P.E. (2008). Methods For Collect Samples For Assessing Dioxins And Other Environmental Contaminants In Attic Dust: A Review. Organohalogen Compounds, 70, 000527- 000530. Hensley, A.R. A. Scott, J. J. J. Clark, Rosenfeld, P.E. (2007). Attic Dust and Human Blood Samples Collected near a Former Wood Treatment Facility. Environmental Research. 105, 194-197. Rosenfeld, P.E., J. J. J. Clark, A. R. Hensley, M. Suffet. (2007). The Use of an Odor Wheel Classification for Evaluation of Human Health Risk Criteria for Compost Facilities. Water Science & Technology 55(5), 345-357. Rosenfeld, P. E., M. Suffet. (2007). The Anatomy Of Odour Wheels For Odours Of Drinking Water, Wastewater, Compost And The Urban Environment. Water Science & Technology 55(5), 335-344. Sullivan, P. J. Clark, J.J.J., Agardy, F. J., Rosenfeld, P.E. (2007). Toxic Legacy, Synthetic Toxins in the Food, Water, and Air in American Cities. Boston Massachusetts: Elsevier Publishing Rosenfeld, P.E., and Suffet I.H. (2004). Control of Compost Odor Using High Carbon Wood Ash. Water Science and Technology. 49(9),171-178. Rosenfeld P. E., J.J. Clark, I.H. (Mel) Suffet (2004). The Value of An Odor -Quality -Wheel Classification Scheme For The Urban Environment. Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) 2004. New Orleans, October 2-6, 2004. Rosenfeld, P.E., and Suffet, I.H. (2004). Understanding Odorants Associated With Compost, Biomass Facilities, and the Land Application of Biosolids. Water Science and Technology. 49(9), 193-199. Rosenfeld, P.E., and Suffet I.H. (2004). Control of Compost Odor Using High Carbon Wood Ash, Water Science and Technology, 49( 9), 171-178. Rosenfeld, P. E., Grey, M. A., Sellew, P. (2004). Measurement of Biosolids Odor and Odorant Emissions from Windrows, Static Pile and Biofilter. Water Environment Research. 76(4), 310-315. Rosenfeld, P.E., Grey, M and Suffet, M. (2002). Compost Demonstration Project, Sacramento California Using High -Carbon Wood Ash to Control Odor at a Green Materials Composting Facility. Integrated Waste Management Board Public Affairs Office, Publications Clearinghouse (MS-6), Sacramento, CA Publication #442-02-008. Rosenfeld, P.E., and C.L. Henry. (2001). Characterization of odor emissions from three different biosolids. Water Soil and Air Pollution. 127(1-4), 173-191. Rosenfeld, P.E., and Henry C. L., (2000). Wood ash control of odor emissions from biosolids application. Journal of Environmental Quality. 29, 1662-1668. Rosenfeld, P.E., C.L. Henry and D. Bennett. (2001). Wastewater dewatering polymer affect on biosolids odor emissions and microbial activity. Water Environment Research. 73(4), 363-367. Rosenfeld, P.E., and C.L. Henry. (2001). Activated Carbon and Wood Ash Sorption of Wastewater, Compost, and Biosolids Odorants. Water Environment Research, 73, 388-393. Rosenfeld, P.E., and Henry C. L., (2001). High carbon wood ash effect on biosolids microbial activity and odor. Water Environment Research. 131(1-4), 247-262. Paul E. Rosenfeld, Ph.D. Page 3 of 10 June 2019 Chollack, T. and P. Rosenfeld. (1998). Compost Amendment Handbook For Landscaping. Prepared for and distributed by the City of Redmond, Washington State. Rosenfeld, P. E. (1992). The Mount Liamuiga Crater Trail. Heritage Magazine of St. Kitts, 3(2). Rosenfeld, P. E. (1993). High School Biogas Project to Prevent Deforestation On St. Kitts. Biomass Users Network, 7(1). Rosenfeld, P. E. (1998). Characterization, Quantification, and Control of Odor Emissions From Biosolids Application To Forest Soil. Doctoral Thesis. University of Washington College of Forest Resources. Rosenfeld, P. E. (1994). Potential Utilization of Small Diameter Trees on Sierra County Public Land. Masters thesis reprinted by the Sierra County Economic Council. Sierra County, California. Rosenfeld, P. E. (1991). How to Build a Small Rural Anaerobic Digester & Uses Of Biogas In The First And Third World. Bachelors Thesis. University of California. Presentations: Rosenfeld, P.E., Sutherland, A; Hesse, R.; Zapata, A. (October 3-6, 2013). Air dispersion modeling of volatile organic emissions from multiple natural gas wells in Decatur, TX. 44th Western Regional Meeting, American Chemical Society. Lecture conducted from Santa Clara, CA. Sok, H.L.- Waller, C.C.; Feng, L.- Gonzalez, J.- Sutherland, A.J.- Wisdom -Stack, T.; Sahai, R.K.; Hesse, R.C.; Rosenfeld, P.E. (June 20-23, 2010). Atrazine: A Persistent Pesticide in Urban Drinking Water. Urban Environmental Pollution. Lecture conducted from Boston, MA. Feng, L.- Gonzalez, J.- Sok, H.L.; Sutherland, A.J.; Waller, C.C.; Wisdom -Stack, T.- Sahai, R.K.; La, M.; Hesse, R.C.- Rosenfeld, P.E. (June 20-23, 2010). Bringing Environmental Justice to East St. Louis, Illinois. Urban Environmental Pollution. Lecture conducted from Boston, MA. Rosenfeld, P.E. (April 19-23, 2009). Perfluoroctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluoroactane Sulfonate (PFOS) Contamination in Drinking Water From the Use of Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) at Airports in the United States. 2009 Ground Water Summit and 2009 Ground Water Protection Council Spring Meeting, Lecture conducted from Tuscon, AZ. Rosenfeld, P.E. (April 19-23, 2009). Cost to Filter Atrazine Contamination from Drinking Water in the United States" Contamination in Drinking Water From the Use of Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) at Airports in the United States. 2009 Ground Water Summit and 2009 Ground Water Protection Council Spring Meeting. Lecture conducted from Tuscon, AZ. Wu, C., Tam, L., Clark, J., Rosenfeld, P. (20-22 July, 2009). Dioxin and furan blood lipid concentrations in populations living near four wood treatment facilities in the United States. Brebbia, C.A. and Popov, V., eds., Air Pollution XVII: Proceedings of the Seventeenth International Conference on Modeling, Monitoring and Management ofAir Pollution. Lecture conducted from Tallinn, Estonia. Rosenfeld, P. E. (October 15-18, 2007). Moss Point Community Exposure To Contaminants From A Releasing Facility. The 23'd Annual International Conferences on Soils Sediment and Water. Platform lecture conducted from University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA. Rosenfeld, P. E. (October 15-18, 2007). The Repeated Trespass of Tritium -Contaminated Water Into A Surrounding Community Form Repeated Waste Spills From A Nuclear Power Plant. The 23'Annual International Conferences on Soils Sediment and Water. Platform lecture conducted from University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA. Paul E. Rosenfeld, Ph.D. Page 4 of 10 June 2019 Rosenfeld, P. E. (October 15-18, 2007). Somerville Community Exposure To Contaminants From Wood Treatment Facility Emissions. The 23'd Annual International Conferences on Soils Sediment and Water. Lecture conducted from University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA. Rosenfeld P. E. (March 2007). Production, Chemical Properties, Toxicology, & Treatment Case Studies of 1,2,3- Trichloropropane (TCP). The Association for Environmental Health and Sciences (AEHS) Annual Meeting. Lecture conducted from San Diego, CA. Rosenfeld P. E. (March 2007). Blood and Attic Sampling for Dioxin/Furan, PAIL and Metal Exposure in Florala, Alabama. The AEHS Annual Meeting. Lecture conducted from San Diego, CA. Hensley A.R., Scott, A., Rosenfeld P.E., Clark, J.J.J. (August 21 — 25, 2006). Dioxin Containing Attic Dust And Human Blood Samples Collected Near A Former Wood Treatment Facility. The 26th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants DIOXIN2006. Lecture conducted from Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel in Oslo Norway. Hensley A.R., Scott, A., Rosenfeld P.E., Clark, J.J.J. (November 4-8, 2006). Dioxin Containing Attic Dust And Human Blood Samples Collected Near A Former Wood Treatment Facility. APHA 134 Annual Meeting & Exposition. Lecture conducted from Boston Massachusetts. Paul Rosenfeld Ph.D. (October 24-25, 2005). Fate, Transport and Persistence of PFOA and Related Chemicals. Mealey's C8/PFOA. Science, Risk & Litigation Conference. Lecture conducted from The Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, PA. Paul Rosenfeld Ph.D. (September 19, 2005). Brominated Flame Retardants in Groundwater: Pathways to Human Ingestion, Toxicology and Remediation PEMA Emerging Contaminant Conference. Lecture conducted from Hilton Hotel, Irvine California. Paul Rosenfeld Ph.D. (September 19, 2005). Fate, Transport, Toxicity, And Persistence of 1,2,3-TCP. PEMA Emerging Contaminant Conference. Lecture conducted from Hilton Hotel in Irvine, California. Paul Rosenfeld Ph.D. (September 26-27, 2005). Fate, Transport and Persistence of PDBEs. Healey's Groundwater Conference. Lecture conducted from Ritz Carlton Hotel, Marina Del Ray, California. Paul Rosenfeld Ph.D. (June 7-8, 2005). Fate, Transport and Persistence of PFOA and Related Chemicals. International Society of Environmental Forensics: Focus On Emerging Contaminants. Lecture conducted from Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Paul Rosenfeld Ph.D. (July 21-22, 2005). Fate Transport, Persistence and Toxicology of PFOA and Related Perfluorochemicals. 2005 National Groundwater Association Ground Water And Environmental Law Conference. Lecture conducted from Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore Maryland. Paul Rosenfeld Ph.D. (July 21-22, 2005). Brominated Flame Retardants in Groundwater: Pathways to Human Ingestion, Toxicology and Remediation. 2005 National Groundwater Association Ground Water and Environmental Law Conference. Lecture conducted from Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore Maryland. Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. and James Clark Ph.D. and Rob Hesse R.G. (May 5-6, 2004). Tert-butyl Alcohol Liability and Toxicology, A National Problem and Unquantified Liability. National Groundwater Association. Environmental Law Conference. Lecture conducted from Congress Plaza Hotel, Chicago Illinois. Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. (March 2004). Perchlorate Toxicology. Meeting of the American Groundwater Trust. Lecture conducted from Phoenix Arizona. Hagemann, M.F., Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. and Rob Hesse (2004). Perchlorate Contamination of the Colorado River. Meeting of tribal representatives. Lecture conducted from Parker, AZ. Paul E. Rosenfeld, Ph.D. Page 5 of 10 June 2019 Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. (April 7, 2004). A National Damage Assessment Model For PCE and Dry Cleaners. Drycleaner Symposium. California Ground Water Association. Lecture conducted from Radison Hotel, Sacramento, California. Rosenfeld, P. E., Grey, M., (June 2003) Two stage biofilter for biosolids composting odor control. Seventh International In Situ And On Site Bioremediation Symposium Battelle Conference Orlando, FL. Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. and James Clark Ph.D. (February 20-21, 2003) Understanding Historical Use, Chemical Properties, Toxicity and Regulatory Guidance of 1,4 Dioxane. National Groundwater Association. Southwest Focus Conference. Water Supply and Emerging Contaminants.. Lecture conducted from Hyatt Regency Phoenix Arizona. Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. (February 6-7, 2003). Underground Storage Tank Litigation and Remediation. California CUPA Forum. Lecture conducted from Marriott Hotel, Anaheim California. Paul Rosenfeld, Ph.D. (October 23, 2002) Underground Storage Tank Litigation and Remediation. EPA Underground Storage Tank Roundtable. Lecture conducted from Sacramento California. Rosenfeld, P.E. and Suffet, M. (October 7- 10, 2002). Understanding Odor from Compost, Wastewater and Industrial Processes. Sixth Annual Symposium On Off Flavors in the Aquatic Environment. International Water Association. Lecture conducted from Barcelona Spain. Rosenfeld, P.E. and Suffet, M. (October 7- 10, 2002). Using High Carbon Wood Ash to Control Compost Odor. Sixth Annual Symposium On Off Flavors in the Aquatic Environment. International Water Association. Lecture conducted from Barcelona Spain. Rosenfeld, P.E. and Grey, M. A. (September 22-24, 2002). Biocycle Composting For Coastal Sage Restoration. Northwest Biosolids Management Association. Lecture conducted from Vancouver Washington.. Rosenfeld, P.E. and Grey, M. A. (November 11-14, 2002). Using High -Carbon Wood Ash to Control Odor at a Green Materials Composting Facility. Soil Science Society Annual Conference. Lecture conducted from Indianapolis, Maryland. Rosenfeld. P.E. (September 16, 2000). Two stage biofilter for biosolids composting odor control. Water Environment Federation. Lecture conducted from Anaheim California. Rosenfeld. P.E. (October 16, 2000). Wood ash and biofilter control of compost odor. Biofest. Lecture conducted from Ocean Shores, California. Rosenfeld, P.E. (2000). Bioremediation Using Organic Soil Amendments. California Resource Recovery Association. Lecture conducted from Sacramento California. Rosenfeld, P.E., C.L. Henry, R. Harrison. (1998). Oat and Grass Seed Germination and Nitrogen and Sulfur Emissions Following Biosolids Incorporation With High -Carbon Wood -Ash. Water Environment Federation 12th Annual Residuals and Biosolids Management Conference Proceedings. Lecture conducted from Bellevue Washington. Rosenfeld, P.E., and C.L. Henry. (1999). An evaluation of ash incorporation with biosolids for odor reduction. Soil Science Society ofAmerica. Lecture conducted from Salt Lake City Utah. Rosenfeld, P.E., C.L. Henry, R. Harrison. (1998). Comparison of Microbial Activity and Odor Emissions from Three Different Biosolids Applied to Forest Soil. Brown and Caldwell. Lecture conducted from Seattle Washington. Rosenfeld, P.E., C.L. Henry. (1998). Characterization, Quantification, and Control of Odor Emissions from Biosolids Application To Forest Soil. Biofest. Lecture conducted from Lake Chelan, Washington. Paul E. Rosenfeld, Ph.D. Page 6 of 10 June 2019 Rosenfeld, P.E, C.L. Henry, R. Harrison. (1998). Oat and Grass Seed Germination and Nitrogen and Sulfur Emissions Following Biosolids Incorporation With High -Carbon Wood -Ash. Water Environment Federation 12th Annual Residuals and Biosolids Management Conference Proceedings. Lecture conducted from Bellevue Washington. Rosenfeld, P.E., C.L. Henry, R. B. Harrison, and R. Dills. (1997). Comparison of Odor Emissions From Three Different Biosolids Applied to Forest Soil. Soil Science Society of America. Lecture conducted from Anaheim California. Teaching Experience: UCLA Department of Environmental Health (Summer 2003 through 20010) Taught Environmental Health Science 100 to students, including undergrad, medical doctors, public health professionals and nurses. Course focused on the health effects of environmental contaminants. National Ground Water Association, Successful Remediation Technologies. Custom Course in Same Fe, New Mexico. May 21, 2002. Focused on fate and transport of fuel contaminants associated with underground storage tanks. National Ground Water Association; Successful Remediation Technologies Course in Chicago Illinois. April 1, 2002. Focused on fate and transport of contaminants associated with Superfund and RCRA sites. California Integrated Waste Management Board, April and May, 2001. Alternative Landfill Caps Seminar in San Diego, Ventura, and San Francisco. Focused on both prescriptive and innovative landfill cover design. UCLA Department of Environmental Engineering, February 5, 2002. Seminar on Successful Remediation Technologies focusing on Groundwater Remediation. University Of Washington, Soil Science Program, Teaching Assistant for several courses including: Soil Chemistry, Organic Soil Amendments, and Soil Stability. U.C. Berkeley, Environmental Science Program Teaching Assistant for Environmental Science 10. Academic Grants Awarded: California Integrated Waste Management Board. $41,000 grant awarded to UCLA Institute of the Environment. Goal: To investigate effect of high carbon wood ash on volatile organic emissions from compost. 2001. Synagro Technologies, Corona California: $10,000 grant awarded to San Diego State University. Goal: investigate effect of biosolids for restoration and remediation of degraded coastal sage soils. 2000. King County, Department of Research and Technology, Washington State. $100,000 grant awarded to University of Washington: Goal: To investigate odor emissions from biosolids application and the effect of polymers and ash on VOC emissions. 1998. Northwest Biosolids Management Association, Washington State. $20,000 grant awarded to investigate effect of polymers and ash on VOC emissions from biosolids. 1997. James River Corporation, Oregon: $10,000 grant was awarded to investigate the success of genetically engineered Poplar trees with resistance to round -up. 1996. United State Forest Service, Tahoe National Forest: $15,000 grant was awarded to investigating fire ecology of the Tahoe National Forest. 1995. Kellogg Foundation, Washington D.C. $500 grant was awarded to construct a large anaerobic digester on St. Kitts in West Indies. 1993 Paul E. Rosenfeld, Ph.D. Page 7 of 10 June 2019 Deposition and/or Trial Testimony: In the United States District Court For The District of New Jersey Duarte et al, Plaintiffs, vs. United States Metals Refining Company et. al. Defendant. Case No.: 2:17-cv-01624-ES-SCM Rosenfeld Deposition. 6-7-2019 In the United States District Court of Southern District of Texas Galveston Division M/T Carla Maersk, Plaintiffs, vs. Conti 168., Schiffahrts-GMBH & Co. Bulker KG MS "Conti Perdido' Defendant. Case No.: 3:15-CV-00106 consolidated with 3:15-CV-00237 Rosenfeld Deposition. 5-9-2019 In The Superior Court of the State of California In And For The County Of Los Angeles — Santa Monica Carole-Taddeo-Bates et al., vs. Ifran Khan et al., Defendants Case No.: No. BC615636 Rosenfeld Deposition, 1-26-2019 In The Superior Court of the State of California In And For The County Of Los Angeles — Santa Monica The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments et al. vs El Adobe Apts. Inc. et al., Defendants Case No.: No. BC646857 Rosenfeld Deposition, 10-6-2018; Trial 3-7-19 In United States District Court For The District of Colorado Bells et al. Plaintiff vs. The 3M Company et al., Defendants Case: No 1:16-cv-02531-RBJ Rosenfeld Deposition, 3-15-2018 and 4-3-2018 In The District Court Of Regan County, Texas, 112' Judicial District Phillip Bales et al., Plaintiff vs. Dow Agrosciences, LLC, et al., Defendants Cause No 1923 Rosenfeld Deposition, 11-17-2017 In The Superior Court of the State of California In And For The County Of Contra Costa Simons et al., Plaintiffs vs. Chevron Corporation, et al., Defendants Cause No C12-01481 Rosenfeld Deposition, 11-20-2017 In The Circuit Court Of The Twentieth Judicial Circuit, St Clair County, Illinois Martha Custer et al., Plaintiff vs. Cerro Flow Products, Inc., Defendants Case No.: No. Oi9-L-2295 Rosenfeld Deposition, 8-23-2017 In The Superior Court of the State of California, For The County of Los Angeles Warrn Gilbert and Penny Gilber, Plaintiff vs. BMW of North America LLC Case No.: LC102019 (c/w BC582154) Rosenfeld Deposition, 8-16-2017, Trail 8-28-2018 In the Northern District Court of Mississippi, Greenville Division Brenda J. Cooper, et al., Plaintiffs, vs. Meritor Inc., et al., Defendants Case Number: 4:16-cv-52-DMB-JVM Rosenfeld Deposition: July 2017 Paul E. Rosenfeld, Ph.D. Page 8 of 10 June 2019 In The Superior Court of the State of Washington, County of Snohomish Michael Davis and Julie Davis et al., Plaintiff vs. Cedar Grove Composting Inc., Defendants Case No.: No. 13-2-03987-5 Rosenfeld Deposition, February 2017 Trial, March 2017 In The Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda Charles Spain., Plaintiff vs. Thermo Fisher Scientific, et al., Defendants Case No.: RG14711115 Rosenfeld Deposition, September 2015 In The Iowa District Court In And For Poweshiek County Russell D. Winbum, et al., Plaintiffs vs. Doug Hoksbergen, et al., Defendants Case No.: LALA002187 Rosenfeld Deposition, August 2015 In The Iowa District Court For Wapello County Jerry Dovico, et al., Plaintiffs vs. Valley View Sine LLC, et al., Defendants Law No,: LALA105144 -Division A Rosenfeld Deposition, August 2015 In The Iowa District Court For Wapello County Doug Pauls, et al.,, et al., Plaintiffs vs. Richard Warren, et al., Defendants Law No,: LALA105144 -Division A Rosenfeld Deposition, August 2015 In The Circuit Court of Ohio County, West Virginia Robert Andrews, et al. v. Antero, et al. Civil Action NO. 14-C-30000 Rosenfeld Deposition, June 2015 In The Third Judicial District County of Dona Ana, New Mexico Betty Gonzalez, et al. Plaintiffs vs. Del Oro Dairy, Del Oro Real Estate LLC, Jerry Settles and Deward DeRuyter, Defendants Rosenfeld Deposition: July 2015 In The Iowa District Court For Muscatine County Laurie Freeman et. al. Plaintiffs vs. Grain Processing Corporation, Defendant Case No 4980 Rosenfeld Deposition: May 2015 In the Circuit Court of the 17' Judicial Circuit, in and For Broward County, Florida Walter Hinton, et. al. Plaintiff, vs. City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a Municipality, Defendant. Case Number CACE07030358 (26) Rosenfeld Deposition: December 2014 In the United States District Court Western District of Oklahoma Tommy McCarty, et al., Plaintiffs, v. Oklahoma City Landfill, LLC d/b/a Southeast Oklahoma City Landfill, et al. Defendants. Case No. 5:12-cv-01152-C Rosenfeld Deposition: July 2014 Paul E. Rosenfeld, Ph.D. Page 9 of 10 June 2019 In the County Court of Dallas County Texas Lisa Parr et al, Plaintiff, vs. Aruba et al, Defendant. Case Number cc-11-01650-E Rosenfeld Deposition: March and September 2013 Rosenfeld Trial: April 2014 In the Court of Common Pleas of Tuscarawas County Ohio John Michael Abicht, et al., Plaintiffs, vs. Republic Services, Inc., et al., Defendants Case Number: 2008 CT 10 0741 (Cons. w/ 2009 CV 10 0987) Rosenfeld Deposition: October 2012 In the United States District Court of Southern District of Texas Galveston Division Kyle Cannon, Eugene Donovan, Genaro Ramirez, Carol Sassler, and Harvey Walton, each Individually and on behalf of those similarly situated, Plaintiffs, vs. BP Products North America, Inc., Defendant. Case 3: 1 0-cv-00622 Rosenfeld Deposition: February 2012 Rosenfeld Trial: April 2013 In the Circuit Court of Baltimore County Maryland Philip E. Cvach, II et al., Plaintiffs vs. Two Farms, Inc. d/b/a Royal Farms, Defendants Case Number: 03-C-12-012487 OT Rosenfeld Deposition: September 2013 Paul E. Rosenfeld, Ph.D. Page 10 of 10 June 2019 EXHIBIT C C Technical Consultation, Data Analysis and G Litigation Support for the Environment Matthew F. Hagemann, P.G., C.Hg., QSD, QSP 1640 51h St.., Suite 204 Santa Santa Monica, California 90401 Tel: (949) 887-9013 Email: mhagemann@swape.com Geologic and Hydrogeologic Characterization Industrial Stormwater Compliance Investigation and Remediation Strategies Litigation Support and Testifying Expert CEQA Review Education: M.S. Degree, Geology, California State University Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 1984. B.A. Degree, Geology, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, 1982. Professional Certifications: California Professional Geologist California Certified Hydrogeologist Qualified SWPPP Developer and Practitioner Professional Experience: Matt has 25 years of experience in environmental policy, assessment and remediation. He spent nine years with the U.S. EPA in the RCRA and Superfund programs and served as EPA's Senior Science Policy Advisor in the Western Regional Office where he identified emerging threats to groundwater from perchlorate and MTBE. While with EPA, Matt also served as a Senior Hydrogeologist in the oversight of the assessment of seven major military facilities undergoing base closure. He led numerous enforcement actions under provisions of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) while also working with permit holders to improve hydrogeologic characterization and water quality monitoring. Matt has worked closely with U.S. EPA legal counsel and the technical staff of several states in the application and enforcement of RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act regulations. Matt has trained the technical staff in the States of California, Hawaii, Nevada, Arizona and the Territory of Guam in the conduct of investigations, groundwater fundamentals, and sampling techniques. Positions Matt has held include: • Founding Partner, Soil/Water/Air Protection Enterprise (SWAPE) (2003 — present); • Geology Instructor, Golden West College, 2010 — 2014; • Senior Environmental Analyst, Komex H2O Science, Inc. (2000 -- 2003); • Executive Director, Orange Coast Watch (2001- 2004); • Senior Science Policy Advisor and Hydrogeologist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1989- 1998); • Hydrogeologist, National Park Service, Water Resources Division (1998 - 2000); • Adjunct Faculty Member, San Francisco State University, Department of Geosciences (1993 - 1998); • Instructor, College of Marin, Department of Science (1990 - 1995); • Geologist, U.S. Forest Service (1986-1998); and • Geologist, Dames & Moore (1984-1986). Senior Regulatory and Litigation Support Analyst: With SWAPE, Matt's responsibilities have included: • Lead analyst and testifying expert in the review of over 100 environmental impact reports since 2003 under CEQA that identify significant issues with regard to hazardous waste, water resources, water quality, air quality, Valley Fever, greenhouse gas emissions, and geologic hazards. Make recommendations for additional mitigation measures to lead agencies at the local and county level to include additional characterization of health risks and implementation of protective measures to reduce worker exposure to hazards from toxins and Valley Fever. • Stormwater analysis, sampling and best management practice evaluation at industrial facilities. • Manager of a project to provide technical assistance to a community adjacent to a former Naval shipyard under a grant from the U.S. EPA. • Technical assistance and litigation support for vapor intrusion concerns. • Lead analyst and testifying expert in the review of environmental issues in license applications for large solar power plants before the California Energy Commission. • Manager of a project to evaluate numerous formerly used military sites in the western U.S. • Manager of a comprehensive evaluation of potential sources of perchlorate contamination in Southern California drinking water wells. • Manager and designated expert for litigation support under provisions of Proposition 65 in the review of releases of gasoline to sources drinking water at major refineries and hundreds of gas stations throughout California. • Expert witness on two cases involving MTBE litigation. • Expert witness and litigation support on the impact of air toxins and hazards at a school. • Expert witness in litigation at a former plywood plant. With Komex H2O Science Inc., Matt's duties included the following: • Senior author of a report on the extent of perchlorate contamination that was used in testimony by the former U.S. EPA Administrator and General Counsel. • Senior researcher in the development of a comprehensive, electronically interactive chronology of MTBE use, research, and regulation. • Senior researcher in the development of a comprehensive, electronically interactive chronology of perchlorate use, research, and regulation. • Senior researcher in a study that estimates nationwide costs for MTBE remediation and drinking water treatment, results of which were published in newspapers nationwide and in testimony against provisions of an energy bill that would limit liability for oil companies. • Research to support litigation to restore drinking water supplies that have been contaminated by MTBE in California and New York. 2 • Expert witness testimony in a case of oil production -related contamination in Mississippi. Lead author for a multi -volume remedial investigation report for an operating school in Los Angeles that met strict regulatory requirements and rigorous deadlines. • Development of strategic approaches for cleanup of contaminated sites in consultation with clients and regulators. Executive Director: As Executive Director with Orange Coast Watch, Matt led efforts to restore water quality at Orange County beaches from multiple sources of contamination including urban runoff and the discharge of wastewater. In reporting to a Board of Directors that included representatives from leading Orange County universities and businesses, Matt prepared issue papers in the areas of treatment and disinfection of wastewater and control of the discharge of grease to sewer systems. Matt actively participated in the development of countywide water quality permits for the control of urban runoff and permits for the discharge of wastewater. Matt worked with other nonprofits to protect and restore water quality, including Surfrider, Natural Resources Defense Council and Orange County CoastKeeper as well as with business institutions including the Orange County Business Council. Hydrogeologe,�L. As a Senior Hydrogeologist with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Matt led investigations to characterize and cleanup closing military bases, including Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, Treasure Island Naval Station, Alameda Naval Station, Moffett Field, Mather Army Airfield, and Sacramento Army Depot. Specific activities were as follows: • Led efforts to model groundwater flow and contaminant transport, ensured adequacy of monitoring networks, and assessed cleanup alternatives for contaminated sediment, soil, and groundwater. • Initiated a regional program for evaluation of groundwater sampling practices and laboratory analysis at military bases. • Identified emerging issues, wrote technical guidance, and assisted in policy and regulation development through work on four national U.S. EPA workgroups, including the Superfund Groundwater Technical Forum and the Federal Facilities Forum. At the request of the State of Hawaii, Matt developed a methodology to determine the vulnerability of groundwater to contamination on the islands of Maui and Oahu. He used analytical models and a GIS to show zones of vulnerability, and the results were adopted and published by the State of Hawaii and County of Maui. As a hydrogeologist with the EPA Groundwater Protection Section, Matt worked with provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act and NEPA to prevent drinking water contamination. Specific activities included the following: • Received an EPA Bronze Medal for his contribution to the development of national guidance for the protection of drinking water. • Managed the Sole Source Aquifer Program and protected the drinking water of two communities through designation under the Safe Drinking Water Act. He prepared geologic reports, conducted public hearings, and responded to public comments from residents who were very concerned about the impact of designation. 4 Reviewed a number of Environmental Impact Statements for planned major developments, including large hazardous and solid waste disposal facilities, mine reclamation, and water transfer. Matt served as a hydrogeologist with the RCRA Hazardous Waste program. Duties were as follows: • Supervised the hydrogeologic investigation of hazardous waste sites to determine compliance with Subtitle C requirements. • Reviewed and wrote "part B" permits for the disposal of hazardous waste. • Conducted RCRA Corrective Action investigations of waste sites and led inspections that formed the basis for significant enforcement actions that were developed in close coordination with U.S. EPA legal counsel. • Wrote contract specifications and supervised contractor's investigations of waste sites. With the National Park Service, Matt directed service -wide investigations of contaminant sources to prevent degradation of water quality, including the following tasks: • Applied pertinent laws and regulations including CERCLA, RCRA, NEPA, NRDA, and the Clean Water Act to control military, mining, and landfill contaminants. • Conducted watershed -scale investigations of contaminants at parks, including Yellowstone and Olympic National Park. • Identified high -levels of perchlorate in soil adjacent to a national park in New Mexico and advised park superintendent on appropriate response actions under CERCLA. • Served as a Park Service representative on the Interagency Perchlorate Steering Committee, a national workgroup. • Developed a program to conduct environmental compliance audits of all National Parks while serving on a national workgroup. • Co-authored two papers on the potential for water contamination from the operation of personal watercraft and snowmobiles, these papers serving as the basis for the development of nation- wide policy on the use of these vehicles in National Parks. • Contributed to the Federal Multi -Agency Source Water Agreement under the Clean Water Action Plan. Policy: Served senior management as the Senior Science Policy Advisor with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9. Activities included the following: • Advised the Regional Administrator and senior management on emerging issues such as the potential for the gasoline additive MTBE and ammonium perchlorate to contaminate drinking water supplies. • Shaped EPA's national response to these threats by serving on workgroups and by contributing to guidance, including the Office of Research and Development publication, Oxygenates in Water: Critical Information and Research Needs. • Improved the technical training of EPA's scientific and engineering staff. • Earned an EPA Bronze Medal for representing the regions 300 scientists and engineers in negotiations with the Administrator and senior management to better integrate scientific principles into the policy -making process. • Established national protocol for the peer review of scientific documents. 5 Geology With the U.S. Forest Service, Matt led investigations to determine hillslope stability of areas proposed for timber harvest in the central Oregon Coast Range. Specific activities were as follows: • Mapped geology in the field, and used aerial photographic interpretation and mathematical models to determine slope stability. • Coordinated his research with community members who were concerned with natural resource protection. • Characterized the geology of an aquifer that serves as the sole source of drinking water for the city of Medford, Oregon. As a consultant with Dames and Moore, Matt led geologic investigations of two contaminated sites (later listed on the Superfund NPL) in the Portland, Oregon, area and a large hazardous waste site in eastern Oregon. Duties included the following: Supervised year -long effort for soil and groundwater sampling. Conducted aquifer tests. Investigated active faults beneath sites proposed for hazardous waste disposal. Teaching: From 1990 to 1998, Matt taught at least one course per semester at the community college and university levels: At San Francisco State University, held an adjunct faculty position and taught courses in environmental geology, oceanography (lab and lecture), hydrogeology, and groundwater contamination. Served as a committee member for graduate and undergraduate students. Taught courses in environmental geology and oceanography at the College of Marin. Matt taught physical geology (lecture and lab and introductory geology at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California from 2010 to 2014. Invited Testimony, Reports, Papers and Presentations: Hagemann, M.F., 2008. Disclosure of Hazardous Waste Issues under CEQA. Presentation to the Public Environmental Law Conference, Eugene, Oregon. Hagemann, M.F., 2008. Disclosure of Hazardous Waste Issues under CEQA. Invited presentation to U.S. EPA Region 9, San Francisco, California. Hagemann, M.F., 2005. Use of Electronic Databases in Environmental Regulation, Policy Making and Public Participation. Brownfields 2005, Denver, Coloradao. Hagemann, M.F., 2004. Perchlorate Contamination of the Colorado River and Impacts to Drinking Water in Nevada and the Southwestern U.S. Presentation to a meeting of the American Groundwater Trust, Las Vegas, NV (served on conference organizing committee). Hagemann, M.F., 2004. Invited testimony to a California Senate committee hearing on air toxins at schools in Southern California, Los Angeles. Brown, A., Farrow, J., Gray, A. and Hagemann, M., 2004. An Estimate of Costs to Address MTBE Releases from Underground Storage Tanks and the Resulting Impact to Drinking Water Wells. Presentation to the Ground Water and Environmental Law Conference, National Groundwater Association. Hagemann, M.F., 2004. Perchlorate Contamination of the Colorado River and Impacts to Drinking Water in Arizona and the Southwestern U.S. Presentation to a meeting of the American Groundwater Trust, Phoenix, AZ (served on conference organizing committee). Hagemann, M.F., 2003. Perchlorate Contamination of the Colorado River and Impacts to Drinking Water in the Southwestern U.S. Invited presentation to a special committee meeting of the National Academy of Sciences, Irvine, CA. Hagemann, M.F., 2003. Perchlorate Contamination of the Colorado River. Invited presentation to a tribal EPA meeting, Pechanga, CA. Hagemann, M.F., 2003. Perchlorate Contamination of the Colorado River. Invited presentation to a meeting of tribal repesentatives, Parker, AZ. Hagemann, M.F., 2003. Impact of Perchlorate on the Colorado River and Associated Drinking Water Supplies. Invited presentation to the Inter -Tribal Meeting, Torres Martinez Tribe. Hagemann, M.F., 2003. The Emergence of Perchlorate as a Widespread Drinking Water Contaminant. Invited presentation to the U.S. EPA Region 9. Hagemann, M.F., 2003. A Deductive Approach to the Assessment of Perchlorate Contamination. Invited presentation to the California Assembly Natural Resources Committee. Hagemann, M.F., 2003. Perchlorate: A Cold War Legacy in Drinking Water. Presentation to a meeting of the National Groundwater Association. Hagemann, M.F., 2002. From Tank to Tap: A Chronology of MTBE in Groundwater. Presentation to a meeting of the National Groundwater Association. Hagemann, M.F., 2002. A Chronology of MTBE in Groundwater and an Estimate of Costs to Address Impacts to Groundwater. Presentation to the annual meeting of the Society of Environmental Journalists. Hagemann, M.F., 2002. An Estimate of the Cost to Address MTBE Contamination in Groundwater (and Who Will Pay). Presentation to a meeting of the National Groundwater Association. Hagemann, M.F., 2002. An Estimate of Costs to Address MTBE Releases from Underground Storage Tanks and the Resulting Impact to Drinking Water Wells. Presentation to a meeting of the U.S. EPA and State Underground Storage Tank Program managers. Hagemann, M.F., 2001. From Tank to Tap: A Chronology of MTBE in Groundwater. Unpublished report. Hagemann, M.F., 2001. Estimated Cleanup Cost for MTBE in Groundwater Used as Drinking Water. Unpublished report. Hagemann, M.F., 2001. Estimated Costs to Address MTBE Releases from Leaking Underground Storage Tanks. Unpublished report. Hagemann, M.F., and VanMouwerik, M., 1999. Potential W a t e r Quality Concerns Related to Snowmobile Usage. Water Resources Division, National Park Service, Technical Report. VanMouwerik, M. and Hagemann, M.F. 1999, Water Quality Concerns Related to Personal Watercraft Usage. Water Resources Division, National Park Service, Technical Report. Hagemann, M.F., 1999, Is Dilution the Solution to Pollution in National Parks? The George Wright Society Biannual Meeting, Asheville, North Carolina. Hagemann, M.F., 1997, The Potential for MTBE to Contaminate Groundwater. U.S. EPA Superfund Groundwater Technical Forum Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada. Hagemann, M.F., and Gill, M., 1996, Impediments to Intrinsic Remediation, Moffett Field Naval Air Station, Conference on Intrinsic Remediation of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons, Salt Lake City. Hagemann, M.F., Fukunaga, G.L., 1996, The Vulnerability of Groundwater to Anthropogenic Contaminants on the Island of Maui, Hawaii. Hawaii Water Works Association Annual Meeting, Maui, October 1996. Hagemann, M. F., Fukanaga, G. L., 1996, Ranking Groundwater Vulnerability in Central Oahu, Hawaii. Proceedings, Geographic Information Systems in Environmental Resources Management, Air and Waste Management Association Publication VIP-61. Hagemann, M.F., 1994. Groundwater Characterization and Cleanup at Closing Military Bases in California. Proceedings, California Groundwater Resources Association Meeting. Hagemann, M.F. and Sabol, M.A., 1993. Role of the U.S. EPA in the High Plains States Groundwater Recharge Demonstration Program. Proceedings, Sixth Biennial Symposium on the Artificial Recharge of Groundwater. Hagemann, M.F., 1993. U.S. EPA Policy on the Technical Impracticability of the Cleanup of DNAPL- contaminated Groundwater. California Groundwater Resources Association Meeting. M Hagemann, M.F., 1992. Dense Nonaqueous Phase Liquid Contamination of Groundwater: An Ounce of Prevention... Proceedings, Association of Engineering Geologists Annual Meeting, v. 35. Other Experience: Selected as subject matter expert for the California Professional Geologist licensing examination, 2009- 2011. E City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update 2.4 Letter 4 COMMENTER: Mitchell M. Tsai, Attorney, Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters DATE: January 18, 2022 Response 4.1 The commenter offers an introduction to the labor union that is submitting the comment and notes the legal precedents for commenting on an EIR under CEQA during the approval process. The letter offers a case that using local labor for projects implemented under the Housing Element Update would support reduced vehicle miles traveled (VMT). The City thanks the Union and its representative for the comprehensive discussion of the potential reductions to VMT that could arise from hiring local labor. Labor is not a required topic under CEQA, but the case made by the commenter is noted. The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a final decision on the proposed project. Therefore, no revisions are necessary relative to this comment. 292 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT 1320 NORTH EASTERN AVENUE LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90063-3294 (323)881-2401 www.fire.lacounty.gov "Proud Protectors of Life, Property, and the Environment" DARYL L. OSBY FIRE CHIEF FORESTER & FIRE WARDEN January 24, 2022 James Chow, Senior Planner City of Santa Clarita Department of Community Development 23920 Valencia Boulevard Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Dear Mr. Chow: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HILDA L. SOLIS FIRST DISTRICT HOLLY J. MITCHELL SECOND DISTRICT SHEILA KUEHL THIRD DISTRICT JANICE HAHN FOURTH DISTRICT KATHRYNBARGER FIFTH DISTRICT LETTER 5 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, "SANTA CLARITA HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE," INVOLVES AN UPDATE TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA HOUSING ELEMENT AS PART OF THE SIXTH -CYCLE PLANNING PERIOD, WHICH SPANS FROM 2021 THROUGH 2O29, THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES AN UPDATE TO THE GENERAL PLAN SAFETY ELEMENT, WHICH IS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW TO BE UPDATED UPON THE NEXT REVISION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT, SANTA CLARITA, FFER 2021013161 The Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration Division, Land Development Unit, Forestry Division, of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department. The following are their comments: PLANNING DIVISION: We have no comments. has been reviewed by the Planning and Health Hazardous Materials Division For any questions regarding this response, please contact Kien Chin, Planning Analyst, at (323) 881-2404 or Kien.Chin(aD-fire.lacounty.gov. SERVING THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF AGOURA HILLS CARSON EL MONTE INGLEWOOD LAWNDALE PICO RIVERA SIGNAL HILL ARTESIA CERRITOS GARDENA IRWINDALE LOMITA POMONA SOUTH EL MONTE AZUSA CLAREMONT GLENDORA LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE LYNWOOD RANCHO PALOS VERDES SOUTH GATE BALDWIN PARK COMMERCE HAWAIIAN GARDENS LA HABRA MALIBU ROLLING HILLS TEMPLE CITY BELL COVINA HAWTHORNE LA MIRADA MAYWOOD ROLLING HILLS ESTATES VERNON BELL GARDENS CUDAHY HERMOSA BEACH LA PUENTE NORWALK ROSEMEAD WALNUT BELLFLOWER DIAMOND BAR HIDDEN HILLS LAKEWOOD PALMDALE SAN DIMAS WEST HOLLYWOOD BRADBURY DUARTE HUNTINGTON PARK LANCASTER PALOS VERDES ESTATES SANTA CLARITA WESTLAKE VILLAGE CALABASAS INDUSTRY PARAMOUNT WHITTIER James Chow, Senior Planner January 24, 2022 Page 2 LAND DEVELOPMENT UNIT: Proposed developments must comply with all applicable code and ordinance requirements for construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. 2. Specific fire and life safety requirements for the construction phase will be addressed at the Fire Department building plan check review. There may be additional fire and life safety requirements during this time. 3. Proposed developments may necessitate multiple ingress/egress access for the circulation of traffic and emergency response issues. 4. Every building constructed shall provide an adequate water supply for fire protection purposes. An approved fire sprinkler system in the proposed building in compliance with applicable codes and regulations will qualify for a fire flow reduction as outlined Table 13105.1 of the County of Los Angeles Fire Code. The Land Development Unit appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project. Should any questions arise, please contact Wally Collins at (323) 890-4243 or Wally.CollinsCa)_fire.lacounty.aov. FORESTRY DIVISION — OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS: The statutory responsibilities of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department's Forestry Division include erosion control, watershed management, rare and endangered species, vegetation, fuel modification for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, archeological and cultural resources, and the County Oak Tree Ordinance. Potential impacts in these areas should be addressed. Under the Los Angeles County Oak Tree Ordinance, a permit is required to cut, destroy, remove, relocate, inflict damage, or encroach into the protected zone of any tree of the Oak genus which is 25 inches or more in circumference (eight inches in diameter), as measured 4 1/2 feet above mean natural grade. If Oak trees are known to exist in the proposed project area further field studies should be conducted to determine the presence of this species on the project site. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department's Forestry Division has no further comments regarding this project. For any questions regarding this response, please contact Forestry Assistant, Nicholas Alegria at (818) 890-5719. James Chow, Senior Planner January 24, 2022 Page 3 HEALTH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIVISION: The Health Hazardous Materials Division of the Los Angeles County Fire Department has no comments or requirements for the project at this time. Please contact HHMD senior typist -clerk, Perla Garcia at (323) 890-4035 or Perla.garcia(cD-fire.lacounty.gov if you have any questions. If you have any additional questions, please contact this office at (323) 890-4330. Very truly yours, RONALD M. DURBIN, CHIEF, FORESTRY DIVISION PREVENTION SERVICES BUREAU RMD:ac City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update 2.5 Letter 5 COMMENTER: Ronald M. Durbin, Chief Forestry Division, Prevention Services Bureau, County of Los Angeles Fire Department DATE: January 24, 2022 Response 5.1 The Planning Division noted that they have no comments on the IS -ND. The City acknowledges this response and will contact the provided Planning Analyst if questions arise. No revisions are necessary relative to this comment. Response 5.2 The Land Development Unit states that future development resulting from the Housing Element Update must comply with applicable code and ordinance requirements for construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. Further, fire and life safety requirements will be addressed during development plan review, which may necessitate multiple emergency access points. Additionally, the commenter notes that all buildings constructed shall provide water supply for fire sprinkler systems built in accordance with applicable codes and regulations. The project is a comprehensive update to the City's Housing Element and does not propose changes to zoning or land use designations. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Therefore, as a policy document, no impacts would occur at designated potential housing sites. Future development projects accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be subject to the City's development plan review, including review by the Fire Department, to determine if buildings are complying with applicable code and ordinance requirements and to provide adequate emergency access. If additional environmental review is required for future projects the CEQA documents would analyze impacts of those specific projects to fire resources, as required by the CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, no revisions are necessary relative to this comment. Response 5.3 The Forestry Division notes that their statutory responsibilities include erosion control, watershed management, rare and endangered species, vegetation, fuel modification, archaeological and cultural resources, and the County Oak Tree Ordinance, and that these potential impacts should be addressed. The commenter provides the County Oak Tree Ordinance and requests further field studies on housing opportunity sites if oak trees are known to exist in the area. The project is a comprehensive update to the City's Housing Element and does not propose changes to zoning or land use designations. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Therefore, as a policy document, no impacts resources under the Forestry Divisions jurisdiction would occur at designated potential housing sites. Future development projects accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be subject to the City's development plan review to evaluate potential impacts to the areas to which the Forestry Division holds statutory responsibility. If additional environmental review is required 296 Responses to Comments for future projects the CEQA documents would analyze impacts of those specific projects to fire resources, as required by the CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, no revisions are necessary relative to this comment. Response 5.4 The Health and Hazardous Materials Division noted they have no comments on the IS -ND. The City acknowledges this response and will contact the provided Health and Hazardous Materials Division senior typist -clerk if questions arise. No revisions are necessary relative to this comment. Final Initial Study — Negative Declaration 297 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update This page intentionally left blank. Appendix A — Errata to the Final IS -ND 3 Appendix A - Errata to the Final IS -ND Throughout the Errata to the Final IS -ND, the Draft IS -ND pdf was revised by St, ut text that is removed and underlining text that is added. Project Characteristics, Pages 5 and 6 Of the City's 10,031-unit RHNA obligation, 2fa&186 lower-, g622 moderate-, and �49,177 above moderate -income units would be accounted for by planned and approved units and through ADU development. After those units are credited towards each respective RHNA income category, a total of &�6,595 units are needed to accommodate the City's RHNA including 4�3,349 units affordable at the very -low and extremely low-income levels and 4—,5.4.51,596 units affordable at the low-income level. The City has identified suitable sites to realistically accommodate an additional 9,845 units under current zoning, with an approximately -2- 23 percent buffer for the very -low and low-income categories and a 4:7-46 percent buffer for the moderate -income category. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a secondary dwelling unit located on a residentially zoned property that has an existing single-family or multi -family residence. Due to their small square footage, ADUs can provide affordable housing options for family members, friends, students, the elderly, in -home health care providers, the disabled, and others. The City used SCAG's Regional ADU Affordability Analysis survey, which includes pre -certified affordability assumptions for ADUs for the SCAG region, and assumes the City's annual average number of ADUs permitted, to determine the number of ADUs reasonably expected to develop in the City during the planning period. These numbers are credited towards Santa Clarita's RHNA. ADUs included in the Housing Element Update are shown in Table 2. Table 1 Assumed Affordability for Housing Element Update ADUs Income Category Number of ADILls Extremely Low W448 Very Low Low Moderate 14§85 "622 Above Moderate 13495 Total 400250 ADU = accessory dwelling unit Source: Housing Element Update, Table 9 Planned and Approved Projects Housing units approved, permitted, or in receipt of a certificate of occupancy as of June 30, 2021, can be credited towards meeting the City's latest RHNA. These units can count towards the RHNA based on affordability and unit count provided it can be demonstrated that the units can be built within the planning period of October 2021 through October 2029. Table 10 of the Housing Element includes approved and pending projects that are credited towards meeting the City's RHNA. The majority of these sites are already entitled and ten sites are pending. After Final Initial Study — Negative Declaration 299 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update accounting for units planned and approved as of June 30, 2021, and anticipated ADUs, there is a remaining need of 6,-5Q2-6,595 units. This total includes 4,4664,945 lower -income and '�1,650 moderate -income units. Vacant and Underutilized Sites Jurisdictions are required by law to identify sufficient adequate sites of suitable land within its boundaries to meet its RHNA. These sites can include vacant sites zoned for residential use, vacant sites that allow residential development, and underutilized sites that are capable of being redeveloped to increase the number of residential units. A total of 6—,5026,595 residential units can be accommodated on vacant and non -vacant sites in the city based on residential densities and floor area ratio standards per existing land use designations and zoning districts. The sites are located in zoning districts that accommodate densities between 18 to 50 dwelling units per acre. Table 11, and Figures 12 and 13 in the draft Housing Element Update show the vacant parcels that are currently zoned to allow residential development and the realistic capacity for number of units. Section 19, Utilities and Service Systems, Page 96 The planned Newhall WRP and Vista Canyon RWF have expected capacities of 344 2.0 mgd and 392,000 gpd, respectively. The Saugus WRP and Valencia WRP are both operated by the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of Los Angeles (SCVSD). These facilities are interconnected to form a regional treatment system known as the Santa Clarita Valley Joint Sewerage System (SCVJSS). The Valencia WRP has a capacity of 21.6 million gallons per day (mgd) and the Saugus WRP has a capacity of 6.5 mgd, combined for a capacity of 28.1 mgd for the entire SCVJSS. The SCVJSS currently processes an average flow of 19.6 mgd, which is approximately 30 percent below the capacity. Conclusion This Errata documents changes to the Final IS -ND. The modifications to the IS -ND does not result in new significant impacts and does not warrant recirculation of the IS -ND. The information contained in this Errata merely clarifies, amplifies, or makes insignificant changes to the information that has already been presented in the Draft IS -ND. In addition, the modifications are not significant because the IS -ND is not changed in a way that deprives the public of a meaningful opportunity to comment upon a substantial adverse environmental effect of the project. Based on the above, the clarification to the Draft IS -ND would not result in any new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of any impact already identified in the IS -ND. The clarification merely amplifies or makes insignificant refinements to the information that has already been presented. 300 Attachment Housing Element Update Master Case 21-088 Santa Clari*ta Housing Element City Council Hearing Draft, May 2022 Section I: Introduction & Summary 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................... 1 1.2 DEFINITION AND PURPOSE...................................................................... 1 1.3 CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAWS AND GENERAL PLAN ................................ 1 1.4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION........................................................................... 2 1.5 ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT ............................................... 4 1.6 DEFINITION OF TERMS............................................................................ 4 1.7 DATA SOURCES...................................................................................... 5 1.8 COMMUNITY PROFILE.............................................................................. 7 1.9 CHANGING HOUSING NEEDS AND DEMOGRAPHICS ..................................... 8 1.10 CHARACTERISTICS OF HOUSING STOCK ................................................ 17 1.11 SUMMARY OF CONSTRAINTS................................................................. 20 1.12 SUMMARY OF FAIR HOUSING ANALYSIS ................................................. 21 1.13 REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION .............................................. 22 1.14 2013 SANTA CLARITA HOUSING ELEMENT REVIEW .................................. 23 1.15 PROGRAM CHANGES IN 2021 HOUSING ELEMENT .................................... 27 Section II: Housing Strategy ............................................................... 35 2.1 GOALS, POLICIES, AND OBJECTIVES....................................................... 35 2.2 IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS.................................................................... 42 Section III: Housing Sites 68 3.1 CONTEXT............................................................................................. 68 3.2 A D U DEVELOPMENT ASSUMPTIONS......................................................... 69 3.3 PLANNED, APPROVED, AND PENDING PROJECTS ....................................... 70 3.4 DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY ASSUMPTIONS ................................................. 73 3.5 R H N A SURPLUS..................................................................................... 78 3.6 REDEVELOPMENT TRENDS...................................................................... 79 3.7 PROGRAMS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE SITES (NO NET LOSS) ......................... 90 3.8 INFRASTRUCTURE CONSIDERATIONS...................................................... 90 3.9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS....................................................... 91 3.10 FAIR HOUSING CONSIDERATIONS......................................................... 94 Section IV: Technical Background Report.. 99 4.1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................... 99 4.2 LOCAL HOUSING NEEDS DATA................................................................ 99 4.3 LOCAL HOUSING PROGRAMS & RESOURCES ........................................... 100 4.4 HOUSING CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS....................................................... 115 4.5 ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING........................................................... 153 APPENDIX A: SCAG LOCAL HOUSING DATA .................................................. 235 APPENDIX B: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.................................................. 257 APPENDIX C: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MATERIALS .................................... 265 APPENDIX D: HOUSING SITES.................................................................... 283 Table of Figures Figure 1: Santa Clarita Location within Larger Los Angeles County ............. 7 Figure 2: Annexation History of Santa Clarita.......................................... 8 Figure 3: Current Population by Age and Sex .......................................... 9 Figure 4: Employment by Industry...................................................... 10 Figure 5: Share of Income Spent on Housing Costs by Housing Tenure* ... 12 Figure 6: Average Rental Costs in Santa Clarita Over Time ...................... 13 Figure 7: Households by Household Size ............................................... 16 Figure 8: Housing Type...................................................................... 17 Figure 9: Housing Tenure by Age ......................................................... 18 Figure 10: Household Units by Year Structure Built ................................ 18 Figure 11: Overcrowding by Extent and Tenure ..................................... 19 Figure 12: Growth in Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County Median Homes Sale Prices, 2000-2018...................................................................... 20 Figure 13: Chronology of Residential Development in Santa Clarita .......... 69 Figure 14: Sites to Accommodate Lower Income RHNA........................... 76 Figure 15: Sites to Accommodate Moderate Income RHNA ...................... 77 Figure 16: Sites to Accommodate Lower -Income RHNA and Fire Hazard SeverityZones................................................................................. 93 Figure 17: Sites to Accommodate Moderate -Income RHNA and Fire Hazard SeverityZones................................................................................. 94 Figure 18: Sites to Accommodate Lower -Income RHNA and TCAC Opportunity Areas.............................................................................................. 96 Figure 19: Sites to Accommodate Moderate -Income RHNA and TCAC OpportunityAreas............................................................................. 96 Figure 20: Housing Choice Vouchers and Opportunity Index Location ...... 164 Figure 21: TCAC Areas of High Segregation and Poverty ....................... 172 Figure 22: Racial Dot Density Map of Santa Clarita ............................... 173 Figure 23: White Non -Hispanic Population Predominance by Census Tract in Santa Clarita, San Fernando Valley Region, and Los Angeles County ...... 174 Figure 24: Hispanic Population Predominance by Census Tract in Santa Clarita, San Fernando Valley Region, and Los Angeles County .......................... 174 Figure 25: HUD Minority Census Tracts and Hispanic/Latino Population Predominance................................................................................. 176 Figure 26: HUD Minority Census Tracts and Female Headed Households by Census Tract in Santa Clarita............................................................ 180 Figure 27: Households Living with a Spouse by Census Tract in Santa Clarita .................................................................................................... 181 Figure 28: Households Living Alone by Census Tract in Santa Clarita ...... 182 Figure 29: Households Living with a Disability by Census Tract in Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley, and Santa Clarita.................................. 184 Figure 30: Households Living with a Disability by Census Tract in Santa Clarita .................................................................................................... 185 Figure 31: Location of Licensed Care Facilities in Santa Clarita............... 186 Figure 32: Percent of Low- to Moderate -Income Block Groups in Santa Clarita .................................................................................................... 188 Figure 33: Percent of Low- to Moderate- Income Block Groups in LA County .................................................................................................... 189 Figure 34: Median Income Block Groups in LA County Area ................... 190 Figure 35: Median Income Block Groups in Santa Clarita ...................... 191 Figure 36: Percent of Households in Poverty in the Last 12 Months in Santa Clarita by Census Tract.................................................................... 192 Figure 37: TCAC Opportunity Area Index Map of Santa Clarita Census Tracts .................................................................................................... 195 Figure 38: TCAC Education Opportunity Index Values in Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley Region, and Santa Clarita................................... 197 Figure 39: Schools and Title 1 Status in Low- and Moderate -Income Areas of SantaClarita.................................................................................. 198 Figure 40: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Index Scores in Santa Clarita................ 201 Figure 41: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Index Scores in the LA County Area ....... 203 Figure 42: Bus Lines and Stops (shown as colored lines and dots) in Santa Clarita........................................................................................... 205 Figure 43: Ride -Dependent Population by Block Group in Santa Clarita ... 207 Figure 44: Affordable Housing Near Public Transit ................................ 208 Figure 45: Economic Index Map of Santa Clarita.................................. 209 Figure 46: Economic Index Map of LA County Area .............................. 210 Figure 47: Inflow and Outflow Analysis of Santa Clarita ........................ 211 Figure 48: HUD Jobs Proximity Index Map of Santa Clarita and Surrounding Areas............................................................................................ 212 Figure 49: Public Transit and Major Employers .................................... 213 Figure 50: Percent of Renters Overpaying for Housing in Santa Clarita by CensusTract.................................................................................. 215 Figure 51: Percent of Owners Overpaying for Housing in Santa Clarita by CensusTract.................................................................................. 216 Figure 52: Percent of Overcrowded Households in Santa Clarita by Census Tract............................................................................................. 217 Figure 53: Overcrowding in Santa Clarita and the Surrounding Areas ..... 218 Figure 54: Severe Overcrowding in Santa Clarita................................. 219 Figure 55: Los Angeles County Point -In -Time Homeless Count Results in Santa Clarita........................................................................................... 221 Figure 56: Census Tracts Vulnerable to Displacement in Santa Clarita .... 223 Figure 57: Fire Severity Zones in Santa Clarita.................................... 224 Figure 58: Subsidized Housing, Mobile Home Parks and Flood Risk in Santa Clarita........................................................................................... 224 Figure 59: Home Value in the City and the County Over Time ................ 225 Figure 60: Percent of Population Below Poverty Level in Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley SCAG Subregion, and Santa Clarita, ACS 5- Year Estimates 2010-2014...................................................................... 228 Figure 61: Percent of Population Below Poverty Level in Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley SCAG Subregion, and Santa Clarita, ACS 5-Year Estimates2015-2019...................................................................... 229 Figure 62: Percentage of White Population and Median Incomes by Census BlockGroup................................................................................... 230 Figure 63: Median Income and Percent of Non -White Population by Block Groupin 2010................................................................................ 232 Figure 64: Median Income and Percent of Non -White Population by Block Groupin 2019................................................................................ 233 Table of Tables Table 1: Change in Racial and Ethnic Composition (2010-2019).................9 Table 2: Santa Clarita Income Groups by Tenure ................................... 10 Table 3: Households by Share of Income Spent on Housing Cost ............. 11 Table 4: Extremely Low -Income Households in Santa Clarita by Race/Ethnicity andTenure...................................................................................... 14 Table 5: Regional Housing Need Allocation for Santa Clarita .................... 23 Table 6: Progress in Achieving 2013 Quantified Objectives by Income Group ...................................................................................................... 26 Table 7: 2013-2021 Housing Element Program Implementation Status ..... 27 Table 8: Quantified Preservation and Rehabilitation Objectives 2021 - 2029 ...................................................................................................... 66 Table 9: Quantified New Construction Objectives, 2021 - 2029................ 67 Table 10: Assumed Affordability for 6th Cycle ADUs ............................... 70 Table 11: Planned, Approved, and Pending Projects (2021) ..................... 71 Table 12: Housing Site Areas.............................................................. 77 Table 13: RHNA Surplus by Income Group ............................................ 78 Table 14: Assisted Rental Housing Developments ................................ 105 Table 15: Total Preservation Costs for 89 At -Risk Units ......................... 107 Table 16: Non -Profit Housing Development Organizations ..................... 108 Table 17: ADU Production Opportunity with Locally Amended Incentives. 111 Table 18: General Plan Land Use and Associated Zoning Districts........... 118 Table 19: Residential Zoning Districts ................................................ 118 Table 20: City of Santa Clarita Development Standards ........................ 122 Table 21: Specific Plan Details and Status .......................................... 127 Table 22: Parking Standards for City of Santa Clarita ........................... 129 Table 23: Residential Uses Allowed by Zoning District in Santa Clarita Unified Development Code.......................................................................... 130 Table 24: Current Planning Requirements by Housing Type ................... 134 Table 25: Santa Clarita Development and Permitting Fees .................... 140 Table 26: Development and Permitting Fees in Santa Clarita and Comparable Local Jurisdictions........................................................................... 142 Table 27: Santa Clarita Development Impact Fees ............................... 143 Table 28: Timelines for Permit Procedures .......................................... 147 Table 29: Fair Housing Issues, Contributing Factors, and Programs & Actions .................................................................................................... 154 Table 30: Fair Housing Complaints, Cases, Findings and Outcomes 2017-2021 .................................................................................................... 162 Table 31: Trends in Racial and Ethnic Composition of Santa Clarita (2010- 2020)............................................................................................ 169 Table 32: Trends in Racial and Ethnic Composition of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, and the State of California 2010-2020 ........................ 170 Table 33: Opportunity Map Domains and Indicators ............................. 171 Table 34: Comparative Percentages of Hispanic or Latino Population ...... 176 Table 35: Dissimilarity Index Definitions ............................................. 177 Table 36: Ethnic and Racial Composition Dissimilarity Index for Santa Clarita andLA County................................................................................ 177 Table 37: Trends in Familial Status in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, and the State of California...................................................................... 178 Table 38: Trends in Disability Characteristics ...................................... 183 Table 39: Disability Characteristics for Census Tract 9203.30 ................ 186 Table 40: HUD Opportunity Index Values by Racial and Ethnic Group ..... 194 Table 41: California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress ... 198 Table 42: Educational Attainment for Adults 25 and Over ...................... 199 Table 43: Indicators for At -Risk of Becoming Disadvantaged Tracts in Santa Clarita........................................................................................... 201 Table 44: Cost Burden & Severe Cost Burden by Tenure in the City and County .................................................................................................... 215 Table 45: Substandard Housing and Household Income ........................ 220 Table 46: Minority Concentration Areas and Affordability of Average Rent 226 Table 47: Summary and Response to Stakeholder Input ....................... 259 Table 48: Summary and Incorporation of Community Comments........... 263 Table 49: Outreach List 1................................................................. 267 Table 50: Outreach List 2................................................................. 270 Table 51: Outreach List 3................................................................. 270 Table 52: Outreach List 4................................................................. 270 Table 53: Housing Opportunity Sites in Inventory ................................ 283 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Section I: Introduction & Summary 1.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter of the Santa Clarita General Plan presents goals, policies, programs, and supporting information related to the provision of housing for existing and future residents of the City. The purpose of the Housing Element is twofold: 1) to present specific policies and actions for housing development to meet Santa Clarita's specific, identified housing needs; and 2) to meet regional standards and achieve State certification, pursuant to statutory requirements. 1.2 DEFINITION AND PURPOSE The Housing Element of the General Plan is a detailed statement of the housing goals, policies, programs, and quantified objectives for the City. The Element is based on a comprehensive technical assessment of existing housing policies and programs; current and projected housing needs, especially related to low-income households and special needs populations; an analysis of market, environmental, governmental, and other factors which constrain housing production; an assessment of ways that the City can affirmatively further fair housing for its residents; an inventory of sites available for housing construction; and an assessment of new programs and policies that can enhance housing production in the City. The purpose of the Housing Element is to guide decision -making by elected and appointed officials. Specifically, the Housing Element sets forth how the City will address the need for housing, especially by low- and moderate -income families, and special needs families and individuals. The Housing Element also provides housing - related data and information to the public. 1.3 CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAWS AND GENERAL PLAN State law requires that the General Plan include an integrated, consistent set of goals and policies. The City of Santa Clarita's General Plan contains elements relating to land use, circulation, housing, noise, conservation and open space, economic development, and safety. The 2021 Housing Element provides goals, policies, and implementation measures that are consistent with all other elements of the General Plan. As the General Plan is amended in the future, the City will ensure the Housing Element remains consistent with the General Plan. New State law requires that the Safety Element be updated to address climate adaptation upon revision of the Housing Element. The City will ensure compliance with this requirement by updating and adopting its updated Safety Element concurrent with the 2021 Housing Element. The City will provide a copy of the Housing Element to the water and sewer service providers and has coordinated with these agencies regarding the State -mandated water and sewer service priority for 1 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 housing projects that will help Santa Clarita in meeting its regional housing need for lower -income households (Government Code Section 65589.7). Multiple statewide bills have been passed to address the inequitable distribution of pollution and associated health effects in low-income communities and communities of color. SB 535 requires the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) to define disadvantaged communities and SB 1000 requires local governments to identify those disadvantaged communities in their jurisdiction and address environmental justice in their general plans accordingly. As defined by SB 535, Santa Clarita does not currently have any disadvantaged communities; however, two census tracts in the City are within a small margin of meeting the criteria that would trigger requirements for further analysis. As such, these tracts will be analyzed and discussed as part of the Assessment of Fair Housing in Section 4. Additionally, California Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) identified census tracts as disadvantaged unincorporated communities (DUC) per definition in SB 244, including fringe, island, and legacy communities. Santa Clarita has six DUC tracts that are either fully or partially within City boundaries, two of which are also marginally close to being considered disadvantaged per the SB 535 definition. State law requires jurisdictions to address DUCs in the land use element of the General Plan and the City should analyze these in the next General Plan Update. 1.4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The 6th cycle Housing Element Update has been undertaken during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Public outreach, which is the cornerstone of the preparation process, had to be adjusted to allow and encourage meaningful public participation and input without the ability to meet or gather in -person. Staff and consultants made use of multiple digital platforms to facilitate public input, including mechanisms that used cell phones so that persons without internet access were still able to fully participate. Community opinion surveys were conducted in multiple languages to ensure that all residents had an opportunity to be heard. Public participation opportunities were provided as outlined in the list below: • In March 2021, the City established a dedicated website for the Housing Element Update with information on the update process, RHNA, upcoming events, frequently asked questions, and how to get involved. The website also includes a link to the survey in English and Spanish, as well as a dedicated email address, and phone number for more information. • Beginning on April 19, 2021, an online community opinion survey was conducted in English and Spanish to collect input from Santa Clarita residents, housing and service providers, and other interested parties. The survey asked questions regarding current living situations and opinions on various housing issues and approaches. 2 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 • Stakeholder interviews were conducted between February and September of 2021 and included multiple for -profit and non-profit developers, as well as advocacy groups and service providers: • Southern California Association of Non -Profit Housing • Abundant Housing LA • Milestone Housing • Southland Regional Association of Realtors • Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce • Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley • Family Promise • Bridge to Home • Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center • Spicher Group Properties • Santa Clarita Homelessness Task Force (Affordable Housing Subcommittee) • On April 29, 2021, the City conducted a virtual community workshop to introduce major elements of the Housing Element Update process, and outline the City's current Regional Housing Need Assessment requirements. The public was invited to provide initial comments regarding the Housing Element Update process and general housing needs in the City. Public comments are detailed in Appendix B. • On June 15, 2021, the City held a public study session meeting with the City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission to introduce the Housing Element process and seek initial input from the Planning Commission. The staff presentation covered important housing topics including affordable housing, Housing Element requirements, RHNA, new housing laws, demographics, project objectives, and survey results. Portions of the Draft Housing Element were introduced at this time. • The Fair Housing Assessment was made available to stakeholders and community members on September 24, 2021. • The complete Public Review Draft Housing Element was released, emailed to interested parties, and made available on the City's website on October 29, 2021. • The City Council Development Committee met on March 30, 2022 to review the comments issued by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on the Public Review Draft Housing Element and to accept public comment. • Following HCD's review of the Draft Housing Element, a Public Hearing Draft incorporating the changes requested by HCD was released on March 31, 2022 and was made available on the City's website. Interested parties, commenters, stakeholders, and the interested parties mailing list were 3 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 notified of the availability of the Public Review Draft Housing Element at this time. • On April 5, 2022, the Planning Commission held duly noticed Public Hearing to review the Housing Element and the Initial Study/Negative Declaration, and to accept public comment. The Commission recommended that Negative Declaration and Housing Element be adopted by the City Council. • On May 10, 2022. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to adopt the Negative Declaration and the Housing Element, and to accept public comment. The adopted Housing Element was submitted to HCD for compliance review on May 11, 2022. These community outreach efforts and their incorporation into the Housing Element are included in full within Appendix B of the Housing Element. 1.5 ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT The Housing Element is organized into four main sections: • Section 1 introduces the overall Housing Element update effort, a summary of housing needs and constraints, a Fair Housing summary, and a review of the effectiveness of the 2013 Housing Element and the City's progress in its implementation. • Section 2 sets forth the City's Housing Strategy, which is comprised of the Goals, Policies, and Programs that it intends to implement over the next 8- year planning cycle. The City's Quantified Objectives are also included in Section 2. • Section 3 presents a detailed Housing Site Inventory, including a discussion of the availability of services, and compares this inventory to the City's projected housing needs. • Section 4, the Technical Background Report, provides statutorily required data including an assessment of housing needs & programs, an analysis of non- governmental and governmental constraints to affordable housing provision, a discussion of special needs populations, and an assessment of fair housing. Pre -certified housing and demographic data provided by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is included here. 1.6 DEFINITION OF TERMS Throughout the Housing Element, a variety of technical terms related to income levels are used in describing and quantifying conditions and objectives. The definitions of these terms follow: Affordable Housing -- Housing which costs no more than 30 percent of a low-, very low-, or extremely low-income household's gross monthly income. For rental housing, the residents may pay up to 30 percent of gross income on rent plus tenant - paid utilities. For homeownership, residents can pay up to 30 percent on the combination of mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, and Homeowners' dues. W Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Area Median Income (AMI) -- The income figure representing the middle point of Los Angeles County household incomes. Fifty percent of households earn more than or equal to this figure and 50 percent earn less than or equal to this figure. The AMI varies according to the size of the household. For the year 2021, the AMI for a four - person household in Los Angeles County was $80,000. Extremely Low -Income Households (ELI) -- Households earning not more than 30 percent of the Los Angeles County AMI. Very Low -Income Households (VLI) -- Households earning between 31 and 50 percent of the Los Angeles County AMI. Low-income Households -- Households earning between 51 and 80 percent of the Los Angeles County AMI. Moderate -income Households -- Households earning 81 to 120 percent of the Los Angeles County AMI. Above Moderate -Income Households -- Households earning over 120 percent of the Los Angeles County AMI. 1.7 DATA SOURCES The 2021 Housing Element Update makes full use of the pre -certified data package provided by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), which is contained in its entirety in Section 4 the Technical Background Report. In addition to the SCAG dataset, the following sources of data were used to help identify historic patterns of segregation, assess constraints to housing and the market conditions in Santa Clarita; and to better identify specific housing needs: • U.S. Census 2010 and 2020 • 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates • 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates • Los Angeles Economic Development Commission 2021 Economic Forecast • City of Santa Clarita 2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice • Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor • Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority City of Santa Clarita Data • 2013-2017 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data for Santa Clarita • CA Department of Housing and Community Development, Housing Needs Data Certification Letter, 2020 • Los Angeles County Development Authority, "About Section 8" • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development • California Tax Credit Allocation Committee • National Housing Law Project • Santa Clarita 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan • Department of Fair Employment and Housing • Center on Budget and Priorities 5 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 • Terner Center, March 2020. "The Hard Costs of Construction: Recent Trends in Labor and Materials Costs for Apartment Buildings in California" • Terner Center, March 2018. "It All Adds Up: The Cost of Housing Development Fees in Seven California Cities" • ESRI; ESRI Community Analyst • AFFH Data Viewer, California Department of Housing and Community Development • University of Delaware • Brown University • California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment • City of Santa Clarita Transit • On the Map • California Department of Health and Human Services • UCLA Urban Displacement Project • California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress • Zillow.com • Realtor.com • 2017 County Summary Highlights, USDA • California Important Farmland: 2016, California Department of Conservation • U.S. Department of Urban and Housing Development, FY 2022 Los Angeles - Long Beach -Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area FMRs for All Bedroom Sizes • Affordable Housing Online website • County of Los Angeles Municipal Code, Code of Ordinances, 2021 • City of Santa Clarita FY 2019 - FY 2023 Consolidated Plan • City of Santa Clarita Development Standards, 2013 0 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 1.8 COMMUNITY PROFILE Figure 1: Santa Clarita Location within Larger Los Angeles County Source: City of Santa Clarita Data Residents launched the City of Santa Clarita Formation Committee in 1985 to allow the City to exercise self-government and to consolidate the historic communities of Newhall, founded in 1876, and Saugus, founded in 1887. Two years later, 39.5 square miles were officially incorporated as the City of Santa Clarita. Since incorporation, forty communities positioned adjacent to the City have been annexed, adding a total of 31.09 square miles to the City, as shown in Figure 2. The City of Santa Clarita now has the third largest population in Los Angeles County. Compared to other jurisdictions in the Los Angeles County region, the City is unique in its ability to continue greenfield development which furthers opportunities for growth. The City invites sustainable development and expansion while continuing to provide a high quality of life for all residents. 7 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 2: Annexation History of Santa Clarita ON Ninetynine G p n 01 i s4- \ f 06u9`�a "-h-Rd .. rA"0y 1 H-by So�E°AD Santa Clarita 4 Cumpleted Annexations Original Incorporation stevenson __ 1989-2000 Ranch 12001-2010 A 2011-2020 pi- 4 t�] omt A 'A 3471 n I �, ,,`fit • �I a 0 Newhall Source: City of Santa Clarita Data, 2021 0 'er R4 NACERi, Mint Canyon Solemint Humphreys 5(3 � � 7 `IA 3 q Nf,A, US of s E I r. p 4, ure u `w P k 1.9 CHANGING HOUSING NEEDS AND DEMOGRAPHICS Comparisons between Santa Clarita's data and that of Los Angeles County and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) are covered in this section. As the City ages and demographics change, different housing needs have arisen, and new programs are needed to meet changing demands. This section includes some of the required quantification and analysis of the City's population. Complete information and analysis are provided within the Technical Background Report (Section 4) and Appendix A. This information helps to provide direction in updating the City's Housing Element goals, policies, and programs. 1.9.1 Population Characteristics and Trends Santa Clarita's population increased 29.7% between 2010 to 2020, from 176,320 to 228,673. In comparison, Los Angeles County's population increased 2.3% between 2010 and 2020, from 9,787,747 to 10,014,009. Santa Clarita's annual population growth rate of 3.0% over the last decade is higher than the surrounding SCAG region at 0.7%. Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Santa Clarita's population is younger than the region's population. The share of the population under 18 years of age is 25.9%, which is higher than the regional share of 23.4%. Santa Clarita's seniors (65 and above) make up 11.3% of the population, which is lower than the regional share of 13%. There is a need to ensure that stable and affordable housing is available for families with children and youth that will be reaching adulthood during this planning period. Figure 3: Current Population by Age and Sex v.066 8,000 6,000 000 ZOOO woo z.0oo Z000 _ 4.000 6,000 — $.000 10,000 ii Male ■ Female Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates The U.S. Census statistics include the race and ethnicity of a city's population. The most prevalent racial and ethnic categories are as shown in Table 1. The 2010 and 2019 population estimates show that Santa Clarita is experiencing increases in the Asian and Hispanic or Latino populations. Additional discussion of Santa Clarita's racial and ethnic composition is included in Section 4. Table 1: Chanae in Racial and Ethnic Composition (2010-2019) Racial or Ethnic Group 2010 2019 Percent Change White 72.7% 71.0% -2.3% Black or African American 2.5% 3.9% +56.0% American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3% 0.8% +166.7% Asian 8.4% 11.1% +32.1% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1% 0.1% +0.0% Some other race 10.7% 7.2% -32.7% Two or more races 5.3% 5.9% +11.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race 27.8% 33.5% +20.5% Totals exceed 100% because all races can include Hispanic or Latino origin. Source: 2010 and 2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates 9 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 According to the American Community Survey 2014-2018, the City of Santa Clarita has 104,338 residents in the workforce. This represents a 20.8% increase from 2010, consistent with the City's increase in population. The industries with the highest percentage of employees are education and social services with 23,164 employees (22.2% of total), followed by professional services (11.5% of total). As of April 2021, the largest employers were Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital (1,917 employees), Six Flags Magic Mountain (1,900 employees), and William S. Hart Union School District (1,641 employees) (Source: Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation). Figure 4 illustrates the breakdown of employment by industry. Figure 4: Employment by Industry Agriculture I 210 Construction Manufacturing z3 Wholesale Rrade 2,541 Retail Trade 1°,682 Transportation 4,638 Information 5.776 Finance 7,168 Professional Services 12,024 Education & Social Services 23,164 Arts, Entertainment, Recreation 10,832 other -' 5,662 Public Admininstration 5.365 0 5,{140 10,000 15,000 20,0M 25,000 Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates w/groupings of 2-digit NA/CS codes. 1.9.2 Household Incomes and Housing Affordability Santa Clarita's median income is $99,666, according to the 2015-2019 ACS, which is higher than the Los Angeles County Area Median Income (AMI) of $80,000. While most Santa Clarita residents have higher incomes than Los Angeles County in general, there are still a considerable number of Santa Clarita households (22,160) with incomes at the "lower" level (80 percent of AMI or less). The distribution of incomes is shown in Table 2. Table 2: Santa Clarita Income Grouns by Tenure Income Owner Renter Total Percentage of Distribution Households Households Households Households Overview Extremely Low- income (< 30% 2,500 3,495 5,995 8.83% AMI Very Low-income 2,935 3,755 6 690 9.85% 31-50% AMI ' 10 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Low-income 5,355 4,120 9,475 13.95% 51-80% AMI)' Moderate -income 3,985 2,840 6 825 10.05% (81-120% AMI) ' Above Moderate 31,195 7,730 38 925 57.31% > 120% AMI ' Total 45,970 21,945 67,915 100% Sources: Consolidated Planning /CHAS Data for Santa Clarita; 2013-2017 ACS NOTE. Reported units and household numbers vary due to the differences in data collection years and the City's recent annexations, which added additional units and households to the City. When housing prices are very high, many households must "overpay" for housing. Households are considered housing cost -burdened when their total housing costs exceed 30% of their gross monthly income, and to be severely cost -burdened when their total housing costs exceed 50% of their gross monthly income. Households with very and extremely low incomes are disproportionately housing cost -burdened. Table 3 below shows the number of cost -burdened and extremely cost -burdened households by income level, and Figure 5 shows the number of cost -burdened and extremely cost -burdened households by tenure. While Santa Clarita has a higher median household income than the surrounding region, there are 22,818 households who are overpaying for housing, or approximately 38.6% of households. While the total number of homeowners experiencing cost -burden exceeds the total number of renters experiencing cost -burden, renters are disproportionately affected by this issue. Table 3: Households by Share of Income Spent on Housina Cost Share of Income Spent on Housing Cost Income < 30% 30-50% >50% < 30% AMI 990 575 4400 30-50% AMI 1400 1675 3165 50-80% AMI 3125 3850 1735 80-100% AMI 3480 2470 420 > 100% AMI 27765 4155 390 Tota 1 36,760 12,725 10,110 Sources: HUD, CHAS, 2012-2016. 11 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 5: Share of Income Spent on Housing Costs by Housing Tenure* 30,000 25,000 V) 20,000 0 15,000 0 0 = 10,000 5,000 r r 0 <30% 30-50% >50% ■Owner 27,285 7,825 5,250 Renter 9,055 4,895 4,860 Source: HUD, CHAS, 2012-2016. *CHAS Cost Burden data by tenure for Santa Clarita does not include 420 households where cost burden data is not available. There may be discrepancies in total household numbers between this figure and other figures in the Housing Element. As of January 2022, units offered for rent in Santa Clarita averaged $1,845 for a one - bedroom unit, $2,678 for a two -bedroom unit, $3,309 for a three -bedroom unit, and $3,810810 for a four -bedroom unit. (See Figure 6) This is generally higher than the surrounding area. Santa Clarita's median rent was considerably higher than the median rent of Los Angeles County as a whole, at $2,044 and $1,577 per month respectively; this is partly accounted for by the fact that Santa Clarita has a higher percentage of homes and rentals with three or more bedrooms, making the median higher overall. When compared to other large cities within the Southern California region, rental costs and the overall cost of living are less in Santa Clarita (2019 American Community Survey, 1 Year Estimates; Best Places Cost of Living Estimates). 12 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 6: Average Rental Costs in Santa Clarita Over Time $4,000 1 1 1 1 11 - $3,810 $3,000 $2,665 $3,309 $2„678 $2,000 n $1,845 $1,612 $1,445 $1,000 ti� ti� ti� ti� ti� ti� ti� ti� ti^ ti1 ti� ti� ti� ti� ti� ti� ti� ti� ti� titi titi titi C�_ F�� �J� C� Few ,J� O� —1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom Source: Zumper Rent Research, Zumper.com, accessed February 4, 2022 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data from the 2012-2016 period indicate that ten percent of Santa Clarita's households are extremely -low income, or a total of 5,959 households (See Table 4). This represents a smaller share of the population than the SCAG region, with over seventeen percent of its households in the extremely low-income category. The race or ethnicity with the highest share of extremely -low income households in Santa Clarita is Hispanic, and there are more extremely -low income rental households than owner households. Extremely -low income households make up 17.5% of the total renter -occupied households and 6.5% of total owner -occupied households. The distribution of households by income, race, and tenure is further discussed in the Fair Housing Analysis in Section 4.5 and includes policies and programs to address housing needs and discrepancies in access to housing among different groups and areas. These policies and programs include the following: • Policy H2.2: Funding Preference to Extremely -Low Income Housing • Policy H2.10: Affordable Housing Incentives • Program HP-2.4: Continuing Affordability • Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers • Policy H2.12: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing 13 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Table 4: Extremely Low -Income Households in Santa Clarita by Race/Ethnicity and Tenure Total Households Households below 30% AMI Share Below 30% AMI White, non -Hispanic 36,730 3,125 8.5% Black, non -Hispanic 1,780 205 11.5% Asian and other, non -Hispanic 6,865 714 10.4% Hispanic 14,195 1,915 13.5% Total 59,570 5,959 10.0% Renter -occupied 19,020 3.325 17.5% Owner -occupied 40,580 2,640 6.5% Total 59,570 5,959 10.0% Source: HUD, CHAS, 2012-2016. I Homeless The Los Angeles County Community Development Commission conducts bi-annual point -in -time surveys of homeless populations. In 2020, 168 people were reportedly experiencing homelessness in Santa Clarita, a 35 percent decline from 2019 (Source: Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority). Services for homeless individuals are available in Santa Clarita, with the primary homeless services provider being Bridge to Home. Bridge to Home operates year-round 24/7 for up to 60 people at any given time and has an approved proposal to expand its services. The Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness also continually works towards completing action items from the Community Plan to Address Homelessness. In 2019, the Task Force identified 148 students in the Newhall District reportedly experiencing homelessness along with an increase in persons seeking resources. Programs and policies included to address these needs include the following: • Policy H2.12: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing • Program HP-4.3: Homeless Case Management • Program HP-2.1: Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types Census data from the American Community Survey 2014-2018 indicate that Santa Clarita has 7,950 persons with an independent living disability, 4,568 with a self -care disability, 10,771 with an ambulatory disability, 4,093 with a vision disability, 8,211 with a cognitive disability and 6,060 with a hearing disability. These numbers are not exclusive, as some residents have more than one type of disability and some disability types are not recorded for children below a certain age. The most commonly occurring disabilities among seniors 65 and older were ambulatory (24.2%) and independent 14 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 living (17.8%). These needs will be addressed through programs and housing strategies that include the following: • Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers • Policy H2.12: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing • Program HP-3.1: Limit Code Enforcement Activities • Program HP-4.2: Monitoring of Codes and Ordinances to Remove Barriers • Program HP-4.6: Administrative Process for Reasonable Accommodations • Program HP-4.11: Fair Housing Programs & Actions According to the American Community Survey 2014-2018, about 11.4 percent of Santa Clarita's population is aged 65 and above. (See Figure 3, above). This is lower than the regional average of 13 percent. However, 12.4 percent of the population is in the 55-64 age group, which is projected to increase the population of elderly residents by the end of the Housing Element period. Elderly persons often have fixed incomes and may have additional special needs related to access and care that may require physical improvements to their homes such as ramps, handrails, lower cupboards and counters, creation of a downstairs bedroom, or other modifications to enable them to remain in their homes. They may also need assistance in the form of a part-time or live-in caretaker. According to stakeholder interviews, strategies to serve Santa Clarita's elderly residents include protecting affordable units from converting to market rate, development of single -story homes, and the development of more affordable senior living communities, especially near amenities such as transportation, grocery stores, and medical care. Santa Clarita currently has over 1,900 senior residential units, including rental units, ownership units, and assisted living units. Over 827 of these units are deed -restricted affordable. In addition to these units, an additional 901 senior units are pending, approved, or under construction. In addition to the housing available for seniors, there are local organizations and agencies that provide resources and assistance for seniors, including the Senior Resource Alliance Santa Clarita Valley, the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, and the Senior Center Friendly Valley. As noted above and in Section 4, there is a higher rate of disability among the senior residents than in the larger population. Programs and Policies included in this Housing Element that help address the housing needs of this population include the following: • Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers • Policy H2.12: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Need Housing • Program HP-3.1 Limit Code Enforcement Activities • Program HP-3.2 Handyworker Program • Program HP-4.6 Administrative Process for Reasonable Accommodations 15 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Large Households In Santa Clarita, the average household size of 2.97 is the same as Los Angeles County (Source: 2019 ACS 1-Year Estimates). In Santa Clarita, the most common household size is of two people (29%), followed by three -person, one -person, and four -person households, as seen in Figure 7. Households with five or more persons make up less than 15% of the households in the City. For each household size, there are more home -owners than renters. Compared to the SCAG region, Santa Clarita has a lower share of single -person households (23.4% vs. 18.9%) and 7+ person households (3.1% vs. 1.7%). Santa Clarita has approximately 27,000 residential units with at least four bedrooms (37%), indicating that sufficient housing units are available for large families. Figure 7: Households by Household Size 30_0% a 25.0?6 �« w 20.0% 15.0% Q 10.0% 2 4 5 6 Number of People per Household o Renter N Owner ■ Totel Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. Female -headed households State law requires an analysis of female -headed households to ensure adequate childcare and job training resources are provided. Of Santa Clarita's 67,583 total households in 2018, 11.3% were female -headed (compared to 14.3% in the SCAG region); of those, 48.8% had children at home and 7.3% had children under age six. Actions that help meet the needs of female -headed households are found in Program HP-4.11: Fair Housing Programs and Actions. Statewide, farmworker housing is of unique concern and importance. While only a small number of SCAG jurisdictions have farmworkers living in them, they are essential to the region's economy and its food supply. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than 80 percent of hired crop farmworkers are not migrant workers but are considered settled and work farm(s) within 75 miles of their residences. This share is up significantly from 41 percent in 1996-1998, reflecting a fundamental change in the nature of the crop farming workforce. The 16 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 majority of farmworkers in California reside in metropolitan areas, where the average hourly wage of $16.05 puts them in the extremely low to very -low income category (between 30-50 percent of the area median income). Programs and policies to address this need include the following: • Program HP-2.1: Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types • Program HP-2.4: Continuing Affordability • Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers • Policy H2.12: Fee Reductions or Deferrals for Affordable and Special Needs Housing 1.10 CHARACTERISTICS OF HOUSING STOCK 1.10.1 Type Santa Clarita's housing stock consists mostly of single-family units (72.80/o), compared to 61.7% for the SCAG region. As shown in Figure 8, the City has a smaller proportion of multifamily units and a similar proportion of mobilehomes as the region. Figure 8: Housing Type 90% 90% C 70% 46,95' _ 6 01A a r 50% 40% F 23 30% 20% 10% 0% Singe -Family Detached ■Santa Clarita (%) 61 014 yAte+,%) 4 41X 9,077 .�.125 2.576 Single -Family Multifamily. 2-4 Multifamily. 5+ Attached Units Units Mobile Homes 118% 41% 1.9.8% 3.3% .2% 1 .5% 27.3% 3.5% Source: CA DOF E-5 Population and Housing Unit Estimates Housing security can depend heavily on housing tenure (i.e., whether homes are owned or rented). Santa Clarita has a higher rate of owner -occupied homes (67.8%) compared to 32.2% for the SCAG region. The City's housing stock in 2018 consisted of 67,583 occupied units, with 45,807 owner -occupied and 21,776 renter -occupied units. 17 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 9: Housing Tenure by Age 14,000 12,000 10,000 — w 6 8,000 — L co co 0 6,000 2 4,000 2,000 0 15-24 25-34 35-44 s 45-54 55-59 60-64 65-74 75-84 ■ Owner 88 3,622 8,345 12,175 6,019 5,179 6,217 3,175 Renter 783 4,870 5,199 5,038 1,434 1,316 1,422 j� 995 Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. 1.10.3 Age & Condition Santa Clarita's housing stock is notably younger than the SCAG regional average (Figure 10). Prior to the 1960s, Santa Clarita saw very little construction. Over 60 percent of the residential development in Santa Clarita occurred between 1980 and 2009, while over 60 percent of SCAG households were built prior to 1980. Figure 10: Household Units by Year Structure Built 30% 25% C _ 20% ~ 15% 10% a 5 0 2014 & 2010- Later 2013 Santa Clanta (A) 1.6% 2.0% SCAG (%) 10 15 2000- 1990- 1980- 2009 1999 1989 16.3% 19.0% 28.5% 101 95 150/ 1970- 1960- 1950- 1940- 1939 & 1979 1969 1959 1949 Earlier 15.1% 12.9% 3.0% 0.9% 0.7% 163/ 145/ 159/ 69 93 ■Santa Clarita (/) SCAG (/) Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. Community Preservation staff occasionally survey housing conditions within areas of the City that are much older and have a history of code enforcement issues. This includes areas of Canyon Country, Newhall, and Saugus. Based on the most recently available data, about 4 percent of these properties needed rehabilitation. Based on this information, around 706 of the 17,627 units within these areas are likely in need of rehabilitation or replacement due to housing conditions and age. This total number of estimated units in need of rehabilitation or replacement has increased due to Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 annexations of areas such as Canyon Country with an older Housing Stock. The City has successfully established programs targeting housing rehabilitation to address this need, which are continued under Programs HP-3.2 and HP-3.3 1.10.4 Overcrowding The ACS definition of overcrowding is more than 1.0 occupants per room, where the number of rooms includes all except kitchens, bathrooms, and hallways. Severe overcrowding is defined as more than 1.5 occupants per room. By these definitions, there are 4,276 overcrowded households and 1,354 severely overcrowded households in Santa Clarita. The rate of overcrowding in Santa Clarita's owner - occupied households is almost 50% lower than the overall SCAG region (2.4% vs 4.9%) and renter -occupied households in the City face similar rates of overcrowding as the SCAG region (14.7% vs 15.6%). In Santa Clarita, rental units were more likely to be overcrowded and severely overcrowded than owner -occupied units. Figure 11: Overcrowding by Extent and Tenure U) 16.01Y. B 14.0% m 12.0% 0 = 10.0% 8.0% d 6.0% c 4.0% m 2.0% o a% 4.9°% 2.4% 0 1.3% 0.44'0 _ 1.0+/room 1.5+/room Owner owner 15.6% 14 7W 1.o+/room Renter Santa Clarita ■SCAG Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. 1.10.5 Vacancy 6.4% 5.4% 1.5+/room Renter The vacancy rate is a measure of the general availability of housing. It also shows how well the available units meet the current housing market demand. A low vacancy rate suggests that residents will have difficulty finding housing within their price range. According to the 2014 - 2018 ACS, Santa Clarita's vacancy rate was 3.7 percent with about 2,743 vacant units, slightly lower than what would be expected for a healthy rental market. In comparison, the vacancy rate for Los Angeles County at that time was 6.2%. 1.10.6 Prices Santa Clarita's median home sales prices and trends closely match those of the larger region according to the 2014 - 2018 ACS (Figure 12). In 2018, the median home sale price in Santa Clarita was $538,000. Over the last 20 years, Santa Clarita has 19 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 ranged between 87.8 percent to 126.2 percent of the SCAG regional median home sales price. Figure 12: Growth in Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County Median Homes Sale Prices, 2000-2018 mod M0.0w S4o.0060101 $100.0m S. i i - 1400% 120.0% - s — — 100.0% 40* A le, 4 1 0* 10 e e 1�p 'fP _e —4v—Santa Clarita Source: SCAG Local Profiles SCAG v Sams 0larns Pkveentee of 9G G Pi ioe 1.10.7 Preservation of Assisted Units at Risk of Conversion 80 0% 60.0 +40 0% 20.0% 0 &% There are two developments within the City with a high risk of conversion to market rate before 2031. These developments contain a total of 89 units, which are all senior units. Programs to assist in the preservation of at -risk housing are discussed in Section 2 and Section 4. 1.11 SUMMARY OF CONSTRAINTS As discussed in Section 4, governmental and non -governmental constraints directly affect the production of housing in a city. For the Los Angeles County areas, including the City of Santa Clarita, the high costs of land and development pose the largest constraints. Non -governmental constraints such as land costs and construction expenses can limit the development of affordable housing. Vacant land is available; however, much of it is located in areas with environmental constraints, such as fire hazards, that must be considered in developing housing. In addition, land costs are high. Total development and construction costs, including cost of labor and materials, are also high. Although financing is available, home purchases may be difficult for lower and moderate -income buyers with limited down payments, as lenders are hesitant to finance homebuyers that do not have the down payment or income required to cover minimum mortgage payments. These non -governmental constraints can affect the cost of development in Santa Clarita and serve as barriers to housing production and affordability. 20 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 In addition to non -governmental constraints, several policies and regulations at the Federal, State, and local levels affect housing production. Local governmental constraints such as processing requirements for development applications, design and development standards, density limitations, fees and exactions, and the time and uncertainty associated with obtaining permits can affect price and availability of housing. The General Plan and Zoning Code are intended to allow for smart growth with only necessary limitations on development and do not pose a significant constraint. The most significant constraint to housing development in the City of Santa Clarita is the cost of development - including cost of land, cost of construction, and costs associated with the permitting process. These costs are generally comparable to surrounding jurisdictions and therefore are not likely to pose a unique or significant constraint to housing development. Additionally, the City's processing time for permits tends to be lower than comparable surrounding jurisdictions, which decreases constraints and cost of development. 1.12 SUMMARY OF FAIR HOUSING ANALYSIS Assembly Bill 686 (Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, or AFFH) requires state and local agencies to take proactive measures to correct any housing inequalities related to race, national origin, color, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics. All Housing Elements due on or after January 1, 2021, must contain an Assessment of Fair Housing including an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice, or AID Agencies must ensure that their laws and programs affirmatively further fair housing, and that they take no actions that counter those goals. Under State law, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, means "taking meaningful actions, in addition to combatting discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics." Agencies must include in their Housing Elements a program that promotes fair housing opportunities while identifying areas of racial/ethnic concentration across the socioeconomic spectrum. In the context of a community's housing needs, AFFH is not just about the number of housing units needed, but also about where the units are located and who has access to them. AB 686 enacts new requirements for the Assessment of Fair Housing; this assessment is contained in Section 4 along with a history of Santa Clarita. Per HCD Guidance, the analysis will assess enforcement and outreach capacity, segregation and integration patterns, disparities in access to opportunity, disproportionate housing needs including displacement, and concentrated areas of poverty and affluence across racial/ethnic groups. Data compiled in the Assessment of Fair Housing and a 2019 Analysis of Impediments found high -priority challenges to fair housing and 21 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 contributing factors to equal access to affordable housing in high opportunity areas in the City including: • Concentrations of low- and moderate- income residents in lower resource areas; • Low rates of community participation and awareness • Exposure to environmental health hazards • Sensitive communities vulnerable to displacement; • Areas of high social vulnerability; • Single, female head -of -households with children concentrated in lower resource areas; • Discrepancies in lending patterns by race/ethnicity; and • Lack of opportunity for all residents to obtain housing in high resource areas. While it is common to find enclaves of persons with similar cultural background and values, it is necessary to analyze any area demonstrating ethnic or economic concentration to ensure that the community is not experiencing disparities in access to opportunities such as education, employment, and amenities. Furthermore, health and environmental metrics should be considered in conjunction with economic factors in these communities to determine whether the City contains any disadvantaged communities. As defined by SB 535, Santa Clarita does not currently have any disadvantaged communities; however, two census tracts in the City are very close to meeting the criteria that would trigger requirements for further analysis. These tracts will be analyzed and discussed as part of the Assessment of Fair Housing and environmental justice policies and programs included in this Housing Element. An in-depth analysis including an Assessment of Fair Housing is included in Section 4. Section 2 includes specific policies, programs, and actions to be undertaken by the City to address these areas of concentration and to affirmatively further fair housing. Section 3 contains the housing sites location information and maps as part of the AB 686 requirement that jurisdictions identify sites throughout the community in a manner that is consistent with their duty to affirmatively further fair housing. 1.13 REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) is a requirement of State housing law and is a determination of projected and existing housing needs for all jurisdictions in California. The Southern California Association of Governments, or SCAG, conducts the RHNA process every eight years. Every jurisdiction must plan for its RHNA allocation in its Housing Element by ensuring there are enough sites with appropriate zoning to accommodate their RHNA. The goal is to ensure that local plans have enough appropriately zoned land to accommodate their existing and projected housing needs for all income levels for the entire 8-year planning period. Jurisdictions are not expected to build the housing, but they must plan and zone for it. The RHNA methodology applies several factors to further the objectives of State law and meet the goals of the Connect SoCal plan. After a RHNA total is calculated, a 22 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 social equity adjustment is applied to determine the four income categories. The social equity adjustment is based on household income and access to resources. One of the five objectives of State housing law is to ensure that there is not an overconcentration of households by income group in comparison to the county or regional average. To ensure that the RHNA methodology does not overburden low- income jurisdictions with more low-income households, a social equity adjustment is applied during the Income Group process. The result is that higher income jurisdictions are required to plan for fewer market rate units and more affordable units, while lower income jurisdictions plan for more market rate units and fewer affordable units. Santa Clarita's RHNA for the period between October 2021 - October 2029 is 10,031 units, divided between income groups as shown in Table 5. Table 5: Re ional Housing Need Allocation for Santa Clarita • • • • - • •TOTIM411 • Very Low Low Moderate Market Total Santa Clarita 3,397 1,734 1,672 3,228 10,031 While the RHNA is assigned based on the four income categories above, the law also requires that communities plan for the needs of extremely low-income households, defined as those making less than 30 percent of the County AMI. The housing need for the extremely low-income group is generally considered to be one-half of the very low-income need. Section 3 provides an analysis of the sites available to meet the City's assigned RHNA, the Sites Inventory, and any constraints to development of the listed housing sites. 1.14 2013 SANTA CLARITA HOUSING ELEMENT REVIEW Santa Clarita had a variety of programs to be implemented in the previous Housing Element, some of which were achieved successfully. An evaluation of the City's progress toward achieving these programs, including an analysis of the differences between what was projected and what was achieved, provides useful data to determine any new or revised policies and programs for this current Housing Element. In the 2013-2021 Housing Element Update, the City planned for the expansion of the local housing supply for affordable and market -rate housing as well as maintenance and improvement of the existing housing stock. Implementation programs included: • Providing adequate sites at a range of densities to accommodate future housing needs; • Assisting in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low, very low, and moderate -income households; • Conserving and improving the existing housing stock through Community Preservation rehabilitation loans and a handy worker program; 23 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 • Preserving the affordability of existing homes that were at risk of conversion to market -rate during the planning period; • Addressing and, where appropriate and legally possible, removing government constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing for all income levels; and • Promoting housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability 1.14.1 Progress Implementing Programs The City was successful in implementing many of the programs in its 2013 Housing Element and is implementing others with the adoption of this 2021 Housing Element Update. See Table 7 at the end of this section for full program implementation status. 1.14.2 Progress Addressing Needs of Special Needs Populations The City was able to achieve a number of its goals and objectives related to meeting the housing needs of special needs populations (e.g., elderly, persons with disabilities, large households, female -headed households, farmworkers, and persons experiencing homelessness). Certain goals and objectives like streamlined and expedited review of assisted senior living facilities, collaboration with homeless services providers and developers of supportive housing, offering effective case management services to the homeless, and encouraging the transition of the homeless population to stable housing continue to be accomplished through a series of actions. During the last planning period, the City issued streamlined approvals for five assisted senior living facilities totaling 617 units and granted approval for 695 senior residential units (49 of which are deed -restricted to lower income households), including construction of 235 senior units. The City also issued planning, building, and occupancy permits for the new 30,000 square -foot Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. Furthermore, the City issued approval for a 92-bed homeless shelter (Bridge to Home), a five -unit, 6,400 square -foot supportive/transitional housing facility for single -parent households (Family Promise), and a 51,000 square -foot skilled nursing/transitional care facility. Prior to approval of the homeless shelter and the supportive/transitional housing facility, the City donated the respective properties to each of the organizations to help facilitate the construction of these facilities. The City has also awarded various grants to Bridge to Home to assist in the construction of the homeless shelter and in expanded homeless services. Other notable actions included: the establishment of a senior mobilehome park overlay zone that limits the conversion of age -restricted parks to all -ages and enhancing housing options for seniors; implementation of the reasonable accommodations ordinance and regularly issuing expedited approvals for requests for reasonable accommodations within two weeks of application submittal. The City funded several nonprofits during the prior planning period and provided case management services to 4,291 individuals. Grant 24 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 funding was also provided to single -mothers outreach towards implementing a subsidized housing program and providing enhanced social work and education services to clients. During the prior planning period, the City also developed and adopted the Community Plan to Address Homelessness (Community Plan) to combat and prevent homelessness in coordination with the Los Angeles County's Homeless Initiative Plan. The City designed the Community Plan to align local resources, both in the nonprofit and private sectors, with Los Angeles County investments. The Plan resulted in the formation of the Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness, comprised of the City, service providers, government agencies, faith -based organizations, and schools. The task force is an hoc effort to leverage local resources to fulfill goals listed in the Community Plan. The Task Force meets periodically to coordinate action -items related to the Community Plan's priorities including developing a year-round emergency shelter, increasing affordable housing options, enhancing mental health services, and streamlining information sharing and opportunities for collaboration. Accomplishments of the Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness include: • Creation of a centralized website for all homeless service providers (santaclaritahomelessaction.org); • Expansion of case management services at several school districts Citywide through the creation of Wellness Centers; • Over $122,000 in Measure H funding was provided to six local organizations and non -profits for innovation solutions to address homelessness in Santa Clarita; • Two comprehensive resource guides were developed and made available on the City and Community Taskforce websites; and • Creation of GO! Santa Clarita, which provides ride -share services at fixed rates with professional drivers. When considered cumulatively, these goals, policies, and actions greatly increased and broadened the resources and services available to meet the housing needs of special needs populations. In addition to addressing these needs during the previous planning period, these successes will also facilitate the implementation of programs in this Housing Element by establishing and reinforcing communication networks and mobilization efforts for addressing housing needs of local community members. 1.14.3 Progress in Achieving Quantified Objectives The City was only partially successful in achieving its 5th cycle Quantified Objectives, as shown in below Table 6. The City reached and exceeded its objectives for above - moderate units. A significant number of new Programs have been adopted in Section 2 to help address this imbalance of housing production to housing need seen during the past planning period. 25 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Table 6: Proaress in Achieving 2013 Ouantified Obiectives by Income Groun New Rehabilitation 2013 Total Units Income Construction projected/ Quantified Realized Group Projected/ Actual Objective 2013-2021 Actual Very Low 2208/13 503/0 2711 13 Lower 1315/141 241/0 1556 141 Moderate 1410/172 0/0 1410 172 Above 3389/3939 0/0 3389 3939 Moderate Total 8322/4265 744/0 9066 4265 NOTE: Quantified objectives reflect totals in the 2013 Housing Element and do not reflect adjusted totals for annexations. The City was able to meet a number of its objectives through successful programs such as the Mixed Use Ordinance, Fair Housing Programs, and the Handyworker Program. The City made progress through other programs that were partially achieved including the Preservation of At -Risk Housing and Mobile Home Rent Adjustment Program. Not all the programs were successful, as shown in Table 7. The high cost of land and construction is a major constraint to development for all Los Angeles County jurisdictions and has made it a challenge for the City to reach all of its programs and quantified objectives. Significant successes include the Mixed Use Ordinance, Fair Housing Programs, and the Handyworker Program. The programs that were less successful focused on loans and incentives, including land banking/loan write downs, and the homebuyer assistance programs. The market drives the cost of development and due to the high cost of construction and land in the Santa Clarita Valley, it can be challenging for developers and investors to procure land, build units and then sell or lease them at an affordable rate. These non -governmental factors had the largest effect on the success of the City's housing policies and programs. Other factors that led to poor utilization of some of the programs included a lack of information about and promotion of many of the programs. Without a focused effort to promote the availability and ease of application for these programs, few residents were made aware of them. Additional promotion will help the less successful programs reach a wider audience and increase participation. Additionally, poor utilization of certain programs can help provide useful context into local development conditions. The City's affordable housing density bonus was not utilized during the planning period. However, the General Plan and Unified Development Code had been recently amended to include land use designation changes and rezonings, including the introduction of mixed -use zoning within older commercial corridor areas. These changes are already providing housing incentives where those were limited before. Feedback received from the development 26 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 community indicated the new General Plan land use and zoning designations provided the desired densities without the need for density bonuses. An inclusionary housing requirement without accompanying development incentives may have presented a new constraint to housing development. The updated iteration of the programs (Programs HP-1.5 and HP-1.7) would include the completion of an analysis of pros and cons related to inclusionary housing with examples from other jurisdictions, and the consideration of development incentives and regulatory concessions alongside the inclusionary program to increase the program's feasibility. The 2013 Housing Element programs that were most successful were those that were directly administered by the City, such as the Mixed Use Ordinance, Proactive Community Preservation, and the Handyworker Program. These programs will continue to be implemented in the 2021 Housing Element. 1.15 PROGRAM CHANGES IN 2021 HOUSING ELEMENT The 2021 Housing Element update is not a comprehensive "new" Housing Element, but rather an update of the 2013 Housing Element. The focus of the update process has been to keep the programs that are working and adding new policies and programs where community needs have changed or where necessary to comply with new State laws. New or revised goals, objectives, policies, and programs are included within the 2021 Housing Element to meet changing needs and legal requirements. Ongoing policies and programs that have been successful are continued in the Housing Element update; limited -term programs that have already been accomplished have not been carried forward. Table 7 provides an evaluation of the programs from the 5th Cycle Housing Element and the City's level of success in achieving them. Table 7: 2013-2021 Housina Element Proaram Implementation Status Program Timeframe Progress Lesson Learned H 1.1 Affordable Housing Ongoing Unused. No developers Program was never Density Bonus: Provide a applied for density advertised or by -right density bonus of bonuses between 2014- promoted. 25% or 35% to developers 2020. The affordable Developers expressed of new housing who make housing density bonus that the changes to units affordable to program information and the General Plan and households earning requirements are zoning designations specific percentages of the provided online. that occurred prior AMI. to the planning period provided the desired densities without the need for density bonuses. 27 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 The new affordable housing density bonus program would include additional advertising, such as advertising on City's website, to make it more successful. H 1.2 Mixed Use Objective of Program Achieved. 243 Successful Program Ordinance: Implement the approving at mixed use units have to be continued. City's General Plan Mixed least 50 been approved during Use Zones and the Mixed housing units this planning period. Use Overlay Zone (MU) to within mixed encourage a mix of use residential, commercial, developments employment and between 2013 institutional opportunities and 2021. within activity centers Accomplished along identified corridors in 2020 throughout the City. H 1.3 Land Banking/Write- Ongoing Tracking is on -going. No This specific program Downs: Establish a available sites were will be discontinued. strategy to facilitate the identified during the The intent of this development of units for planning period. Program has been low and very low-income implemented households. Under this through one-on-one program the City would meetings with acquire properties and developers, which offer the properties to will continue, but the qualified developers specific language in through a Request for H 1.3 will be Proposal/Notice of Funding removed. Availability process. H 1.5 Inclusionary Housing Draft and Although preliminary The updated iteration Program (Mixed Income approve an research into inclusionary of the program Housing): Program to ordinance and housing programs in include the adopt an inclusionary modify the various jurisdictions was completion of an housing ordinance where existing done in 2014 and analysis of pros and affordable units are Housing between 2017- 2020.,, an cons related to produced along with Element by evaluation of the inclusionary housing market -rate units to meet 2016 and feasibility of adopting an with examples from the needs of the City's begin inclusionary housing other jurisdictions, lower income working program by program was not and the families and seniors. 2017 completed. consideration of development incentives and W Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 regulatory concessions alongside the inclusionary program to increase the program's feasibility H 2.1 Affordable Housing Program Program partially Program will be Program: Program to aimed to achieved. Between 2014 expanded to meet assist in the development develop by and 2020, 154 affordable new regional housing of new and rehabilitated 2015 an units were permitted: 13 needs. housing to provide units additional 20 very low-income units for households with very very low- and 141 low-income low and low incomes. income units units. and 40 low- income units; and by 2017: develop an additional 20 very low- income units and 40 low- income units. H 2.2 Homebuyer Ongoing Program not achieved Program was unused Assistance - FirstHOME through City efforts, and will not be Program: Program although the FirstHOME carried forward as a provides low- and Program continues to be program in the 2021 moderate -income first- available through the Housing Element. time homebuyers with a County. Lenders will still be low -interest, second encouraged to mortgage to be used as a participate in CalHFA down payment on a lending programs for residence. Repayment is 1st -time homebuyer deferred until the home is programs. sold, changes title, or ceases to be the borrower's primary residence. H 2.3 Homebuyer Ongoing Program not achieved Program language Assistance - CalHFA: through City efforts, but will not be continued, Program provides primary the City remained a but the City will and junior mortgage loans participating jurisdiction continue to include to first-time homebuyers for CalHFA during the 5th CalHFA Programs on at below -market interest cycle. CalHFA information promotional rates. The City will remains on the City's materials and continue to coordinate the website and is in the websites and will FirstHOME Program with current Affordable continue to CalHFA programs in order Housing and Services 29 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 to increase the low- and Brochure for continued encourage lenders to moderate -income promotion. participate. homebuyer's opportunity for homeownership. H 2.4 Homebuyer Ongoing Program not achieved MCC Program was Assistance - Mortgage through City efforts, but not promoted. City Credit Certification the City remained a will retain this Program: The City is a participating jurisdiction program and contact participating jurisdiction for MCC during the 5th local lenders to in the Los Angeles County cycle. encourage them to program, which offers become qualified first-time homebuyers a MCC program federal income tax credit lenders. and allows a lender to reduce the housing expense ratio by the amount of tax savings. H 2.6 Homeless Case Ongoing Program achieved. Successful Program Management: Program to Between 2014-2020, the will be continued fund homeless case City funded several management services nonprofits to provide connected to local case management homeless shelter services to 4,291 operations. individuals. H 2.7 Collaboration with Ongoing Program consisted of Program will be Affordable Housing Non- (develop a individual preapplication reworded to reflect Profit Developers: Request for meetings with developers its implementation Program to continue Financial to facilitate affordable and encourage working with non-profit Assistance housing developments. further affordable housing Application by preapplication developers to create new 2010). meetings with affordable housing units. Annually developers of Create a formal Request evaluate the housing projects that for Financial Assistance program and include affordable Application process to identify units more closely. streamline and clarify this sources for process. funding as they become available 30 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 H 2.8 Extremely low- Ongoing Although some Funding for ELI units income Affordable Housing applications for continues to be the Program: Program to affordable developments City's priority. If an encourage the had been received by inclusionary housing development of housing 2020, no projects were program is for extremely low-income approved during this implemented, then households. Ensure that time. guidelines would be the Request for Financial created to reflect this Assistance Application, to priority upon be developed by 2010, creation of a City emphasizes the City's affordable housing preference for projects fund funded by that serve the extremely inclusionary in -lieu low-income population fees. H 3.1 Proactive Ongoing Program achieved. Successful Program Community Preservation: Starting in 2018, will be continued. Program to conserve and Community Awareness improve the existing Program (CAP) housing stock through presentations, meetings Community Preservation, and preservation rehabilitation loans, and a activities have taken handy worker program. place with Code Enforcement, Housing, and Graffiti staff. H 3.2 Residential Annual Program partially Program has been Rehabilitation Program: (provide 25 achieved. The City's combined with the The program provides Residential Residential Rehabilitation Handyworker grants to low- and Rehabilitation Program served 13 Program and moderate -income Grants per households in 2014. The continued only homeowners to repair year) City transitioned the through that their primary residences. Program to a nonprofit in program. 2015. It has been combined with the existing Handyworker Program H 3.3 H 3.3 Handyworker Annual Program is very Successful Program Program: The City will successful with the will be continued. provide financial support exception of 2020 due to to the program, operated COVID-19 by the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging - Senior Center through a grant to provide minor home repairs. 31 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 H 3.4 Property Annual Partially successful. This City has raised the Rehabilitation Program: Program has struggled to amount available for Program to provide grants find eligible households project and has to low- and moderate- and appropriate projects. dedicated funding. income homeowners for Projects often exceed the Program will be repairs to the grounds amount allowed. continued in the surrounding their owner- current Housing occupied homes. Element and will be promoted on the Cit 's web a e. H 4.1 Preservation of At- Ongoing Program partially Program updated to Risk Housing: Program to (preserve 232 achieved. In 2014 and reflect current at -risk preserve units at risk of units at risk of 2018, 76 affordable units units losing their subsidies and losing their were preserved with HUD converting to market rents subsidies and assistance. In 2015, 192 and work with non-profit converting to affordable units housing organizations to market rents transitioned to market preserve at -risk units. between 2013 rate. No affordable units and 2021) were threatened with conversion to market rate between 2016-2017, or between 2019- 2020. H 5.2 Fee Reductions or Ongoing Program partially Program will be Deferrals for Affordable achieved. The City updated and Housing Projects: Program continued to review fee continued as a policy to review affordable reduction and deferral housing proposals on a requests on a case -by - case -by -case basis and case basis but has not authorize reduction or carried out an ordinance deferral of fee payments to do so. as deemed appropriate. The City will investigate implementing a fee reduction or deferral ordinance to encourage developers to create affordable units for very low-income households. H 5.3 Expedited Processing Ongoing Program achieved; Program will be for Affordable Housing however, relatively few continued as Policy Projects: Continue existing applications for H-2.11 program to expedite affordable housing processing for affordable developments have been housing projects, including received one -stop preliminary review, concurrent application review, designation of a primary 32 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 contact, construction and grading plan review, permitting, and inspection. H 6.1 Fair Housing Annual Program achieved. Successful program Programs: The City Between 2014-2020, the will be continued contracts with a service City's fair housing provider to conduct contractor participated in outreach and education fair housing workshops activities, distribute or events and distributed literature, provide housing 49,562 pieces of vacancy listings, and literature. During this publicize the availability of time, 523 inquiries were fair housing services received and 34 cases for through various media. discrimination were The contractor also brought. The contractor records and investigates provided information inquiries and complaints using their website, an from residents. on-line newsletter, and social media such as Facebook and Twitter. In 2019, Project Place, a monthly listing of rental vacancies, was created. The City also created a dedicated Fair Housing Services webpage available on the City's website. H 6.2 Analysis of Submit New AI was developed Program will be re - Impediments to Fair completed AI and is currently in place. worded, updated and Housing Choice (AI): to HUD by May HUD withdrew the new expanded to fulfill AB Program to complete the 15, 2014. format in December 2018 686 requirements 2014/2015 to 2018/2019 Accomplished and told grantees to go Analysis of Impediments in 2014 back to the Al until they to Fair Housing Choice (AI) re -grouped. in 2014. Implement recommendations of document. H 6.4 Mobilehome Rent Ongoing 2017 update Successful program Adjustment Policies: implemented a Hearing will be continued Continue to implement the Officer model to hear regulations contained in appeals, rather than the the Manufactured Home elected Rent Board. It Park Rent Adjustment has been very successful. Procedures, Municipal Code 6.02 33 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 H 7.1 Developmentally 2015 Program only partially Portions of this Disabled Housing: (objective not achieved. While no program were Program to encourage the reached) feasible sources of ineffective, and it will provision of housing dedicated funding for be reworded and specifically serving the housing for the continued as developmentally disabled developmentally disabled Program HP-4.4: population in new were identified, the City Housing for Persons affordable housing does grant Reasonable with Disabilities projects. In addition, the Accommodations upon program encourages the request and continues to development of 50 housing collaborate with units; establish a process developers of supportive to allow for requests for housing. regulatory incentives; and collaborate with developers of supportive housing. H 7.2 Developmentally Ongoing Program not achieved. Program lacked Disabled Services. No meetings with NLARC clarity and Program to work with were held between 2014- responsibility. North Los Angeles Regional 2020. Revised and Center to initiate an incorporated into outreach program AFFH Table of informing families within Actions. the City of affordable housing which may be suitable for persons with developmental disabilities. 34 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Section II: Housing Strategy 2.1 GOALS, POLICIES, AND OBJECTIVES The City of Santa Clarita, in adopting the Housing Element, adopts the goals that follow as the framework for implementing its housing policies and programs over the timeframe of the Element. The collective programs and policies administered by the City of Santa Clarita and set forth in this Housing Element comply with and further the requirements and goals of Government Code Section 8899.50(b). As demonstrated in Program HP-4.11, the City is committed to taking meaningful actions to fulfill its obligation to affirmatively further fair housing and will take no actions that would be materially inconsistent with that goal. Goal H1: Identify and maintain adequate sites for housing to accommodate the City's regional housing need throughout the planning period. Discussion: While the Housing Site Inventory effort has identified an adequate number of sites to meet the (RHNA) housing sites identification requirement, policies are needed to enhance opportunities for affordable housing production on all suitable sites with adequate infrastructure and proximity to services. In addition, SB 166 (No Net Loss) requires that cities maintain an adequate Sites Inventory to meet the remaining regional housing need, by income category, throughout the eight -year housing element period. Appropriate objectives and policies are included below; implementing programs are identified below and detailed following the Goal 4 policies. (Parenthetical notes following objectives, policies and programs explain changes from the 2013 Housing Element.) Objective H1-1: Maintain adequate site capacity to accommodate Santa Clarita's regional housing need throughout the planning period, including 5,131 lower -income units, 1,672 moderate -income units, and 3,228 market -rate units. (Existing - updated to include 61 cycle numbers and no net loss requirements) Objective H1-2: Enhance opportunities for affordable housing production on appropriate sites located near transit and services. (New objective - supports new policies & programs to limit density increases to appropriate areas) Objective H1-3: Assist developers, homebuyers, renters, and other interested parties in locating available sites and accessing programs for the development of affordable housing, especially rental housing. (Moved and revised) n The following policies shall be used to accomplish the above objectives: Policy H1.1: Maintain a sufficient inventory of sites suitably zoned for housing at all income levels throughout the planning period. (New - to comply with 'no net loss') 35 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Implementing Program: HP-1.1 No Net Loss; HP-1.2 No Reduction of Density without Replacement Sites Policy H1.2: Encourage the development of housing affordable to lower income groups in areas well served by public transportation, schools, retail, and other services. (Moved existing policy to match objective and goal) Implementing Programs: HP-1.3 Utility Providers Responsibility to Prioritize Service; HP-1.4 Affordable Housing Density Bonus; HP-1.5 Mixed Use Overlay Zone Policy H1.3: Affirmatively further fair housing by ensuring that housing opportunities for all income levels are available throughout Santa Clarita while avoiding displacement and providing amenities within low opportunity areas. (New - AFFH) Implementing Programs: HP-1.6 Graduated Density Zoning and Site Consolidation - Old Town Newhall; HP-1.7 Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study Program; Policy H1.4: Maintain and enforce minimum density requirements for residential and mixed use land use districts in the Land Use Element of the General Plan. Implementing Program: HP-1.8 Minimum Residential Densities Policy H1.5: Publish a readily understood summary that identifies available housing opportunity sites in Santa Clarita and include site -specific development information in order to reduce up -front costs for interested housing developers. (New - supports new program) Implementing Program: HP-1.9 Publish Information about Housing Sites Policy H1.6: Continue to encourage housing suitable for first-time homebuyers. Implementing Programs: HP-1.10 Homebuyer Assistance - Mortgage Credit Certification Program; HP-1.11 First Time Homebuyer Programs and Developers Policy H1.7: Maintain an administrative list of additional sites with appropriate zoning that can be added to the City's Sites Inventory if and when an analysis provided through the Annual Progress Report indicates that sufficient sites may not exist to accommodate the City's remaining RHNA, by income level, for the planning period. (New - to allow inventory to be updated administratively to meet 'no net loss' requirements) Implementing Programs: HP-1.2 No Reduction of Density without Replacement Sites; HP-1.12 Administrative List of Additional Sites Policy H1.8: The City will continue to encourage land divisions and specific plans resulting in parcels sizes that facilitate developments affordable to lower income 36 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 households, including lots set aside for multifamily development or to be donated to a non-profit organization (1 acre minimum); first-time homebuyers including sweat equity ownership projects; lots donated to Habitat for Humanity; and similar programs. Incentives will continue to be offered to projects that include the provision of affordable housing on site. Incentives include but are not limited to priority processing of subdivision maps that include affordable housing units or land to be donated; expedited review where the development application is consistent with the General Plan, applicable Specific Plan and master environmental impact report; financial assistance, based on funding availability; and modification of development requirements, such as reduced parking standards for senior housing, assisted care, and special needs housing. Requests for incentives shall be made with the initial project application and shall be determined on a case -by -case basis, consistent with Government Code 65915. Goal H2: Promote the production of housing units, including affordable units, to meet the City's identified housing needs. Discussion: The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has assigned the City of Santa Clarita a regional housing need (RHNA) of 10,031 dwelling units for this 8-year planning cycle, including 5,131 units affordable to lower -income households. While the City is not obligated to build these units, it is obligated to ensure that sufficient sites with appropriate zoning are available throughout the planning period to accommodate the City's RHNA, by income group. Only a small fraction of the units constructed in Santa Clarita over the last planning period have been provided as affordable to lower -income households. Certain factors would assist housing developers in developing affordable housing in Santa Clarita including zoning sites with flexible densities and development standards, local financial assistance, better promotion of the sites that are available for the development of housing, and entitlement and development processes that are not unnecessarily difficult or lengthy. Objective H2-1: Assist in identifying locations for the development of new and rehabilitated housing to provide at least 5,131 units for households with very low and low incomes. (Existing - updated number) Objective H2-2: Eliminate unneeded regulatory constraints to the production of housing, especially affordable housing. (Existing; moved to locate under applicable goal) Objective H2-3: Increase opportunities for the production of affordable housing. (New - there was no objective supporting some of the policies) The following policies shall be used to accomplish the above objectives: Policy H2.1: Continue to target one-third of housing subsidies to extremely low- income households in new affordable development. 37 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Policy H2.2: Require that all rental units developed under the City's affordable housing programs remain affordable for the longest possible time or at least 55 years. (Revised - added "rental" in consultation w/City to provide flexibility for 1st -time homebuyer programs) Implementing Program: HP-2.4 Continuing Affordability Policy H2.3: Encourage a variety of housing types such as single-family attached (townhouses), multifamily units, planned unit developments, mixed use housing, board & care facilities and other typologies that make housing more affordable. Implementing Program: HP-1.4 Affordable Housing Density Bonus Policy H2.4: Continue to encourage the development of new affordable units through the provision of incentives and density bonuses as provided in Government Code Section 65915. Policy H2.5: Continue to encourage affordable "infill" projects on underutilized sites by allowing flexibility in development standards as provided in Government Code Section 65915. Policy H2.6: Promote the construction and retention of shared housing such as group homes, congregate care facilities, residential community care facilities and senior board & care facilities while ensuring the health and safety of residents and ensuring land use compatibility for neighbors. (New; addresses identified housing needs and CC comments re boarding homes for seniors) Policy H2.7: Consider the adoption of an Inclusionary Ordinance that requires a percentage of new units to be provided as affordable to lower- and moderate -income households. Provide exemptions for units meeting identified housing needs and allow developers to provide an equivalent alternative, subject to City Council approval. Offset the increased cost to developers with a flexible density bonus program. (Revised to increase feasibility of an inclusionary program by requiring data and analysis up front) Implementing Program: HP-1.7 Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study Program Policy H2.8: Continue to expedite application review, permitting, and inspection procedures for accessory dwelling units, junior accessory dwelling units, and affordable housing projects. Implementing Program: HP-2.6 Provide for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Policy H2.9: Continue to encourage the development of housing for extremely low- income households (households earning at or below 30 percent of median income, based on HUD calculations for the Los Angeles County area). The City will continue W Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 to give funding preference to programs and projects that have greater numbers of housing for extremely low-income households. Policy H2.10: Continue to provide incentives for affordable housing projects including flexibility in development standards without need for a variance or other discretionary review. Ensure that incentives are granted to qualified affordable projects under Section 65915 even if a density bonus is not sought. Consider tying the provision of additional incentives, as allowed under Section 65915, to the level or depth of a project's affordability. Policy H2.11: The City will continue to expedite processing for affordable housing projects, including one -stop preliminary review, concurrent application review, designation of a primary contact, and fast -tracking of construction and grading plan review, permitting and inspection. Policy H2.12: The City will continue to review affordable housing proposals on a case -by -case basis and authorize reduction of fee payments as deemed appropriate, and will provide fee deferrals for affordable housing units, as required by law, in order to encourage developers to create more affordable units for lower- income households. The City may include congregate care facilities, group homes, supportive housing, community care facilities and congregate care for seniors for inclusion in the fee deferral program. Goal 113: Sustain and Improve Existing Housing Units and Programs Discussion. As Santa Clarita continues to build out, it will become increasingly important to both preserve its existing affordable housing stock and to ensure that all residents, including those with lower incomes, have access to the resources and services that they need to maintain a safe and adequate living environment. Objective H3-1: Ensure that existing housing units establish and maintain habitability through substantial compliance with government health and safety codes. (Existing; modified to define habitability) Objective H3-2: Encourage the preservation of 89 units at high risk and up to 559 units at lower risk of converting to market rents between 2022 and 2029. (Existing; figures updated) Objective H3-3: Encourage the continuation of permanent affordable housing for lower -income households in existing mobilehome parks. (Existing; edited) n The following policies shall be used to accomplish the above objectives: Policy H3.1: Ensure safe, decent housing by enforcing habitability standards in a manner that does not discriminate and that protects the occupant's cultural, socio- economic, and/or accessibility needs. (Existing policy, updated to address revised objective and Fair Housing requirements) 39 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Implementing Program: HP-3.1 Limit Code Enforcement Activities Policy H3.2: Provide grants and loans to eligible homeowners for emergency and minor safety, habitability, and accessibility repairs. (revised) Implementing Programs: HP-3.2 Handyworker Program, HP-3.3 Property Rehabilitation Program Policy H3.3: Promote energy efficiency in all new and existing residential structures. (New, required) Implementing Program: HP-3.4 Provide Information for Energy Conservation Programs Policy H3.4: Monitor the status of at -risk units throughout the planning period to identify units at risk of conversion to market rate units, and work with non-profit housing organizations to preserve at -risk units and work with partners in workforce housing to purchase long-term affordability for existing units to serve the local workforce. (Combined two adjacent policies) Implementing Program: HP-3.5 Preservation of At -Risk Housing Policy H3.5: Encourage the preservation of existing mobilehome parks and the protection of this unique form of affordable housing. (New; there was no policy to support the objective and program) Implementing Program: HP-3.6 Mobilehome Rent Adjustment Policies Policy H3.6: The City is an active member of both the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) and the California Statewide Communities Development Authorities (CSCDA) and additionally is a member of CMFA's Special Finance Agency, which is the primary agency used to provide Workforce Housing projects Citywide by CMFA. During the life of this element, City staff will continue to proactively reach out annually to the CMFA and CSCDA to inquire about the status of Workforce Housing in Santa Clarita and the availability of new programs. Goal H4: Ensure fair access to quality housing and services for all members of the community, including those with special needs. Discussion: Santa Clarita contains two census tracts that are on the verge of qualifying as disadvantaged communities under SB 1000. Both are located within the Newhall community and have a combined population of almost 14,000 residents. According to HCD's Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Data Mapping Tool, both the Newhall and Canyon Country communities receive lower than average scores on measures of access to opportunities and higher than average scores on linguistic isolation. While the preparation of an Environmental Justice Element is not yet statutorily required to be undertaken simultaneously with this Housing Element, the M Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 sharply lower scores in these areas when compared to the rest of Santa Clarita are a concern and must be addressed under SB 686 (Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, see Section 4). Environmental Justice policies are also included within the Housing Element to reduce the health and safety risks in these areas, notably through access to safe and sanitary housing and the prioritization of these areas for improvements and programs. Objective H4-1: Reduce or remove governmental constraints and restrictions on housing and housing occupancy while preserving public health and safety. (Existing; revised to add reference to PH&S) Objective H4-2: Promote fair housing practices and prohibit discrimination. Objective H4-3: Affirmatively further fair housing and promote environmental justice for all residents. (New to address AFFH and EJ) Q The following policies shall be used to accomplish the above objectives: Policy H4.1: Limit regulatory and enforcement actions against tenants in affordable or de facto affordable housing by providing adequate time or extensions to address violations unless there is an imminent threat to public health and safety. (New - needed for Objective H4-1) Implementing Programs: HP-4.1 Monitor Housing Trends, Laws, and Issues; HP-3.1 Limit Code Enforcement Activities; HP-4.2 Monitoring of Codes and Ordinances to Remove Barriers Policy H4.2: Encourage and facilitate the transition of the homeless population to stable housing (moved to fall under correct Goal) Implementing Program: HP-4.3 Homeless Case Management Policy H4.3: Continue to provide fee deferrals as required by law, and to consider fee reductions for affordable and special needs housing projects. (Revised) (Revised) Policy H4.4: Ensure compliance with fair housing laws and prohibit discrimination in housing. Provide fair housing services that include public information, engagement, counseling, and investigation. (Combined two existing adjacent policies) Implementing Programs: Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice/Fair Housing Analysis; HP-4.5 Fair Housing Programs Policy H4.5: Continue to implement the City's reasonable accommodations ordinance to ensure that all persons have access to housing of their choice, regardless of ability. (Revised; addresses AFFH) Implementing Program: HP-4.66Administrative Process for Reasonable Accommodations 41 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Policy H4.6: Ensure that the City's programs and policies continue to reduce or eliminate the unique or compounded health risks of disadvantaged communities. (New; EJ) Implementing Programs: HP-4.7 Environmental Justice Objectives and Policies; HP-4.8 Protection from Unnecessary Wildfire Risk; HP-4.9 Proactive Community Preservation Policy H4.7: Ensure that affected residents have the opportunity to participate in decisions that impact their health. Facilitate the involvement of residents, businesses, and organizations in all aspects of the planning process, utilizing culturally appropriate approaches to public participation and involvement. (New; AFFH & EJ) Implementing Program: HP-4.10 Culturally Appropriate Facilitation and Involvement Policy H4.8: Affirmatively further fair housing by facilitating deliberate action to address and combat disparities, by fostering inclusive communities, and by undertaking only those actions that are consistent with the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing, in accordance with state law. (New; AFFH) Implementing Program: HP-4.11 Fair Housing Programs & Actions Policy H4.9: Continue to encourage the provision of housing to serve the developmentally disabled population in new affordable housing projects. Encourage affordable housing developers to set aside a portion of their units for the developmentally disabled and prioritize funding, permit processing, and requests for fee waivers for projects that do so. Continue to investigate dedicated funding for developmentally disabled affordable housing construction and seek state and federal monies as they become available. Facilitate any necessary HCD Community Care licensing, streamline any required land use approvals, and support construction funding applications for affordable housing serving the developmentally disabled. 2.2 IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS Program HP-1.1: No Net Loss of Residential Capacity to Accommodate RHNA To ensure sufficient residential capacity is maintained to accommodate the RHNA for each income category, staff will develop and implement a formal, ongoing (project - by -project) administrative evaluation procedure pursuant to Government Code Section 65863 within six months of adoption of the Housing Element. The evaluation procedure will track the number of extremely low-, very low-, low-, moderate-, and above moderate -income units constructed to calculate the remaining unmet RHNA. The evaluation procedure will also track the number of units built on the identified sites to determine the remaining site capacity, by income category, and will be updated as developments are approved. The Sites Inventory will be updated every 42 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 year as the Annual Progress Report (APR) is completed, and the APR with the updated inventory will be available on the City's website. (New, No Net Loss) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: 6 months following Community Departmental adoption; ongoing Development Budget thereafter Department Program HP-1.2: No Reduction of Density without Replacement Sites No project approval or other action that reduces the density or development capacity of a site shall be undertaken unless sufficient remaining sites are available or additional adequate sites are identified to meet the City's RHNA obligation prior to approval of the development and made available within 180 days of approval of the development, as required by Senate Bill 166. Identification of the replacement sites, and the necessary actions to make the site(s) available will be adopted prior to or concurrent with the approval of the development. (New, No Net Loss) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing Community Departmental Development Budget De artment Program HP-1.3: Utility Providers Responsibility to Prioritize Service The City will notify all public sewer and water providers of their responsibility under State law to give affordable housing projects priority for existing service capacity. The General Plan Housing Element, and any amendments thereto, shall be distributed to providers within 60 days of its adoption. Providers will be encouraged to retain adequate water and/or sewer service capacities to serve developments which provide affordable units. (Added - statutory requirement) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: 60 days following Community Departmental adoption; ongoing Development Budget thereafter Department Program HP-1.4: Affordable Housing Density Bonus Administer the City's existing density bonus program pursuant to Government Code Section 65915 (State Density Bonus Law), as may be amended from time to time, to meet changing statutory requirements. Provide additional incentives as provided in Unified Development Code Section 17.68.030. Developers requesting to use the density bonus must submit applications on a form approved by the Community Development Director at the time of submitting any entitlement application for a housing development where a density bonus is requested. The application shall include, at a minimum, the following information: 43 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 • A description of how the proposed project meets the criteria for a density bonus under Section 65915; • Concession(s), including parking adjustments, requested by the applicant; • A depiction of the location of the affordable housing units within the proposed development. In addition to the above, consider adopting an extended density bonus program that addresses Santa Clarita's identified housing needs in conjunction with consideration of an inclusionary ordinance. The City will complete a study to determine the appropriate additional densities and incentives to development projects that meet the City's identified housing needs, including but not limited to extremely low-income units, senior housing, mixed use zoning, and family housing for first-time homebuyers. (Updated, new sub -program to increase feasibility of inclusionary program) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Complete study by Community Departmental 2024 Development Budget, De artment REAP Program HP-1.5: Mixed Use Overlay Zone Continue to implement the City's Mixed Use provisions as set forth in the General Plan Land Use Element, Mixed Use Zones, and the Mixed Use Overlay Zone (MU) to encourage a mix of residential, commercial, employment and institutional opportunities within activity centers along identified corridors throughout the City. The purpose of the mixed -use overlay zone is: (1) to provide a mechanism to revitalize older commercial corridors and specific individual properties; (2) to increase opportunities for infill housing; (3) aesthetically improve transportation corridors; (4) reduce automobile dependence by creating pedestrian -oriented neighborhoods where local residents have services, shops, employment, and access to transit within walking distance of their homes. Incentives for Mixed Use Development are already in place and include accelerated plan check review, increased residential and commercial density opportunities, increased building heights, reduced parking requirements, and reduced setbacks along public streets. (Existing) 0 in : Re ft4 ity: Bwpditrtgnental Development Department Budget Program HP-1.6: Graduated Density Zoning and Site Consolidation —Old Town Newhall Redevelopment of portions of Old Town Newhall is constrained by the small parcel sizes created by small -lot subdivisions in the past. The City will continue the incentives granted to full block development projects in this target area. This tool Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 would continue to offer increased density based on the size of the site, thereby encouraging owners of adjoining properties to collaborate in combining parcels to form a larger development site that provides community amenities. The City will further review and revise the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan (ONSP) to create a permit process that could allow for additional building height above the 35-foot and three-story height limit for projects not involving full block developments. Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Review and revise Community Departmental the ONSP by 2023; Development Budget offered full block Department development incentives are -ongoing. Program HP-1.7: Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study Program The City will conduct a two -phased feasibility study to analyze the financial and programmatic feasibility of an inclusionary zoning policy. The City will complete a detailed analysis of current and projected development patterns and will explore how such requirements could complement existing and proposed incentive programs and illustrate the types of program changes that would be needed to result in more affordable housing while still supporting market -rate production. Once the study is complete, a report back on the findings will be prepared and presented to the City Council Development Committee for direction. The report to the City Council Development Committee will include recommendations consistent with economic feasibility study requirements of AB 1505, including the percentage of affordable units that might be required, alternate means of compliance, and exempt project types. Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Feasibility Study Community Departmental completed by 2024; Development Budget, presentation to Department REAP Council Development Committee by early 2025 Program HP-1.8: Minimum Residential Densities Continue to require residential projects to meet the minimum density requirements set forth in the General Plan unless the applicant demonstrates that physical and environmental constraints on the site are so great that the minimum density cannot be achieved, even after the size of the units and the land area devoted to each IN Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 individual unit has been minimized to the greatest extent feasible. (New Program to implement existing policy) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing Community Departmental Development Budget Department Program HP-1.9 Publish Information about Housing Sites Create and publish a summary that identifies available housing sites in Santa Clarita and make the summary available online in both tabular and mapping formats. Provide site -specific development information and support whenever possible in order to reduce up -front costs for interested housing developers. (New; responds to public comment) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Create summary by Community Departmental 2022; update Development Budget annually or as sites Department are developed. Program HP-1.10: Homebuyer Assistance — Mortgage Credit Certification Program The Mortgage Credit Certification (MCC) Program offers first-time low- and moderate - income homebuyers a federal income tax credit. This credit reduces the amount of federal taxes the holder of the certificate would pay. It can also help first-time homebuyers qualify for a loan by allowing a lender to reduce the housing expense ratio by the amount of tax savings. The qualified homebuyer who is awarded an MCC may take an annual credit against the federal income taxes paid on the homebuyer's mortgage. The credit is subtracted dollar -for -dollar from the federal income taxes. The qualified buyer is awarded a tax credit of up to 15%, and the remaining 85% is deducted accordingly. The City will continue to be a participating jurisdiction in this program so that homebuyers in Santa Clarita can benefit from the federal Mortgage Credit Certification Program (MCC Program) operated by the County of Los Angeles. Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing Community Development Department Departmental Budget Program HP-1.11: First Time Homebuyer Programs and Developers Demographic data for Santa Clarita indicates a growing need for ownership housing to serve families and individuals purchasing a home for the first time. With a median Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 home price of over $600,000 in 2020, families and individuals cannot afford to purchase a home without assistance. Non-profit developers and community land trusts help produce housing affordable to first-time homebuyers through a variety of means, including sweat equity programs and the purchase of property to lease back at nominal rates, reducing the cost of home ownership. Beginning in 2022, the City will complete one proactive outreach per year to local land trusts and housing providers such as Habitat for Humanity to determine available programs for first-time homebuyers, collaborate on measures to advertise and promote these programs, and to facilitate their development on available housing sites. The City would complete one proactive outreach per year to housing providers to determine available programs for first-time homebuyers, to obtain and share information online, and regularly update the City's website to encourage and/or support first-time homebuyer programs. Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Contact land trusts Community Departmental and non -profits in Development Budget 2022, then annually Department thereafter Program HP-1.12: Administrative List of Additional Sites Create and maintain a list of additional sites with appropriate zoning that could be added to the City's Sites Inventory if and when an analysis provided through the Annual Progress Report indicates that sufficient sites may not exist to accommodate the City's remaining RHNA, by income level, for the planning period. (New, No Net Loss - implements new Policy) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Create list by 2022; Community Departmental consider adding Development Budget sites from this list to Department inventory on an annual basis Program HP- 1.13: Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods: Government Code § 65583 requires analysis and justification of the sites included in the sites inventory of the City's Housing Element. The Housing Element may only count non -vacant sites included in one previous Housing Element inventory and vacant sites included in two previous Housing Elements if the sites are subject to a program that allows affordable housing by right. Some sites within this Housing Element were used in previous cycles, and this program is included to address the by -right approval requirement. Per Government Code § 65583, the use by -right of these sites during the planning period is restricted to developments in which at least 47 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 20 percent of the units in the development are affordable to lower income households. This provision is valid on the condition that these sites have sufficient water, sewer, and other dry utilities available and accessible, or that they are included in an existing General Plan program or other mandatory program or plan to secure sufficient water, sewer, dry utilities supply to support housing development. Prior to the end of 2022, Community Development Department staff will provide a pop-up "Notice" in Accela for each inventoried parcel subject to these requirements. The Notice will prompt staff to not require a Conditional Use Permit application for a residential development project on that site if at least 20% of the units are provided as affordable. A training session will be held to ensure that all staff are aware of the by -right allowances for projects providing at least 20% of units as affordable on these specific sites. Within the first three years of the planning period, a future amendment to the Unified Development Code and/or creation of an overlay zone will be completed to ensure compliance with Government Code § 65583.2(c). Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Set up Notice in Community Departmental Accela prior to the Development Budget end of 2022. Within Department the first three years of the planning period, ensure staff received training and code amendments and/or overlay zone are completed. -Ongoing. Program HP-2.1: Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types City staff will bring forward Municipal Code amendments to address recent changes to state law. Specific Code amendments to ensure compliance include but are not limited to the following: • Transitional Housing: Allow transitional and supportive housing in all zone districts that allow residential uses, subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone. (SB 2, 2007) • Supportive Housing: Supportive housing, as defined in Government Code Section 65650, to be a by -right use in all zones where multifamily and mixed -uses are permitted. (AB 2162) • Low Barrier Navigation Centers: to be a use by -right in zones where multifamily and mixed -uses are permitted, including the nonresidential zones where multifamily is permitted. (GC 65660) E Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 • Employee and Ag Worker Housing: employee housing for six or fewer employees is to be treated as a single-family structure and permitted in the same manner as other dwellings of the same type in the same zone. Employee housing consisting of not more than 12 units or 36 beds are to be considered an agricultural use and permitted in the same manner as other agricultural uses in the same zone (AB 1783) • ADUs: Update Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance pursuant to HCD's ADU Guidebook, including allowing such units by -right in all residential zones and reduction of side and rear setbacks as well as to reflect changes in these laws made by AB 3182, AB 68, and SB 13. Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Review by end of 2022; amend by the end of 2023 Community Development Department Departmental Budget Program HP-2.2: Updates to Administrative Procedures Prior to the dates specified in each sub -program below, City staff will update and distribute the following administrative procedures: • SB 35: The City will develop an SB 35 application process, including the pre - application and the procedure that will be used to provide a streamlined ministerial approval process to qualified residential and mixed -use development projects. The written procedures and checklists shall be developed and made available on the City's website no later than January 1, 2023. The City will develop Objective Design and Development Standards for multi -family and mixed -use projects by the end of 2023. • Development Fees and Transparency Requirements: The City will meet the new transparency and development fees requirements of AB 602 and SB 319 by 1) posting all required information about development standards and fees to an easily accessed location on the City's website by January 1, 2023; and 2) ensuring that new development impact fee studies and resulting fees comply with the new AB 602 requirements for fee studies prior to initiation of the next fees study in 2024. • Parking handout: The City will create and publish explanatory documents to delineate between the different parking requirements for different types of multifamily housing projects and mixed -use projects as updated by AB 2345, including those providing affordable units and those located close to transit. . • Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: SB 35 Procedures: Community Departmental January 1, 2023; Development Budget Objective Design Department and Development Standards: end of 2023; Fee Transparency: January 1, 2023; AB 602 Requirements: 2024; Parking Handout: July 30, 2023 Program HP-2.3: Specific Plan Code Review The City will review its Specific Plans to determine if changes are needed to comply with State laws related to transitional housing, supportive housing, group homes (community care facilities) and Low Barrier Navigation Centers. The review will be completed by the end of 2022, with any needed Specific Plan amendments occurring by the end of 2023. Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Review by end of Community Departmental 2022; amend by Development Budget end of 2023 Department Program HP-2.4: Continuing Affordability Ensure that the City's lending guidelines require long-term affordability of at least 55 years for affordable rental units and through a shared equity or other similar affordability mechanism for affordable ownership units. Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Review funding Community HOME, CDBG, guidelines in 2022; Development Bonds, PDA/TOD then ongoing Department funds Program HP-2.5: Collaboration with Non -Profit Affordable Housing Developers The City continues to partner with non-profit affordable housing developers for the creation of new affordable housing developments and will continue to be responsive to the proposals of housing developers. The City is committed to supporting proposed projects that show promise to provide affordable housing to meet the City's identified 50 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 housing needs, including for seniors, disabled, and families, especially those who are extremely low-income. Currently, affordable housing developers approach the City informally with projects in various stages of development, making it difficult to bring projects to fruition. A formal Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFP/RFQ) will streamline and clarify this process. The RFP/RFQ will include information on the affordable housing goals of the City, including the provision of housing for large households and extremely low-income households. The RFP/RFQ for this program will be posted by summer 2023 and will include at least one outreach meeting/event to gauge housing developers' interest. The RFP/RFQ process, once posted, will be made available to potential respondents for a minimum of 60 days and include interviews with at least the top two firms. Ultimately, the City, at a minimum, will make a concerted effort to execute an agreement with the non-profit developer to identify suitable land within the City for the development of an affordable housing complex consistent with the City's RNHA needs. Should a proposal be brought forth, at a minimum, the proposal will be presented to the City's Council Development Committee, Planning Commission, or City Council, whichever is deemed the appropriate group. (Existing; modified) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: RFPRFP/RFQ posted Community CDBG; by Summer 2023 Development Redevelopment set - Department aside funds Program HP-2.6: Provide for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Increase awareness of the by -right opportunities for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units by producing an informational brochure/handout, a simplified application, process, and a dedicated phone number and/or email for questions about and assistance with accessory dwelling units by the end of 2022 in order to promote the development of ADUs and JADUs. Add an ADU page to the City's website with all of the above information, as well as with a link to the LA ADU website to provide information about permitting, assistance tools, financing, and lending programs (https://www.laadu.org/) by the end of 2023. Annually report out on the City's successes in the production of ADUs and JADUs with the City's APR. (Required by Gov. Code 65583(c)(7)) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Develop Community General Fund brochure/handout, Development application, and Department contact by 2022 Add ADU webpage by 2023 51 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Report out annually Program HP-2.7: Replacement Housing Program The City will require replacement housing units subject to the requirements of Government Code Section 65915, subdivision (c) (3) on all sites identified in the 6th Cycle Sites Inventory when any new development occurs on a site in the housing Sites Inventory if that site meets the following conditions: 1) currently has residential uses or within the past five years has had residential uses that have been vacated or demolished; and 2) was subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of low or very -low income, or 3) subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its police power, or 4) occupied by low or very -low income households. Prior to the end of 2022, Community Development Department staff will provide a pop-up "Notice" in Accela for each inventoried parcel subject to these requirements. A training session will be held to ensure that all staff are aware of applicable replacement housing requirements for all sites occupied by residential uses. Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Set up Notice in Community General Fund Accela prior to the Development end of 2022. Ensure Department staff received training within the first three years of the planning period. Ongoing. Program HP-3.1: Limit Code Enforcement Activities Continue to focus residential code enforcement activities on situations that pose an immediate threat to public health and safety. Such activities do not include minor alterations made to residences without benefit of permit when such alterations are made to accommodate a special need or disability of the resident(s), or for interior alterations made to allow or honor the residents' cultural needs or practices, unless those alterations pose an immediate threat to the safety of the residents or neighborhood. (New; implements Policy H3.1 and addresses AFFH and EJ) 52 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing Community General Fund Development Department Program HP-3.2: Handyworker Program The City will continue to provide financial support to the Handyworker Program, operated by the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging - Senior Center through a grant from the City. The Handyworker Program provides minor home repairs, which are primarily performed by Senior Center staff. Grants up to a total of $5,000 in repairs are allowed per household, per year. Eligible households are owner -occupied and have incomes at or below 80 percent of the median household income for Los Angeles County, as determined annually by HUD. Typical repairs include plumbing, electrical, windows, walls, doors, and HVAC. Repairs which are beyond the scope of the Handyworker staff are subcontracted to local licensed repair persons. The City will continue to provide financial support for this Program annually, contingent upon the availability of funds and approval from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Upon approval of the annual allocation and authorization from HUD, the Senior Center and City will conduct one outreach including, but not limited to, using social media, mailers, and other news platforms. Results of the Programs' efforts (i.e. number of households assisted) will be included in the APR. (Existing - max amount updated) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing Community CDBG Funds Development Department through the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging Program HP-3.3: Property Rehabilitation Program The City will continue to administer the Property Rehabilitation Program to provide grants to low- and moderate -income homeowners for repairs to the grounds surrounding their owner -occupied homes. Typical repairs include driveway repair, tree -trimming, fence, wall, and gate repair, and brush clearance. Grants are for up to $1,500 in repairs. Like the Handyworker Program, the City will continue to provide financial support for this Program annually, contingent upon the availability of funds and approval from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Upon approval of the annual allocation and authorization from HUD, the Senior Center and City will conduct one outreach per year including, but not limited to, using social 53 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 media, mailers, and other news platforms. Results of the Programs' efforts (i.e. number of households assisted) will be included in the APR. Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing Community CDBG Development Department Program HP-3.4: Provide Information for Energy Conservation Programs The City of Santa Clarita will continue to maintain the "Green Santa Clarita" website as a "one -stop shop" that will provide residents, businesses and builders with programs and products that assist with energy conservation. The website will include available programs for lower income residents. (Existing; website named, and program modified to "continue" since it was accomplished) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing Community Departmental funds Development Department Program HP-3.5: Preservation of At -Risk Housing During the 2021-2029 planning period, Santa Clarita has 89 affordable senior units at high risk and up to 559 affordable units at lower risk of converting to market rents. The City will work to preserve these units as affordable by undertaking the following specific actions: (Existing; updated & revised) • Annually update the status of at -risk housing beginning in 20222 and provide an annual status update in the City's APR • Proactively outreach to owners at least three years before expiration of affordability covenants to inform them of state preservation notice law requirements (Gov. Code Sections 65863.10, 65863.11, 65863.13).) • Proactively outreach to at least two qualified entities per year to make diligent effort to maintain affordability levels. • Continue investigating funding options for continuation of affordability agreements and pursue funding as available. (Existing, updated to reflect current figures) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Annual monitoring Community TCAC, CA MFH of status and Development Program, bonds, available funding; Department mortgage funds outreach to owners 54 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 at least 3 years prior to expiration of affordability restrictions Program HP-3.6: Mobilehome Rent Adjustment Policies The City currently has a Mobilehome Park rental adjustment policy codified as Municipal Code Chapter 6.02. This ordinance is designed to protect park residents, the majority of which are of lower income, from unreasonable rent increases. The ordinance restricts the allowable annual space rent increases at mobilehome parks within the City limits to the following: • An adjustment limited to the percentage of the Consumer Price Index increase over the previous year (not to exceed 5%), along with a pass -through of increases in the cost of government -required services and increases in utility costs; • An increase to pay for allowable capital projects substantiated by the park owner through supporting documentation; and • An adjustment designed to provide a fair and reasonable rate of return, substantiated by the park owner through supporting documentation. Park owners are subject to significant notification requirements, and the ordinance puts into place a rent increase appeal process which can be initiated by the park residents. (Existing; updated) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing Community General Fund Development Department Program HP-4.1: Monitor Housing Trends, Laws, and Issues The City will continue to monitor legislation, trends, and policy issues related to the development and maintenance of affordable housing in the City of Santa Clarita. Ongoing efforts include but are not limited to: • Attending housing and legislative review conferences; • Attending training workshops; • Training on new legislation, state requirements, policies and procedures pertaining to housing programs. • The City will also participate in regional planning efforts coordinated by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and interfacing with other local jurisdictions, the County of Los Angeles, and the public. 55 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing Community Development Department General Fund Program HP-4.2: Monitoring of Codes and Ordinances to Remove Barriers The City will continue to monitor the implementation of ordinances, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure that they do not pose an unreasonable barrier to housing access. Annual updates of monitoring activities and any needed updates will be included within the APR. Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing Community Development Department General Fund Program HP-4.3: Homeless Case Management Provide financial assistance as funding is available to facilitate ongoing case management to address the issues leading to homelessness and assist them with the transition to stable, permanent housing. Effective case management services may include counseling, transportation assistance, job search assistance, and referrals to legal, health care, and substance abuse services. Assistance in locating transitional shelter or subsidized housing may also be provided. The City will provide annual funding from its Public Services portion of its annual CDBG Entitlement allocation for case management services, which includes, but is not limited to, support services, counseling, transportation assistance, referrals for various services, and educational programs, among others, contingent upon the availability of funds and approval from HUD. (Existing; moved) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing Community Development Department CDBG Funds Program HP-4.4 : Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice/Fair Housing Analysis Continue to develop an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI/Fair Housing Assessment) every five years or as otherwise legally required, to include but not limited to: (existing; added updated FHA title) 56 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 • Demographic data on housing, income, household make-up, employment, and a housing profile; • Evaluation of current City policies and regulations; • Evaluation of public sector impacts such as lending practices; • Description of potential impediments and conclusions; • Recommendations to address identified impediments. Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing, every 5 Community General Fund years Development Department Program HP-4.5: Fair Housing Programs The City will continue to provide training to City staff on fair housing laws and responsibilities and will continue to provide funding to contract with a service provider to provide and coordinate fair housing services for residents. The fair housing services provider conducts outreach and education activities, records and investigates inquiries and complaints from residents, distributes literature, provides housing vacancy listings, and publicizes the availability of fair housing services through various media. Outreach will be conducted through two outreach events per year. Trainings and/or other items related to housing would be completed on an as -needed basis. (Existing; format modified) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing; Continue Community CDBG annual allocations Development Department Program HP-4.6: Administrative Process for Reasonable Accommodations Continue to implement the City's Reasonable Accommodations Ordinance through an administrative process (unless related entitlements are sought) that is inexpensive and easy to apply for. Process these requests in 30 days or less where no other entitlements are applied for. Review typical processing costs and reduce or eliminate the reasonable accommodation application fee (currently $872) by 2024. (New - AFFH) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing as Community CDBG requested Development Department Program HP-4.7: Environmental Justice Objectives and Policies When amending the Elements within this General Plan, identify objectives and policies to reduce the unique or compounded health risks in disadvantaged communities by means that include, but are not limited to, the reduction of pollution exposure, 57 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 including the improvement of air quality, and the promotion of public facilities, food access, safe and sanitary homes, and physical activity. Review all General Plan Elements in 2022 to ensure that there are no conflicting objectives or policies. (New, EJ) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: First review in 2022; Community General Fund as Elements are Development amended thereafter Department Program HP-4.8: Protection from Unnecessary Wildfire Risk Limit exposure of new households to wildfire risks by ensuring that all new residential developments located within the VHFHSZ (Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone) have at least two points of access, an emergency evacuation plan, and meet all applicable Fire Safe Standards. Grant priority in processing and funding of affordable housing projects to those that are located outside of the VHFHZ. (New, needed to provide consistency with Safety Element policies to meet SB 1241) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing as projects Community General Fund are processed and Development reviewed Department Program HP-4.9: Proactive Community Preservation Continue to conduct proactive Community Preservation activities related to property maintenance and public safety issues in selected neighborhoods of Canyon Country and Newhall to forestall decline of these neighborhoods and help maintain them in a clean, safe, healthy, and secure manner that contributes to community vitality. Activities include but are not limited to: • Maintenance and improvement of existing homes. • Revitalization of neighborhoods in decline. • Measures to combat crime, graffiti, and gang activity. Staff from Community Preservation, Housing, Planning, Building and Safety, Recreation and Community Services, Neighborhood Services, and Public Works work in close partnership with the affected neighborhoods, local law enforcement, fire, emergency services and local contractors to achieve code compliance. The East Newhall, Old Town Newhall, and Canyon Country neighborhoods will be prioritized for these services, with other areas as needed and as funding allows. As part of Santa Clarita 2025 Strategic Plan, staff from the Community Preservation Division will lead a Neighborhood Rehabilitation and Beautification Program, a proactive approach to community preservation. The actions items will be completed INE Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 by the end of 2025, and will include, at a minimum, one bilingual outreach event held at a public facility, and open to the public, for the rehabilitation and preservation of pre -selected areas of the Newhall and Canyon Country communities. These communities were identified based on data from historical code enforcement cases and data collected from Community Awareness Program meetings held in the same communities during calendar years 2017-2019, and this action is a key action item in Santa Clarita 2020, the City's previous five-year strategic plan. Funding for this project will come from a mix of CDBG, HOME, and General Fund dollars, as well as services in -kind. Starting in 2023, the Program will aim to assist a minimum of 10 households per year and will continue through the completion of Santa Clarita 2025. Progress will be reported annually through the APR. Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Community General Fund 2025, then ongoing Development CDBG Department HOME Funds Community Preservation Program HP-4.10: Culturally Appropriate Facilitation and Involvement Facilitate the involvement of affected residents, businesses, and organizations in all aspects of the planning process, utilizing culturally appropriate approaches to public participation and involvement and reflected in the Fair Housing Programs and Action Table, below. (New; EJ) Timeline: Responsibility: Funding: Ongoing Community General Fund Development Department Program HP-4.11: Fair Housing Programs & Actions (new; AFFH) Fair Contributing City Programs & Actions Metrics and Milestones Housing Factors Issues Outreach and Enforcement 59 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 -ow rates of -ommunity )articipation end awareness of 'air housing ssues _inguistic solation particularly for ipanish speakers ion and I n e City will continue to provide inslation services on the City's !bsite, including Spanish inslation. -he City will continue to contract vith the Housing Rights Center and insure that the provider utilizes ion -traditional forms of outreach lia social media and place -based :ampaigns in lower -resource areas ind/or areas with linguistic solation, provides tabling at :ommunity events utilizing staff hat are multi-lingual, and provides )ilingual outreach materials and elephone support. port efforts and -cesses in APR port efforts and -cesses in APR he City will continue to promote See HP-4.10 recreation and community services programs in multiple languages and across multiple venues such as schools, libraries, and community enters. The City will engage and outreach Provide information o residents from lower -resource related to openings on City reas or areas of linguistic isolation Boards/Commissions/Com o serve on boards, committees, mittees at the local ask forces, and other local ommunity centers and on government decision -making public transit at the time bodies. f such openings. port efforts and -cesses in APR .11 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Census tracts lConcentrations of the City will undertake strategies torontact LACDA about in the Newhall lower and remove barriers to housing and ongoing efforts to educate and Canyon moderate -income strategically enhance access landlords by 2023 and Country have households, including: report efforts and higher ratesfemale-headed successes in APR of segregation households with The City will work with LACDA to of protected children, and develop a landlord education and classes Hispanic residents outreach program that will include in Lower resource information on source of income areas Newhall and iscrimination and Housing Choice Canyon Country oucher programs. he City will seek to establish an Post multi-lingual flyers ffirmative marketing campaign regarding housing imed at promoting equal access to opportunities in overnment assisted housing. community centers and on City's website to target �the ommunities twice a year Review the scope of work ith the Housing Rights enter by 2023, and seek ptions to include outreach ddressing equal access to ssisted housing as part of he Center's outreach methods he City will engage and outreach Provide information residents from lower resource related to openings on City reas to serve on boards, Boards/Commissions/Com ammittees, task forces, and other mittees at the local ►cal government decision -making community centers and on odies. public transit at the time f such openings he City will continue to support Meet quarterly with the ie Committee on Housing and Santa Clarita Community ridge to Home. Task Force on Homeless and Committee on Housing o coordinate action items related to the Community Plan. Report efforts and successes in APR he City will continue to implement Provide funding to assist ie Community Plan to Address with the kickoff of the omelessness, including supporting program and support the ie Shared Housing Program, which teerinci Committee in 61 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 ill offer innovative housing administering the solutions that add to the stock of program attainable, sustainable housing, by establishing shared living Report efforts and rrangements between home successes in APR eekers and those with space in xisting housing. Once live, if the program is successful, the City will ontinue to provide financial support contingent upon funding availability. Disparities in Access to Opportunity Discrepancies Lending The City will include the monitoring See HP- 4.5 in lending discrimination of lending practices, foreclosure patterns by identified in A.I. prevention outreach, and Report efforts and race/ethnicity homebuyer education for residents successes in APR identified in s part of the City's fair housing Analysis of program scope of services and will Impediments assess the HRC's annual findings to (2019) identify actions to be taken to overcome patterns of discrimination. The City will promote fair housing Post the California lending practices. Department of Fair an Equal Housing Fact Sheet n Fair Housing at ommunity Centers, nline, and mail the fact heet to local lenders once er year Environmental Age of Housing The City will continue to fund and See HP- 3.2 Health Supply proactively promote the See HP -3.3 Hazards Handyworker Program which including lead includes lead abatement and in housing ducation and the property risk in lower rehabilitation program. The City will continue the Proactive See HP- 3.1 resource areas of ode Enforcement Program in Newhall and Newhall and Canyon Country. Canyon Country he City will dedicate funding to prioritize basic infrastructure See HP- 4.9 improvements in Newhall and an on Country through the 62 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Proactive Community Preservation Program. hen amending the Elements See HP-4.7 ithin this General Plan, the City ill identify objectives and policies o reduce the unique or compounded health risks in isadvantaged communities by means that include, but are not limited to, the reduction of pollution exposure, including the improvement of air quality, and the promotion of public facilities, food access, safe and sanitary homes, and physical activity. Segregated Lack of housing The City will prepare a study of See HP-1.7 communities choice and pros and cons to inclusionary are in lower affordability in housing and make a presentation to resource areas of the City Council Development areas of the opportunity Committee. The City will outreach to and See HP-2.5 City partner with non-profit housing developers through an RFQ/RFP process. The City will partner with he non-profit developer to identify uitable land within the City for development of an affordable housing development. he City will encourage ontact the Los Angeles ollaboration between local ommunity Land Trust overnments and community land oalition by January 2023 rusts as a mechanism to develop o invite them to present affordable housing in higher- o the Community opportunity areas and increase Development Department opportunities for community about Housing Land Trust ownership of housing. Dpportunities in Santa larita Lower Concentrations of The City will support programs and Provide free adult Economic lower and rvices at community centers in education and career skills Index scores moderate -income whall and Canyon Country aimed Ft( lasses at its community in areas that households, furthering the economic centers. have higherfemale-headed 63 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 rates of households with opportunities available to lower- oordinate with the local segregation children, and income residents. ommunity college to offer and poverty Hispanic residents arious free personal and in Lower resource professional learning areas Newhall and opportunities. Canyon Country The City will continue the existing Continue to review "Shop Local" program to support bids/quotes submitted by local businesses by ensuring that local businesses and if ome fraction of the City's such bid/quote comes purchases of goods and services within 10% of the lowest come from local businesses. bid, then that local business will be given the ption to match the lowest bid Report efforts and uccesses in APR Disproportionate Housing Needs including Displacement Communities Availability of The City will implement programs See HP- 1.3, HP-1.4, HP - sensitive to affordable units in designed to increase the availability 1.5, HP- 1.6, HP-1.7, HP- investment- a range of sizes of affordable units in a range of 1.9, HP- 1.10, HP- 1.11, driven Potential sizes. HP-1.12, HP- 1.13, HP- 2.1, displacement displacement -risk HP- 2.2, HP- 2.5, HP- 2.6, in Newhall due to HP- 2.7 redevelopment in The City will review the Old Town Review the Old Town Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, which Newhall Specific Plan by Newhall governs land -use decisions where 2024 and update, as Lack of renter there are identified populations that necessary by 2025 protections are vulnerable to displacement, to Lack of rental 2nsure it includes anti - relief programs displacement measures (e.g. or people at risk relocation assistance for projects of homelessness which displace lower income residents and first right of return to existing residents). The City will continue to promote Report efforts and he State's Housing is Key Rental successes in APR and Mortgage Relief Programs on he City website. The City will proactively promote Maintain year-round he services of the Housing Rights informational postings at Center in communities who are community centers and vulnerable to displacement. :)ther municipal buildings near vulnerable ommunities he City will not approve any See HP-1.2 roject or other action that reduces Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 he density or development capacity of a site unless s unless sufficient remaining sites are available or additional adequate sites are identified to meet the ity's RHNA obligation prior to approval of the development and made available within 180 days of approval of the development, as required by Senate Bill 166. Communities Universal issues Policies in the City's Safety Element Meet quarterly with the sensitive to but seek to overcome these risks Santa Clarita Emergency disaster- socioeconomic including the prioritization of Preparedness Working driven pressures in these limate mitigation actions and Group. Discuss latest plans displacement tracts make these retrofits in neighborhoods that to use critical facilities as in Newhall populations urrently experience social or temporary shelters and/or and Canyon particularly nvironmental injustice or bear a cooling centers for Country vulnerable, disproportionate burden of residents displaced by especially for potential public health impacts. disasters Attend annual Emergency individuals in mobile homes Fhe City will promote disaster Expo and provide updated preparedness at community events information/materials to in these areas. residents on emergency preparedness Update Santa Clarita Emergency website to promote disaster preparedness every 6 months Higher rates Segregation, The City will prepare a study of See HP- 1.7 of lower economic pros and cons to inclusionary overcrowding opportunities, housing and make a presentation to and higher rates of the City Council Development overpayment poverty Committee. The City will continue to implement Provide funding to assist in Newhall and Canyon the Community Plan to Address with the kickoff of the Country Homelessness, including supporting program and support the Census the Shared Housing Program, which Steering Committee in Tracts ill offer innovative housing administering the solutions that add to the stock of program attainable, sustainable housing, by establishing shared living Report efforts and arrangements between home successes in APR eekers and those with space in xisting housing. Once live, if the ro ram is successful, the City will Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 ntinue to provide financial pport contingent upon funding ailability. he City will implement programs esigned to increase the availability f affordable units in a range of Quantified Objectives ee HP- 1.3, HP-1.4, HP- .5, HP- 1.6, HP-1.7, HP- .9, HP- 1.10, HP- 1.11, P-1.12, HP- 1.13, HP- 2.1, P- 2.2, HP- 2.5, HP- 2.6, P- 2.7 State law requires the City to establish quantified objectives for development of new housing and the preservation or rehabilitation of existing affordable housing over the eight -year planning period. Table 9 summarizes Santa Clarita's projected new construction of affordable and market rate units during the period 2021 - 2029. The City of Santa Clarita plans to fund Handyworker grants to 520 households to help ensure that low-income residents living in older homes in the City can maintain those homes in a safe and sanitary condition. (Program HP-3.2) The City will strive to preserve all affordable units at high risk for conversion during the 2021 - 2029 Housing Element period. (Program HP-3.5) The programs identified in Section 2 will assist the City in meeting its identified housing needs as quantified in Table 8 and Table 9 below. Table 8: Ouantified Preservation and Rehabilitation Obiectives 2021 - 2029 Extremely Very Low Low Low 50% or 51% to Housing Type 30% or less less of 800/0 of Total of median median median income income income Handyworker Rehab Program 80 285 155 520 Rehabilitation 20 30 30 80 Preservation 14 35 40 89 Total 1 114 350 225 689 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Table 9: Ouantified New Construction Obiectives, 2021 - 2029 Extremely Above Low Very Low Low Moderate Moderat Housing 30% or 31% to 51% to 81% to e less of 50 /o of 80 /o of 120 /o of o > 120 /o Tota I Type median median median median of income income income income median income RHNA 1,699 1,698 1,734 1,672 1 3,228 10,031 67 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Section III: Housing Sites 3.1 CONTEXT Jurisdictions are required by law to identify sufficient adequate sites of suitable land within its boundaries to meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). These sites can include vacant sites zoned for residential use, vacant sites that allow residential development, and underutilized sites that are capable of being redeveloped to increase the number of residential units. These sites must have the realistic potential for new residential development within the Housing Element planning period. Santa Clarita is meeting its RHNA through the following means: • ADU development projections (See Section 3.2); • Planned, approved, and pending projects projected to develop during the planning period (See Section 3.3); and • Adequate sites identified in the Sites Inventory, including sites on vacant and non -vacant land (See Sections 3.4). Legislation passed since the last Housing Element update has added more stringent requirements for the Sites Inventory. Assembly Bill 1397 addresses standards for the adequacy of inventoried housing sites, including non -vacant sites and sites that were identified in previous housing elements. Senate Bill 166, the "No Net Loss" law, requires a jurisdiction to ensure a Housing Element Sites Inventory with continual capacity to accommodate the RHNA by income group throughout the Housing Element planning period. Because of this requirement, HCD recommends an increased buffer of at least 15 to 30 percent more capacity than required, especially for the lower -income RHNA, or projecting a lower density capacity than is allowed. This Sites Inventory includes a 24 percent buffer for very low-income units and a 22 percent buffer for low-income units and utilizes conservative estimates for development capacity in order to account for this need. Additionally, programs are included within the Housing Element to ensure the City complies with new 'No Net Loss' requirements and maintains sufficient sites in inventory. Santa Clarita has a younger housing stock than the region and is a growing community with vacant land available for infill and greenfield development, as well as a history of annexing new land. While over 60 percent of housing units in the SCAG region were built prior to 1980, less than one-third of Santa Clarita's housing units were built during that time. Because of the age of the housing stock, the City has more recent experience with housing development. Recent residential development projects approved or under construction in the City include mixed use projects, age -restricted senior housing, single-family subdivisions, multifamily development including apartments and detached condominiums, student housing, and transitional housing. Recent residential development is used to make reasonable development capacity assumptions that reflect patterns of development within the City. Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 13: Chronology of Residential Dev N-ty—, Oaks I ,- 1Py f Year Built "ENV 1950 or Before 1951-1980 �_ 3 1981-2000 f+ 2001-2020 u 4 t f7 y� Source: Los Angeles Office of the Assessor Data ment in Santa Clarita T �j} vAS6 1438 7 The Sites Inventory accommodates 58 percent of sites for lower income households on vacant sites. Overall, the Sites Inventory contains a large buffer with a surplus of over 9,000 units. 3.2 ADU DEVELOPMENT ASSUMPTIONS An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary dwelling unit located on residentially zoned property that has an existing single-family or multifamily residence. Due to their small square footage, ADUs can provide affordable housing options for family members, friends, students, the elderly, in -home health care providers, the disabled, and others. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has conducted a survey of ADU rents and has issued pre -certified affordability assumptions for ADUs. Based on local conditions and development trends, the City decreased the proportion of projected lower -income ADUs and increased the proportion of Moderate and Above Moderate ADUs to be consistent with what is reasonably expected to develop in the City (see Table 10). These numbers may be credited towards Santa Clarita's RHNA. We Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Table 10: Assumed Affordabilitv for 6th Cvcle ADUs Income Category SCAG Affordability Assumption for ADUs Santa Clarita Affordability Assumption for ADUs Santa Clarita ADUs Assumed Extremely Low 15% 19% 48 Very Low 9% Low 45% 34% 85 Moderate 2% 9% 22 Above Moderate 30% 38% 95 Total 100%* 100%* 250 *Due to rounding, percentages may not always appear to add up to 100% (Source: SCAG survey) Recent trends indicate that ADU permit applications have been increasing in recent years. The City of Santa Clarita permitted 13 new ADU units in 2018, 25 new ADU units in 2019, 47 new ADU units in 2020, and 40 new ADU units in 2021 (average of 31.25 ADUs per year). The increase in ADU permits beginning in 2019 is likely due to recent California legislation that makes it easier to build and permit ADUs on single-family and multifamily zoned property. Additionally, Program HP-2.6 within this housing element will assist the City in meeting their ADU targets. Consistent with HCD guidance and safe harbor numbers, the ADU assumptions for RHNA credits assume that 31.25 ADUs will be permitted per year, resulting in 250 ADUs permitted between 2021 and 2029. 3.3 PLANNED, APPROVED, AND PENDING PROJECTS Housing units approved, permitted, or in receipt of a certificate of occupancy as of June 30, 2021, can be credited towards meeting the City's latest RHNA. These units can count towards the RHNA based on affordability and unit count provided it can be demonstrated that the units can be built within the planning period of October 2021 through October 2029. Affordability (income category) is based on the actual or projected sale prices, rent levels, or other mechanisms establishing affordability of the units within the project. Based on Los Angeles regional market rents and sales prices, apartments, condominiums, and townhomes are typically affordable to moderate -income households. Single-family homes are generally affordable only to above moderate - income households. Subsidized housing developments that offer housing at below market rates are made affordable to lower income households. Table 11 identifies the approved or pending projects that are credited towards meeting the City's RHNA. Two of these projects will be available to lower -income households based on deed restrictions: Metrowalk Specific Plan includes 49 units deed -restricted at 65% of AMI and the Family Promise Supportive Transitional Housing project includes four units deed -restricted at 80% of AMI. Projects that are currently in the pipeline achieve an 70 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 average density of approximately 80 percent of the maximum allowable density, as reflected in Table 11. Table 11: Planned. Annroved. and Pendina Proiects (2021) Maximum A roved/ % Of # Of Project Name Zoning Density proposed Max Units Income Allowed Density Density Achieved Category du/ac Achieved Entitled Sand Canyon Plaza MX-N & 18 16.1 89.4% 580 Above Z UR3 Moderate Dockweiler 21 1 UR3 11 4.8 43.6% 93 Above Moderate Master's University UR3 11 9.3 84.5% 42 Above Master Plan z Moderate River Walk Mixed CP 30 25.2 84.0% 136 Above Use Project z Moderate Veluzat Condos 1 UR4 18 7.5 41.7% 9 Above Moderate Canyon Brook z UR2 5 4.6 92.0% 35 Above Moderate Sand Canyon Ranch NU4 0.5 0.34 68.0% 22 Above z Moderate Bouquet Canyon UR5 & 5 to 30 12.7 42.3% 375 Above Project z UR2 Moderate MetroWalk Specific SP 24.5 24.5 ° 100.0 /o 449 Above Moderate Plan z 49 Lower Golden Triangle CC 18 16.5 91.7% 164 Above Apartments z Moderate Vista Canyon SP Varies 12.3 100.0% 477* Above Specific Plan 1 Moderate Galloway Five UR3 11 8.5 77.3% 44* Above Knolls 1 Moderate Porta Bella Specific SP Varies 2.9 N/A 2,911 Above Plan z Moderate Skyline Ranch 1 UR1 2 2.6 130.0% 678* Above Moderate Sierra Victoria 1 UR4 18 6.2 34.4% 48* Above Moderate Family Promise 1 Above Supportive CC 13 7.2 40.0% Moderate Transitional Housingz 4 Lower 71 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Sand Canyon Plaza MX-N 18 30.9 171.7% 115 Above Assisted Living z Moderate Sierra West MX-C 30 13.7 45.7% 54 Above Assisted Living z Moderate Pending Mancara 3 1.2 60.0% 109 Above NU5 Moderate Princessa Crossroads SP Varies 17.7 N/A 710 Above (+Sikand) Specific Moderate Plan 3 Park Vista 3 UR2 5 3.9 78.0% 182 Above Moderate Ted Robinson 3 UR1 2 1.6 80.0% 48 Above Moderate Sand Canyon Villas UR5 30 12.2 40.7% 20 Above 3 Moderate Smiser/Wiley MX-N 18 17.7 98.3% 375 Above Canyon 3 Moderate Smiser/Wiley Above Canyon Assisted MX-N 18 17.7 98.3% 190 Living iving 3 Bouquet Canyon MX-C 30 25 83.3% 30 Above IHOP Mixed Use 3 Moderate Salazar 11th Street Form Above Mixed Use 3 SP Based 56.9 N/A 12 Moderate Code Salazar 14th Street Form Above Mixed Use 3 SP Based 53.9 N/A 32 Moderate Code Annexed & Entitled Singh/Somerset UR2 5 1.3 26.0% 95 Above Summit z Moderate West Creek CH18 z UR4 18 30.5 169.4% 320 Above Moderate Total 79.6% 9,135 *Remaining number of units in projects that are under construction 1 Projects that are under construction and/or have recorded final maps. 2 Projects that include an active tentative map and/or entitlement. Total number of units are approved to be built. 3 Projects currently undergoing development review and/or environmental review. 72 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Based on the status of these projects and development trends in the City, these projects are likely to be made available during the planning period. After subtracting these anticipated units, the City must demonstrate its ability to meet the remaining housing needs through the identification of specific parcels or sites. After accounting for units planned and approved as of June 30, 2021, and anticipated ADUs, there is a remaining need of 6,595 units. This total includes 4,945 lower -income and 1,650 moderate -income units. The City must demonstrate the availability of sites with appropriate zoning and development standards that can facilitate and encourage the development of 6,595 units. 3.4 DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY ASSUMPTIONS California law requires that jurisdictions demonstrate in their Housing Element that the land inventory is adequate to accommodate the jurisdiction's share of the regional growth. California law has established "default" density standards in estimating potential units by income range: • A density standard of 0 to 14 units per acre (primarily for single-family homes) is assumed to facilitate housing in the above moderate -income category; • A density standard of 15 to 29 units per acre (primarily for medium density multifamily developments) would facilitate housing in the moderate -income category; and • A density standard of 30 or more units per acre (primarily for higher density multifamily developments) would facilitate housing in the lower income category. When identifying potential capacity for more development, Geographic Information Systems data was used to identify vacant and non -vacant properties within the city in zoning districts that allow for residential use. Nonvacant parcels were chosen as sites likely to be redeveloped during the next eight years based on the following criteria: • Improvement to Land Value Ratio: A parcel's improvement -to -land value ratio can help identify properties that are potentially underutilized. A ratio of less than 1.0 indicates that the land value itself has a higher value than the improvements built on that land. These underutilized parcels represent opportunities for property owners and developers to invest in further improvements that increase the overall value of the property; • Existing use vs. zoned use: A comparison of the current use of a site to the use for which it is officially zoned can identify underutilized or non -conforming properties. For example, a parcel currently occupied by a parking lot or single- family home which is zoned for high density housing or high intensity commercial development represents an opportunity for the property owner to convert the property to a higher value use; 73 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 • Age of structure: The age of a structure is useful in demonstrating likelihood of a site to redevelop. New construction on a site indicates that a property owner is unlikely to invest in additional improvements or redevelop the site in the near future even though other factors may indicate a higher likelihood of redevelopment; • Floor -to -area ratio: Low floor -to -area ratios indicate underutilization. Any potential development on parcels with higher floor -to -area ratio buildings may incur higher land acquisition and demolition costs; • Ownership patterns: Properties owned by a single entity are more likely to be consolidated and/or redeveloped when compared to a project that necessitates purchase of property from multiple owners. Similarly, when land is publicly owned, the City can more easily negotiate the development of affordable housing. Parcels in the City were reviewed to eliminate those unlikely to be redeveloped in the near term, such as parcels containing medium to larger size apartment buildings or condominiums and parcels with newer structures. The City used conservative assumptions to estimate the development capacity of each site. Specifically, the Sites Inventory assumed 75 percent of the maximum allowable density of all parcels, instead of the full development potential allowed under the applicable zoning district. This density assumption is lower than the average densities achieved by the planned and approved projects (See Section 3.3). For the sites designated for mixed use, the allowable density was assumed to be 30 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) and would be developed with both residential and commercial uses. These assumptions are based on development trends in the City as shown in Table 11 above and with the detailed redevelopment trends and analysis provided in Section 3.6. These historical regional development patterns were used to approximate a variety of site -specific constraints that would reduce the ability for property owners to meet the maximum allowed density allowance. For the smaller lots in the inventory, a minimum of one dwelling unit is assumed for each legal lot. The City has made assumptions for residential development on sites that allow nonresidential uses based on recent development trends in the City. The following recent residential projects are described more in depth in Section 3.6. Each of these projects are located in zones that allow 100% commercial, and each of them have achieved greater than 75% of the maximum residential density allowed: • Monticello (43.5 units/acre; 87% of maximum density achieved) • Three Oaks (18.5 units/acre; 102% of maximum density achieved) • Newhall Crossings (56.6 units/acre; 100% of maximum density achieved) • River Walk (25.2 units/acre; 84% of maximum density achieved) • Golden Triangle Residential (16.5 units/acre; 92% of maximum density achieved) • Salazar 11' Street (56.9 units/acre; 100% of maximum density achieved) • Salazar 14th Street (53.9 units/acre; 100% of maximum density achieved) 74 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 In addition, a couple of examples of prospective projects with developer interest that would propose residential development in areas that allow 100% commercial include Flying Tiger residential (32 units/acre) and River Walk -adjacent residential (25 units/acre). These prospective projects would achieve over 100% and 84% of the maximum density allowed. These recent development projects and pre -development projects reflect the strong demand for housing sites within the City, including those that also allow commercial development. Based on these trends and on the actual average percentage of residential density (95%) achieved by projects on commercially -zoned properties, the assumed capacity of 75 percent of the maximum allowable density is a reasonable expectation. A total of 9,845 residential units can be accommodated on vacant and non -vacant sites in the city based on residential densities and floor area ratio standards per existing land use designations and zoning districts. The sites are located in zoning districts that accommodate densities between 18 to 50 dwelling units per acre. The sites identified for new housing were separated into discrete areas within the City and are shown geographically in Figure 14 and Figure 15. As shown in Figure 14, sites to accommodate the lower income RHNA are spread out throughout the city and are in areas with moderate to highest resource areas as categorized by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC). Table 12 provides the size, realistic capacity, income category, and resource area of each site. An analysis of these sites relating to fair housing can be found in Section 4.5 and a table providing attributes for all sites can be found in Appendix D. 75 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 76 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Table 12: Housina Site Areas Map # Acres Realistic Capacity Units Income Category TCAC Resource Area 1 95.73 1,313 Lower, Moderate Moderate Resource 2 28.74 453 Lower Moderate Resource 3 24.39 523 Lower Moderate Resource 4 3.77 82 Lower Moderate Resource 5 1.92 71 Lower Highest Resource 6 14.79 552 Lower Moderate Resource 7 4.50 168 Lower Highest Resource 8 28.16 629 Lower Highest Resource 9 15.03 338 Lower Moderate Resource 10 14.51 323 Lower Moderate Resource 11 1.56 20 Moderate Moderate Resource 12 13.48 181 Moderate Highest Resource 13 0.43 5 Moderate High Resource 14 8.66 117 Moderate Moderate Resource 77 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 15 4.97 66 Moderate Moderate Resource 16 20.06 271 Moderate Moderate Resource 17 12.65 171 Moderate Highest Resource 18 15.55 307 Lower, Moderate High Resource 19 12.60 283 Lower, Moderate Highest Resource 20 3.92 88 Lower High Resource 21 5.65 123 Lower Moderate Resource 22 7.85 175 Lower Highest Resource 23 35.20 792 Lower, Moderate High Resource 24 4.15 90 Lower High Resource 25 22.67 847 Lower Highest Resource 26 48.44 1,805 Lower, Above Moderate Highest Resource 27 3.84 52 Moderate Moderate Resource 3.5 RHNA SURPLUS Santa Clarita is identifying sufficient suitable sites to accommodate its entire RHNA through existing sites under existing zoning. Of the City's 10,031-unit total RHNA obligation, 186 lower-, 22 moderate, and 9,177 above moderate -income units will be accounted for by planned and approved units and through ADU development. After those units, there is a sum of 6,595 units needed to accommodate the City's RHNA including 3,349 units affordable at the very low and extremely low-income levels and 1,596 units affordable at the low-income level. The City has identified suitable sites to realistically accommodate an additional 9,845 units under current zoning, with an approximately 23 percent buffer for the very low and low-income categories and a 46 percent buffer for the moderate -income category. More than 50 percent of the City's low-income RHNA obligation can be met on vacant sites. Table 13: RHNA Surplus by Income GrouD Very Above Low- Low- Moderate- Moderate - income income income income Total RHNA Allocation 3,397 1,734 1,672 3,228 10,031 Planned and Approved Units 0 53 0 9,082 9,135 ADUs 48 85 22 95 250 Remaining RHNA After Credits 3,349 1,596 1,650 0 6,595 Vacant Units 1,956 920 1,777 -- 4,653 Non -vacant Units 2,181 1,027 625 1,359 5,192 Total Units After Credits 4,137 1,947 2,402 1,359 9,845 Total Unit Surplus 788 351 752 7,308 9,199 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Buffer above Remaining RHNA After Credits 24% 22% 46% >100% 3.6 REDEVELOPMENT TRENDS Some suitable sites identified in Appendix D rely on the redevelopment (or "recycling") of underutilized properties or underperforming commercial sites. Examples of recent existing, under construction, and approved/entitled recycling trends include the following: 3.6.1 Existing Development Monticello Monticello is a mixed -use development consisting of 60 residential units and 10,300 square feet of ground -floor commercial located on a 1.38-acre site at 26701 McBean Parkway and within the Regional Commercial zone. The development consists of an overall density of 43.48 units per acre and achieves 87 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. Construction of Monticello was completed in 2020. The site was previously used for overflow parking. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size and existing use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2861-058-079 and 2861-058-080. Newhall Crossings Newhall Crossings is a mixed -used development consisting of 47 residential units and 20,000 square feet of ground -floor commercial, located on a 0.83-acre site at 24450- 24480 Main Street and within the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan - Arts & Entertainment zone. The development consists of an overall density of 56.62 units per acre and achieves 100 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. 79 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Construction of Newhall Crossings was completed in 2020. The site was previously used as an auto repair establishment. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, and surrounding use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2825-015-015, 2844-001-072, 2844-001-046, 2844- 001-034, 2844-001-033, and 2844-001-032 (Parcels ending in -072, -046, -034, - 033, and -032 share lot lines and have potential to be consolidated). Ito 71 aft •: Looking Southeast Existing:•• • Northeast Three Oaks Three Oaks is a multifamily residential development, deed -restricted to lower income households, consisting of 30 units within three buildings on a 1.62-acre site and located in the Community Commercial zone. The development consists of a density of 18.52 units per acre and achieves 102 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The development includes a community recreation center and children's play area. Project entitlements included a Development Review Permit, and Oak Tree Permit, as well as a 3 percent density bonus increase and one concession for building height, pursuant to the state density bonus ordinance. Construction of Three Oaks was completed in 2017. The site was previously used as a park & ride parking lot. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size and development standards to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2827-005- 046, 2836-009-905, 2844-041-003, and 2844-041-002. :1 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Existing: Looking North I Existing: Looking Northeast Habitat for Heroes is a 78-unit affordable housing development, consisting of 11 single -story, detached units and 67 two-story duplex units on a 9.4 acre -site, generally located at Harrybell Place and Centre Pointe Parkway and in the Urban Residential 3 zone. The project provides housing for low- and very low-income veterans. The project includes passive green spaces and one central community play area with a children's play area, gazebo and community green space. The development consists of an overall density of 8.29 units per acre and achieves 76 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. Construction of Habitat for Heroes was completed in 2018. The site was previously undeveloped. The pre - development status of this site had similar parcel size and existing use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2836-014-056, 2859-001-046, and 2859-004-023. i • f it i� i Existing: Looking Northeast Existing: Looking Northwest Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Villa Metro The Villa Metro development consists of 315 detached residential condominium units, 22 live/work units, and 8,000 square feet of commercial, located on a 30-acre site at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Prima Way, within the Urban Residential 5 and Neighborhood Commercial zones. The development includes 16 units that are deed -restricted to moderate income households, consists of a density of 11.23 units per acre, and achieves 62 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. Construction of Villa Metro was completed in 2015. The site was previously undeveloped. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, and development standards to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2836-013-135 and 2836-013-919. �' �. a mob Existing: Looking Northeast Existing: Looking West Kansas Street Apartments The Kansas Street apartments consist of 10 residential units located on a 0.56-acre site at 24514 Kansas Street and within the Urban Residential 4 zone. The development consists of an overall density of 17.85 units per acre and achieves 99 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. Construction of the Kansas Street apartments was completed in 2015. The site was previously used as a single- family residence. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, development standards, and surrounding use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2830-016-020, 2839-020-004, 2839-020-005, 2839-020-006, 2839-020-007 and 2839-020-008 (APNs ending in -004, -005, -006, and -007, and -008 share lot lines). Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 71,, % g��y- vr7y' Existing: Looking East Existing: Looking Southwest The Walnut Street residential development consists of 11 detached condominium units located on a 1.1-acre site at 22750-22779 Walnut Park Lane and within the Urban Residential 3 zone. The development consists of an overall density of 10 units per acre and achieves 91 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. Construction of the Walnut Street residential development was completed in 2017. The site was previously used as a single-family residence. The pre -development status of this site had similar existing use, surrounding use and development standards to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2839-020- 001, 2839-020-002, 2839-020-003 (APNs ending in -001, -002, and -003 share lot lines). Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 3.6.2 Development Under Construction Plum/Whites Canyon Apartments The Plum/Whites Canyon Apartments consist of 228 residential units located on an 8.68-acre site along Whites Canyon Road, at Maybrook Lane and within the Urban Residential 4 zone. The development would include 34 deed -restricted units affordable to lower- and moderate- income households. The development was approved in conjunction with Sierra and Victoria at Plum Canyon, would consist of an overall combined density of 12.07 units per acre, and would achieve 67 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The project is currently under construction. The site was previously undeveloped. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, surrounding use, and development standards to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2833-014- 043, 2859-001-046 and 2859-004-023. AR & 92 1 - 1, Existing: Looking Northeast Existing: Looking East Sierra and Victoria at Plum Canyon The Sierra and Victoria at Plum Canyon development consists of 183 detached condominium units located on a 25.38-acre site at the southeast corner of Skyline Ranch Road and Whites Canyon Road, within the Urban Residential 4 zone. The development was approved in conjunction with the Plum/Whites Canyon Apartments, would consist of an overall combined density of 12.07 units per acre, and would achieve 67 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The project is currently under construction. The site was previously undeveloped. The pre - development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, surrounding use, and development standards to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2836-014-067 and 2836-014-056. Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Valley Street Residential The Valley Street Residential development consists of 5 residential units located on a 0.49-acre site at 24753 Valley Street and within the Urban Residential 3 zone. The development would consist of an overall density of 10.2 units per acre and would achieve 93 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The project is currently under construction. The site was previously used as a single-family residence. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, surrounding use, and development standards to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2839-019-026, 2839-019-027, 2839-019-013, 2839- 019-014, and 2839-019-018 (APNs ending in -026, -027, -013, -014, and -018 share lot lines). r .n r„ Existing: Looking West Existing: Looking West Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 3.6.3 Approved/Entitled Development MetroWalk The MetroWalk Specific Plan and residential development project established a Specific Plan for a 498-unit multifamily residential project on 20.4-acre site, located at the southeast corner of Lost Canyon and Harriman Drive. The site is also located adjacent to the future Vista Canyon Metrolink rail line station and bus transfer station, within the Specific Plan zone. The development would include 49 deed -restricted units affordable to lower income households, would consist of an overall density of 24.5 units per acre, and would achieve 100 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The site was previously undeveloped. The project was approved in March 2021. The developer, prospective home builders, and the City have met to discuss next steps and a final map application is anticipated this year. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, and surrounding use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2844-023-808, 2844-022-806, 2844-023-006, 2844-042-002 and 2844-022-014 (these parcels have potential to be consolidated). Existing: Looking Northeast Rendering Golden Triangle Residential Golden Triangle Residential is a development consisting of 164 multifamily residential units, located on a 9.9-acre site at 20600 Golden Triangle Road, within Community Commercial zone. The development would consist of an overall density of 16.5 units per acre and would achieve 92 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The site is partially developed with a parking lot and auto parts store. The project was approved in March 2021 and a final tract map is currently under review by the City. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, and surrounding use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2827-005-037, 2844-001-068, and 2811-002-069. :. Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Existing: Looking South I Rendering Riverwalk is a development consisting of 136 multifamily residential units and 10,000 square feet of commercial space, located on a 5.4-acre site at 18300 Soledad Canyon Road, within the Soledad Corridor Plan - Urban Center zone. The development would consist of an overall density of 25.2 units per acre and would achieve 84 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The site was previously developed with 23 mobile home units, which have since been removed. The project was approved in May 2020. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size and existing use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2833-015-005 and 2833-015-031. M W 9C aC P�- A Itn _ �60 F fit+ r, - r Ir1 ' _ -- - �. Existing: Looking Southeast Rendering Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 3.6.4 Pending Development Salazar 11t' Street Mixed Use The Salazar 111h Street Mixed Use project is a development proposal currently pending entitlement review. The project consists of 12 residential units and 2,200 square feet of ground -floor commercial, located on a 0.21-acre site at 24605 Railroad Avenue, within the Corridor zone of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan. The development would consist of an overall density of 56.9 units per acre and would achieve 100 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The site was previously developed with an auto repair establishment, which has since been removed. The project is anticipated to be scheduled for a public hearing in 2022. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, and surrounding use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2803- 032-034, 2827-004-026 and 2827-004-009. 4 a I Existing: Looking West Rendering Salazar 14t' Street Mixed Use The Salazar 14th Street Mixed Use project is a development proposal currently pending entitlement review. The project consists of 32 residential units and 5,800 square feet of ground -floor commercial, located on a 0.59-acre site at 24747 Railroad Avenue, within the Corridor zone of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan. The development would consist of an overall density of 53.9 units per acre and would achieve 100 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The site is currently developed with commercial and office uses. The project is anticipated to be scheduled for a public hearing in 2022. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, and surrounding use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2803-032-043, 2803-032-042, and 2827-004-008. Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 i e._ 5 - -�WNW- ;N Existing: Looking West Rendering Bouquet Canyon IHOP Mixed The Bouquet Canyon IHOP Mixed Use project is a development proposal currently pending entitlement review. The project consists of 30 residential units and 7,000 square feet of ground -floor commercial, located on a 1.2-acre site at 26135 Bouquet Canyon Road, within the Mixed -Use Corridor zone. The development would consist of an overall density of 25 units per acre and achieves 83 percent of the maximum density allowed in that zone. The site is currently developed with a restaurant and a parking lot. The project is anticipated to be scheduled for a public hearing in 2022. The pre -development status of this site had similar parcel size, existing use, and surrounding use to the following suitable sites identified in Appendix D: APNs 2803- 032-026 and 2827-005-046. Existing: Looking North ■Is In ■ ■ 'JK a ■ ■ � ■ "Yalu O'NKU IF Rendering 89 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 3.7 PROGRAMS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE SITES (NO NET LOSS) In order to ensure the sites listed in inventory continue to be available for development, especially for lower income housing, programs have been included to maintain an adequate Sites Inventory, throughout the 8-year planning period. The programs are included in their entirety in Section 2 and summarized here: • No Net Loss of Residential Capacity to Accommodate RHNA (Program HP-1.1): Staff will develop and implement a project -by -project administrative evaluation procedure to track units built and remaining site capacity to accommodate the City's remaining RHNA. • No Reduction of Density without Replacement Sites (Program HP- 1.2): No action shall be undertaken that reduces the density or development capacity of a site unless sufficient remaining sites are available in inventory to accommodate the City's remaining RHNA. • Administrative List of Additional Sites (Program HP-1.12): City will maintain a list of additional sites with appropriate zoning that could be added to the City's Sites Inventory if and when sufficient sites may not exist to accommodate the City's remaining RHNA. • Publish Useful Information about Housing Sites (Program HP-1.9): City will publish a summary of available sites for housing to interested housing developers. 3.8 INFRASTRUCTURE CONSIDERATIONS This subsection provides information about the availability of infrastructure to serve new housing and addresses any infrastructure limitations within the City that may affect the development of housing during the planning period. As required, this section includes information on the availability of water, sewer, and dry utilities. This Housing Element and Sites Inventory does not require or include any rezoning or land use changes that may increase infrastructure demands past the level already analyzed under CEQA. All sites listed in the inventory that are appropriate for lower income residential development have available infrastructure. 3.8.1 Water The City of Santa Clarita is served by the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water). SCV Water is made up of three interconnected water distribution systems: Newhall Water Division (NWD), Santa Clarita Water Division (SCWD) and Valencia Water Division (VWD). SCV Water plans for long-term availability of water resources through an Urban Water Management Plan, Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and a Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan. As new housing is developed in the City, upgrades to water facilities may be required. This determination would be made as part of the standard City development review process, and upgrades or new connections would require additional development review. Overall, SCV Water's water resources, safeguards, and water resource planning efforts are projected to be .e Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 sufficient to provide water supply to the projected new housing development throughout the planning period. 3.8.2 Sewer Wastewater treatment in the City of Santa Clarita is currently provided by the Valencia Water Reclamation Plant (Valencia WRP) and Saugus Water Reclamation Plant (Saugus WRP), operated by the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of Los Angeles (SCVSD). Wastewater is addressed in the Recycled Water Master Plan and Urban Water Master Plan, which identified increased demand due to population growth. Two new facilities, the Newhall Ranch Water Reclamation Plant (Newhall WRP) and the Vista Canyon Ranch Water Factory (Vista Canyon RWF), have been planned to meet increased demand. Existing and planned wastewater infrastructure is projected to be sufficient to provide sewage infrastructure to new housing development. 3.8.3 Other Utilities In addition to water and sewer, the Sites Inventory must discuss the availability of dry utilities. Dry utilities include electricity, natural gas, and telecommunication infrastructure. In the City of Santa Clarita, electricity is provided by SoCal Edison, natural gas is provided by SoCalGas, and telecommunications are provided by AT&T, Viasat, Spectrum, or other providers. These utilities are available in the project area and can accommodate the RHNA, including the buffer. 3.9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS The analysis of sites must include a general description of known environmental features with the potential to impact the development viability of the identified sites. Some areas within the City are environmentally sensitive or hazard prone. Provisions within the Building Code and Unified Development Code consider these conditions in establishing standards for development, and these standards were considered in the identification of suitable sites. Further discussion on environmental constraints to residential development is located in Section 4. 3.9.1 Sensitive Habitats and Species The planning area contains a wide range of vegetation, wildlife, and habitats, including several of specific environmental concern. As the sites listed in inventory are focused on infill sites near previously developed sites and on underutilized sites that have been previously developed and disturbed, the presence of sensitive habitats and species within the City does not affect the development viability of these sites. There are several active and potentially active earthquake faults and fault zones within the City of Santa Clarita, and the City contains Alquist-Priolo Fault Special Studies zones. Additionally, some sites are at increased risk for other seismic 91 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 hazards, including liquefaction and seismically induced landslides. Only sites 19 and 23 are within Alquist-Priolo Fault Hazard Zones. These sites are identified to have capacity for both lower- and moderate- income units. Standards for development in these areas are found within the City's Building Code, Unified Development Code, and seismic design standards. The sites identified in this inventory were selected considering these development standards and conditions, and the conditions do not affect development viability. 3.9.3 Flooding There are several flood hazard areas and dam inundation zones within the City of Santa Clarita, primarily found along the Santa Clara River and its tributary streams. Sections of development in the City are served by levees, reducing their flood risk. Additionally, Santa Clarita has taken measures to mitigate both urban flooding risk from stormwater and floodplain flood hazards, through implementation of the National Flood Insurance Program, the City's Floodplain Management Ordinance, and portions of the Unified Development Code. Flood risk is mitigated both through emergency preparedness planning and through hazard mitigation efforts, including development standards. Portions of Sites 6, 9, and 14 are within the flood hazard area surrounding Newhall Creek, Site 17 is within the flood hazard area surrounding the South Fork Santa Clara River, and Site 27 is partially within the flood hazard area along Sierra Highway. Of these, only Sites 6 and 9 are identified to have capacity for lower -income residential development, and they are only partially within the hazard area. The sites identified in this inventory were selected considering these development standards and conditions, and the conditions do not affect development viability. 3.9.4 Fire Hazards The City of Santa Clarita is located in a fire -prone region and large areas of the City are designated as fire hazard severity zones. Development in these areas is subject to various codes, guidelines, and programs to reduce risk from wildfire, including County fuel modification requirements and standards in the Building Code, Fire Code, and Unified Development Code. These standards meet the State standards for development within fire hazard severity zones and minimize risk for new developments within this area. In order to promote public health and safety, the inventory of sites minimized land within hazardous areas where feasible. Some sites within fire hazard severity zones were identified as suitable land for residential development (see Figure 16 and Figure 17), and development in these areas will be subject to development standards mentioned above. These standards may increase development costs overall but are not expected to impact the viability of residential development. There are a total of 2,830 lower -income units and 2,035 moderate - income units in inventory located within fire hazard areas. Of these 4,865 units, 58% of them are located on vacant sites. These sites are shown below in Figure 16 and Figure 17. 92 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Program HP-4.8 (See Section 2) includes provisions to prioritize development outside of fire hazard severity zones as criteria for distributing funds and incentives for residential development. Figure 16: Sites to Accommodate Lower -Income RHNA and Fire Hazard Severity Zones Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 17: Sites to Accommodate Moderate -Income RHNA and Fire Hazard Severity Zones AARFIA Sites to Acc om m odate Moderate Income RHNA - ` Fire SeaeritV Zones i - - - - e - Sutable Ste Hazard Clan _� xo�ven��sms ve•y x®M1 � os o i � _; v..eMsaes Kal. I _ _ cq or se Me ieoaemte m�uum:. I .I � cie•rte ea..my row. xco�x w•oyma•.ctr. ro 0� wg _RNVC4 �• w ;- lY 3.10 FAIR HOUSING CONSIDERATIONS The Housing Element must demonstrate that there are adequate sites zoned for the development of housing sufficient to accommodate the number of new housing units needed at each income level, as identified in the RHNA. In the context of AFFH, the site identification requirement involves not only an analysis of site capacity to accommodate the RHNA, but also must analyze whether the identified sites serve the purpose of replacing segregated living patterns with truly integrated and balanced living patterns, transforming racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunity. 3.10.1 Opportunity Areas HCD and TCAC have created opportunity maps to identify areas throughout the state whose characteristics support positive economic (low poverty, high employment, high median household income), educational (reading and math proficiency, high school graduation rates, low student poverty rates), and environmental outcomes (low exposure to pollution) for low-income families, particularly long-term outcomes for Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 children. The HCD/TCAC Opportunity Areas Map ranks Census tracts in Highest Resource to Low Resource based on these outcomes. A Census tract with a designation of High Resource would indicate that the Census tract has strong educational and economic opportunities for current and future residents. The City limits partially or fully encompasses 56 Census tracts, which are categorized by the 2021 TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map as a mix of moderate to highest resources areas. No Census tracts were identified as Low Resource in the City. This categorization of the 56 Census tracts in the City of Santa Clarita indicates that, across most of the City, residents have high to highest access to positive economic, educational, and environmental outcomes, with exception to the areas of Newhall and Canyon Country which have moderate access. The 2021 TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map maps influenced the locations of potential lower income sites in the City. The Sites Inventory utilizes both vacant and underutilized or underdeveloped nonvacant sites distributed throughout the City. Of the nineteen housing sites identified to meet the lower -income RHNA, eleven are in high or highest resource areas. The majority of the unit capacity for lower -income sites are located on high or higher resource areas. Figure 18 and Figure 19 show the distribution of lower- and moderate- income sites in relation to the TCAC Opportunity Areas. W Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 18: Sites to Accommodate Lower -Income RHNA and TCAC Opportunity Areas "'S.ANTA C LARI'I:A ' Sites to Accommodate > — Lower Income RHNA - TCAC rcx -; a "l ��� �Ilr — i�no�.veu Msrtes �nen vesw,ce � os o i � I � veu Msus K nReso�rce �S* y Cbr�le 6w�dery Retouroe #✓f �� • ,��j� no one am yma,m came«. 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TCAC s.a,sie SkL rent - , ii I Monv.0 nt SAn Mprtst Raa.ce 1 os o 1 �SPI(IyY �� I�j e. t, d -—[ uaa. oem.re ,ce ogee xoov�dm�a uoees. ■rnf R° -`.l . v ,Y12� ��i+ Q Y.. �a 11'.27 ' 23 27 E _ ,Ap_PRlty�s Pew �tt�ti o � �18 `wayJ� I x 15—a �NAk� Ix 17 16 1 _ �. a 13 LP1<Oh �� — qJS AVE.. - •• �' � PIACERIiA C,{NYC�'l� l• � ► L g 14J& - _ 11 � 14 _ 13 } r 18 yr "v 15j 3.10.2 Improved and Exacerbated Conditions Improved Conditions The Sites Inventory improves conditions by promoting integration and balanced distributions of residential development. Several of the sites have been identified to have capacity for multiple income categories, and the only site identified to include capacity for Above Moderate -income units also includes lower -income sites. In addition, sites for all income levels are scattered throughout the City. There is no significant concentration of one income category in any one area included in the inventory. Exacerbated Conditions Newhall and Canyon Country have census tracts with concentrated minorities, cost burdened households, and lower access to opportunities. The Sites Inventory includes some sites within these areas, primarily on vacant land. To ensure these sites do not exacerbate current conditions, these sites are accompanied by place -based strategies within policies and programs to improve conditions in these areas. The Old Town Newhall Specific Plan includes a revitalization strategy, implemented though physical and policy initiatives, that aim to transform the area to better meet the needs of the 97 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 community while reducing the risk of displacement. The Specific Plan is guided by design principles for transit -oriented development and will create a more diverse set of housing choices. Likewise, recent investment in Canyon Country has brought new development to the community including the opening of the Canyon Country Community Center which offers multi -generational services, programs, activities to the community. 3.10.3 Fair Housing Assessment and Distribution of Sites Integration and Segregation: Race and Income Census tracts with the highest concentration of minority races and low -to -moderate households (LMI) populations are located in the Newhall area and some portions of Canyon Country. There are several housing sites identified in each of these areas for lower- and moderate- income housing. These sites are primarily vacant sites. These census tracts are categorized as moderate resource areas. Sites are spread around the City on vacant and nonvacant sites and are not concentrated in these areas. Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty and Affluence While Santa Clarita has no racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (per HUD's definition), some tracts with a high concentration of minorities and LMI populations were found in the areas of Canyon Country and Newhall. Areas in Valencia, Saugus, Central Santa Clarita, and the Fair Oaks Ranch Community of Canyon Country have large proportions of white populations and the highest ranges in median income in the City and can be considered a concentrated area of affluence. Sites are spread around the City and lower- and moderate- income sites are located in both areas with higher concentrations of minorities and LMI populations as well as within concentrated areas of affluence, promoting integration and balanced living patterns. Access to Opportunity The City limit partially or fully encompasses 56 Census tracts. The majority of these census tracts are categorized as high to highest resource while tracts in Newhall portions of Canyon Country are categorized as moderate resource areas (See Figure 18 and Figure 19 above). Housing units in the sites inventory are not disproportionately concentrated in different resource areas, and there are no low resource areas within the City. Disproportionate Housing Needs The fair housing assessment found a need for more affordable housing in the Newhall and Canyon Country areas. The City incentivizes the development of extremely low- , very low-, low-, and moderate -income housing while including programs to prevent displacement (Program HP-4.11). The Sites Inventory includes sites within these areas that can assist in addressing these needs. .E Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Section IV: Technical Background Report 4.1 INTRODUCTION The Technical Background Report (TBR) of the 2021 Santa Clarita Housing Element includes statutorily required data, information on local resources and programs, and an analysis of governmental and non -governmental constraints to the provision of housing. As part of the new AB 686 requirements to affirmatively further fair housing, the TBR contains an analysis of the socioeconomic make-up of the City and its neighborhoods. Section 1 of the Housing Element includes a brief history of Santa Clarita's history of annexation, a summary of fair housing issues, demographic information, and further analysis where new policies or programs are needed to overcome socioeconomic segregation and to respond to changing demographics and housing needs. This Technical Background Report includes pre -certified data on housing data needs and conditions compiled by SCAG, as well as locally acquired information and data including an analysis of fair housing, special needs, local knowledge of the housing stock, local housing resources, and an analysis of housing constraints. 4.2 LOCAL HOUSING NEEDS DATA Demographic data and information related to housing needs and the current housing stock in Santa Clarita are summarized in Section 1 of the Housing Element and included here with more thorough information and analysis. 4.2.1 Pre -Certified SCAG Dataset The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has compiled a housing needs data package for each jurisdiction. These housing data packages have been pre -certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to meet statutory requirements for the quantification of existing and projected housing needs including: • Identification of population and employment trends; • Household characteristics (i.e., existing households by tenure, existing extremely low-income households, total, lower, and extremely low-income households overpaying, overcrowded households); • Special needs (i.e., number of persons with disabilities, number of persons with developmental disabilities, elderly households by tenure, large households by tenure and female headed households); and • Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) by income group, including extremely low-income households. The Santa Clarita 2020 Pre -Certified Local Housing Data Packet includes the requisite data on population and employment trends, household characteristics, and special Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 housing needs in the jurisdiction. The packet also includes some analysis of the data; further analysis is provided herein and throughout the Housing Element (Source: Housing Needs Data Certification Letter from HCD). The SCAG Housing Needs Dataset is included in Appendix A of this section in its entire original form. 4.2.2 Farmworker Housing Needs Statewide, farmworker housing is of unique concern and importance. While only a small number of SCAG jurisdictions have farmworkers living in them, they are essential to the region's economy and its food supply. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than 80 percent of hired crop farmworkers are not migrant workers but are considered settled and work farm(s) within 75 miles of their residences. This share is up significantly from 41 percent in 1996-1998, reflecting a fundamental change in the nature of the crop farming workforce. The 2015-2019 ACS identified 190 Santa Clarita residents employed in the agricultural industry, representing 0.26% of the Santa Clarita workforce and 0.004% of its residents, and 0.004% of the region's farmworkers. According to the USDA, the average age of the agricultural workforce has risen significantly in the last few years and now stands at 41.6 years. A growing percentage (26.1%) are women. While the median farm size in Los Angeles County is only four acres, there are 25 "large" farms of 500 acres or more that rely on farmworkers (2017 County summary highlights, USDA). Most of the large farms in Los Angeles County are located in or near the Palmdale -Lancaster area, and not near Santa Clarita. (California Important Farmland: 2016, CA DOC. Lands identified here are indicated as being used for agriculture in the last four years in the Farmlands Mapping and Monitoring Program.) Most farmworkers in California reside in metropolitan areas, where the average hourly wage of $16.05 puts them in the extremely -low to very -low income category (between 30-50 percent of the area median income). 4.3 LOCAL HOUSING PROGRAMS & RESOURCES 4.3.1 Resources: Housing Assistance Programs The following programs include Federal-, State-, and locally run programs providing funding for construction, rehabilitation, or rental assistance for very low-, low-, and moderate -income households. This section describes programs that may be locally available and potentially applicable within the City. Housing Assistance Programs for Homeowners, Renters • Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV Program) is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Participants may choose any housing that meets the 100 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 requirements of the program. The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) pays a housing subsidy directly to the landlord, and the participant pays the difference between the actual rent charged and the amount subsidized by the program. (Source: LACDA) The availability of this program depends on LACDA funding, efforts, and priorities. This program is not utilized frequently in the City, as discussed further in Section 4.5.2. • Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) are grants provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund a wide variety of projects that implement local housing strategies and create affordable housing for low-income households including building, buying, rehabilitating affordable housing, or providing direct rental assistance (Source: HUD). • California Housing Finance Agency (CaIHFA) Established in 1975, CalHFA was chartered as the state's affordable housing lender. The Agency's Multifamily Division finances affordable rental housing through partnerships with jurisdictions, developers and more, while its Single -Family Division provides first mortgage loans and down payment assistance to low- and moderate- income first-time homebuyers. • Home Ownership Program (HOP) which is administered by LACDC (LA Community Development Corporation) and financed with HOME funds provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Designed to meet the needs of low-income families, HOP provides loans of up to 20% of the purchase price for down payment and closing costs assistance not to exceed $85,000. Each loan is a second Trust Deed loan provided at 0% interest with all payments deferred until sale, transfer, refinancing, no longer owner -occupied, or full repayment of the first mortgage. HOP loans are available to first-time homebuyers in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and cities, such as Santa Clarita, participating in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Urban County Program. • Mortgage Credit Certification (MCC) Program offers first-time homebuyers a federal income tax credit. This credit reduces the amount of federal taxes the holder of the certificate would pay. It can also help first- time homebuyers qualify for a loan by allowing a lender to reduce the housing expense ratio by the amount of tax savings. The qualified homebuyer who is awarded an MCC may take an annual credit against their federal income taxes paid on the homebuyer's mortgage. Programs for Residential Rehabilitation and Proactive Community Preservation • Preservation Assistance is available through City implementation of "Preservation of At -Risk Housing" (HP-3.5) where the City monitors at -risk housing units and investigates and pursues funding options for continuation of affordability agreements. Through this program, the City was able to achieve the preservation of 76 affordable units during the previous Housing Element planning period. 101 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 • The Handyworker Program is managed by the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging and helps low- and moderate- income residents obtain grants to pay for necessary repairs to their homes. The program is funded by Community Development Block Grants. • Property Rehabilitation is available through the City's "Property Rehabilitation Program" (HP-3.3). The City provides grants to low- and moderate -income homeowners for repairs to the grounds surrounding their homes, such as driveway repair, tree -trimming, and brush clearance, up to $1,500. • Section 203(k) Rehab Mortgage Insurance, a HUD program, facilitates the rehabilitation and repair of single-family residential properties by insuring a home loan for the purchase or refinance of property that needs significant repairs. It can also be used for a variety of other improvements, including conversion of properties up to a four -unit structure, enhance accessibility for a disabled person, or elimination of health and safety hazards. • The Proactive Community Preservation (HP-4.10) utilizes staff from City departments including Community Preservation, Planning, and Public Works to facilitate partnerships between affected neighborhoods and local law enforcement, fire, emergency services, and local contractors to achieve code compliance. Additionally, City staff conduct meetings to present information to the public code enforcement, graffiti, and various other quality of life issues. • California Self -Help Housing Program (CSHHP) is a California Department of Community Development program that provides technical assistance and funding for the training and supervision of low- and moderate - income self-help homebuilders. Funding is provided through sponsor organizations, either local government agencies or non-profit corporations. • Section 202 funding provided by HUD finances construction, rehabilitation, or acquisition of structures for supportive housing for very low-income elderly persons through interest -free capital advances and rental assistance funds. This funding is only available to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives and is highly competitive. • Low -Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program provides State and Local LIHTC- allocating agencies the equivalent of approximately $8 billion in annual budget authority to issue tax credits based on population for the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of rental housing targeted to lower -income households. • California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) allocates federal and state tax credits to the developers of projects based on priorities they set each year. Interested developers may apply for a 9% tax credit (which is often competitive) or a 4% tax credit. The developers who have been awarded the credits sell the credits to investors. This creates cash equity which provides a significant portion of the funds that developers need to build 102 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 affordable housing. Buildings eligible for the LIHTC must either have 20% of units rent -restricted and occupied by tenants with incomes no higher than 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or 40% of units rent restricted and occupied by tenants with incomes no higher than 60% of AMI. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designates Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) and Difficult Development Areas (DDAs) that have increased eligibility. QCTs must have 50 percent of households with incomes below 60 percent of the area median income (AMI) or have a poverty rate of 25 percent or more. There are two QCTs in Santa Clarita, one of which was added in 2021. DDAs are areas with high land, construction, and utility costs relative to the area median income. All of Santa Clarita is in a DDA. Santa Clarita is partially within a 'Highest Resource' designation which provides an eligibility bonus when applying for these credits; however, even with the tax credit, affordable housing projects in a high -cost area can be difficult to fund because of the high cost of land. The ability to apply for this program depends on the level of interest from developers, developable sites, constraints imposed by development standards, and the level of competition in the region for LIHTC funding. (Sources: California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, National Housing Law Project, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) • Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Program is managed by HUD and provides funding through interest -free capital advances, operating subsidies, and/or project rental assistance for eligible projects developing affordable housing for persons with disabilities. This program is highly competitive and requires a non-profit housing sponsor. • Affordable Housing Program (AHP) is administered by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. AHP funds are granted to financial institutions on behalf of a housing sponsor and may be used to finance the purchase, construction, or rehabilitation of owner -occupied housing for low- or moderate -income households and the purchase, construction, or rehabilitation of rental housing where at least 20 percent of the units are affordable for and occupied by very low-income households. Local development costs may deter local developers from applying for this program. 4.3.2 Resources: Homeless Population Individuals are considered homeless when they lack fixed and regular nighttime residences. Homeless individuals may be unsheltered, including those living in tents, cars, makeshift shelters, or on the street, or sheltered, including those in emergency shelters or transitional shelters. According to the most recent 2020 count, there are 168 people experiencing homelessness in Santa Clarita, representing a 35 percent decline from the previous year. It is important to note that the count does not include unsheltered unaccompanied minors or youth, persons in domestic violence shelters, or persons receiving motel vouchers. Additionally, gathering accurate data remains a challenge and it is likely that the numbers are higher. (Source: Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, 2020). 103 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 The Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness is made up of members from more than 30 local organizations. The Task Force meets monthly and works to complete action items identified in the Community Plan to Address Homelessness developed in 2018 in partnership with Los Angeles County. In a 2019 survey conducted by the Task Force, 148 students in the Newhall District reported experiencing homelessness and service providers had reported uptick in persons seeking resources. To address the challenges involved with gathering accurate data on persons experiencing homelessness, the Task Force has prioritized the development of a homeless person's registry to allow for easy identification, and evaluation of services homeless individuals need and have accessed. These metrics will help the City better understand the effectiveness of services offered to the homeless community. 4.3.3 Resources: Homeless Shelters Homeless shelters provide temporary shelter for the homeless population. Bridge to Home, the primary homeless services provider in the City, has recently transitioned their emergency winter shelter into a year-round 24/7 operation with expanded services to those in need. Located at 23850 Pine Street, the shelter can accommodate up to 60 people at any given time. Additionally, the City has approved Bridge to Home's proposal to construct an approximately 18,680 square -foot, two-story, permanent housing facility located at 23031 Drayton Street. The site will accommodate up to 92 individuals, including 60 dormitory -style beds, and four attached single-family apartment units, and contain ancillary services for its occupants. The property where the permanent homeless shelter will be located was donated by the City to Bridge to Home. 4.3.4 Resources: Transitional Housing Transitional housing provides temporary lodging and is designed to move individuals and families into permanent housing within a specified period of time, generally no longer than 24 months. The Unified Development Code allows transitional housing as a permitted use in all Non -Urban (NU) and Urban Residential (UR) zones and is conditionally permitted in Community Commercial (CC) and Regional Commercial (CR) zones. The City of Santa Clarita has one transitional housing community, Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley (Family Promise), which offers housing to eligible families in their Transition House for 30-90 days while they find employment and/or housing. Additionally, Family Promise provides lodging services by housing families in motels. Family Promise does not receive motel vouchers. In 2021, the City approved Family Promise's proposal to construct and operate a 6,419 square -foot supportive and transitional housing facility at 23652 Newhall Avenue. The facility will include five residential units and four office units to provide temporary living arrangements and transitional housing services. The property where the transitional housing facility will be located was donated by the City to Family Promise. 104 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City participated in the federally funded Project Roomkey Program. The purpose of Project Roomkey was to provide non - congregate shelter options for people experiencing homelessness, to protect human life, and to minimize strain on health care system capacity. A local hotel offered 50 rooms for occupancy under the program. The short-term program expired in late 2020. 4.3.5 Resources: Supportive Housing Supportive housing is defined as "housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite service that assists the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community" (Gov Code, § 65582 (g)). • Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority provides Safe Haven housing as temporary supportive housing for hard -to -reach homeless persons with severe mental illness that have been unwilling or unable to participate in supportive services, as well as Permanent Supportive Housing to assist homeless individuals with a disability or families in which one adult or child has a disability to live independently. • Sober Living Environments are facilities that provide safe housing and supportive, structured living conditions for people in sobriety programs. Sober living homes serve as transitional environments between such programs and mainstream society. The City of Santa Clarita has at least two known two Sober Living Environments, including Ark-1 LA, located on Four[ Road and The Action SCV Sober Living Ranch, located on Soledad Canyon Road. 4.3.6 At -Risk Assisted Housing Developments In compliance with Government Code Section 65583(a)(9), this section summarizes the inventory of assisted rental housing developments. Table 14 below shows a total of 89 low-income units that are at risk of converting to market rate within the Housing Element planning period. SCAG data found in Appendix A is supplemented by locally available knowledge and both are included in the table to give the most accurate data possible. Table 14: Assisted Rental Housina Developments Project Tenant # Low- Funding Earliest Name Address Type income program Conversion Units Date High Risk of Conversion to Market Rate within 5-10 Years Hideaway 27077 Hideaway Elderly Units 14 LA County FHA Non -Elderly X Apartments Avenue Loan 2024 Units Valencia Villas Elderly Units 75 2024 105 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 24857 Singing Non -Elderly Project Based Hills Drive Units X Rental Assistance Elderly Units 89 Non -Elderly 0 High Risk of Conversion Total Units Moderate Risk of Conversion to Market Rate in 5-10 Years Riverpark 27303 Sara Elderly Units X Multi Family Apartments Street Revenue Bond 2031 Non -Elderly Units 105 Elderly Units 0 ModeTotal rate Risk of Conversion Non -Elderly 105 Units Low Risk of Conversion The Village 23700 Valle Del Elderly Units X Multi Family Non -Elderly 39 Apartments Oro Revenue Bond 2036 Units Whispering 22816 Market Elderly Units 78 LA County Non -Elderly X Oaks Street Loan permanent Apartments Units Sand Canyon 28856 North Elderly Units X Multi Family Non -Elderly 50 Ranch Silver Saddle Revenue Bond 2033 Circle Units Sand Canyon 28923 Prairie Elderly Units X Multi Family Non -Elderly 43 Villas & Lane Revenue Bond 2032 Townhomes Units Canyon 26741 North Elderly Units 66Non-Elderly Multi Family X Country Villas Isabella Parkway Revenue Bond 2032 Units Canyon Elderly Units 198 Country 18701 Flying Tax Credits 2058 Non -Elderly Senior Tiger Driver X Bond Apartments Units Three Oaks 23610 Newhall Elderly Units X Non -Elderly 29 Apartments Avenue LIHTC 2069 Units 23520 Wiley Elderly Units 75 Project Based Non -Elderly X Orchard Arms Canyon Road Rental 1 N/A Units Assistance HumanGood 23420 Avenida Elderly Units 64 HUD Section Non -Elderly X Senior Rotella 202 2036 Apartments Units Bouquet 26705 Bouquet Elderly Units 263 Tax Credits Non -Elderly X Canyon Senior Canyon Road Bond 2069 Apartments Units 106 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Fountain Glen 23941 Decoro Elderly Units 8 Conditions of Non -Elderly X Apartments Drive Approval with Permanent Units City Diamond Park 27940 Solamint Elderly Units XNon-Elderly Multi Family 50 Apartments Road Revenue Bond 2032 Units Elderly Units 754 Low Risk of Conversion Total Non -Elderly Units 211 Elderly 843 Units Table Total 1159 Total Units Non- Elderly 316 Units 1 Orchard Arms is owned and operated by the County of Los Angeles / Housing Authority of the County of LA. It was built as conventional public housing, and is considered affordable in perpetuity. Quantified Analysis between Cost of Preservation and Cost of New Construction In compliance with State housing law requirements, the following analysis covers the 10-year period between 2021 and 2031. Costs for rehabilitation, acquisition, and tenant -based rental subsidies must be determined in order to analyze costs for preserving at -risk units. Acquisition and rehabilitation costs depend on the building condition, size, location, existing financing, and availability of governmental and market financing. Additionally, rehabilitation costs allow for the preservation of existing units that are in substandard living conditions. Rental subsidies and other financing options depend on the resident's income, shelter costs, and timeframe of assistance provided. Table 15 below shows the estimated preservation costs for high -risk units that are anticipated to convert to market rate within the housing cycle. Table 15: Total Preservation Costs for 89 At -Risk Units Fee/ cost Type Cost per Unit Total Cost At -Risk Units Acquisition $231,690 $20,620,410 Rehabilitation $16,299 $1,450,611 Rental Subsidies (Annual) $10,296 $18,326,880 If the current organizations managing the at -risk units are no longer able to maintain the project, transferring ownership of the affordable units to a non-profit housing organization can be a viable way to preserve affordable housing for the long term. The per -unit estimate market value for a multifamily residence is around $380,000 (Zillow). The at -risk units are older and will likely cost 107 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 less than the average market value. Nevertheless, transferring ownership or purchasing replacement units would require significant resources. Cost for Preservation Affordable units within Santa Clarita are under public -private agreements with Los Angeles County or the State of California. Acquisition costs in the area are estimated to be around $231,690 to $265,010 per unit (Sources: City of Los Angeles Housing Authority, 2020; Realtor, 2021). One of the high -risk housing developments mentioned in Table 13 include funding from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). According to the FHA, the base amount per unit defined as substantial rehabilitation range from $15,000 (2016) to $16,299 (2021) (Source: U.S. Housing and Urban Development, 2021). Rental Subsidy A tenant's actual monthly payment is influenced by multiple factors including deductions from utility allowances, property's physical condition, comparable rents in the surrounding area, and other local housing policies. In Los Angeles County, the average Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two -bedroom, two -bathroom home is estimated at $2,058 (Source: HUD, 2021). The federal government sets standards for the amount a household should pay for housing at no more than 30% of their gross income for rent or mortgage, including utility costs. For a household making 60% of the area median income, the maximum monthly housing cost should be $1200. Utilizing the factors mentioned above, public financing sources would cover the remaining costs at approximately 70%, estimating monthly per -unit costs at $858. The total annual rental subsidy for the 89 at -risk units would be approximately $916,344. Over a period of twenty years, this would total $18,326,880. Cost of Replacement Estimated replacement costs for affordable housing in the Santa Clarita Valley are $154,294 per unit or $174 per sq. ft. of gross building area (Los Angeles County Municipal Code Title 22, Div. 9, Ch. 22.268.020). Replacing all 89 at -risk units would require approximately $13,732,166 in replacement costs. Given the increase of construction costs, this amount is likely to increase over the planning period. Comparison of Preservation and Replacement Costs Based on quantitative costs analyses above, rehabilitation and financing are less costly than new construction or acquisition. Therefore, programs to fund upgrades and rental subsidies are preferable for preserving at -risk units. Partnering with non- profit agencies can aid in the preservation of at -risk units, as described in Table 16 below. Qualified Organizations for Preservation or Replacement of At -Risk Units Table 16: Non -Profit Housing Development Organizations Organization I Contact name I Address Phone 108 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Cabrillo Economic Rodney Fernandez 702 County Square Drive, 805-659-3791 Development Ventura, CA 93003 Corporation Mercy Housing, Inc. Mark Trinidad 1500 South Grand Ave, 213-743-5820 #100, Los Angeles, CA 90015 National Community Rebecca Clark, Executive 9065 Haven Ave, Suite 1000, 909-483-2444 Renaissance Director Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Presbyterian Homes Kim Heinzelman, Project 516 Burchett Street, 818-247-0420 Development Assistant Glendale, CA 91203 Telacu Homes, Inc. Tom Provencio 5400 East Olympic Blvd, 323-832-5411 #300, Los Angeles, CA 90022 Habitat for Humanity Donna Deutchman 21031 Ventura Blvd, Suite 818-981-4900 1101, Woodland Hills, CA The organizations listed above include entities located in the Southern California area, not specific to Santa Clarita. Other Qualified Non -Profit Entities Standard Communities is the affordable housing division of parent company Standard Property Company, Incorporated. The organization is active and successful in developing affordable housing in low-income communities. Standard Property Company, INC. (DBA Standard Communities) 1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 395 Los Angeles CA 90067 (310)553-5711 Thomas Safran & Associates Development, Incorporated is a real estate development firm that manages and develops affordable rental properties around Southern California. Thomas Safran & Associates Development, Inc. 11812 San Vicente Blvd. #600 Los Angeles CA 90049 (310)820-4888 Funding Sources The City recognizes the improvement, maintenance, and expansion of affordable housing as a high priority. As such, funding is received through various County and State programs such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Public Housing Capital and Operating Funds, HOME programs, Housing Choice vouchers, Section 202 for Elderly, Section 811 for persons with disabilities, and other project - based assistance programs such as Section 8. These funding sources are further discussed in Section 4.3.1, Housing Resources. 109 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 In 2019, City contributed $280,000 in CDBG funds to the Handyworker and Property Rehabilitation Programs to assist low-income single-family homeowners. Although these units are not made affordable, and therefore do not meet preservation objectives, the program is an important aspect to protecting existing housing stock and continues to be successful in providing safe and decent living conditions (Goal H.3). 4.3.7 Planning and Zoning Programs Density Bonus and Other Programs The Density Bonus Law requires a city or county to provide a developer with density bonuses and other incentives or concessions for the production of lower income housing units. The developer may also request donation of land if the developer agrees to construct a specified percentage of units for very low-income, low-income, or moderate -income households, or qualifying residents and meets other requirements. Existing law provides for the calculation of the amount of density bonus for each type of housing development that qualifies under these provisions. AB 2345 provides developers with density bonuses or other incentives in exchange for the provision of affordable housing that meets certain requirements. As of January 2021, up to a 50 percent density bonus can be approved for housing projects if 24 percent of units are reserved for low-income individuals. Density bonus law also applies to moderate -income housing, very low-income housing, senior housing, childcare facilities, and student housing. Entitlements for additional units are allowed in the event that the developer donates land to the local jurisdiction. The legislation also reduces specific thresholds for obtaining approvals and allowances from local jurisdictions that provide fee waivers and expedited review, require density bonus reporting, and reduce parking obligations for many projects qualifying for a density bonus. Since November 1992, the City has an adopted density bonus ordinance within Unified Development Code. AB 2345 made important revisions to the existing Density Bonus Law that increase how much additional density a predominantly market -rate project can obtain. As of January 2021, the maximum density bonus increased from 35% to 50%, based on an updated sliding scale of housing affordability. The policy also clarifies how to measure the area within a half -mile of a major transit stop (for purposes of qualifying additional benefits and bonuses), reduces parking requirements for larger dwellings, and defines specifications for annual reporting. Program HP-2.2 and Policy H2.4 are included to ensure compliance with AB 2345. The City of Santa Clarita allows for the construction of residential uses within commercially zoned properties and along transportation corridors, as reflected in their Zoning Code Section 17.38.050. The Zoning Code allows development of between 11-30 units per acre for Urban Residential Zones UR3, UR4 and URS, with an option to apply a 50 percent density bonus to the project for affordable housing. The City also has the following incentives for development of mixed -use properties: 110 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 accelerated plan check review, increased residential and commercial density opportunities, reduced parking requirements, increased building heights, and a reduction in setbacks along public streets. The Old Town Newhall Specific Plan was adopted to encourage mixed use and transit -oriented development. In addition to encouraging housing production through subdivisions and mixed -use development, local ordinances allow accessory dwelling units in single-family residential zones consistent with state law. Since the adoption of the last Housing Element in 2013, the State of California has made a concerted effort to expand the production of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Accessory dwelling units are allowed in single-family neighborhoods citywide in Santa Clarita, pursuant to state housing law. These laws allow for up to two additional rental units on all single-family parcels, with incentives for homeowners to add an ADU including streamlined approval, waived fees, reduced parking requirements, and financing opportunities. The City of Santa Clarita has permitted an increasing number of ADUs: 13 in 2018, 25 in 2019, and 47 in 2020. Additionally, the City is on pace to approve approximately 75 ADUs and permit 50 ADUs in 2021. ADUs are comprised of detached and attached structures, whether conversions or additions. Junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) allow Santa Clarita homeowners to convert excess space in an existing home to a unit under 500 feet without fees, and flexible requirements include the option of shared space with the main unit. 66 percent of ADUs permitted in Santa Clarita in 2020 were JADU conversions of existing square footage, primarily garages. Santa Clarita has many single-family homes governed by homeowners' associations (HOAs). Civil Code 4751.a, established by Assembly Bill 670, ensures that HOAs can not impede a homeowner from adding an ADU to their property: "...any provision of a governing document, that either effectively prohibits or unreasonably restricts the construction or use of an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit..., is void and unenforceable." Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) created a Housing Element Parcel Tool (HELPR) estimating the opportunity for amendments to ADU policy to optimize conditions for development across the region. Table 17 represents individual variables to streamline the production of ADUs in Santa Clarita. SCAG's projections illustrate the potential impact that ADUs can provide in addressing regional housing needs. Table 17: ADU Production ODDortunity with Locally Amended Incentives Local amendment of state ADU policy Eligible Parcels Additional Parcels Baseline Assumptions 18,606 status quo Smaller ADU (from 800 to 600 so 19,725 +1,119 III Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Removed parking space (200 so 19,485 +879 Reduced setback and smaller ADUs 20,019 +1,413 Reduced setback and removed parking space 19,895 +1,289 Smaller ADU and removed parking 19,755 +1,149 Reduced setback, smaller ADU, and removed parkin 20,025 +1,419 Source: Housing Element Parcel Tool Missing Middle Zoning "Missing middle" is a commonly used term that refers to the range of housing types that fit between single-family detached homes and mid -to -high-rise apartment buildings, such as duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes. The California legislature has passed several bills to facilitate this development in current single-family zones to increase housing production statewide. On September 16, 2021, the governor signed two housing bills that went into effect on January 1, 2022. Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) allows lot splits of qualifying parcels, and a duplex on each lot, thereby allowing for up to four dwellings on existing parcels zoned single-family. The UC Berkeley Terner Center estimated that out of 38,500 single- family parcels in Santa Clarita, 23,900 (62%) are eligible for a lot split under SB 9. The study further estimates 2,500 new units could be produced in total under market - feasible conditions. Senate Bill 10 (SB 10) allows cities to opt -in to zoning provisions that streamline the process to build small apartment complexes of 10 or fewer units. Together, SB 9 and SB 10 give the City an opportunity to help address the need for a greater supply of "missing middle" housing developments and units affordable to first-time homebuyers. Additionally, Policy H3.6 facilitates the development of workforce housing through a joint powers authority. Housing acquired and developed through this program is meant to assist middle income households earning between 80% and 120% of the Area Median Income by acquiring or developing deed restricted apartment buildings. Regional funding encourages cities to optimize planning efforts for housing, transit - oriented communities, and sustainable development. These funds are incorporated into the state's budget and distributed regionally by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grants totaled $47 million for the SCAG region in 2020. Santa Clarita stands to benefit from the program's focus on three broad areas: partnerships and outreach, regional housing policy solutions, and Sustainable Communities Program strategic integration. The latter focuses on Priority Growth 112 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Areas (PGAs) including Newhall and Santa Clarita's transit centers and cites opportunity for transit -oriented development at Metrolink stations. Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) companion grants provide technical assistance to local entities. The City of Santa Clarita has adopted provisions for mixed use development to encourage revitalization of commercial corridors. These provisions, found in the Unified Development Code, allow residential uses within proximity to retail, office, and other commercial use areas to promote integrated, walkable neighborhoods that are compatible with the intent of such mixed use zones. Mixed use sections include a corridor zone (Section 17.35.010), neighborhood zone (Section 17.35.020) and urban village zone (Section 17.35.030). Additional development standards and permitted residential and commercial uses for the mixed -use zones are provided in Chapter 17.35 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code. These standards include allowable residential dwelling units per acre, nonresidential floor area ratio range, building setbacks, surface parking setback, and maximum height. The City of Santa Clarita passed a Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay Zone (SMHP) in January 2018 to preserve the maintenance and viability of existing senior mobilehome parks consistent with the City's goal of meeting the housing needs of senior residents. The overlay zone prioritizes affordable senior housing facilities in limiting conversion of such zones to other land uses. This zone ensures 80 percent senior occupancy and applies to Canyon Palms Mobilehome Park, Greenbrier Mobile Estates, and Sierra Park Mobilehome Park. The zoning ordinance also stipulates that once 90 percent of units are occupied by one (1) senior, the remaining units are available for non -senior occupancy, thus enhancing affordable housing options within local jurisdictional boundaries. The Jobs Creation Overlay Zone (JCOZ), adopted in 2019, supports the attraction of higher -paying and higher -quality jobs in the City's four targeted industries of aerospace, biomedical, entertainment, and technology to enhance the City of Santa Clarita's overall jobs and housing balance and provide greater job opportunities (Section 17.38.015). The JCOZ provides additional design standards, incentives (parking reductions, fee waivers, ministerial reviews), architectural review, public noticing processes, and permitted uses. Additional design standards, including height, are outlined in Ordinance 19-4 § 3. The creation of greater job opportunities locally through the JCOZ allows more residents to work locally, thus improving proximity to higher quality jobs, and helps reduce the housing cost burden within the City. The City has adopted an Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance that serves the purpose of protecting and preserving oak trees in the City and providing regulatory measures designed to accomplish this purpose. The removal of any oak trees as a result of any proposed development activity must be mitigated by the developer either planting trees on -site or by paying a fee into the City's oak tree preservation fund in an amount consistent with the International Society of Arborists dollar value established 113 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 by a certified arborist for any trees removed. This ordinance does not serve as a constraint to development because landscape plans which mitigate for any loss of oak trees are approved as a part of the project entitlements. The City has also adopted a hillside development ordinance that serves to regulate the development and alteration of hillside areas, to minimize the adverse effects of hillside development while allowing for the reasonable development of hillside areas and protecting the public health and safety of residents. A key component of the ordinance is to provide hillside development standards to maximize the positive impacts of site design, grading, landscape architecture and building architecture, and provide development that is commensurate with the degree of average slope. Hillside areas are a naturally occurring constraint to development, that require more grading and site engineering due to topography. The ordinance does not serve as further impediment to development. Additional local ordinances address subdivision requirements, lot line adjustments, parcel merging, regulation of permitted uses, and protection of biological resources and water quality. The ordinances provide details for developers to consider during the permit application phase and may aid in permit streamlining efforts for housing development. The ordinances aim to protect public health & safety, enhance commercial and residential use, and preserve aesthetic views of the area. The City does not have either a short-term housing ordinance or a growth management ordinance. The adopted ordinances aim to reduce constraints to housing development in the local jurisdiction. 4.3.8 Opportunities for Energy Conservation in Residential Development The City of Santa Clarita actively implements a variety of policies and programs that encourage green building practices, higher density projects, compact infill development and energy efficiency. These policies and programs are found within the City of Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code (UDC), the implementation of various specific and corridor plans, the City's implementation of the California Green Building Code, and via the City's Green Santa Clarita Program. The City of Santa Clarita's UDC defines specifications and provides design standards for three distinct mixed -use zones. Mixed -use zones provide design incentives for projects that include both commercial and residential improvements. The design incentives prescribe a mix of commercial square footage and allow for as many as 50 residential units per acre. All three of these mixed -use zones allow all -residential projects. In addition to the mixed -use zones, the City has also adopted several specific plans and two corridor plans. Each plan provides design standards and allows land uses that focus on improving underutilized sites with more dense, compact infill development, a rich mixture of uses, enhanced pedestrian connectivity and access, and more efficient traffic circulation. 114 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 For purposes of energy conservation, the City of Santa Clarita fully implements the requirements of the California Green Building Code. This code standard roughly equates to a LEED Silver certification for each new residential structure permitted and built. Importantly, it requires each new single-family housing unit to have roof- top solar panels fully installed prior to first occupancy. Further, the City works closely with local utilities and other partner agencies via the Green Santa Clarita program to provide energy efficiency upgrades and incentives to residents. These programs can be found at www.greensantaclarita.com. 4.4 HOUSING CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS This section of the Housing Element examines the constraints that could hinder the City's achievement of its housing objectives and the resources that are available to assist in the production, maintenance, and improvement of the City's housing stock. In compliance with Government Code Section 65583, sections 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 identify and analyze potential non -governmental and governmental constraints to the production and retention of housing. 4.4.1 Non -Governmental Constraints Availability and Location of Vacant Land Santa Clarita has a significant number of sites that are currently vacant. However, some of these vacant sites are within environmentally sensitive areas and may face increased risk from natural hazards such as landslides, flooding, and fire. Natural disasters impact all community members; however, the impacts typically affect vulnerable populations disproportionately. The lack of suitably -located vacant land will increasingly be a constraint in Santa Clarita as the City builds out. Similar to the rest of the Los Angeles area, high land costs are a significant constraint to the development of affordable and middle -income housing in the City of Santa Clarita. Land cost is a large component of residential development costs. The price of land varies depending on its location within the City, development constraints, and availability of utilities. The cost of vacant land allowing residential development ranges from approximately $40,000 per acre for large vacant lots in low density areas to above $2,000,000 per acre for small vacant lots within hillside gated estate communities. The median cost of vacant residential land for sale in Santa Clarita is about $240,000 per acre. This figure mainly reflects the price of land zoned for single family residential uses. The average sale price for vacant land zoned for multifamily is around $200,000 per acre. (Source: Redfin.com, Accessed March 7, 2022). Stakeholders have noted that the cost of land is the top constraint to housing development in the City. However, this constraint is not unique to Santa Clarita, as cost of land is a similar constraint in all comparable jurisdictions nearby. 115 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 The median home value in Santa Clarita was $538,000 as of 2018 (Source: SCAG Local Profiles) and had climbed to over $620,000 by the end of 2020 (Santa Clarita Valley Housing Market Forecast, 2020-2022). As noted above, the area of the home's location is a significant factor in its market value. The high cost of housing, and of the land needed to build housing, is one of the significant non -governmental constraints to housing in Santa Clarita. Construction Costs Residential construction costs include material and labor costs and depend on various factors including size and type of development, location, and availability of labor. On average, construction costs in California account for about 63 percent of total development costs in multifamily development. The average cost of construction in the Los Angeles -Long Beach region is over $250/square foot, and more than 15 percent higher than the State average (Source: Terner Center, 2020). Stakeholders in the Santa Clarita area have indicated that while construction costs are an important consideration in considering development, they are not typically a major constraint to market rate housing production in comparison to land costs. However, when considered together with all development costs, construction costs can affect the feasibility of residential development, especially affordable development. Labor shortages and increases in the costs of materials also increase construction costs. Home financing is not considered to be a significant constraint to the provision and maintenance of housing for the current population in Santa Clarita. Interest rates are determined by national policies and economic conditions, and there is little that local governments can do to affect these rates. California Housing Finance Agency and Los Angeles Community Development Corporation offer low interest mortgage programs, down payment assistance, and federal mortgage tax credits. In the past decade, mortgage interest rates ranged from 2.65% to 4.94% for a fixed rate 30-year loan (Source: Freddie Mac). From January 2019 to December 2020, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell from 4.51% to 2.67% and is currently at 2.88% (Source: Freddie Mac 912312021). Although mortgage rates are currently low, they will change, and even a modest increase impacts affordability. A more critical impediment to homeownership involves both the affordability of the housing stock and the ability of potential buyers to fulfill down payment requirements. Typically, conventional home loans will require 5% to 20% of the sale price as a down payment, which is the largest constraint to first time homebuyers. Community Opposition Community opposition has at times posed a constraint to housing development, but the level of any such opposition depends on the type of housing proposed and its location within the City. Residents of Santa Clarita have at times expressed uncertainty about housing developments that may change the community character 116 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 or appearance of their neighborhoods, especially in single-family areas. Community members appear to be generally supportive of senior housing developments and high -density developments near transit. Community opposition within the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review process can also pose a constraint to housing development, and the CEQA process can add additional review time and cost to the approval process for housing. 4.4.2 Potential Governmental Constraints Governmental constraints are policies, standards, requirements, or actions imposed by the various levels of government upon land and housing ownership and development. Although federal and state agencies play a role in the imposition of governmental constraints, these agencies are beyond the influence of local government and are therefore not addressed in this document. Among the options available to cities to promote housing affordability is the authority to facilitate construction of new dwellings by removing the constraints imposed by local government. Such constraints may include processing requirements for development applications, design and development standards, density limitations, fees and exactions, and the time and uncertainty associated with obtaining construction permits. State law requires each city undertaking a Housing Element to analyze the governmental constraints imposed on new development that may result in making housing unavailable or unaffordable. If any such constraints are identified that curtail the production of affordable housing and are not necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare, then the element should evaluate alternative measures that will allow housing to be built to serve the community's needs. The purpose of this section of the Housing Element is to review the governmental constraints applied to various types of housing in the City of Santa Clarita, and to identify any constraints that may reasonably be modified or removed to promote housing development and affordability. General Plan and Zoning Code Land uses allowed within the City are determined by the General Plan Land Use Map and the Unified Development Code (UDC). The General Plan contains many principles that are collectively known as smart growth, including transit -oriented development, access to services, non -motorized mobility options, promotion of balanced jobs and housing, live/work units, and mixed use development. These provisions are typical and apply across most of the region's larger cities. Table 18 shows the residential General Plan land use designations for the City of Santa Clarita. The land use designations support a variety of housing types, ranging from very low -density development, which generally includes single-family homes on large lots, to high -density development, which includes multifamily development. Mixed use and commercial designations are also provided; these designations allow residential densities of 50 units per acre in the case of the Mixed -Use Urban Village 117 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 (UXUV), Mixed -Use Overlay (MU) and Regional Commercial (CR) designations. Maximum densities per acre are allowed within Non -Urban Rural Residential (NU) and Open Space (OS) designations. Table 18: General Plan Land Use and Associated Zoning Districts General Plan Land Use Associated Zoning District(s) Urban Residential UR1-5 Non -Urban Residential NU1-5 Mixed Use MX-C, MX-N Commercial CC CN CR Open Space OS-NF, OS -A, OS-BLM, OS Industrial BP, I Specific Plan SP, CP Other PI Zoning Districts in Unified Development Code Zoning, which must be consistent with the General Plan, establishes more specific development standards, allowable uses, and limitations. Zoning regulations control development by establishing requirements related to height, density, lot area, yard setbacks, and minimum parking spaces. Zoning within the City is regulated by the Unified Development Code (UDC), which includes both Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) and Title 16 (Subdivisions) of the City's Municipal Code. Zone districts are described in UDC Division 17.30 and Table 19 below. The UDC is updated regularly to maintain compliance with new State statutes and current City policies. The City of Santa Clarita's Zoning Code currently contains ten residential and four mixed -use zones that allow housing. These zones accommodate a range of densities, with minimum lot size requirements ranging from 4,500 square feet to 20 acres. Additionally, three commercial zones allow housing in mixed -use projects with a conditional use permit or minor use permit. The number and types of residential and mixed -use zoning districts in Santa Clarita do not pose a constraint to housing. Table 19: Residential Zonina Districts Zoning District Description of Zones Zoning District Density Non -Urban Residential 1 Single-family homes in low density, rural 1 dwelling unit per NU1 environment. 20 acres Non -Urban Residential 2 Single-family homes in low density, rural 1 dwelling unit per NU2 environment. 10 acres Non -Urban Residential 3 Single-family homes in low density, rural 1 dwelling unit per 5 NU3 environment. acres Non -Urban Residential 4 Single-family homes in low density, rural 1 dwelling unit per 2 (NU4) environment. acres 118 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Non -Urban Residential 5 Single-family homes in low density, rural 1 dwelling unit per NU5 environment. acre Single-family homes on large lots, at interface Urban Residential 1 between rural and urban areas. Clustering of <_2 dwelling units per (UR1) units encouraged to preserve natural features acre and open space. Supportive institutional uses allowed per zoning. Single-family homes in neighborhoods of medium density typical of suburban Urban Residential 2 development patterns. Clustering of units :55 dwelling units per (UR2) encouraged to preserve natural features and acre open space. Supportive institutional uses allowed per zoning. Single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and Urban Residential 3 small-scale multifamily dwellings consistent :511 dwelling units (UR3) with predominantly single-family residential per acre neighborhood. Urban Residential 4 Single-family detached and attached homes, <18 dwelling units (UR4) and multifamily dwellings. Supportive acre institutional uses allowed per zoning. per Multifamily dwellings including apartments Urban Residential 5 and condominiums up to three stories. 18-30 dwelling units (UR5) Supportive institutional uses allowed per per acre zonin . Mixed Use Multifamily dwellings in combination with 6-18 dwelling units Neighborhood (MXN) commercial and office uses along major per acre arterial corridors. Mixed Use Corridor Multifamily dwellings in combination with 11-30 dwelling units (MXC) commercial and office uses along major acre arterial corridors. per Mixed Use Urban Village Multifamily dwellings within transit -oriented 19-50 dwelling units (MXUV) urban centers, in combination with per acre commercial, office, and public uses. Single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and small-scale multifamily dwellings. The Mixed Use regulations encourage a mix of residential, Overlay (MU) commercial, employment and institutional 11- 50 dwelling units opportunities within identified centers of per acre activity along identified transportation corridors. May be subject to CUP. Regional Commercial Housing may be approved in the context of a 18-50 dwelling units (CR) mixed use project, subject to discretionary acre review MUP . per 119 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Community Commercial Housing may be approved in the context of a <_18 dwelling units (CC) mixed use project, subject to discretionary acre review (CUP). per Commercial Housing may be approved in the context of a <18 dwelling units Neighborhood mixed use project, subject to discretionary CN review (CUP). per acre Mixed employment districts in areas accessible Business Park (BP) to transportation and visible from freeways No residential and major arterials. Industrial districts in areas with adequate Industrial (I) access, infrastructure, and services and is intended to accommodate the most intensive No residential types of industrial uses allowed in the planning area Single-family homes in low density One unit for every 40 Open Space (OS) environment on lands identified. Supportive and institutional uses allowed per zoning. acres Single-family homes in low density Open -Space -Agriculture environment on privately owned lands within One unit for every 5 (OS -A) the National Forest. Supportive and acres institutional uses allowed per zoning. Single-family homes in low density Open Space- National environment on lands within the National One unit for every 40 Forest (OS-NF) Forest. Supportive and institutional uses acres allowed per zoning. of Open Space —Bureau of Single-family homes in low density Land Management Land environment on lands owned by the US Bureau One unit for every 40 of Land Management. Supportive and acres institutional uses allowed per zoning. Single-family homes on lands that are used for various types of public or/and community Public/Institutional (P/I) serving facilities owned and operated by public N/A agencies, special districts, nonprofit organizations, and other entities. Lands in the planning area that are governed by an adopted specific plan. Specific allowable Varies by plan, Specific Plan (SP) uses, maximum intensity standards, and See Table 21 development standards shall be determined by the adopted specific plan. Lyons Corridor: Lands in the planning area that are governed 11-30 dwelling units by an adopted corridor plan. Specific allowable per acre Corridor Plan (CP) uses, maximum intensity standards, and Soledad Canyon development standards shall be determined by Corridor: the adopted corridor plan 11-30 dwelling units per acre *CUP indicates requirement for a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to UDC Section 17.24, approved 120 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 by Planning Commission after a public hearing. Other projects require Minor Use Permit (UDC Section 17.23). Other uses are permitted by right in the zone district, provided that all new construction requires Development Review pursuant to UDC Chapter 17.23. Density The City of Santa Clarita is a large city in northern Los Angeles County, accessed by the greater Los Angeles area by Interstate Highway 5, State Route-14, bus, or by rail. Metrolink serves the City with three stops and Santa Clarita Transit provides bus service along various transit corridors throughout the City. Densities surrounding these stops and transit corridors are generally higher than those in non -transit areas. Single-family lots generally vary in size from approximately 5,000 to 12,000 square feet in the low- to medium -density zones. Built multifamily residential densities are generally at 18 to 60 units per acre, with the lower densities located within medium - density areas and the highest densities within the transit areas. In the previous planning period, no sites identified to accommodate the lower -income RHNA in the inventory were developed below the minimum allowable density of the underlying zone, and the City did not receive any requests to develop below the assumed capacity in the sites inventory. The Land Use Element states that the maximum allowable density will be determined by physical constraints such as topography, environmental resources, and infrastructure; existing development patterns and potential for land use conflicts; and the public health, safety, and welfare. The upper range of residential density can be achieved only in conformance with all other applicable General Plan policies, codes, and requirements. The last update to the General Plan Land Use Element changed the allowable densities in certain land use designations. Currently, the Zoning Ordinance allows up to 30 dwellings per acre in Urban Residential 5 (UR-5) and up to 50 dwellings per acre in Mixed Use Urban Village (MXUV) and Regional Commercial (CR) areas. Subject to Chapter 17.51 (Development Standards), in hillside areas the maximum allowable density will fluctuate due to the average slope percentages. For example, a 10% average slope will allow 30 dwellings per acre in UR5 zones whereas a 50%+ average slope would only allow 0.60 dwellings per acre. The CR zone generally occurs within existing developed areas and thus is not subject to density slope ratio limitations. These land use designations increase opportunities for compact residential development in urban areas that are supported by services, infrastructure, and transportation, and to remove governmental constraints imposed by the more stringent density limits in the prior General Plan. Density limits no longer pose a constraint to development. 121 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Subdivision Standards Subdivision standards include certain on- and off-street improvements, including road and sewer improvements, for lot owners within the subdivision and for general neighborhood traffic and drainage. The subdivider is responsible for construction of these road and drainage improvements including improvements to the curb and gutter, base and paving, street lights, street trees, sidewalk and parkway, and landscape medians (if applicable) per the applicable roadway cross section. Generally, required street widths are as follows: • Residential Collector: 64' including 2 travel lanes, 2 parking lanes, and sidewalks/parkway strips on both sides • Residential Through Street: 60' including 2 travel lanes, 2 parking lanes, and sidewalks/parkway strips on both sides • Residential Street: 58' including 2 travel lanes, 2 parking lanes, and sidewalks/parkway strips on both sides While total right-of-way for large public residential arterials and collectors may exceed the requirements made by other communities, in Santa Clarita's case there are few remaining parcels that would accommodate large residential streets with parkways. Most remaining subdivisions are anticipated to consist of mainly local residential streets with lesser right of way requirements, or of exempt private streets in planned developments. Additionally, the City's UDC allows the City Engineer to grant a modification to the required road dedication and relieve the applicant from compliance with all or a portion of the provisions if certain conditions are met, if the construction of additional roadway improvements is deemed to be unnecessary, or if the requirement of additional improvements is deemed to constitute an unreasonable hardship. Development Standards The Residential Development Standards in the City's UDC articulate expectations regarding the character of the built environment and are intended to promote design that will protect neighborhood character, enhance safety, and increase the quality of life in the City. Standards for architecture, rear yard coverage, building and structure height, roofing, driveways, front yard landscaping, and setbacks among others are included in the City's development standards. The UDC establishes specific development standards which are summarized below in Table 20 and are also available on the City's website. Table 20: ON of Santa Clarita Development Standards Min Front Side Rear Max Max Lot Max lot setback setback' z setback height coverage density size main (w/o a structure/ CUP) accessory 122 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 NU-1 20 20' S' 15' 35/35' - 0.05 acres NU-2 10 20' S' 15' 35/35' - 0.1 acres NU-3 5 20' 5' 15' 35/35' - 0.2 acres NU-4 2 20' 5' 15' 35/35' - 0.5 acres NU-5 43,560 20' S' 15' 35/35' - 1.0 sq. ft. UR-1 20,000 20' S' 15' 35/35' - 2.0 sq. ft. UR-2 5,000 20' 5' 15' 35/20' - 5.0 sq. ft. UR-3 5,000 20' 5' 15' 35/20' - 11.0 sq. ft. UR-4 4,500 20' S' 15' 35/20' - 18.0 sq. ft. UR-5 4,500 20' S' 15' 35/20' - 30.0 sq. ft. MXC - 51/013 - - 50' - 30.0 MXN - 5'/0' - - 50' - 18.0 MXUV - 5'/0' - - 50' - 50.0 CR - 10'/5' - - 35' 90% 50.0 CC - 10'/5' - - 35' 80% 18.0 CN - 10'/5' - - 35' 75% 18.0 BP - 10'/5' - - 35' 90% n/a I - 10'/5' - - 35' 90% n/a OS 20 20' 5' 15' 35/35' - 0.025 acres OS -A 5 20' 5' 15' 35/35' - 0.2 acres OS- 20 20' S' 15' 35/35' - 0.025 NF acres OS- 20 20' S' 15' 35/35' - 0.025 BLM acres PI - 10'/5' - - 35/35' - - Source: City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code Title 17, Division 4 1 Reverse Corner Lots: 20' for NU1-5 and OS zones, 10' for UR1-5 zones 225' for 100% residential buildings adjacent to commercial or mixed -use property lines 3 Building setback from major or secondary highway/setback from non -major or secondary highway for commercial or mixed -use properties Note: Development standards for Corridor Plans and Specific Plans are subject to the standards laid out in their respective specific plans. 123 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Some development standards, such as required landscaping, architectural enhancements, roofing materials, and rear yard coverage can increase the costs of housing. The standards are typical, however, and interviews with local stakeholders revealed that the City's current development standards do not pose a significant constraint to the development of housing. The land use controls in each zone have a different impact on housing development. For example, lower densities and minimum lot sizes in Non -Urban and lower density Urban Residential zones impact the types and affordability of housing that could be developed there. However, the City has a wide variety of zones, which facilitate housing variety, affordability, and supply, with multiple zones allowing 50 units per acre, many zones with no set maximum lot coverage, and many zones with no set minimum lot size. In addition to these zones, the City also has a variety of Specific Plan areas with more choices for developers in areas where different development is suitable. Land use controls, in conjunction with the permitting procedures of the City, positively impact approval certainty by providing clear rules and a streamlined process. Cumulatively, land use controls on housing in the City do not pose a constraint to housing production and enable the development of a wide variety of housing at a variety of costs. Specific Plans and Corridor Plans In addition to the zone districts summarized in Table 19, the City's UDC contains a Specific Plan and Corridor Plan category that allows for development of large, master - planned communities in which residential unit types and densities may be flexible, as specified in the approved planning document. The Specific Plan zone provides for the preparation of comprehensive, long-range planning documents called specific plans, stipulated in State law to establish uses and standards for master -planned developments, including infrastructure, financing, and implementation. The allowed uses and densities are specified in the adopted specific plan and corridor plan document and serve to facilitate rather than constrain development. The City contains many specific and corridor plan areas, and new State laws have passed regarding zones where certain uses must be allowed by right. Program HP-2.3 has been included to review these plans and modify existing plans where necessary to comply with State law, including those related to residential care facilities, transitional and supportive housing, emergency shelters, and low -barrier navigation centers. Within the City of Santa Clarita, the following specific plans and corridor plans incorporating residential uses have been adopted: • Porta Bella Specific Plan approved in 1995 for the 996-acre Whittaker Bermite site, located in the center of the City. The site was used for over 80 years for production of military explosives and flares by various manufacturers before operations ended in 1987. During those years manufacturing and testing of various chemicals on the site involved use and improper disposal of 124 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 hazardous materials, resulting in chemical contamination of both soil and groundwater. Directly beneath the site lies the Saugus Aquifer, a significant groundwater source for the Valley. Since manufacturing operations ended, remediation of soil and groundwater contamination (including per-chlorate) has been on -going. The Porta Bella Specific Plan allows for the re -use of the property for mixed uses, including 1,244 single-family units, 1,667 multifamily units, 96 acres of commercial and office uses, 407 acres of open space, and 42 acres of recreational use. Under the supervision of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, the site's soil remediation has been completed and groundwater remediation is ongoing. • Old Town Newhall Specific Plan adopted by the City in December 2005 as a foundation for facilitating redevelopment and enhancement of the area. The specific plan encompasses twenty blocks (550 acres, including Hart Park) and provides opportunities for mixed use and transit -oriented development. Approximately 700 new dwelling units and 250,000 square feet of new commercial space are projected by the specific plan, in addition to existing housing and businesses in the area. Both new development and redevelopment are accommodated in the specific plan. Various residential and commercial development projects have been built since the adoption of the plan. • North Valencia Specific Plan adopted in 1998. The project encompassed 707 acres bordered by Newhall Ranch Road, Bouquet Canyon Road, and Magic Mountain Parkway, east of San Francisquito Creek. The Specific Plan provides for a mix of residential and commercial uses, open space, and an industrial center. A significant segment of the Santa Clara River was preserved as open space as part of the specific plan. The residential portions of this project have since been constructed. • North Valencia 2 Specific Plan adopted in 2000 for 596 acres in the northern portion of the City located north of Newhall Ranch Road west of McBean Parkway. The Specific Plan calls for mixed use development, including residential, industrial, and commercial uses. A major component of this project was preservation of open space in environmentally sensitive areas along San Francisquito Creek. The residential portions of this project have since been constructed. • Canyon Park (Fair Oaks Ranch) Specific Plan adopted by Los Angeles County in 1986 for 988 acres in the eastern portion of the City located north and south of State Route 14 and Via Princessa. The Specific Plan area was annexed to the City in 2012. The Specific Plan calls for primarily residential development, with up to 4,763 multifamily units and 637 single-family units. The last phase of construction was completed during the last planning period and includes the residential community of Crestview in the northeast portion of Fair Oaks Ranch. • Vista Canyon Specific Plan adopted in 2011 is located between State Route 14 and Sand Canyon and north of the Union Pacific railroad lines. The site consists of 185 acres. The project is approved for 1,100 residential units with a 125 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 variety of housing types. The project includes a new Metrolink commuter rail station and thereby creates a transit -friendly project. Vista Canyon is currently under construction. • MetroWalk Specific Plan, directly south of the Vista Canyon Specific Plan, was adopted in 2021 to expand a transit -oriented community at Vista Canyon Town Center centered around the new Metrolink Vista Canyon Station. The MetroWalk development plans for 498 units of market -rate, senior -restricted market -rate, and affordable senior housing. • Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital (HMNH) Specific Plan adopted in 2016, is located north of the McBean Parkway and Orchard Village Road intersection. Built in 1975, HMNH spans 30.4 acres and is a non-profit, community -based hospital that serves as the only existing emergency services facility in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Specific Plan was amended in 2020 to allow for expanded development of up to 200,000 square feet of new buildings and supplemental parking structures. Requirements were established for building setbacks between the hospital campus and adjacent residential neighborhoods, including preservation of existing natural buffers and enhancement of landscaping. Unintended use of residential streets as hospital parking will be monitored and addressed as needed. To mitigate construction views, appropriate screening will be implemented for the adjacent residential communities. The project is currently under construction. • Lyons Corridor Plan proposed in 2013 to be consistent with Santa Clarita's General Plan to uphold the "Valley of Villages" concept for standards of growth and development. The project area incorporates 102-acres of land, located between Interstate 5 and Newhall Avenue, and is within a 10-minute vicinity of nearly 8,000 residential homes. Most homes surrounding Lyons Avenue are single-family and multifamily units. Future development of walkable communities is emphasized in correlation to the 1,326,000 square feet of building space and the adjacent neighborhoods. In the Lyons Corridor Plan, creating four new distinct zones, developing streetscape standards, improving architectural features, and modifying existing properties were addressed. In December 2020, the project plan was amended. • Soledad Canyon Road Corridor Plan proposed in 2013 to be consistent with Santa Clarita's General Plan to uphold the "Valley of Villages" concept for standards of growth and development. The project area incorporates 181-acres of land, located between eastward of Camp Plenty Road and westward of Solamint Road, and is within a 10-minute vicinity of 5,300 residential homes. This area is part of the largest community in Santa Clarita and is primarily commercial, consisting of around 1,453,000 square feet of building space. Most homes planned within the project are single-family and multifamily units. Future development of walkable communities is emphasized, and planning development will be based on a parcel -by -parcel basis. This plan addresses specific transect zones, regulations of developing zones, measurement standards of buildings, streetscapes, and architectural features. 126 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Table 21: Specific Plan Details and Status Specific Status Last Housing Types Density Plan Updated Allowed Allowed Porta Bella Development on 1995 Single and multifamily Single-family Specific hold. Land use zoning allows 2-8 dwelling Plan plan in place until units/acre. amended or Multifamily allows replaced by future 8-42 dwelling entitlement units/acre. granted by City Council Old Town Newhall Crossings 2020 Mixed use and transit- Form based code, Newhall mixed use oriented development no density Specific development guidelines Plan constructed in 2020; Specific Plan to be updated in 2021 North Fully developed 1998 Single and multifamily Single-family Valencia zoning allows 5-12 Specific dwelling Plan units/acre. Multifamily allows 7-35 dwelling units/acre. North Fully developed 2000 Single and multifamily Single-family Valencia 2 zoning allows 5-14 Specific dwelling Plan units/acre. Multifamily allows 7-35 dwelling units/acre. Canyon Fully developed 1986 Single-family zoning 4,763 multifamily Park (Fair units and 637 Oaks single-family units Ranch) on approximately Specific 308 acres Plan Vista Currently under 2011 Residential and mixed Up to 1,100 Canyon construction use residential units Specific with variable Plan densities based on the specific tannin area. 127 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 MetroWalk Not developed 2021 Residential transit- Up to 498 Specific oriented development residential units Plan with variable densities based on the specific tannin area. Henry Mayo Mostly developed 2021 Non-residential uses N/A Newhall Hospital (HMNH) Specific Plan Lyons Long range plan 2020 Mixed use residential and Not to exceed the Corridor for corridor commercial zoning. General Plan. Plan enhancement and redevelopment. Soledad Long range plan 2020 Mixed use residential and Not to exceed the Canyon for corridor commercial zoning. General Plan. Road enhancement and Corridor redevelopment. Plan Parking Requirement Planning for sufficient vehicle parking is an integral part of planning in Southern California. At the same time, excessive parking requirements can detract from the feasibility of developing new housing at the range of densities necessary to facilitate affordable housing. The City's UDC establishes residential parking standards, as summarized in Table 22. In addition to these standards, the City currently requires at least one parking space for every staff member in emergency shelters, in compliance with California Government Code Section 65583(a)(4)(A)(ii), and one parking space for every 10 temporary residents for emergency shelters. The parking standards included in Table 22 have already factored in the need for guest parking. Communities that require excessive parking spaces per dwelling unit can negatively impact the feasibility of producing affordable housing or housing for special needs groups by reducing the achievable number of dwelling units per acre and increasing development costs, thus restricting the range of housing types constructed in a community. The parking standards for the City of Santa Clarita are presented in Table 22. Santa Clarita's parking requirements for seniors and persons with disabilities are substantially lower than parking requirements for other residential uses, and the requirement for studio multifamily units is smaller than the requirement for larger multifamily units. AB 2345 (2020) made significant changes to the State Density Bonus Law for projects providing affordable units, including requirements for the granting of a larger density bonus, more incentives, and reduced parking 128 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 requirements. Programs HP-2.1 and HP-2.3 obligate the City to review and amend its UDC and Specific Plans as necessary to comply with new State laws, and Program HP-2.2 obligates the City to create and publish explanatory documents to detail the different parking requirements for multifamily housing projects, including those providing affordable units and those located close to transit. Table 22: Parkina Standards for ON of Santa Clarita Unit Type Required Parkin Single-family 2 fully enclosed spaces per unit Two-family 2 fully enclosed spaces per unit Multi- Family Studios 1 enclosed space per unit 1+ bedroom 2 enclosed spaces per unit Projects with 3+ units 1 guest space per 2 units Mobilehome Park 2 covered spaces per unit 1 quest space per 2 units Senior/disabled 0.5 space per unit + guest parking Mixed Use 2 covered or enclosed spaces per two - bedroom unit 1 covered or enclosed space per one -bedroom or studio unit 1 guest space per 2 units, which can be shared Specific Plans Parking may be reduced Residential services/ care services 2 spaces Accessory Dwelling Units 1 space per unit maximum Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Not Required Residential Health Care 0.5 spaces per unit Community Care 0.5 spaces per room, plus 1 guest space per 8 rooms/units Shared Parking Allowed with a Minor Use Permit Tandem Parking Allowed in multifamily developments with Minor Use Permit. Allowed in mixed use developments. Residential parking standards are not deemed to be a constraint to the development, improvement, and maintenance of housing. The current standards match current vehicle ownership patterns of residents and do not have an impact on the cost or supply of housing. To assist with the development of housing affordable to lower - income households, the City allows for parking reductions for affordable projects (see Program HP-1.4 and Policies H2.4 and H2.10) To ensure fair housing choice in a community, the City's Unified Development Code provides for a range of housing types, including single-family, multiple -family, accessory dwelling units, mobile and manufactured homes, residential care facilities, 129 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 emergency shelters, supportive housing, transitional housing, joint living and working quarters (live/work units), and family daycare homes. The Unified Development Code provides for and ensures a variety of housing opportunities, as demonstrated in Table 23. Table 23: Residential Uses Allowed by Zoning District in Santa Clarita Unified Development Code Zoning District Residential Uses Allowed (Type of Permit*) NU1 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P NU2 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P NU3 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P NU4 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P NU5 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P UR1 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P UR2 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P UR3 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters Caretaker's Residence (P) (Live/Work Units) (C) Community Care Facility (C) Mobilehome Park (C) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Residential Health Care Facility (M) Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Multifamily Dwelling (P) Rooming House (P) Family Day Care Homes (P) Supportive Housing (P) Fraternity and Sorority Houses C Transitional Housing P UR4 Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters Caretaker's Residence (P) (Live/Work Units) (C) 130 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 UR5 MXC I070 MXUV MU Overlay Community Care Facility (C) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (P) Multifamily Dwelling (P) Family Day Care Homes (P) Fraternity and Sorority Houses (C) Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Caretaker's Residence (P) Community Care Facility (C) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (P) Multifamily Dwelling (P) Family Day Care Homes (P) Fraternity and Sorority Houses (C) Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Caretaker's Residence (P) Community Care Facility (C) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (P) Multifamily Dwelling (P) Family Day Care Homes (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters (Live/Work Units) (M) Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Caretaker's Residence (P) Community Care Facility (C) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (P) Multifamily Dwelling (P) Family Day Care Homes (P) Fraternity and Sorority Houses (C) Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Caretaker's Residence (P) Community Care Facility (C) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (P) Multifamily Dwelling (P) Family Day Care Homes (P) Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Caretaker's Residence (P) Community Care Facility (C) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Two -Family Dwelling (Duplex) (P) Multifamily Dwelling (P) Family Day Care Homes (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Residential Health Care Facility (M) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Rooming House (P) Supportive Housing (P) Transitional Housing (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters (Live/Work Units) (C) Mobilehome Park (C) Residential Health Care Facility (M) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Rooming House (P) Supportive Housing (P) Transitional Housing (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters (Live/Work Units) (M) Model Homes (T) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Residential Service/Care Home (C) Supportive Housing (C) Transitional Housing (C) Short Term Temporary Residence (T) Long Term Temporary Residence (M) Joint Living and Working Quarters (Live/Work Units) (M) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Residential Service/Care Home (C) Supportive Housing (C) Transitional Housing (C) Short Term Temporary Residence (T) Long Term Temporary Residence (M) Joint Living and Working Quarters (Live/Work Units) (M) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Residential Service/Care Home (C) Supportive Housing (C) Transitional Housing (C) Short Term Temporary Residence (T) Long Term Temporary Residence (M) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Joint Living and Working Quarters (Live/Work Units) (M) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Residential Service/Care Home (C) Supportive Housing (C) Transitional Housing (C) 131 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 CR Caretaker's Residence (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters Community Care Facility (C) (Live/Work Units) (M) Multifamily Dwelling (M) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Family Day Care Homes (P) Supportive Housing (C) Transitional Housing C CC Caretaker's Residence (P) Mobilehome Park (C) Community Care Facility (C) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Multifamily Dwelling (C) Supportive Housing (C) Family Day Care Homes (P) Transitional Housing (C) Joint Living and Working Quarters Live/Work Units C CN Caretaker's Residence (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters Community Care Facility (C) (Live/Work Units) (C) Multifamily Dwelling (C) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Single Room Occupancy C BP Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Health Care Facility (C) Joint Living and Working Quarters Live/Work Units C I Caretaker's Residence (P) Joint Living and Working Quarters (Live/Work Units) (C) OS Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Adult Day Care Homes (P) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P OS -A Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Adult Day Care Homes (P) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P OS-NF Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Adult Day Care Homes (P) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P OS-BLM Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Adult Day Care Homes (P) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes P Transitional Housing P P/I Accessory Dwelling Unit (P) Fraternity/Sorority Houses (C) Caretaker's Residence (P) Residential Service/Care Home (P) Single -Family Dwelling (P) Supportive Housing (P) Family Day Care Homes (P) Transitional Housing (P) Adult Day Care Homes P Specific Plan Subject to the standards of the Specific Plan SP Corridor Plan Subject to the standards of the Corridor Plan CP * Permitting Types are indicated as follows: (P): Permitted where the symbol "P" appears; 132 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 (C): Permitted subject to a conditional use permit (CUP) where the symbol "C" appears; (M): Permitted subject to a minor use permit (MUP) where the symbol "M" appears; (T): Permitted subject to a temporary use permit (TUP) where the symbol "T" appears Single-family and multifamily housing types include detached and attached single- family homes, duplexes, triplexes, town homes, condominiums, and rental apartments. The City's Unified Development Code (UDC) identifies a variety of zones where these uses are permitted by right. The variety of housing types allowed within the City does not pose a constraint to development. The UDC allows development of single-family dwellings in zones intended for higher density multifamily uses. This could potentially limit the amount of lower -cost multifamily residential uses in a community and be a potential constraint to higher - density housing and to fair housing choice. However, permitting significantly lower density projects in a zone intended for higher -density uses is regulated by State law (AB 2292). This regulation requires that before the City approves a lower density use, it determines that adequate land remains available for higher -density housing to accommodate the City's remaining share of regional housing needs. This Housing Element includes a new policy and program to ensure that the approval of projects at lower densities does not pose a constraint to development. 133 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Table 24: Current Planning Requirements by Housing Type Housing Type Planning Requirements Allowed in all residential zones with approval of Single-family home on existing Administrative Permit. Allowed in mixed use zones with lot approval of Development Review Permit. Allowed in UR-3, UR-4, and UR-5 zones with approval of Development Review Permit. Allowed in mixed use zones Two-family home on existing lot with approval of Development Review Permit. Allowed in UR-3, UR-4, and UR-5 with Development Review Permit; in CN and CC with a Conditional Use Permit; in CR with an MUP. Allowed in mixed use zones with approval of Multifamily home Development Review Permit. Allowed in zones NU1, NU2, NU3, NU4, NUS, UR1, UR2, UR3, UR4, URS, MXC, MXN, MXUV, PI, OS, OS -A, OS-NF, or OS-BLM on parcels that include a proposed or existing residential unit. May be attached or detached. Floor area may not exceed 50% of primary unit; architecture must be compatible with primary unit, and separate entrance Accessory Dwelling Unit provided. A Class I ministerial permit is required. Individual manufactured housing units allowed on residential lots if units are less than 10 years old, on permanent foundations, with roof eaves of at least 16 inches, roof slopes Manufactured housing of at least 2:12, and non-metal siding. Single room occupancy Allowed in CC and CN with CUP Allowed by right in the P/I and Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone. Allowed in CC with CUP Emergency Shelters Allowed in BP and I with MUP Transitional and supportive Allowed in all residential zones with approval of Development housing Review Permit for new structures; in CR and CC with a CUP. Allowed within existing structures in all residential zones Residential care home with no review. If new construction, requires Administrative residence for up to 6persons) Permit. Community care facility (residential facility for elderly/disabled, with meals, Allowed in UR-3, UR-4, and UR-5and in commercial zones housekeeping, and activities) with CUP. Rooming house (dwelling with Allowed in UR-3, UR-4, and UR-5, except regulated in bedrooms rented to multiple neighborhoods that are comprised predominantly of single - persons; may include meals) family detached residential units. Residential health care facility (convalescent homes for elderly, Allowed in UR-3, UR-4, and UR-5 with an MUP; CR, CC, CN sick, disabled) and BP with a CUP. 134 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Accessory Dwelling Units In response to state mandated requirements and local needs, the City of Santa Clarita allows for the development of accessory dwelling units. The City strives to ensure the availability of affordable housing for family members, students, and the elderly, among others in the City, while mitigating impacts to traffic, utilities, public health, and safety. ADUs and JADUs are permitted on parcels that are zoned to allow single- family or multifamily residential use and that include a proposed or existing residential unit. Any application for an ADU that meets the location and development standards contained in Unified Development Code Section 17.57.040(L) is approved following a ministerial review for compliance and requires a Class I ADU development application. The City's Accessory Dwelling Unit provisions do not pose a constraint to development. Program HP-2.6 will further facilitate and enable the development of ADUs in the City and ensure compliance with State law. Manufactured Housing State law requires local governments to permit manufactured or mobile homes meeting federal safety and construction standards on a permanent foundation in all single-family residential zoning districts (Section 65852.3 of the California Government Code). Because these units can be a source of housing for lower income individuals, including seniors and the disabled, overly restrictive regulation of these uses can indirectly impede housing choice. The Santa Clarita UDC includes requirements and development standards for manufactured homes on residential lots in sections 17.42 and 17.57.020Q, which clarifies that manufactured homes shall be installed on permanent foundations on individual lots. The City allows manufactured housing as a single-family residence subject to the development standards in the UDC, is compliant with Section 65852.3 of the California Government Code and does not pose a constraint to development. Emergency Shelters and Low -Barrier Navigation Centers An emergency shelter provides housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons and is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay (Health and Safety Code Section 50801[e]). State law requires jurisdictions to identify adequate sites for housing which will be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of housing types for all income levels, including emergency shelters and transitional housing (Government Code Section 65583[c][1]). Changes to State law (SB 2) in 2008, require that local jurisdictions make provisions in the zoning code to permit emergency shelters by right and with a ministerial approval process in at least one zoning district where adequate capacity is available to accommodate at least one year-round shelter. Local jurisdictions may, however, establish limited and objective standards to regulate the development of emergency shelters. The City's UDC is compliant with SB 2 and accommodates emergency shelters by right in the PI (Public/Institutional) and Homeless Shelter 135 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Overlay zones. The Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone is located within a Highest Resource TCAC Opportunity Area and in the highest proximity area within the City to jobs., Sites zoned PI are distributed throughout the community. In the CC (Community Commercial) zone a CUP is required, and in the BP (Business Park) and I (Industrial) zones, a MUP is required. The development standards for homeless shelters permit maximum occupancy of sixty individuals by -right. Additionally, the City's UDC is compliant with AB 139 and requires homeless shelters to provide one parking space per employee or staff member plus one space per five temporary residents. Homeless shelters in the PI zone are subject to the development standards of that zone, which designate a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1, a maximum building height of 35 feet, and setbacks of ten feet from a major or secondary highway, five feet from public right-of-way not on a major or secondary highway, and twenty-five feet from a residential property line. These provisions for emergency shelters do not pose a constraint to development. The City's UDC does not currently contain a separate definition for low -barrier navigation centers defined by Government Code section 65660. While this use would be permitted by -right in the PI zone and the Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone, it must allow low -barrier navigation centers by -right in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones. Program HP-2.1 is included in this Housing Element to modify the City's UDC to be compliant with the requirements of Government Code Section 65660 as amended by SB 48. Transitional Housing and Supportive Housing State law also requires local jurisdictions to address the provisions for transitional and supportive housing. Transitional housing is defined as buildings configured as rental housing developments but operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six months (California Health and Safety Code Section 50675.2[h]). Supportive housing is defined as housing with no limit on length of stay that is occupied by a target population and that is linked to on -site or off -site services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving their health status, and maximizing their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community (California Health and Safety Code 50675.14 [b]). Target population includes persons with disabilities, and families who are "homeless," as defined by Section 11302 of Title 42 of the United States Code, or who are "homeless youth," as defined by paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 11139.3 of the Government Code. Pursuant to SB 2, transitional and supportive housing constitutes a residential use and therefore local governments cannot treat it differently from other types of residential uses (e.g., requiring a use permit when other residential uses of similar function do not require a use permit). Supportive and transitional housing provides additional housing options for people with disabilities. In addition to these 136 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 requirements, jurisdictions now must allow supportive housing by -right in zones where multifamily and mixed -uses are permitted if the proposed housing development meets specified criteria outlined in AB 2162. The City's UDC currently accommodates transitional and supportive housing by permitting transitional and supportive housing in all residential zones (UDC Section 17.42.010) and does not pose a constraint to development. Program HP-2.1 is included in this Housing Element to modify the City's UDC to be compliant with the requirements of Government Code Section 65583(a)(5) as amended by SB 2 and Government Code 65651 as amended by AB 2126. The City of Santa Clarita has one transitional housing community operated by Family Promise and at least two supportive housing communities operating as sober living environments. Employee Housing The Employee Housing Act was amended by AB 107 in 2020, changing the definition of 'agricultural employee housing' and establishing new zoning, application, and review requirements for agricultural employee housing. Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code currently does not include a definition for agricultural employee housing. Program HP-2.1 is included in this Housing Element to modify the City's UDC to be compliant with the requirements of the Employee Housing Act in Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 12021.6. The 2015-2019 ACS identified 190 individuals employed in the agricultural, forestry, fishing, and hunting industries in Santa Clarita. There is currently no known farmworker housing in the City however, if farmworker housing were to be proposed under the Employee Housing Act, it would be allowed as a residential use so long as the program was licensed and administered by HCD. Residential Care Facilities The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Sections 5115 and 5116 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code) declares that mentally and physically disabled persons are entitled to live in normal residential surroundings and that the use of property for the care of six or fewer disabled persons is a residential use for zoning purposes. A state -authorized, certified, or licensed family care home, foster home, or group home serving six or fewer persons with disabilities or dependent and neglected children on a 24- hour -a -day basis is considered a residential use that is permitted in all residential zones. No local agency can impose stricter zoning or building and safety standards on these homes (commonly referred to as "group" homes) than are required of the other permitted residential uses in the zone. The Lanterman Act covers only licensed residential care facilities. The City of Santa Clarita UDC is compliant with the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. 137 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Building Codes and Enforcement Building and safety codes have been adopted for purposes of preserving public health and safety and ensuring the construction of safe and decent housing. These building and safety codes have the potential to increase the cost of housing construction and maintenance but aim to ensure resilient and stable development for current and planned buildings and structures. As of 2021, The City of Santa Clarita has adopted the 2019 California Building Code along with local amendments which regulate all construction projects submitted on or after January 1, 2020. The State codes have been amended by the City of Santa Clarita to address local topographic, climatic, and/or geologic conditions, and to include provisions pertaining to the administration of these codes. These ordinances and codes are enforced by the City of Santa Clarita Community Preservation Division, who patrol the City for noncompliance and investigating complaints received. Key issues that Code Enforcement officers examine are unpermitted construction and/or remodeling, and substandard housing conditions. Building codes affect the cost of construction but are necessary to ensure public health and safety and do not hinder residential development. The regulations established by the City's adopted Building Code set the minimum costs for materials. These costs include materials, labor, development fees and permitting. Housing for People with Disabilities Persons with special needs, such as the elderly and those with disabilities, must also have access to housing. Community care facilities provide a supportive housing environment to persons with special needs in a group environment. The City allows these facilities in the following zones: • Residential Care Home: Residence for up to six persons allowed within existing structures in all residential zones with no administrative review. New construction requires the same administrative permit as a single-family residence. • Community Care Facility: Residential facility for elderly/disabled persons with meals, housekeeping and activities allowed in UR-3, UR-4, and UR-5 and in commercial zones with a CUP. Areas with appropriate access to amenities and services are the most suitable for residential community care facilities. The majority of these areas are located within these allowed zones. These facilities require a CUP as allowed by law to ensure land use compatibility and protect public health and safety. • Residential Health Care Facility: Convalescent homes for elderly, disabled, and sick persons allowed in UR-3, UR-4, and UR-5 with an MUP; in CR, CC, CN, and BP with a CUP. The City's Unified Development Code uses the following definition of family: "Family" means one (1) or more individuals living together as a single housekeeping unit in a single dwelling unit. "Family" shall also mean the persons living together in 138 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 a licensed "residential facility" as that term is defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 1502(a)(1), which services six (6) or fewer persons, excluding staff." Permitting requirements, land use requirements, and UDC definitions do not pose a constraint to housing persons with disabilities. Americans with Disabilities Act Multifamily residential buildings are required to comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines, regardless of whether they are rental or for sale units. These policies require minimum percentages of ADA compliant units in new multifamily developments and that public and common use areas at housing developments are accessible. All Federally assisted new construction housing developments with 5 or more units must design and construct 5 percent of the dwelling units, or at least one unit, whichever is greater, to be accessible for persons with physical and mobility disabilities. Enforcement of ADA requirements is not at the discretion of the City but is mandated under federal law. Generally, ADA compliant building codes and ordinances can pose increased cost to housing construction and production. However, this policy ensures safe, equitable, and accessible housing. Therefore, local ADA compliant code enforcement does not hinder residential housing development in the City of Santa Clarita. Reasonable Accommodation The City of Santa Clarita adopted its reasonable accommodation ordinance in Section 17.23.180, Requests for Reasonable Accommodations, of the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code. The Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act implement part of the City's General Plan Housing Element and provides a procedure for individuals with disabilities to request reasonable accommodation. The Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance states that that an individual(s) with disabilities have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing by allowing accommodation(s) with respect to certain City regulations, policies, procedures, and standards. The ordinance is enforced, if said accommodation(s) are both reasonable and necessary to provide such equal opportunity without compromising the City commitment to protecting community character and environmental quality. The City does provide reasonable accommodation for various scenarios, including but not limited to allowances for a wheelchair ramp in a required setback; an increase in building height to permit an elevator installation; or providing an applicant with additional time to submit material, if deemed reasonable under the Acts. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations are subject to an administrative permit fee and are approved through an administrative permit process that takes approximately two weeks to process. Upon review of an application, the Director of Community Development will grant the request based on the following findings: • That the requested accommodation is intended to be used by an individual with a disability who resides or will reside on the property; 139 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 • That the requested accommodation is necessary to afford an individual with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a residential use; • The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the City; and • That the requested accommodation will not require a fundamental alteration in the nature of the land use and zoning. While the process for requesting reasonable accommodations does not pose a constraint, the permit fee for these requests may pose a constraint to housing for persons with disabilities. Program HP-4.6 has been included to reduce/remove this fee and address this constraint. Various fees, shown in Table 25, are charged by the agencies within the City of Santa Clarita to cover the cost of processing, evaluating, and ensuring compliance. The City of Santa Clarita is legally required to set permit and development fees in amounts that do not exceed and are equal to the cost of providing services associated with these fees. Table 26 compares selected permitting fees from Santa Clarita with jurisdictions of similar populations within Los Angeles County. While there is significant variation between different types of permits in different jurisdictions, the fees required by the City of Santa Clarita are generally within the range of fees required by comparable jurisdictions and therefore are not likely to pose a unique or significant constraint to housing development. Fees increase annually by approximately 0.1% to 1.5% to account for inflation and are typical across other jurisdictions. Therefore, fee increases do not pose a significant constraint to housing development. Table 25: Santa Clarita Develooment and Permittina Fees Item/Permit Type Fee effective 0910812021 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) $382 Administrative Permit AP $872 Annexation Processing $26,136 Appeals To Planning Commission To City Council Within 500 feet of project $3,750 $2,927 50% of cost for appeal to City Council Architectural Design Review (ADR) $1,296 plus any outside costs Conditional Use Permit CUP $7,552 er application Condominium Conversion Review $57 per unit Cottage Food CF $119 Development Agreement (DA) $22,999 deposit to be used for staff hours, attorney costs, or contract costs Development Review DR $5,658 p r application Environmental Review 140 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 - Environmental Initial Study $2,895 - Environmental Impact Report (EIR) $45,583 or 10% of contract value, whichever is higher OR $45,675 deposit with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel involved as determined by staff General Plan Amendment (GPA) $20,152 -Zone Change $23,778 -Zone Change with GPA or Specific Plan $35,231 Hillside Development Review (HR) $3,584 per application for Staff Review $4,970 per application for Planning Commission Review Home Occupation Permit HOP $69 pera lication Initial Study (IS) $2,895 per application, plus any consultant cost if additional studies required Landscape Plan Review (LPR) & Inspection $987 per application Expedite Landscape Plan Check 30% Surcharge Minor Use Permit (MUP) $2,691 pera lication Mitigation Monitoring Varies staff hours + consultant costs Oak Tree Permit (OTP) -Trimming $161 -Encroachments and Retroactive Trimmings* $851 -Removal of 1-3 trees or 1-5 on existing SFR $851 -Removal of 4+ trees, or 6+ on existing SFR, or $2,701 any Heritage Oak *plus staff charges for Oak Tree Specialist time over 1 hour One Stop Review (Preliminary Plan Review) $1,515 per application - fee credited toward other processin fees if project goes forward Rid eline Alteration Permit RAP $11,452 Sign Review SR $1,050 pera lication Sign Variance SV $2,424 Temporary Banner Permit TB $83 Temporary Use Permit (TUP) -Standard $360 per application -Extended $2,310 pera lication Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) $16,251 per application -Revision 30% of original fee Tentative Tract Map (TTM) -1-24 lots $22,502 -25+ lots $22,502 + $260 each additional lot -Revision 30% of original fee Time Extension (TEX) $219 per application for Staff Review $3,334 per application for Planning Commission Review 141 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Variance Review -Adjustment (ADJ) $1,593 per application -Variance VAR $6,721 pera lication Zoning Letter ZL 134 Table 26: Development and Permitting Fees in Santa Clarita and Comparable Local Jurisdictions City Administrative Conditional Residential Development Permit Use Permit Design Agreement Review Santa $872 $7,552 $1,296 plus any $22,999 deposit to be Clarita outside costs used for staff hours, attorney costs, or contract costs Glendale $ 1,898 $4,599-$11,760, $2,155-$8,343 $3,080 depending on depending on units type and size Lancaster $654-$957 $12,845 $957 for model Deposit determined by homes Staff. Long $3,380.22 $4,485.60 or N/A $38,779.08 deposit, Beach $7,812.42 (Major $554.29/hour after or Minor) initial deposit is drawn down Sources: City of Santa Clarita, 2021; City of Glendale, 2021; City of Lancaster, 2021; City of Long Beach, 2021; accessed 0711312021 Additionally, development impact fees are collected during the development process (Municipal Code Section 17.51.010). These fees (shown in Table 27) are regularly reviewed and must be set to not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of the impact. For certain fees, the City may also accept substitute consideration in lieu of all or a portion of the fees, such as land dedication in lieu of the Park Fee. As the type of development impact fees charged varies widely by jurisdiction, so do the total costs of the fees. In a 2018 study on development fees in several cities in California, impact fees ranged from under $20,000 per unit to above $140,000 per unit for single-family homes and from around $10,000 per unit to above $70,000 per unit for multifamily residential development (Source: Terner Center, 2018). Development impact fees are not the same for single-family and multifamily developments, as certain impact fees are typically lower for multifamily developments. Certain impact fees are discounted for multifamily as compared to single-family developments, such as bridge and thoroughfare fees, school fees, fire facility fees, law enforcement fees, and sewer connection fees. In Santa Clarita, the typical single-family home requires $70,060 in development impact fees, and the typical multifamily unit requires $53,261 in development impact fees. In the City's outreach and interviews of stakeholders, these stakeholders did not identify development impact fees as an impediment or constraint to housing construction and 142 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 considered them to be comparable to those of nearby jurisdictions. Developers did not consider the typical fees for single-family or multifamily development as a percentage of total development costs to be an impediment or constraint to housing development. The development impact fees for multifamily development are on the higher end and could pose a constraint. Stakeholders identified development impact fees as a major cost to consider in development but did not express that fees posed a unique or significant constraint to housing development in the City. Program HP-2.2 establishes consistency with State requirements related to impact fees as outlined in AB 602 and further ensures that fees do not constitute a constraint to development. Table 27: Santa Clarita Develonment Impact Fees Type of Developme Amount for Responsibi nt Applicability Typical a Agency a Agen Impact Dwelling Fee Required by the City to be paid prior to final map recordation or building $21,883 average permit issuance (whichever occurs per single-family City of Santa first), in order to fund any bridges or dwelling unit; Clarita Traffic thoroughfares serving the projects that $15,318 average Engineering are not otherwise improved by the per multifamily developer; set by City Council based on dwelling unit cost and area of benefit: Major Bridge and 70% of typical fee City of Santa Thoroughfare Multifamily Residential B&T Fee based district Clarita Traffic Fees Engineering 40% of typical fee City of Santa Accessory Dwelling Units B&T Fee based on district Clarita Traffic En ineerin $19,590 per City of Santa Bouquet Canyon B&T District residential unit Clarita Traffic Engineering $20,270 per City of Santa Eastside B&T District residential unit Clarita Traffic Engineering $26,280 per City of Santa Valencia B&T District residential unit Clarita Traffic Engineering $21 390 per City of Santa Via Princessa B&T District residential unit Clarita Traffic Engineering 143 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Traffic signal Required by the City to be paid prior to per dwelling City of Santa timing fee occupancy, in lieu of synchronizing unit unit Clarita Traffic signals affected by the project Engineering Requirement for payment of fee or land dedication is applied at time of tentative map approval; for projects of less than 50 units, fee is required; for 50 or more, land and/or fee may be required. Dedication may include cost of improvements; fees include 20% for $15 500 per cost of improvements. Fee is calculated dwelling unit City of Santa Park Fees based on fair market value of land at 3 Based on current Clarita Open acres/1000 people generated, plus market conditions Space Division 20%. The General Plan does have an overall goal of 5 acres/1,000 people. Credit allowed for private open space up to 30%. Dedication or fee payment is required prior to final map recordation or building permit issuance whichever occurs first). Required by Santa Clarita Transit to be paid at time of final map recordation or building permit issuance (whichever Transit fee occurs first); fees pay for the $200 per dwelling City of Santa procurement and construction of unit Clarita Transit infrastructure improvements to the transit system. Required by school districts to be paid prior to the issuance of a building $18,050 per single - permit to fund new school facilities. family dwelling School fees Castaic Union SD: $2.47/sq.ft unit; 0 per Various School Newhall SD: $2.47/sq.ft Saugus mily multifamily a Districts Unified SD: $3.18 - $3.99/sq.ft dwelling unit Sulphur Springs SD: $3.18 - $3.99/sq.ft Wm S. Hart SD: $2.47 — 3.99/sq.ft. Library Required by the City's Public Library to City of Santa Facilities and be paid prior to the issuance of a $911 per dwelling Clarita Library Technology building permit to fund new library unit Services Fee facilities and capital equipment Required by Los Angeles County Fire $1.3120/sq. ft. Single-family unit Los Angeles Fire Facilitates Department prior to the issuance of a $3,280 County Fire Fee building permit to fund fire station Multifamily unit Department facilities and capital equipment. $1,312 144 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Law Required by Los Angeles County Sheriff $863 per single - Los Angeles Enforcement prior to the issuance of a building family unit $ County Fee permit to fund station facilities and multifamily unit nit Sheriff's capital equipment. Department Required by Los Angeles County Single-family unit: Los Angeles Sewer Sanitation Districts to be paid prior to $2,961; Condominium: CondoCondo County connection fee the issuance of a building permit to ; Multifamily Sanitation fund treatment plant expansion. unit: $1,776 District Water Required by Santa Clarita Valley Water $6,076/ unit Santa Clarita connection Agency to be paid prior to the issuance Varies by service Valley Water fees of a building permit to fund water area and meter Agency g y treatment and distribution facilities. size Total Typical single-family home: Impact 2,500 square feet, 3-bedroon Unit: Unit: 70,060 0 Fees For home. Typical multifamily amity Multifamily Typical home: 1,000 square feet, 2- Unit: $53,261 Dwellingbedroom apartment. Source: City of Santa Clarita, 2021 Local Processing and Permit Procedures The City of Santa Clarita processes applications and permits both in person at the Permit Center Public Counter and online through the designated eService website. The City website also hosts a Virtual Planning Counter containing information on applications, permitting processes, frequently asked questions, and contact information. The website includes an online Permit Guide, where interested parties can select the parcel and type of residential project they are considering and see information on general requirements, the planning process, phases of site work, required plan review, and other required fees and permits for the project. The permitting process for a typical single-family or multifamily residential development project depends primarily on whether a subdivision is requested and whether building height proposed exceeds 35 feet or three stories, which is subject to a CUP. If neither a subdivision nor building height above 35 feet (three stories) is proposed, then the development would be subject to a development review permit process and approval by the Director of Community Development and would not require public hearings. The development review process is a staff -level process, which includes review of plans to ensure compliance with typical development standards of the zoning code If a subdivision or building height above 35 feet/three stories is proposed, then a review by the Planning Commission would be required for a tentative map and a CUP 145 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 for residential building height. In addition to a staff -level development review process, as noted above, one public hearing would be required. Findings for approval for residential projects at either permitting level include: • Consistency with the General Plan; • Compliance with zoning code requirements; • The project would not constitute a hazard to public health, safety, or general welfare; • The project site is physically suitable for the project. Other entitlements can be processed concurrently, and processing times for single- family and multifamily developments would be similar. Approval certainty for typical development projects is straightforward provided the project's compliance with typical development standards of the zoning code. Approval certainty and cost could be further mitigated through the City's one stop/preliminary plan review process, where inconsistencies with the code can be identified and application fees can be applied toward future entitlement fees. The City adopted updated "Santa Clarita Community Character and Design Guidelines" in 2009 and requires applicants to submit a completed "Community Character and Design Guidelines Questionnaire" with an application. This questionnaire addresses the project's consistency with the Guidelines and includes architectural character, site design, circulation, landscaping, and building design. Consistency with these guidelines is determined by Planning Department staff and architectural consultants. The City does not have a Design Review Board. This process ensures that applicants have clear expectations for their projects and increases certainty of approval. Overall, Santa Clarita's development review process has been streamlined to minimize costs and promote development certainty. Santa Clarita's permitting process is generally faster than other jurisdictions in the region, which decreases constraints to residential development. The City of Santa Clarita's Planning Division organizes applications based on the proposed project scope. Table 28below illustrates applications that are organized from Class I, ministerial approvals that typically involve interior and exterior tenant improvements to Class VII, entitlements that typically involve legislative changes and require a discretionary review process. Class III applications, both development projects and land use projects, require public noticing and a fifteen -day appeal period once the project has been tentatively approved by the Director of Community Development (Director). Class IV applications require public hearing and planning commission decisions. Class V and VII applications require a public hearing, Planning Commission review and City Council decision. Additionally, Class VII applications require at least two public hearings and become effective thirty days after approval from the second reading of the associated ordinance. Each classification application 146 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 contains process time flowcharts and a checklist of supplemental documents required for application submittal. In addition, the City's "One Stop Review" process allows applicants to consult with the City departments prior to formal entitlement submittal. Applicants would be able to obtain preliminary insight from City departments that potentially minimize delays during Design Review. Table 28: Timelines for Permit Procedures Type of Approval or Permit Typical Processing Time Class I Exterior additions of pools/spas, solar equipment, patio covers, signs/ 1 to 24 hours banners, fences, landscaping Zoning referrals and other tenant improvements Class II Administrative Permit (AP) Architectural Design Review (ADR) Development Review (DR) Hillside Development Review (HDR) - less than 15% average cross slope Home Occupation Permit (HOP) Landscape Plan Review (LPR) Land use projects: 4 to 6 weeks Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) Development projects: 4 to 6 months Oak Tree Permit (OTP) - Requests for Reasonable Accommodations: 2 weeks encroachments, removal of less than 3 trees Requests for Reasonable Accommodations Sign Review (SR) Temporary Use Permit (TUP) - less than one year Class III Adjustment (ADJ) Minor Use Permit (MUP) (See an Land use projects: approximately 6-8 weeks Example MUP Application) Development projects: 4 to 6 months Administrative Sign Variance Historic Sign Designation Class IV Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Hillside Development Review (HDR) - greater than 15% average cross slope Oak Tree Permit (OTP) - removal of Land use projects: 12 to 16 weeks more than 3 trees or of any heritage Development Projects: 5 to 8 months trees Temporary Use Permit (TUP) - longer than one year Tentative Parcel/Tract Map (TPM/TTM) Variance VAR 147 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Class V General Plan Amendment 6 to 12 months Master Plan Rid eline Alteration Permit Class VI Pre -Annexation Agreements are Class 6 to 12 months VI entitlements Class VII Development Agreement 6 to 12 months Specific Plan Zone Change Initial Study (Environmental to 6 months Questionnaire)3 Depending on scope of project - requires additional Environmental Impact Report (EIR) 3-9 months for a Negative Declaration and approximately 18-24 months for a draft and final EIR Source: City of Santa Clarita Planning Division website, 2021 City permit processing times for residential entitlement applications will vary depending on City staff workload and the project's scope of work. Residential projects that are exempt from permit requirements include, but are not limited to, accessory structures at or less than 120 sq. ft., exterior hardscape features, tenant improvements, and minimal grading on site that would not alter the drainage pattern of the property. Such project scopes may receive clearance over the counter and can take anywhere from twenty or thirty minutes to a few hours. Residential projects that go beyond the scope of work mentioned above will be reviewed by the City Planning Division and Building and Safety Division, as necessary. The City Planning Division will conduct a minor Development Review process for smaller -scale projects such as infill development, single-family residences, accessory structures, development with 1 to 4 units, and development in approved subdivisions. These projects are typically reviewed by the Director and can take approximately four to six weeks to be approved. If the Director's decision is appealed, then the Planning Commission will hear the appeal. Additionally, any projects reviewed by Director may be elevated to the Planning Commission if the Director finds that the project: • significantly affects neighboring properties and additional public notification is required; • requires an Initial Environmental Review and/or Environmental Impact Review (EIR), which may take an additional 24 months and may pose a constraint to housing development; • is generally controversial within the community; or • requires a variance. Properties located within a Specific Plan area require Development Review to ensure that the proposed development is consistent with design guidelines. This process Um Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 takes approximately four to six weeks. The Director reviews the application and plans submitted and must make findings that the project complies with the Santa Clarita General Plan and the applicable Specific Plan. A list of Specific Plans within the City of Santa Clarita is listed below: • Old Town Newhall • Porta Bella • North Valencia • North Valencia II • Vista Canyon • Canyon Park • Henry Mayo • MetroWalk • Lyons Corridor Plan • Soledad Corridor Plan There is a 15-day appeal period in which members of the public may appeal the project to the Planning Commission. If no appeals are filed, the decision from the Director becomes final. The time between entitlement approval and submittal of building permit applications is developer -driven and varies between projects. Motivated developers have the opportunity to assess comments and draft Conditions of Approval through the City's Development Review Committee process. In some cases, developers have applied for building permits at their own risk prior to final project approvals. In the case of the recently approved Golden Triangle apartment project (164 units), the applicant submitted a rough grading permit application and final map approximately one month following the entitlement of the project. The 2015 Kansas Street 10-unit multi -family complex submitted building permit applications within a month of entitlement approval. In some other cases, especially those involving a subdivision map, developers who have received a project entitlement do not build right away, but seek applicable extensions of the entitlement before submitting applications for building permits. Additional constraints for residential development include existing privately controlled covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), which impose additional development standards and requirements that are more restrictive than the City's development standards. In addition, some residential development may also require additional review and permit fees such as biological studies that analyze potential impacts to significant ecological areas, development impact fees, parkland dedications, in -lieu fees, trail/ bike path/ paseo system plans for subdivision projects, and review through the Los Angeles County's Fire Department. These requirements apply to large tracts of residential development or subdivisions and may be considered as constraints to providing multiple unit housing developments within the City's jurisdiction. However, the City has enhanced processing time through a permit 149 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 classification model and provides a preliminary review process in order to streamline the permit process, thus promoting housing development certainty. In addition to the efforts described to ensure that information is available to prospective development applicants, State law now requires cities to present certain information on their website, including: • A current schedule of fees, exactions, and affordability requirements that apply to each parcel; • All zoning ordinances and development standards, including zoning, design, and development standards that apply to each parcel; • The current and five previous annual fee reports of the current and five previous annual financial reports; and • An archive of impact fee nexus studies, cost of service studies, or equivalent, conducted on or after January 1, 2018. While the City's current website includes up to date information related to fees, zoning, and development standards, along with a user-friendly online permit guide that allows members of the public to see permitting requirements by parcel, Program HP-2.2 ensures that the City will review this information to ensure it complies with State law. and will ensure the City develops and publishes written standards for the SB 35 streamlined ministerial process. Historic preservation The City of Santa Clarita is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Santa Clarita Valley and its historic resources. The municipal code, the City of Santa Clarita, and the Hart Park & Historical Society facilitates their own designation program for local historic landmarks and structures. These assets are governed at the local level by Chapter 17.64, Historic Preservation, of the City's UDC. This chapter serves as the local statute to protect the buildings and neighborhoods from destruction or defective rehabilitation. It also establishes a minor use permit and review process by the Director of Community Development or Planning Commission, as applicable, that is important for securing historic district designation(s) in the City of Santa Clarita. In 2013, an amended ordinance reduced the City's number of designated landmarks from 43 to 11. Due to the small number of historically designated landmarks, this statute does not provide a constraint to housing. Environmental and Infrastructure Constraints Environmental Constraints Environmental and geologic conditions in Santa Clarita make certain regions in the City more vulnerable to hazards, including geologic and seismic, wildfires, and flooding. The City has established standards to reduce risk from these hazards within the Unified Development Code and as part of the development approval process. These standards may require certain construction materials, additional plan checks, and additional access requirements. Because of these development standards, these 150 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 environmental factors may serve as a constraint to housing. However, these constraints are not unique to Santa Clarita. The following environmental conditions are present within areas of Santa Clarita. They are summarized here as they relate to housing. A more comprehensive explanation of these hazards is included within the Safety Element of this General Plan. Flooding: Areas of Santa Clarita, particularly those alongside major rivers, are vulnerable to flood hazards. Drainage requirements and other flood mitigation measures are addressed in the Unified Development Code (UDC) and building code. The Safety Element includes policies to implement flood safety measures in new development, and to limit risks to existing developed areas from flooding. These may create additional costs for developers but are necessary to preserve life, safety, and property. Additionally, these measures will help preserve the existing housing stock. Fire Hazards: Areas of Santa Clarita are within CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones and are subject to additional development standards that address access, construction materials, water supply, and vegetation. These standards may create additional costs for developers but are necessary to preserve life, safety, and property. Additionally, these measures will help preserve the existing housing stock. Earthquakes/Seismic Hazards: Several active earthquake fault zones traverse the City of Santa Clarita and are subject to additional State requirements due to the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act of 1972, which limits where development may occur. Additionally, the City is at an increased risk for other seismic and geologic hazards including liquefaction and earthquake -induced landslides. These risks are mitigated by seismic design requirements that include construction techniques to ensure building stability. Additionally, developments in certain areas of the City may require soil or geotechnical investigations. These standards may create additional costs for developers but are necessary to preserve life, safety, and property. Additionally, safety and retrofit measures will help preserve the existing housing stock. Infrastructure Constraints Development constraints can occur when new projects require the City to make updates to its existing infrastructure, including updates to streets, water and sewer lines, or emergency services. New public infrastructure is typically funded by the developer and then passed to the City for maintenance and improvements. Costs of new infrastructure are eventually passed on to residents in the form of higher rental rates or sales prices. New residential developments will be evaluated for adequacy of utility infrastructure as part of the standard City development review process, but it is unlikely that infrastructure will pose a significant constraint to housing development. Stakeholders involved with residential development in the area did not identify infrastructure as a significant constraint. Information on specific infrastructure constraints is provided here: 151 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Energy: Electrical services for the City of Santa Clarita are provided by Southern California Edison and natural gas services are provided by Southern California Gas Company. All residential projects are required to meet state building codes, which also include energy conservation standards. Title 24, Part 6, California Energy Efficiency Standards, contains a set of requirements for energy conservation, green design, construction maintenance, safety, and accessibility. Title 24 applies to all buildings in California and requires residential construction to meet minimum energy conservation standards. Compliance with the Title 24 California Administrative Code on the use of energy efficient appliances and insulation has reduced energy demand stemming from new residential development. New residential developments will be evaluated for adequacy of energy infrastructure as part of the standard City development review process. It is unlikely that energy infrastructure will pose a constraint to housing development, and existing infrastructure will be adequate to meet the RHNA. Water and Wastewater: The City of Santa Clarita is currently served by the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water). SCV Water is made up of three water divisions: Newhall Water Division, Santa Clarita Water Division, and Valencia Water Division. The Draft Housing Element was made available to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District and SCV Water. Feedback from the District indicates that the planned capacity of wastewater facilities is based on the growth forecast adopted by SCAG. The City has various plans to address water availability. The 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) identifies water resources available through 2050. The Water Shortage Contingency Plan outlines actions to reduce water demands in the case of a drought or water shortage. Additionally, SCV Water has prepared Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan, conservation measures, and public education plans to address water demand security. The Recycled Water Master Plan, along with the UWMP, identified a need for new water reclamation plants to accommodate increases in wastewater demand due to population growth. The Vista Canyon Water Reclamation Plant has been completed as part of the Vista Canyon Specific Plan, and the Newhall Ranch Water Reclamation Plant will be built out as part of the Newhall Ranch Specific Plan. This falls outside of the City's jurisdiction but will increase the wastewater management capacity of the County Sanitation District that serves the City. State and local standards set water and wastewater standards. Municipal stormwater standards are set by the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit system and issued by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. The City is required to maintain infiltration infrastructure, storm drainage facilities, and an Enhanced Watershed Management Plan with monitoring programs to meet the Water Board requirements. State law requires a water supply assessment for larger subdivisions to ensure adequate long-term water supply for single -year and multi -year drought conditions 152 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 prior to issuance of a building permit. New residential developments will be evaluated for adequacy of utility infrastructure as part of the standard City development review process. These requirements and processes are not unique to Santa Clarita and are unlikely to pose a constraint to housing development given the availability of water infrastructure, and current water and wastewater facilities are sufficient to meet the RHNA. Communications: Telecommunications services are provided by AT&T, Viasat, Spectrum, or other providers, at the discretion of future tenants. Telecommunications are generally available in the project area, and facility upgrades would not likely be necessary, and current infrastructure is adequate to meet the RHNA. Fire and Police Services: Fire and Police services in the City of Santa Clarita are provided under contract by the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LACSD). As of 2021, Santa Clarita is served by 15 fire stations and one Sheriff's station. The LACFD maintains a 5-Year Master Fire Station Plan in order to plan for service need in areas of growth and urban expansion, including the Santa Clarita Valley, and maintains contracts with nearby stations that will provide automatic support as needed. Additionally, development impact fees help maintain fire protection service levels. These fees to maintain service levels do contribute to the cost of development overall but are not likely to pose a constraint to development as they are a small portion of total costs. 4.5 ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING 4.5.1. Summary of Fair Housing Issues Assembly Bill 686 (Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, or AFFH) was adopted into law in 2018 and became effective on January 1, 2019. The law requires state and local agencies to take proactive measures to correct any housing inequalities related to race, national origin, color, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics. Agencies must ensure that their laws and programs affirmatively further fair housing, and that they take appropriate actions to do so. Under State law, affirmatively furthering fair housing, or AFFH, means "taking meaningful actions, in addition to combatting discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics." Agencies must include in their Housing Elements a program that promotes fair housing opportunities for all persons. In the context of a community's housing needs, AFFH is not just about the number of units needed, but also about where the units are located and who has access to them. At the time of this draft, HCD guidance was to provide this analysis in five different subsections: • Enforcement and Outreach Capacity • Segregation and Integration Patterns and Trends • Disparities in Access to Opportunity 153 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 • Disproportionate Housing Needs • Areas of Concentrated Poverty and Affluence Across Racial and Ethnic Groups. Data compiled in this Assessment of Fair Housing and the 2019 Analysis of Impediments found high -priority challenges to fair housing and contributing factors in the City as outlined in Table 29 below. The table also outlines contributing factors associated with the identified issues and the programs and actions to overcome the challenges they present. Contributing factors present in the City are ranked by level of priority below. High Priority - These factors have been identified as local fair housing issues and are able to be readily addressed by actions taken in conjunction with policies and programs. • Source of income discrimination • Patterns of racial and ethnic concentration • Patterns of segregation of lower and moderate- income households, female - headed households, moderate- income households, female -headed households with children, and Hispanic residents in areas of Newhall and Canyon Country which have lower access to opportunity • Location and type of affordable housing • Disaster -driven risk of displacement • Displacement of residents due to economic pressures • Investment -driven risk of displacement • Cost of repairs or rehabilitation • Environmental hazards: lead in housing, drinking water contaminants, drinking water contaminants Lower Priority - These factors are more difficult to address through actions taken in conjunction with policies and programs, may be universal issues in the region, or may not be in the purview at the City -level of government. • Median household income • Unaffordable rents and sale prices • Environmental hazards: ozone levels • Discriminatory lending practices Table 29: Fair Housing Issues, Contributing Factors, and Programs & Actions Fair Contributing City Programs & Actions Metrics and Housing Factors Milestones Issues Outreach and Enforcement Low rates of he City will continue to provide Report efforts and community ranslation services on the City's uccesses in APR 154 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 cipation awareness of 'air housing ssues Linguistic isolation website, including Spanish (particularly for translation. Spanish speakers The City will continue to contract with the Housing Rights Center and nsure that the provider utilizes non- traditional forms of outreach via social media and place -based campaigns in lower -resource areas nd/or areas with linguistic isolation, provides tabling at community events utilizing staff that are multi-lingual, and provides bilingual outreach materials and telephone support. rt efforts and !sses in APR he City will continue to promote ee HP-4.10 ?creation and community services rograms in multiple languages and cross multiple venues such as -hools, libraries, and community he City will engage and outreach to ?sidents from lower -resource areas r areas of linguistic isolation to �rve on boards, committees, task )rces, and other local government ecision-making bodies. de information �d to openings on ity oards/Commissions/Com iittees at the local )mmunity centers and n public transit at the me of such openings. rt efforts and !sses in APR Segregation and Integration Census tracts Concentrations of The City will undertake strategies to Contact LACDA about in the Newhall lower and remove barriers to housing and ongoing efforts to educate and Canyon moderate -income strategically enhance access landlords by 2023 and Country have households, including: report efforts and higher rates o emale-headed successes in APR segregation of households with he City will work with LACDA to protected children, and develop a landlord education and classes Hispanic residents outreach program that will include in Lower resource information on source of income areas Newhall and discrimination and Housing Choice Canyon Country Voucher programs. 155 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 he City will seek to establish an Post multi-lingual flyers ffirmative marketing campaign regarding housing imed at promoting equal access to opportunities in overnment assisted housing. community centers and n the City's website to arget communities twice year .eview the scope of work tith the Housing Rights enter by 2023, and seek ptions to include utreach addressing equal ccess to assisted housing s part of the Center's utreach methods he City will engage and outreach to Provide information �sidents from lower resource areas related to openings on serve on boards, committees, task City )rces, and other local government Boards/Commissions/Com ecision-making bodies. mittees at the local ommunity centers and n public transit at the ime of such openings he City will continue to support the Meet quarterly with the ommittee on Housing and Bridge to Santa Clarita Community ome. Task Force on Homeless and Committee on Housing to coordinate ction items related to the ommunity Plan. Report efforts and successes in APR -he City will continue to implement Provide funding to assist he Community Plan to Address with the kickoff of the iomelessness, including supporting program and support the he Shared Housing Program, which Steering Committee in vill offer innovative housing solutions administering the hat add to the stock of attainable, program ;ustainable housing, by establishing ;hared living arrangements between Report efforts and come seekers and those with space successes in APR n existing housing. Once live, if the )rogram is successful, the City will :ontinue to provide financial support :ontingent upon funding availability. 156 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Disparities in Access to Opportunity Discrepancies Lending The City will include the monitoring See HP- 4.5 in lending discrimination f lending practices, foreclosure patterns by identified in A.I. prevention outreach, and homebuyer Report efforts and race/ethnicity ducation for residents as part of the successes in APR identified in ity's fair housing program scope of Analysis of ervices and will assess the HRC's Impediments nnual findings to identify actions to (2019) be taken to overcome patterns of iscrimination. The City will promote fair housing Post the California lending practices. Department of Fair an Equal Housing Fact Sheet n Fair Housing at ommunity Centers, nline, and mail the fact heet to local lenders once per year Environmental Age of Housing The City will continue to fund and ee HP- 3.2 Health Supply proactively promote the Handyworker ee HP -3.3 Hazards Program which includes lead including lead abatement and education and the in housing risk :)roperty rehabilitation program. The City will continue the Proactive See HP- 3.1 in lower resource areas ode Enforcement Program in of Newhall and Newhall and Canyon Country. Canyon Country he City will dedicate funding to prioritize basic infrastructure See HP- 4.9 improvements in Newhall and Canyon Country through the Proactive Community Preservation Program. When amending the Elements within See HP-4.7 his General Plan, the City will identify objectives and policies to reduce the unique or compounded health risks in disadvantaged communities by means that include, but are not limited to, the reduction f pollution exposure, including the improvement of air quality, and the promotion of public facilities, food access, safe and sanitary homes, and h sical activity. Segregated ack of housing The City will prepare a study of pros See HP-1.7 communities �hoiceand and cons to inclusionary housing and 157 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 in lower [affordability in (make a presentation to the City source areas the City areas of opportunity Council Development Committee. The City will outreach to and partner See HP-2.5 with non-profit housing developers through an RFQ/RFP process. The City ill partner with the non-profit developer to identify suitable land within the City for development of an affordable housing development. The City will encourage collaboration ontact the Los Angeles between local governments and ommunity Land Trust ommunity land trusts as a oalition by January 2023 mechanism to develop affordable to invite them to present housing in higher -opportunity areas to the Community and increase opportunities for Development Department community ownership of housing. bout Housing Land Trust Opportunities in Santa larita Lower Economic Index scores in areas that have higherfemale-headed rates of Concentrations of lower and moderate -income households, households with he City will support programs and 3ervices at community centers in Newhall and Canyon Country aimed at furthering the economic pportunities available to lower - income residents. Provide free adult ducation and career kills classes at its ommunity centers. -oordinate with the local segregation children, and ommunity college to and poverty Hispanic residents Dffer various free in Lower resource personal and professional reas Newhall and learning opportunities. Canyon Country The City will continue the existing Continue to review "Shop Local" program to support bids/quotes submitted by local businesses by ensuring that local businesses and if ome fraction of the City's purchases such bid/quote comes f goods and services come from within 10% of the lowest local businesses. bid, then that local business will be given the option to match the lowest bid Report efforts and uccesses in APR Disproportionate Housing Needs including Displacement Communities Availability of The City will implement programs See HP- 1.3, HP-1.4, HP - sensitive to affordable units in designed to increase the availability 1.5, HP- 1.6, HP-1.7, HP- investment- a range of sizes of affordable units in a range of 1.9, HP- 1.10, HP- 1.11, driven sizes. HP-1.12, HP- 1.13, HP- 158 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Displacement Potential n Newhall isplacement-risk ue to The City will review the Old Town development in Newhall Specific Plan, which governs Id Town Newhall land -use decisions where there are ack of renter identified populations that are rotections vulnerable to displacement, to ensure ack of rental it includes anti -displacement Aef programs measures (e.g. relocation assistance )r people at risk for projects which displace lower f homelessness income residents and first right of return to existina residents). .1, HP- 2.2, HP- 2.5, HP- .6, HP- 2.7 eview the Old Town ewhall Specific Plan by 024 and update, as ecessary by 2025 he City will continue to promote the Report efforts and tate's Housing is Key Rental and successes in APR Mortgage Relief Programs on the City ebsite. he City will proactively promote the Maintain year-round ervices of the Housing Rights Center informational postings at in communities who are vulnerable ommunity centers and o displacement. ther municipal buildings near vulnerable mmunities he City will not approve any project ee HP-1.2 r other action that reduces the ensity or development capacity of a ite unless s unless sufficient emaining sites are available or dditional adequate sites are Jentified to meet the City's RHNA bligation prior to approval of the evelopment and made available /ithin 180 days of approval of the evelopment, as required by Senate ill 166. Communities Universal issues Policies in the City's Safety Element Meet quarterly with the sensitive to but socioeconomic seek to overcome these risks Santa Clarita Emergency disaster- pressures in these including the prioritization of climate Preparedness Working driven tracts make these mitigation actions and retrofits in Sroup. Discuss latest displacement populations neighborhoods that currently plans to use critical in Newhall andparticularly experience social or environmental acilities as temporary Canyon vulnerable, injustice or bear a disproportionate shelters and/or cooling Country specially for burden of potential public health centers for residents impacts. isplaced by disasters 159 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 individuals in Attend annual Emergency mobile homes The City will promote disaster Expo and provide updated preparedness at community events in information/materials to these areas. residents on emergency preparedness Update Santa Clarita Emergency website to promote disaster preparedness every 6 months Higher rates Segregation, lower he City will prepare a study of pros See HP- 1.7 of conomic and cons to inclusionary housing and overcrowding pportunities, make a presentation to the City and higher rates of Council Development Committee. overpayment in Newhall and poverty he City will continue to implement Provide funding to assist Canyon he Community Plan to Address with the kickoff of the Country Homelessness, including supporting program and support the Census Tracts he Shared Housing Program, which Steering Committee in ill offer innovative housing solutions administering the that add to the stock of attainable, program sustainable housing, by establishing hared living arrangements between Report efforts and home seekers and those with space successes in APR in existing housing. Once live, if the program is successful, the City will ontinue to provide financial support ontingent upon funding availability. he City will implement programs ee HP- 1.3, HP-1.4, HP- esigned to increase the availability 1.5, HP- 1.6, HP-1.7, HP - of affordable units in a range of 1.9, HP- 1.10, HP- 1.11, sizes. HP-1.12, HP- 1.13, HP- 1, HP- 2.2, HP- 2.5, HP- 6, HP- 2.7 4.5.2 Fair Housing Enforcement and Public Outreach Federal and State Regulations and Enforcement Federal, state, and local laws make it illegal to discriminate based on a person's protected class. At the federal level, the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability. In California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Unruh Civil Rights 160 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Act also make it illegal to discriminate based on marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, source of income, or any other arbitrary forms of discrimination. Federal and state fair housing law both prohibit intentional housing discrimination and prohibit any actions or policies which may have a discriminatory effect on a protected group of people. Examples of policies or practices with discriminatory effects include exclusionary zoning and land use policies, mortgage lending and insurance practices, and residential rules that may indirectly inhibit religious or cultural expression. Both the state and the federal government have structures in place to process and investigate fair housing complaints. In California, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) maintains the authority to investigate complaints of discrimination related to employment, housing, public accommodations and hate violence. The agency processes complaints online, over the phone and by mail. At a federal level, HUD also processes, investigates, and enforces any complaints in violation of the Federal Fair Housing Act. Fair Housing Services and Enforcement at a Local Level The City of Santa Clarita maintains compliance with all federal and state fair housing laws and is committed to ensuring access to fair housing services. In general, fair housing services include the investigation and resolution of housing discrimination complaints, discrimination auditing and testing, and education and outreach, including the dissemination of fair housing information such as written material, workshops, and seminars. Los Angeles County jurisdictions are served by three fair housing service providers, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, and The Housing Rights Center. These service providers investigate and resolve discrimination complaints, conduct discrimination auditing and testing, and education and outreach, including the dissemination of fair housing information such as written material, workshops, and seminars. These service providers also provide landlord/tenant counseling, which is another fair housing service that involves informing landlords and tenants of their rights and responsibilities under fair housing and other consumer protection regulations, as well as mediating disputes between tenants and landlords. The City of Santa Clarita is serviced by The Housing Rights Center, which has been providing fair housing services to residents since 2017. In the past, the City had contracted with the Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley (FHCSFV) to provide fair housing services in the community. However, in fiscal year 2016, the City was not able to reach an agreement with FHCSGV despite multiple attempts to complete the contracting process. In fiscal year 2017, the City was able to retain a new fair housing contractor - the Housing Rights Center (HRC). HRC provides a minimum of two fair housing trainings for the City of Santa Clarita each year. At least one is for the public (landlords and tenants), and one may be for either the public or City staff, per the City's preference. HRC advertises these workshops variously through direct postcard mailings, social media, its email list, its 161 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 website, media contacts, and by leveraging relationships with City agencies and community -based organizations. The workshops are normally held at City -provided facilities such as the senior center or library, but in the last two years have been held virtually. These workshops provide an overview of fair housing under federal, state, and local law, including protected classes, prohibited practices, and reasonable accommodations and modifications for tenants with disabilities. For the last two years, all workshops have also covered emergency COVID-19 housing protections and resources. Between July 2017 and June 2021 HRC provided general fair housing information to 375 clients. During this time, 71 complaints of housing discrimination were reported by Santa Clarita residents. Of the 71 complaints, 23 were deemed significant and turned into fair housing cases (Table 30). Over half of these fair housing cases were brought upon the basis of source of income discrimination. Seven of those cases were found to have evidence to sustain the allegation of discrimination. Two of these were ultimately referred to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, including one with the basis of discrimination being physical disability and the other being familial status. The City Attorney verified that there have been no recent lawsuits against the City related to fair housing discrimination. Table 30: Fair Housina Complaints. Cases. Findinas and Outcomes 2017-2021 2017- 18 2018- 19 2019- 20 2020- 21 Total Percent Allegations 8 16 22 25 71 100% Cases 2 6 10 5 23 32.4% Findings Allegation Sustained 1 4 2 2 7 30.4% Inconclusive Evidence 1 1 6 1 9 39.1% No Evidence of Discrimination - - 1 - 1 4.3% Pending - 1 1 2 4 17.3 Disposition Successful Conciliation 1 - 1 - 2 8.7% No Enforcement Possible 5 1 6 26.1% Client Withdrew Allegation 1 - 1 - 2 8.7% Pending 5 3 3 11 47.8% Referred to Other Agency/Department 1 - 1 2 8.7% Basis of Discrimination Physical Disability 1 3 1 - 4 17.4% Familial Status 1 - - 1 2 8.7% Mental Disability - 1 - - 2 8.7% Race - 1 - 1 2 8.7% 162 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Source of Income -- 19 13 112 1 52.2% Gender 1 - I - 11 14.3% Source: The Housing Rights Center, 2022 Public Housing The City of Santa Clarita does not own or operate any public housing. Orchard Arms, a public housing development with 183 affordable units, is owned and operated by the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA). HACoLA holds a "High Performer" status under HUD's Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP); therefore, it is not designated as a "troubled" agency. Units are inspected, repaired, and maintained on a regular basis. According to HACoLA, the physical condition of its public housing stock is good. It is the goal of HACoLA to maintain each home, whether the unit is a single-family residence, or in an apartment complex. High Performer status will allow HACoLA to apply for additional programs and funding, allowing for an increased level of service for families in Los Angeles County. The Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8, is the nation's largest federal rental assistance program, assisting people in low-income households find affordable, decent, and stable housing, avoid homelessness, and make ends meet. When implemented properly, vouchers can give low-income families real choices about where to live, including the chance to live in lower -poverty, higher -opportunity neighborhoods, and help public housing agencies meet their legal obligation to address housing discrimination and segregation. HACoLA distributes housing choice vouchers in Santa Clarita, where households receiving Housing Choice Vouchers are dispersed among neighborhoods with mid- to high- opportunity index scores (Figure 20Figure 20). While Housing Choice Vouchers are distributed evenly across multiple opportunity index locations, stakeholder interviews revealed that an overall lack of landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher Program could represent a constraint to accessing affordable housing in the City. Program HP-4.11 contains actions to conduct educational outreach regarding source of income discrimination. 163 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Choice Vouchers and Opportunity Index Location r Source: Center on Budget and Priorities, 2021 Public Outreach Education is one of the most important tools in ensuring that fair housing opportunities are provided, by giving residents the knowledge to understand their rights and responsibilities, to recognize discrimination, to locate resources if they need to file a complaint or need general assistance, and much more. Outreach efforts in the City are largely coordinated by the City's contracted fair housing services provider, the Housing Rights Center (HRC). HRC conducts media activities, such as advertisements, press releases, and interviews or comments on housing issues. HRC maintains publishing relationships with local and regional newspapers, magazines and other outlets including the Santa Clarita Valley Signal, El Clasificado (Spanish), and the local Pet Me! Magazine (highlighting service and support animals). HRC also circulates multiple press releases per year highlighting its fair housing programming, enforcement activities, and other major fair housing news in order to increase general awareness of its services, fair housing rights, and recourse for victims of discrimination. 164 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 HRC creates and distributes multilingual educational literature designed to be accessible at a 3rd grade reading level. This includes both general and specific fair housing topics, such as sexual harassment, reasonable accommodations, source of income discrimination, as well as other housing and landlord -tenant laws subject to frequent resident concern, such as rent increases, evictions, and harassment. HRC distributes this literature to community organizations, lenders, and City agencies, as well as directly to residents via email, social media, in person, and through targeted mailings. HRC regularly collaborates with government and nonprofit partners serving the City of Santa Clarita and the region to generate new training and referral opportunities, as well as to stay abreast of the concerns facing Santa Clarita tenants and landlords. HRC attends regular meetings of service provider groups such as the Santa Fernando & Santa Clarita Valley Homeless Coalition (LA County SPA 2 meetings) and the City of Santa Clarita Community Resource Collaborative's quarterly meetings. HRC provides literature, trainings, and other services to organizations including New Market Careers, Help the Children, Santa Clarita YMCA, Santa Clarita Eagle Collegiate Academy, Volunteers of America, Boys and Girls Club, Santa Clarita Food Pantry, Santa Clarita Domestic Violence Center, and the Triumph Foundation; the Los Angeles Unified School District and Sulphur Springs Union School District; the Senior and Community Center and the Activities Center; the Valencia Public Library, Jo Anne Darcy Canyon Country Library, Old Town Newhall Library, and Stevenson Ranch Library. Many of the services HRC offers to Santa Clarita and the surrounding region go beyond the specific deliverables named in its contract with the City. For example, HRC conducts in-depth Fair Housing Certification Training seminars for housing industry professionals operating properties across the region. Currently, HRC conducts weekly workshops in English and Spanish covering COVID-19 tenant protections for Los Angeles County (applying to Santa Clarita), which are streamed to hundreds of viewers on Facebook Live. HRC maintains a website that provides fair housing information, COVID-19 resources, and easy access to its free services, including registration for virtual workshops and trainings. HRC also maintains an email subscriber list and sends regular email updates on housing legislation, upcoming events, and resources. The email list allows both general and targeted communications to tenants, landlords, Spanish-speaking audiences, and local City residents. HRC uses this email list in part to advertise Santa Clarita contract workshops. HRC also has a robust social media presence that is used to advertise events as well as to share posts from partners, including the City. HRC also created Project Place, a monthly listing of rental vacancies including the Santa Clarita area. Project Place is distributed to approximately 900 recipients monthly and available to Santa Clarita residents on HRC's website. The City also created a dedicated Fair Housing Services webpage available on the City's website in 2019. Recent Workshops 165 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 FY 21-22 (July 2021 - June 20221 • 9/21/21 Housing Rights Workshop on Zoom 2 attendees • 9/7/21 Housing Rights Workshop on Zoom 8 attendees, 15 received literature Literature emailed (total 105): Tenant Protection Act Flyer (English/Spanish); Landlords & Fair Housing Brochure (English/Spanish); Disability RAR Flyer (English/Spanish); AB 832 Declaration Form (English); AB 832 LA County Flyer (English/Spanish/Chinese); HRC Services Flyer (English/Spanish); Presentation Slides (English) FY 20-21 (July 2020 - June 20211 • 2/23/21 Housing Rights Workshop for Tenants on Zoom 2 attendees, 13 received literature Literature emailed (total 102): HRC Services Flyer (English/Spanish); HRC Weekly Events Flyer (English/Spanish); Disability Brochure (English/Spanish); Disability RAR Flyer (English/Spanish); Familial Status Brochure (English/Spanish); Fair Housing Brochure (English/Spanish); Tenant Protection Act Flyer (English/Spanish); AB 3088 Step -by -Step Guide (English/Spanish) • 2/22/21 Housing Workshop for Landlords on Zoom 10 attendees, 35 received literature Literature emailed (total 210): HRC Services Flyer (English/Spanish); HRC Weekly Events Flyer (English/Spanish); Disability Brochure (English/Spanish); Disability RAR Flyer (English/Spanish); Familial Status Brochure (English/Spanish); Landlord & Fair Housing Brochure (English/Spanish); Tenant Protection Act Flyer (English/Spanish) FY 19-20 (July 2019 - June 2020I • 3/2/20 Housing Rights Workshop at Jo Anne Darcy Canyon Country Library 3 attendees Literature distributed (total 175): 166 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Tenant Protection Act Flyer (English/Spanish); HRC Service Flyer (English/Spanish); Who is Protected Flyer (English/Spanish); Disability Flyer (English/Spanish); Familial Status Flyer(English/Spanish); LGBTQ Flyer(English/Spanish); 2020 Summit Save the Date Flyer (English) • 12/9/19 Housing Rights Workshop at Canyon Country Library 15 attendees Literature distributed (total 250): HRC Services Flyer (English/Spanish); Disability Flyer (English/Spanish); Familial Status Flyer (English/Spanish); Tenant Protection Act Flier (English/Spanish); Who is Protected Flyer (English/Spanish) FY 18-19 (July 2018 - June 2019� • 5/22/19 Housing Rights Workshop at Santa Clarita Valencia Library 4 attendees Literature distributed (total 125): HRC Services Flyer (English/Spanish) (English/Spanish); Landlord/Tenant Questions Flyer (English/Spanish); Disability Flyer (English/Spanish); Familial Status Flyer (English/Spanish); Legal Aid Flyer (English/Spanish) Booths 3/12/20 - Santa Clarita Hiring Spree & Community Resource Fair Literature distributed (total 125): HRC Services Flyer (English/Spanish); Tenant Protection Act Flyer (English/Spanish); Section 8 Flyer (English/Spanish); Eviction Process Flyer (English/Spanish); Who is Protected Flyer (English/Spanish) Media • 1/29/21 - comment for Santa Clarita Valley Signal on COVID-19 eviction protections (SB 91) • 2/24/21 - advertisement in El Clasificado (S) targeted to the Santa Clarita Valley area (including Canyon Country, Newhall, Santa Clarita) • 8/2020 - advertisement in Pet Me! Magazine July -August issue on service and support animal reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities under the Fair Housing Act 167 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 • 1/2020 - advertisement in Pet Me! Magazine January -February issue on service and support animal reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities under the Fair Housing Act • 7/2019 - advertisement in Pet Me! Magazine July -August issue on service and support animal reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities under the Fair Housing Act 5/2019 - advertisement in Pet Me! Magazine for the May -June issue on service and support animal reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities under the Fair Housing Act Access to Fair Housing information on the City's website; • Fair Housing contact information in the City's Affordable Housing and Services brochure; • Fair Housing posters displayed in public offices. In preparation for the Housing Element Update, the City made a diligent effort to conduct public outreach that would engage residents from all economic segments of the community which is outlined in detail in Appendix B. Notable findings from the public outreach process that are relevant to the Assessment of Fair Housing are summarized as follows: Community members and stakeholders were engaged throughout the process to better understand housing needs from the perspective of the community. This outreach included questions related to fair housing. Stakeholders and community members consistently identified the need for more affordable housing in the City with developers citing lack of funding and the high cost of land as a top constraint to affordable housing development. Stakeholders from non -profits identified higher rental prices as a significant obstacle for their clients which has led to residents leaving the City or living in overcrowded units to increase affordability. These stakeholders also indicated a need for workforce housing, stating that a significant portion of the workforce cannot afford to live within the City, resulting in them commuting to and from the City which contributes to traffic and carbon emissions. Advocates for seniors also identified high rental prices as quality -of -life barriers and supported ADU development and transit -oriented development to meet the need of this special needs population. Other issues that were identified include lack of Housing Choice Voucher participation, a need for multifamily housing close to amenities, and the need to address the stigma of affordable housing to overcome community opposition. Local Data, Knowledge, and Other Relevant Factors Local data and knowledge provide local context for data provided by HCD and HUD. Where appropriate and when available, the Assessment of Fair Housing includes additional data sources outside of those provided by HCD or HUD to further the discussion of fair housing in the City. Local knowledge obtained through conversations with City staff and stakeholder interviews has been utilized to develop a more complete analysis and to guide actions, metrics, and milestones. Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 • Linguistic isolation • Patterns of racial and ethnic concentration To inform priorities, policies, and actions, the Housing Element must include an analysis of integration and segregation, including patterns and trends, related to people with protected characteristics. Integration generally means a condition in which there is not a high concentration of persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or having a disability or a particular type of disability when compared to a broader geographic area. Segregation generally means a condition in which there is a high concentration of persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or having a disability or a type of disability in a particular geographic area when compared to a broader geographic area. Race and Ethnicity The ethnic and racial composition of a region is useful in analyzing housing demand and any related fair housing concerns as it tends to demonstrate a relationship with other characteristics such as household size, household income, and mobility. Table 31 shows the racial and ethnic composition of Santa Clarita's population. Similar to the greater County of Los Angeles and State of California, no race or ethnic group represents the majority in Santa Clarita. The White Non -Hispanic population is the current plurality; however, the rate of change over the last decade indicates an increasingly diverse population, with the White Non -Hispanic population declining significantly while all other racial and ethnic groups, excluding Native American and Pacific Islander populations, have increased in the last decade. Compared to Los Angeles County and the State of California, Santa Clarita has higher populations of White Non -Hispanics and people who identify as two or more races. While the City has lower populations of Hispanic/Latino, Black or African American, and Asians overall, the growth rates of these populations outpace both the County and State (Table 32). Table 31: Trends in Racial and Ethnic Composition of Santa Clarita (2010- 2020) Racial or Ethnic Group 2010 2020 Change Hispanic/Latino 29.46% 34.40% ++4.94% White (Non -Hispanic) alone 56.06% 44.52% -11.54% Black or African American alone 2.92% 3.96% +1.04% Native American alone 0.25% 0.20% -0.05% Asian alone 8.33% 11.72% +3.39%% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific 0.13% 0.13% 0.00% 169 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Islander alone Some other race alone 0.26% 0.57% +0.31% Two or More Races 2.59% 4.48% +1.89% Source: U.S. Decennial Census 2010, 2020 Table 32: Trends in Racial and Ethnic Composition of Santa Clarita, Los Anaeles Countv, and the State of California 2010-2020 Santa Clarita Los Angeles County California 2010 2020 2010 2020 2010 2020 Hispanic/Latino 29.46% 34.40% 47.74% 47.98% 37.62% 39.40% White (Non -Hispanic) alone 56.06% 44.52% 27.79% 25.60% 40.15% 34.69% Black or African American alone 2.92% 3.96% 8.30% 7.60% 5.18% 5.36% Native American alone 0.25% 0.20% 0.19% 0.18% 0.44% 0.39% Asian alone 8.33% 11.72% 13.50% 14.72% 12.82% 15.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander alone 0.13% 0.13% 0.23% 0.20% 0.35% 0.35% Some other race alone 0.26% 0.57% 0.26% 0.59% 0.23% 0.57% Two or More Races 2.59% 4.48% 1.99% 3.13% 2.60% 4.12% Source: U.S. Decennial Census 2010, 2020 Areas ofRacial and Ethnic Concentration To assist in this analysis of integration and segregation, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) convened the California Fair Housing Task force to "provide research, evidence -based policy recommendations, and other strategic recommendations to HCD and other related state agencies/departments to further the fair housing goals (as defined by HCD)". The taskforce has created Opportunity Maps to identify resource levels across the state "to accompany new policies aimed at increasing access to high opportunity areas for families with children in housing financed with Low -Income Housing Tax Credits". The Opportunity Maps measure the level of opportunity of a region, broken down by census tract, by considering levels of poverty or wealth, and degree of segregation. The model identifies indicators which are research based and represent neighborhood conditions and develops measures which can transform data to represent 170 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 opportunity. These indicators are assigned to a set of domains (Table 33), such as Education, Economics and Health, which capture the extent of an individual's life outcomes, quality of life, and capabilities. (Source: Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley) The opportunity maps include a measure or "filter" to identify areas with poverty and racial segregation. To identify these areas, census tracts were first filtered by poverty and then by a measure of racial segregation. The criteria for these filters were: • Poverty: Tracts with at least 30 percent of population under federal poverty line • Racial Segregation: Tracts with location quotient higher than 1.25 for Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, or all people of color in comparison to the County Table 33: ODDortunity Man Domains and Indicators Domain Indicator Poverty, Adult Education, Employment, Job Proximity, Economic Median Home Value Environmental CalEnviroScreen 3.0 Pollution Indicators and Values Education Math Proficiency, Reading Proficiency, High School Graduation Rates, Student Poverty Rates Source: TUC, 2020 According to the California Fair Housing Task Force's 2021 opportunity maps, areas with high segregation and poverty are located in subregional cities of the San Fernando Valley including Burbank, Glendale, and San Fernando and in the greater Los Angeles county cities of El Monte, Lancaster, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Palmdale, Pasadena, and Pomona. These maps show that there are no census tracts or areas of high racial segregation and poverty in Santa Clarita (Figure 21). 171 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 rlQUre 11: I (..A(.. Areas oT Fran 5eareoation ana F ove TCAC Areas of High Segregation and Poverty Huntington Beach iza cuca aria Mission M vieya N 0 5 10 2Q Miles County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esri, HERE, Garmin, SaLQ �Ji, FAD, r i I i r i I METI/NASA. USGS. Bureau of Land ManagemNtLERA, NPS Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 While the 2021 HCD/TCAC map combines both poverty and patterns of minority concentrations where census tracts that have both a poverty rate of over thirty percent and that are designated as being racially segregated, HUD considers census tracts to be an area of minority concentration when either: 172 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 • The percentage of persons of a particular racial or ethnic minority within an area is at least twenty percentage points higher than the percentage of that minority group in the housing market area as a whole; or • The total percentage of minority persons within an area is at least twenty points higher than the total percentage of minorities in the housing market area as a whole. As shown in Figure 22, most of the City has well integrated racial demographics but most of the City shows some degree of Non -Hispanic White population predominance (Figure 23:).However, there are several census tracts with predominant Hispanic/Latino populations (Figure 24). Three of those census tracts with predominant Hispanic/Latino populations meet the HUD definition of areas of minority concentration census tracts having a higher density of Hispanic/ Latino residents than the whole of Santa Clarita or the Greater County of Los Angeles (Figure 22). Source: ESRI, ACS 5-Year Estimates 2015-2019 173 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 23: White Non -Hispanic Population Predominance by Census Tract in Santa Clarita, San Fernando Valley Region, and Los Angeles County -- — Lancaster Palmdale Simi Valley Thousand Oaks 57 � El Monte West Covina -.`. )Ont2rio Los Angeles Pomona ScnI .a a� Monica 0 City of Santa Clarita 0 San Fernando Valley SCAG Subregion °Pd`_h Los Angeles County White Population Predominance Slim (gap < 10%) Sizeable (gap 10% — 50%) Predominant (gap > 50%) N A0 5 10 20 Miles l i i i l i i i l Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Anaheim Santa Ana Huntington Beach Ranc Mission San Viejo Marge County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esri, HERE, Garmin, SafefgkARt, FAO, METI/NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land ManagemIA-4gdeRA, NPS Figure 24: Hispanic Population Predominance by Census Tract in Santa Clarita, San Fernando Valley Region, and Los Angeles County 174 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Santa -larita Simi Valley Thousand Oaks 0 City of Santa Clarita ID San Fernando Valley SCAG Subregion Los Angeles County Hispanic Population Predominance Slim (gap < 109/6) Sizeable (gap 10% — 50%) I� Predominant (gap > 50%) A, 0 5 l i i i 110 2Q i i i l Miles Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 d` r Cucal Ontario Anaheim " i. rLtong'Beach 4 ; Santa Ana Me Huntington Bea, 1, Rant Mission Sant Viejo marga County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esri, HERE, Garmin, SaLQOO, FAO, METI/NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Managem2bguffl?A, NPS Race is a known contributor to unfair housing practices. The existence of concentrations of minorities living in one location may be an indicator that some minority groups in Santa Clarita do not have as many housing choices as nonminority residents. As seen in Table 34, the tracts identified as HUD minority tracts have significantly higher Hispanic/Latino populations when compared to the City or County. 175 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 25: HUD Minority Census Tracts and Hispanic/Latino Population Predominance 0 City of Santa Clarita Hispanic Population Predominance Slim (gap < 10%) Sizeable (gap 10% — 50%) Predominant (gap > 5011/6) ® HUD Minority Concentration (J 0.75 1.5 3 Miles County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esri, HERE, Garmin, SafeGraph, METI/ NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS, USDA Table 34: Comparative Percentaaes of Hispanic or Latino Population 2010 2019 Los Angeles County 48.5% 47.9% 176 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 City of Santa Clarita 33.5% 34.4% Tract 9200.371 58.0% 68.7% Tract 9203.361 77.0% 76.6% Tract 9203.371 69.0% 68.0% 'Census Tracts in Santa Clarita that meet HUD definition of Minority Concentration Source: U.S. Decennial Census, 2010, ACS 5-Year Estimates 2015-2019 Dissimilarity Index The "Dissimilarity Index" provides a quantitative measure of segregation in an area, based on the demographic composition of smaller geographic units within that area. One way of understanding the index is that it indicates how evenly two demographic groups are distributed throughout an area: if the composition of both groups in each geographic unit (e.g., Census tract) is the same as in the area as a whole (e.g., county), then the dissimilarity index score for that entire area will be 0. By contrast, and again using Census tracts as an example, if one population is clustered entirely within one Census tract, the dissimilarity index score for that entire area will be 100. The higher the dissimilarity index value, the higher the level of segregation in an area. Table 35 below demonstrates how HUD views various levels of the index. Table 35: Dissimilarity Index Definitions Measure Values Description Dissimilarity Index [range 0-100] <30 Low Segregation 30-60 Moderate Segregation >60 High Segregation Source: University of Delaware, Center for Community Research & Service, 2021 The 2010 Dissimilarity Index for Santa Clarita reveals that the White population is highly segregated from other racial groups, scoring a value of 56.1%. While the Hispanic population has a low segregation value of 29.5%, it is close to being categorized as moderately segregated. Asian, Black, and Other Races are equally distributed throughout different census tracts in Santa Clarita. Compared to the broader Los Angeles region, Santa Clarita's White population is far less dispersed and approximately twice as segregated (Table 36). Table 36: Ethnic and Racial Composition Dissimilarity Index for Santa Clarita and LA Countv Ethnic/Racial Composition Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Dissimilarity Index Dissimilarity Index 177 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Non -Hispanic White 56.1% 27.8% Non -Hispanic Black 3.6% 8.9% Hispanic 29.5% 47.7% Asian 10.0% 14.9% Other Races 0.9% 0.7% Source: Brown University, Diversity and Disparities, 2010 Familial Status Familial status refers to the presence of children under the age of 18, whether the child is biologically related to the head of household, and the martial status of the head of households. It is important to analyze familial status to identify areas where a city might need to focus resources (i.e., single -parent households, female -headed, large families, and/or elderly persons living alone). Single -parent households may also be discriminated against in the rental housing market. At times, landlords may be concerned about the ability of such households to make regular rent payments and therefore, may require more stringent credit checks, or higher security deposits for single -parent applicants. Data from the 2015- 2019 American Community Survey indicates that approximately 5,265 single -parent (both male- and female -headed) households resided within Santa Clarita, representing 7.6 percent of the City's total households compared to Los Angeles County where single -parent households represent 8.9 percent of the total.. The most recent American Community Survey results show that 10.5 percent of households in Santa Clarita are female -headed with no spouse, and 53.3 percent of those have children under 18 years old compared to the County where 14.7 percent of households are female headed with no spouse, and 54.8 percent of them having children under 18 (Table 37). Table 37: Trends in Familial Status in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, and the State of California Santa Clarita Los Angeles County California 2010 2019 Rate of 2010 2019 Rate 2010 2019 Rate of Change of Change Chang e Total 57,328 69,04 +20.4 3,217,8 3,316,7 +3.1 12,392,8 13,044, +5.3% Households 6 % 89 95 % 52 266 Family 42,455 52,297 +23.2% 2,170,2 2,210,9 +1.9 8,495,322 8,958,43 +5.5% Households (74.1%) (75.7% 27 39 % (68.55%)1 6 (67.44% (66.65% (68.67%) 1 1 178 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Average 3.43 3.50 +2.0% 3.64 3.66 +0.6 3.48 3.53 +1.4% Family Size % Married- 32,763 41,122 +25.5% 1,465,4 1,495,E +2.1 6,166,334 6,491,23 +5.3% Couple Family (57.2%) (59.6% 86 58 % (49.75%)' 6 Households ' )' (45.54% (45.09% (49.76%) 1 1 Percent With 54.8% 51.5% -3.3% 54.2% 47.4% -6.8% 51.6% 47.0% -4.6% Children Female- 6,510 7,266 +11.6% 491,428 488,776 -0.5% 1,615,112 1,690,62 +4.7% Headed (6.1%)' (10.5% (15.27% (14.73% (13.03%)' 5 Households, )1 )1 )1 (12.96%) no spouse ' resent Percent With 67.1% 53.3% -13.8% 63.8% 54.8% -9.0% 65.8% 53.3% -12.5% Children Non -Family 14,873 16,749 +12.6% 1,047,E 1,105,8 +5.6 3,897,530 4,085,83 +4.8% Households (25.9%) (24.3% 62 56 % (31.44%)' 0 i )1 (32.55% (33.34% (31.32%) 1 1 Householder 7.6% 8.5% +0.9% 7.6% 8.8% +1.2 8.1% 9.5% +1.4% living alone % over age 65 'Percent of households relative to total households Source: Source: U.S. Decennial Census, 2010, ACS 5-Year Estimates 2015-2019 Due to their relatively lower per -capita income and higher living expenses, such as daycare, single -parent households face greater challenges toto finding affordable, decent, and safe housing. Of particular concern are single -parent households with lower incomes. Five tracts in Santa Clarita have concentrations of children living in female -headed households where there is no spouse or partner present (Figure 26). Data from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates indicate that approximately 23.3 percent of the City's female -headed households with children had incomes below the poverty level, a 3 percent increase from the 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimate. Additionally, two of these census tracts are considered HUD minority concentration areas. While the concentrations do not exceed the overall rates of children living in female -headed households in the state or county, Program HP-4.11 addresses the need for additional services in these areas through actions which offer free services at the community centers in Newhall and Canyon Country. 179 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 26: HUD Minority Census Tracts and Female Headed Households by Census Tract in Santa Clarita i Census Tract 9200.37 Census Tract 9203.37 0 City of Santa Clarita ® HUD Minority Concentration Percent of Children In Female Headed Households with No Spouse Present 5 20% 20% - 40% - 40% - 60% 60% - 80% 5 80% N Dl i i l t t i l 0.75 1 5 3 Miles County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esn, HERE, Garmin, SafeGraph, METI/ Jk NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NIPS, USDA i Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Higher densities of individuals living with a spouse are found near the borders of Santa Clarita, significantly in the northern census tracts where 60-80 percent of W Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 individuals live with a spouse (Figure 27). Individuals living with a spouse often have more economic opportunities as they may have higher combined household incomes. Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 At 1.7 percent, the City has a lower share of 7+ person households than the SCAG region overall based on the 2014-2018 ACS 5-year estimates. The City also has a lower share of single -person households than the SCAG region overall as seen in Appendix A. Of Santa Clarita's 24.3 percent of non -family households, 8.5 percent are households age 65 or older that live alone. The City has three census tracts consisting of higher percentages of single -person households (Figure 28). One of these tracts has higher concentrations of persons with disabilities. 181 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Source: HCO AI-I-H Uata VleWer, 1U11 Persons with Disabilities Fair housing choice for persons with disabilities can be limited based on the nature of their disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a disability as a "physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities." Special housing needs for persons with disabilities fall into two broad categories: physical design to address mobility impairments, and in -home social, educational, and medical support to address developmental and mental impairments. According to the 2015-2019 ACS, approximately ten percent of the population in both the City, County, and State have one or more disabilities (Table 38). Persons with physical and mental disabilities may face additional barriers, including discrimination, while seeking housing. Landlords/owners sometimes fear that a unit may sustain wheelchair damage or may refuse to exempt disabled tenants with service/guide animals from a no -pet policy. Additionally, some units may not be accessible to physically disabled tenants without significant modifications. Persons with mental disabilities may face barriers such as stigma, where landlords may refuse 182 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 to rent to tenants with a history of mental impairment and community opposition can prevent the establishment of group homes for persons with mental disabilities. In order to ensure the safety of disabled persons, the City maintains a special needs registry. In accordance with Federal Law, the City requires that Housing providers make reasonable accommodations to allow for modifications that may be necessary to allow persons with disabilities to live comfortably in their housing and that certain multifamily housing must be accessible to persons with disabilities. Table 38: Trends in Disabilitv Characteristics Santa Clarita Los Angeles County California 2015 2019 2015 2019 2015 2019 Total with a Disability 9.8% 9.6% 9.7% 9.9% 10.4% 10.6% Hearing Difficulty 2.8% 3.0% 2.4% 2.5% 2.9% 2.9% Vision Difficulty 1.6% 1.9% 1.9% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% Cognitive Difficulty 3.9% 3.8% 4.0% 4.1% 4.3% 4.3% Ambulatory Difficult 5.3% 5.2% 5.8% 5.7% 5.9% 5.8% Independent Living 4.9% 4.7% 5.4% 5.4% 5.5% 5.5% Self -Care Difficulty 2.3% 2.2% 2.8% 2.9% 2.6% 2.6% Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates 2011-2015, ACS 5-Year Estimates 2015-2019 As seen in Figure 29, Santa Clarita has similar rates and distributions of persons living with disabilities when compared to the San Fernando Valley Region and larger Los Angeles County. It is not uncommon to find concentrations of disabled populations, as care facilities are often located in proximity to hospitals or other medical facilities. 183 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 29: Households Living with a Disability by Census Tract in Los Angeles county, ban rernanao valliev, ana Santa caarita City of Santa Clarita Q San Fernando Valley SLAG Subregion Q Los Angeles County Percent of Population with a Disability O < 10% 10% -20% _ 20% - 30% _ 300/. - 40% > 40% N A0 5 10 20 Mlles Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Est!, HERE, Ga METI/NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land M i Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 In Santa Clarita, two census tracts have higher percentages of people living with disabilities. Local knowledge informs that the northern tract, 9200.11, is sparsely populated and is largely located outside of City limits (Figure 30). According to the 2015-2019 ACS, Census Tract 9203.30, located in Valencia, consists of 22.1 percent of disabled individuals. In this tract, over 73 percent of those with disabilities are over age 75. As seen in Table 39, most individuals with disabilities in this tract reported independent living and ambulatory difficulties. Notably, the Black and African American population, which represents just 1.7 percent of the total population of this tract, is disproportionately affected by disability in this area. The data for census tract 9203.30 is likely skewed by the concentration of licensed residential care facilities for the elderly near the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital which is also located in the tract (Figure 31). Figure 30: Households Living with a Disability by Census Tract in Santa Clarita Census Tract 9200.11 Census Tract 9203.30 Percent of Population with a Disability 0 < io ro 20% -30% 309% - 40% ->40°/ N County of Los Angeles, California State Packs, Est!, HERE, tannin, SafeClaph, METI/ 1.25 2.5 5 Miles NASA, USGS, B 0 ureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS, USDA Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 185 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 31: Location of Licensed Care Facilities in Santa Clarita CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Uconxod Care Fadlliles =_J ! LV •;I 5inu CaMi Bwnaa p 3r..rsa- %1- -. r. lom t:wrma. nC:a l.rce-y Ga.m.4�.E V 5 iC- B.n�.-1Cr=11 dVa. N� x. i71U Source: Santa Clarita Analysis of Impediments, 2021 Table 39: Disability Characteristics for Census Tract 9203.30 Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin Percent of Disabled Po ulation White alone 23.8% Black or African American alone 78.6% American Indian and Alaska Native alone -- Asian alone 15.5% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone -- Some other race alone 0.0% Two or more races 7.4% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 26.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race 12.5% Disability Type With an independent living difficulty 16.2% With an ambulatory difficulty 13.5% With a cognitive difficulty 12.6% Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 With a self -care difficulty 9.1% With a hearing difficulty 7.1% With a vision difficulty 2.8% Source: 2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates Income Household income is the principal factor in determining a household's ability to balance housing costs with other basic life necessities. Households with lower incomes are limited in their ability to balance housing costs with other needs, and often face additional barriers when seeking adequate housing. While economic factors that affect a household's housing choice are not a fair housing issue per se, the relationships among household income, household type, race/ethnicity, and other factors often create misconceptions and biases that raise fair housing concerns. Identifying geographies and individuals with a low- to moderate- income (LMI) is important to overcome patterns of segregation. Figure 32 and Figure 33 show LMI areas in Santa Clarita and the County by Census block group. HUD defines LMI areas as a Census tract or block group where over 51 percent of the population is LMI (based on HUD income definition of up to 80 percent of the area median income). 187 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 JVU/ LC. I Il.✓ nl I I I ✓QLQ V ICVVCI dVLl, I IV✓ LVLV In Santa Clarita, six block groups in the Newhall and Canyon Country areas were identified as having 75-100 percent of their population considered LMI. Areas with the lowest percentages of LMI households are in the eastern and northern parts of Santa Clarita. Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 ri ure .i.i: Percent oT Low- to moderate- income WOCK t3rouDs in LA C,ou Thousand Oaks Simi Vail .y P < 25% 25% -50% 50%-75% Over 75% Santa Cl alit �� 1 3r Huntington Seaeiz Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2021, HUD 2020 Santa Ana _jl Randto Crinucamonga )nta Corona Rancho Santa Esri, HEREaIN f':s4 igHUM1.4janint USGS, EPA, NPS V.'J. Median incomes in Los Angeles County are unevenly dispersed, as shown in Figure 34. Low to moderate incomes in Los Angeles County are concentrated in the Central and South regions, as well as in the San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel Valley. In these areas, 75-100 percent of populations earn a low to moderate income. Further west of LA and along the coast, in the Santa Monica Mountains and the Westside, less than 25 percent of the population is low-income. While Santa Clarita's median household income is higher than Los Angeles County's and above the HCD 2020 State Median Income, there are still regions with a concentration of low-income households. Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Median incomes over $125,000 in Santa Clarita can be found dispersed throughout the northern, central, and eastern tracts. Households earning less than $87,100 are primarily located in central Santa Clarita, while households earning between $87,100 and $125,000 are located more towards the outer edges of the city. Twelve census block groups have households that earn less than $55,000, and one block group in western Santa Clarita near Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has a median income that earns less than $30,000 (Figure 35). 190 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 r-I UI C JJ. 1"ICUICIII 1111.U111C UIULK %31 UUpb III JCIIILC1 %ACII IICI 1�1 $30,000 < $55,000 < $67,100 (HCD 2020 State Median Income) - < $125,000 _ Over $125,000 Na Data Available Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 20212021 Povertv of Los Angeles, Bureau of Land Management, Esri, HERE, Garmin, INCREMENT P, USGS. EPA, Esri, HERE 8.2 percent of Santa Clarita's households are experiencing poverty, compared to 14.9 percent of households in Los Angeles County. Poverty thresholds, as defined by the ACS, vary by household type. In 2019, a single individual under 65 was considered in poverty with an income below $13,330/year, while the threshold for a family consisting of 2 adults and 2 children was $26,246/year (Source: Appendix A). 191 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 36: Percent of Households in Poverty in the Last 12 Months in Santa Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates 2015-2019 While most of Santa Clarita's tracts have less than 10 percent of households below the poverty level, areas with higher concentrations of poverty are worth noting. Four census tracts in the Newhall and Canyon Country districts have populations where 20-30 percent of individuals are living below the poverty level (Figure 36). Integration and Segregation: Contributing Factors • Location and type of affordable housing • Patterns of racial and ethnic concentration • Patterns of segregation of lower and moderate- income households, female - headed households with children, and Hispanic residents in areas of Newhall and Canyon Country 4.5.4 Disparities in Access to Opportunities While it is common to find ethnic enclaves of persons based on cultural values, it is important to analyze any areas of socioeconomic or racial concentration to ensure 192 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 equitable access to opportunities and identify issues that could negatively impact residents such as access to resources like education, healthy environments, employment, and transportation. HUD has developed a series of indices for the purpose of fair housing assessment to help inform communities about disparities in access to opportunity. HUD -provided index scores are shown in Table 40 which assess residents' access to key opportunity assets in Santa Clarita based on the scores of the following opportunity indices: • Low Poverty Index: The low poverty index captures poverty in a given neighborhood. The poverty rate is determined at the census tract level. The higher the score, the less exposure to poverty in a neighborhood. • School Proficiency Index: The school proficiency index uses school -level data on the performance of 41h grade students on state exams to describe which neighborhoods have high- performing elementary schools nearby and which are near lower performing elementary schools. The higher the score, the higher the school system quality is in a neighborhood. • Labor Market Engagement Index: The labor market engagement index provides a summary description of the relative intensity of labor market engagement and human capital in a neighborhood. This is based upon the level of employment, labor force participation, and educational attainment in a census tract. The higher the score, the higher the labor force participation and human capital in a neighborhood. • Transit Trips Index: This index is based on estimates of transit trips taken by a family that meets the following description: a 3-person single -parent family with income at 50% of the median income for renters for the region (i.e. the Core -Based Statistical Area (CBSA)). The higher the transit trips index, the more likely residents in that neighborhood utilize public transit. • Low Transportation Cost Index: This index is based on estimates of transportation costs for a family that meets the following description: a 3- person single -parent family with income at 50 percent of the median income for renters for the region/CESA. The higher the index, the lower the cost of transportation in that neighborhood. • Jobs Proximity Index: The jobs proximity index quantifies the accessibility of a given residential neighborhood as a function of its distance to all job locations within a region/CESA, with larger employment centers weighted more heavily. The higher the index value, the better the access to employment opportunities for residents in a neighborhood. • Environmental Health Index: The environmental health index summarizes potential exposure to harmful toxins at a neighborhood level. The higher the index value, the less exposure to toxins harmful to human health. 193 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Therefore, the higher the value, the better the environmental quality of a neighborhood, where a neighborhood is a census block -group. Compared to other racial/ethnic groups, Hispanic residents were more likely to be impacted by poverty, limited access to proficient schools, lower labor participation rate, and more likely to utilize public transportation in the Santa Clarita. Table 40: HUD Onnortunitv Index Values by Racial and Ethnic Groun Low School Labor Transit Low Jobs Environmental Poverty Proficiency Market Index Transportation Proximity Health Index Index Index Index Cost Index Index Total Population White, 71.90 69.56 61.46 69.92 66.33 41.46 54.70 Non - Hispanic Black, 63.67 67.04 58.66 72.43 69.91 39.62 53.61 Non - Hispanic Hispanic 56.27 63.09 51.08 73.71 70.99 44.03 52.74 Asian or 69.81 71.23 63.96 71.04 68.20 43.16 53.70 Pacific Islander, Non - Hispanic Native 65.09 66.28 56.94 70.06 67.37 45.96 54.26 American, Non - Hispanic Population Below Federal PovertyLine White, 64.13 68.76 57.14 71.64 68.96 43.17 54.66 Non - Hispanic Black, 62.92 63.30 56.31 66.37 65.40 47.25 56.50 Non - Hispanic Hispanic 35.59 62.76 40.62 77.85 77.98 45.40 49.83 Asian or 65.60 74.88 67.43 77.60 75.53 49.48 51.04 Pacific Islander, Non - Hispanic Native 73.00 61.58 47.91 61.55 60.83 47.22 61.42 American, Non - Hispanic 194 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Source: Santa Clarita Analysis of Impediments, 2019 Based on the indicators determined by the Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) Opportunity Area Index (as explained in Section 4.5.3, Table 33) the City has been given resource designations ranging from moderate- to highest- areas of opportunity based upon consideration of factors affecting quality of life and health outcomes including educational enrollment and attainment, employment rates, overcrowding in housing, overpayment for housing costs, transportation costs, and environmental health. The TCAC Opportunity Area Index map is provided as Figure 37. High opportunity areas are in the northern and western regions of Santa Clarita. Most tracts in the city are considered moderate to high resource areas and there are no areas indicated as low resource areas. Areas previously identified as lower -income and Hispanic/Latino population concentration are identified as moderate resource areas, which is the lowest score in the City. Program HP-4.11 contains actions to overcome disparities in access to opportunities. riqure .si: 1 l..Ak.. upporrunIEV Area inaex riap or mania tiarita Census i racis j Highest Resource High Resource Q Moderate Resource (Rapidly Changing) Moderate Resource Low Resource High Segregation & Poverty Missing/Insufficient Data i 1 � Cavmy of Loc Ang.•Ir,, R,av iof Li I M..nmp•nuy4. Etn, HERE. Gmmin. INCREMENT P. USGS. EPA Source: TCAC, 2021 L 9 5 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Public education in the Santa Clarita Valley is administered by the following school districts: • Castaic Union School District • Newhall School District • Saugus Union School District • Sulphur Springs School District • William S. Hart Union High School District 196 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 38: TCAC Education Opportunity Index Values in Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley Region, and Santa Clarita �c 0 s 0 L Educal > .75 (More Positive Education Outcomes) CI No Data N Q 4.25 $.5 17 Miles County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esn, HERE, Garmin, SafeGraph, FAO, I i i I i i i I METI/NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Title 1 schools help low -achieving children meet state standards in core academic subjects. These schools coordinate and integrate resources and services from federal, state, and local sources. To be considered for Title 1 school funds, at least 40 percent of the students must be considered low-income. There are seven Title 1 schools in 197 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Santa Clarita. Figure 39 shows the location of schools in the City with Title 1 schools indicated in red. The map shows low- to moderate- income (LMI) areas in grey. LMI areas are well served by Title 1 schools. All LMI neighborhoods within the attendance boundaries of Newhall School District and Sulphur Springs District are served by their Title 1 Schools. Figure 39: Schools and Title 1 Status in Low- and Moderate -Income Areas of Santa Clarita Source: HUD, 2020 Schools perform universally well in Santa Clarita and in the 2018-2019 reporting year, Santa Clarita school districts outperformed both the Los Angeles Unified District and the State in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (Table 41). Table 41: California Assessment of Student Performance and Proaress District Level 1: Standard Not Met Level2: Standard Nearly Met Level3: Standard Met Level4: Standard Exceeded Castaic Union 23.49% 30.33% 26.47% 19.70% Newhall 13.04% 18.30% 24.01% 44.65% Saugus Union 17.79% 26.15% 28.33% 27.73% 1 •: Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Sulphur Springs Union 22.39% 27.82% 24.73% 25.07% William S. Hart Union 22.74% 24.32% 24.45% 28.49% Los Angeles Unified 40.7% 25.83% 18.39% 15.08% California Statewide Average 34.86% 25.41% 20.04% 19.69% Source: California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, 2021 Most adults in Santa Clarita have completed a high school education and residents in the City have better educational attainment outcomes in terms of secondary degrees than greater Los Angeles County and the state (Table 42). Table 42: Educational Attainment for Adults 25 and Over Area High School Graduate or Higher Bachelor's Degree or Hi her Graduate or Professional Degree Santa Clarita 90.5% 36.8% 11.8% LA County 79.1% 21.2% 11.3% California 83.3% 33.9% 12.8% Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (2014-2019) Environment The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) developed the California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool (CalEnviroScreen) to identify communities disproportionately burdened by pollution. CalEnviroScreen uses environmental, health, and socioeconomic information to produce scores for comparing and mapping every census tract in the state. An area with a high score is one that experiences a much higher pollution burden, sensitive populations, or adverse socioeconomic factors than areas with low scores. The following indicators are used in the CalEnviroScreen Assessment: • Exposure: Air Quality, Lead Risk in Housing, Diesel Particulate Matter, Drinking Water Contaminants, Pesticide Use, Toxic Releases from Facilities, Traffic Density • Environmental Effects: Cleanup Sites, Groundwater Threats, Hazardous Waste Generators and Facilities, Impaired Water Bodies, Solid Waste Sites and Facilities • Sensitive Populations: Asthma, Cardiovascular Disease, Low Birth Weight Infants • Socioeconomic Factors: Educational Attainment, Housing Burden, Linguistic Isolation, Poverty, Unemployment 199 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 According to the data put forth by CalEPA, there are no census tracts that qualify as disadvantaged communities. However, two census tracts in the Newhall district are at risk of being considered disadvantaged communities and stand out on several AFFH issues; similar issues are also present in the Canyon Country area (Figure 40). Of the individual indicators analyzed in these tracts, exposure to poor air quality/ozone, lead in housing, and drinking water contaminants as well as socioeconomic factors such as poverty, linguistic isolation, housing burden, and educational attainment contributed to scores that designate these areas as at -risk of becoming disadvantaged. Some indicators, like exposure to ozone, are largely outside of local control and affect many residents in the valleys of Southern California. Likewise, water quality is controlled by the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) who recently released the 2021 Water Quality Report. This report indicated that every three years, each water system is required to sample for lead and copper at specific customer taps as part of the Lead and Copper Rule. In 2019, SCV Water also tested all public K-12 schools in the service area. No traces of lead were detected in any source waters in the Santa Clarita Valley by any of the local water systems. The report also included findings regarding chemical contaminants in drinking water including perchlorate and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Contaminants were identified in several wells which led to SCV Water taking measures to ensure the safety of the water. Since February 2020, additional wells were voluntarily removed from service as ongoing monitoring revealed PFOA concentrations. In December 2020, SCV Water brought the first ion exchange treatment for PFAS online, bringing three wells back into service. Currently, SCV Water is in various stages of design and construction for PFAS treatment plants to return more of these wells back into service. To address the environmental hazards from lead in housing that disproportionately affect the older housing stock in Newhall, the City has implemented Program HP-4.11 which includes place -based strategies to address the aging housing stock in these areas. 200 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 rigure 4u: taitnvirozocreen 4.0 inoex zocores in zoanta tiarita 4� GanYrri „ (7 rdrg S. 1 - 10% (Lowest Scores) 11-20% 21-30% 31-40% 41-50% 51-60% 61-70% 71-80°% 81-90°% 91 - 1001/. (Highest Scores) cf LE,i�c. of Land Mac q e i. _. i. --i -n. USGS, EPA, NPS, Esr, HERE, NPS Source: California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, 2021 Table 43: Indicators for At -Risk of Becoming Disadvantaged Tracts in Santa Clarita Census Tract 9203.36 Census Tract 9203.37 Exposure Indicators Air Quality- Ozone X 94 X 95 Air Quality- PM 2.5 46 48 Diesel Particulate Matter 50 47 Lead in Housing X 80 54 Pesticide Use X 0 X 0 Toxic Releases from Facilities 27 X 24 Traffic Density 65 X 84 Drinking Water Contaminants X 86 X 89 Environmental Effect Indicators Cleanup Sit 1 71 Ix 0 201 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Groundwater Threats 13 X 17 Hazardous Waste Generators and Facilities 41 26 Impaired Water Bodies 0 x 0 Solid Waste Sites and Facilities 40 64 Sensitive Populations Characteristics Asthma 35 56 Low Birth Weight 46 59 Cardiovascular Disease 32 57 Socioeconomic Factors Education Attainment X 89 X 81 Linguistic Isolation X 90 X 75 Poverty X 90 X 78 Unemployment 61 65 Housing Burden X 89 94 Aggregate Scores Pollution Burden 71 59 Sensitive Population Burden 66 X 77 Overall CalEnviroScreen 4.0 73 74 %; 75-100: High Burden 25-75: Moderate 0-25: Low Burden Source: California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, 2021 Compared to the Los Angeles County region, Santa Clarita has better environmental outcomes overall. Most of the San Fernando Valley and areas of Downtown Los Angeles contain disadvantaged communities, while Santa Clarita does not (Figure 41). 202 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 rioure 41: uaitnvirobcreen 4.0 lnaex Scores in the LA C,ou ,. Gr�naS Hello E 7 Eurfraok earn,,. t 'GPettrJ$Pe n�y�.vrJ�d� -verly Hitla Area 1 - 10% (Lowest Scores) 11.20% 21-30%a 31-40% 41-50% 51-60% 61-70% 71-80% 81-90% 91 - 100% (Highest Scores) Arcadia Baldwin Park ("Ovir n &Ig,44rVestCovina -w:aff H 'h. 0m 0,1, IN RL ENT P. U5G5. EPA F,_ l iiCti t Source: California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, 2021 Transportation Public transit is relevant to the issue of fair housing, as access to public transit is of paramount importance to households affected by low incomes and rising housing prices. Public transit should link lower -income persons, who are often transit dependent, to major employers where job opportunities exist. Access to employment via public transportation can reduce welfare usage rates and increase housing mobility, which enables residents to locate housing outside of traditionally lower- and moderate -income neighborhoods. The lack of a relationship between public transit, employment opportunities, and affordable housing may impede fair housing choice because persons who depend on public transit will have limited choices regarding places to live. In addition, elderly and disabled persons also often rely on public transit to visit doctors, go shopping, or attend activities at community facilities. Public transit that provides a link between job opportunities, public services, and affordable housing helps to ensure that transit -dependent residents have adequate opportunity to access housing, services, and jobs. 203 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 The City of Santa Clarita Transit provides public transportation services to the City of Santa Clarita and nearby surrounding unincorporated areas (Figure 42). The City of Santa Clarita Transit also provides commuter services to various communities in Los Angeles County including connections with Metro. Additionally, the agency accommodates connections with Metrolink and the Antelope Valley Transit Authority at various transfer points within the city limits. The City of Santa Clarita Transit supports the needs of the disabled community by ensuring that all bus lines are accessible through wheelchair lifts, with at least two on each bus. In addition, the agency offers free fares on local routes and reduced fares on its commuter express lines to seniors 60 and over or disabled passengers with identification. The various services include: • Commuter Express Service: The Transit Commuter Bus offers service to and from major places outside of the Santa Clarita Valley, including various locations in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. • Station Link Service: Station Link service provides services from the Santa Clarita Metrolink station to major local places of employment within the Santa Clarita Valley. • Dial -A -Ride: For persons with special needs due to age or disabilities, the agency offers paratransit services for qualified elderly or special needs customers, as well as the general public. City residents who are at least 60 years of age or have a certified disability are eligible to use Dial -A -Ride anytime during regular service hours. • Paratransit Services: Access Services Incorporated offers paratransit services for individuals whose disabilities prevent them from using regular buses or rail service. 204 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 42: Bus Lines and Stops (shown as colored lines and dots) in Santa Clarita CO)u tare `��i �► %�t r • •4, l ia� £�• ! � ,i�.� .i Stevem2m R�'nc�; NEWHALri 0' -k Oat Mountain A Source: City of Santa Clarita Transit, 2021 Ride -dependent populations are defined as individuals who, for one reason or another, do not have the ability to transport themselves and therefore rely on other means (i.e., public transportation) for basic mobility needs. Industry standards defines ride -dependent individuals as low-income, seniors, youth, persons with disabilities, and those with no or limited access to a personal vehicle. The most recent Transit Development Plan for the City included an analysis to idendify areas with large populations or ride -dependent groups to help identify gaps between existing service and demand. The analysis identified an increase in ride dependent populations which translates to a strong and continuing demand for effective transit options. frequency) and demand. While providing local fixed routes is useful in serving most populations (such as youth and low-income individuals), more individualized mobility options (such as dial -a -ride service) can be more effective for others (including some persons with disabilities or seniors). Santa Clarita Transit 205 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 currently operates 21 supplemental routes to local junior high schools and high schools as a means of providing affordable home -to -school transportation for the community's youth, as well as a local dial -a -ride service for eligible seniors and persons with disabilities. Routes 1/2, 4/14, and 5/6 serve the Santa Clarita Senior Center, while the dial -a - ride service is available to those qualifying individuals over the age of 60 who are unable to use the fixed -route system. Additional senior -oriented destination/trip generators (such as senior housing) and the routes serving them include: • Belcaro (Route 7); • Bouquet Canyon Seniors (Routes 3, 4/14); • Canterbury Village Seniors (Routes 4/14, 5/6); • Canyon Country Senior Apartments (Route 12); • Castaic Lake Senior Village (Routes 1); • Fountain Glen Apartments (Route 7); • Friendly Valley (Routes 12); • Orchard Arms (Routes 5/6); • Pacifica Senior Living (Routes 5/6); • Santa Clarita Convalescent Home (Route 12); • Summerhill Villa (Routes 5/6); • Sunrise at Sterling Canyon (Routes 5/6); • Valencia Villas (4/14); and • Whispering Oaks (Routes 4/14) The Transit Development Plan illustrated the relationship between transit demand and supply by quantifying aggregate demand (ride -dependent population as well as total residents) within individual census tracts in the Santa Clarita Valley. Figure 43provides a visual representation of the aggregate demand by identifying the ride - dependent distribution combined with block population information. This demand data was then contrasted with transit supply, quantified by representing each route alignment within the Santa Clarita Transit fixed -route service area. The analysis found high concentrations of ride -dependent persons residing in the south and southeast areas/portions of the Valley. These areas are currently served by Routes 12 and 5/6, along with several commuter routes (757, 795, 796, 797, and 799) and various school trippers. The Plan identified the need to maintain and expand transit service in areas with high concentrations of ride -dependent persons. The report included robust community outreach and an Operations Plan chapter that provided recommendations to meet the needs of the community and implementation measures to be taken by the City of Santa Clarita Transit Service. 206 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 43: Ride -Dependent Population is Ride -Dependent Population -i - Scn,ofs Youth No Vehicle Access Low income Disabled Population by Block Group Total <= 1999 �� 2000 - 3,999 4.000 - 5,999 Block Group in Santa Clarita Ride -Dependent Populations by Block Group — 1117 Santa-Clarita a owl M�■ `� 00,00 Stevenson Ranch _ ur14 6,000 - 7,999 A= 8000 Community Boundary o Highways 0 1 2 d Miles :x Source: The City of Santa Clarita Transit Development Plan, 2019 A The City's affordable housing units are universally well -served by public transit (Figure 44). As shown, most affordable housing projects in the City are situated along transit routes, with all but two being located within one -quarter mile of a bus stop, which are only slightly outside of the given radius and are still considered to be well - serviced by transit. 207 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 44: Affordable Housing Near Public Transit NEVARFAM iQ5 ANC&t ES Source: Santa Clarita Analysis of Impediments, 2019 Economic Development and Access to Jobs 5wta- L5—f'rin td'li The TCAC Opportunity Map accounts for regional differences in access to opportunities and identifies economic outcomes for each census tract. A score of less than 0.25 is considered a less positive economic outcome, while scoring greater than 0.75 indicates higher access to opportunities. The index is based on measurements of the following indicators: • Poverty • Adult Education • Employment • Job Proximity The City has mixed ratings in terms of economic outcomes (Figure 45). Areas with the lowest economic index scores are located in Newhall and Canyon Country, where other trends in segregation have been identified including higher rates of poverty, HUD minority concentration, and higher rates of children living in female headed households with no spouse present. Likewise, m outcomes are universal throughout the Los Angeles County region with economic outcomes often reflecting other W Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 patterns of segregation (Figure 46). Program HP-4.11 contains implementing actions to provide services to address economic disparities in these areas. of Santa Clarita _ < .25 (Less Positive Economic Outcome) .25 - .50 0 .50 - .75 - > .75 (More Positive Economic Outcome) 0 No Data Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2021, TCAC 2021 209 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2021, TCAC 2021 According to ESRI Community Analyst, 71 percent of the working population in Santa Clarita is employed in white collar industries. As of 2021, the top three sectors of the labor force in the City are in management, office administration, and sales. These are also the top three sectors of the labor force in Los Angeles County. Employment Inflow/Outflow analyses highlight the movement of workers commuting into and out of selected geographies such as cities or counties (Figure 47). Movement captured by inflow/outflow diagrams shows both the employment level of a community and whether it is a net importer or exporter of workers. 210 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 47: Inflow and Outflow Analysis of Santa Clarita Stevenson Ranch 2 4, 16 1-P *Note: Arrows do not indicate directionality of worker flow Source: OntheMap. ces. census. gov, 2021 Employed and Live in Selection Area Employed in Selection Area, Live Outside Live in Selection Area, Employed Outside 83,227 flee* Data from On the Map identifies Santa Clarita as a net exporter of workers. A majority of those who live in Santa Clarita are employed outside of the C (52.8%), while 15.3 percent of residents work within the area. Non-residents who are employed within the City comprise of 31.8 percent of Santa Clarita's workforce. In sum, twice as many people employed in Santa Clarita are from outside of the City. Further analysis of worker flow is needed to identify if there is a housing need for non-resident employees. The City continues to work on creating job opportunities locally through programs like the Jobs Creation overlay zone (JCOZ) for residents, thus reducing work trips outside of the City. Santa Clarita has a wide range of ratings on the HUD Jobs Proximity Index, which quantifies the accessibility of a given residential neighborhood as a function of its distance to all job locations within a statistical area (Figure 48). The Jobs Proximity Index is used in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program determination process; however, a recent study published by HUD found no evidence that HCV households in the labor force are more likely than those not in the labor force to locate closer to 211 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 jobs. In addition, the authors found no link between job proximity and greater earned incomes. However, HCV households are a diverse group, and proximity to jobs is worth acknowledging for households in the workforce without access to reliable transportation. Figure 48: HUD Jobs Proximity Index Map of Santa Clarita and Surrounding Areas Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Areas with the closest proximity to jobs in Santa Clarita are located in the northwestern census tracts, while areas a south have lower proximity to jobs.,, Many census tracts in the City have low job proximity ratings despite major employers being well -serviced by public transit (Figure 53). From the northern and eastern regions of the City, there is little access to employment opportunities for residents within the neighborhoods, as observed by the lowest values in red. As indicated by Figure 47, most residents are employed outside of the City. A number of development projects on the eastern portion of the City have been approved and/or are under construction that will create new, local job opportunities. These development projects include the Center at Needham Ranch, Vista Canyon, Sand Canyon Plaza, and the Plaza at Golden Valley. Intergovernmental cooperation will be necessary to ensure 212 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 equity in transportation access to these new job opportunities, as the areas with lowest job proximity scores overlap with lower income areas bearing higher concentrations of Hispanic or Latino residents. Figure 49: Public Transit and Major Employers Source: Santa Clarita Analysis of Impediments, 2019 Disparities in Access to Opportunities: Contributing Factors • Patterns of racial and ethnic concentration • Location and type of affordable housing • Environmental hazards: ozone levels, lead in housing, drinking water contaminants • Patterns of segregation of lower and moderate- income households, female - headed households with children, and Hispanic residents in moderate resource areas of Newhall and Canyon Country 4.5.5 Disproportionate Housing Needs The HUD AFFH Guidebook defines 'disproportionate housing needs' as "a condition in which there are significant disparities in the proportion of members of a protected 213 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 class experiencing a category of housing need when compared to the proportion of a member of any other relevant groups or the total population experiencing the category of housing need in the applicable geographic area." The analysis is completed by assessing cost burden, severe cost burden, overcrowding, and substandard housing. The City's 2019 Analysis of Impediments found that 52 percent of Santa Clarita households experience 'housing problems' at higher rates than the County overall. Findings also revealed that non -white, minority households in the City experience housing problems at higher rates than non -white, minority households in the County. Data indicates that renters, elderly, and large (7+ persons) households may be subject to disproportionate housing problems, including affordability and adequate physical needs. Renters in both the City and the County experience housing problems at a greater rate than owners. Cost Burden and Severe Cost Burden Housing cost burden is most commonly measured as the percentage of gross income spent on housing, with 30 percent a commonly accepted threshold for 'cost burden' and 50 percent the threshold for 'severe cost burden.' Renter- and owner -occupied households in Santa Clarita experience housing cost burdens at similar, if not slightly lower, rates than households across Los Angeles County. However, a lower -income household spending the same percent of income on housing as a higher -income household will likely experience a greater 'cost burden.' As seen in Table 44, renters experience 'cost burden' and 'severe cost burden' at higher rates than owners in both the City and the County. Additionally, ACS data shows that the majority of renters earn less than the median annual income, while the majority of owners earn more than the median annual income. Some of the implications of high -cost burden can include housing -induced poverty, where overspending on housing leaves households little financial resources for other expenditures, and reduced savings which can impact asset accumulation. As seen in other sections of the Assessment of Fair Housing, census tracts in Newhall and Canyon Country are disproportionately affected by cost burden for renters and homeowners (Figure 50, Figure 51). Cost burden in these areas is more likely to seriously impact households' financial wellbeing, as these areas also experience higher rates of poverty, lower household incomes, and have higher percentages of children living in female -headed households without a spouse or partner. Actions taken under Program HP-4.11 seek to address these issues by supporting affordable housing development and bringing services to these areas to support equitable economic outcomes. Local knowledge has indicated that the reason for severe cost burden for renters in the northeast area of the City is likely due to the presence of the College of the Canyons campus, which does not have student housing. Students are often underemployed and rely on financial aid, student loans, or family support which often 214 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 are not reflected in their individual incomes. This could skew the representation of the data in this area. Table 44: Cost Burden & Severe Cost Burden by Tenure in the Citv and Countv Cost burden > 30% Cost Burden >50% Santa Clarita Owner -Occupied 30.54% 12.16% Renter -Occupied 54.77% 25.74% Los Angeles County Owner -Occupied 34.98% 16.26% Renter -Occupied 54.16% 29.34% Source: HUD CHAS Data; ACS 2013-2017 Figure 50: Percent of Renters Overpaying for Housing in Santa Clarita by Census Tract EITI t3 �II !low Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 215 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 51: Percent of Owners Overpaying for Housing in Santa Clarita by Census Tract Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Overcrowding Overcrowding is defined as housing units with more than one person per room, including dining and living rooms, but excluding bathrooms and kitchen. Overcrowding has been correlated with increased risks of contracting communicable diseases, higher rates of respiratory illness, and greater vulnerability to being homeless. Residential crowding reflects demographic and socioeconomic conditions. Older -adult immigrant and recent immigrant communities, families with low incomes and renter -occupied households are more likely to experience household crowding. A form of residential overcrowding known as "doubling up" is co -residing with family members or friends for economic reasons. Doubling up is the most commonly reported living situation for families and individuals before the onset of homelessness. (California Health and Human Services). According to the 2019 5-year ACS estimates, a lower percentage of households in Santa Clarita (3.8%) are living in overcrowded conditions than the County (6.6%). 216 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Census tracts in the Newhall and Canyon Country areas have the highest rates of overcrowding in the City (Figure 52). This issue overlaps with other socioeconomic disparities including higher rates of poverty, children living in female headed households with no spouse or partner present, HUD minority concentration, and lower economic and environmental index scores. Program HP-4.11 has been initiated to overcome disparate trends in these areas. Figure 52: Percent of Overcrowded Households in Santa Clarita by Census Tract <_8.2%(Statewide Average) 8.3%-12% 12.01%-15% 15.01 °/a-20% - - > 20% t cap San ry GWO l �_ C inry �Y Lc �-1zs. &i.iF I end MIS ert- F:ri F'f F G -m n, INCREMENT P, 115G5, EPA, Esr. HFI?F Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Regionally, census tracts with overcrowded households are concentrated in urban areas, particularly in the City of Los Angeles, San Fernando, and El Monte (Figure 53). Areas in the northern and western Los Angeles tracts have lower rates of overcrowding. However, in the Los Angeles' Gateway Cities region and Central LA region, high rates of overcrowding are the majority. Santa Clarita has less cases of overcrowding than the surrounding areas overall. 217 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 r-IIJ. UI C J.D. VVCI LI VWUIIIIJ. III JCIIIICI %.ICII IICI CIIIU LIM JIJI I VUIIUill M1 CCIJ <_8.2%(Statewide Average) 8.3%-12% �J 12.010/.-150% 15.01%-20% >20% H€R€. Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Severe overcrowding is defined as more than 1.51 persons per room. One census tract in the Newhall area has a high concentration of severely overcrowded households, 30.4 percent, compared to the rest of the City which broadly reports less than 5.0 percent of households being severely overcrowded (Figure 54). Census tracts in the Newhall and Canyon Country areas have the highest rates of severe overcrowding in the City. This issue overlaps with other socioeconomic disparities including higher rates of poverty, children living in female -headed households with no spouse or partner present, HUD minority concentration, and lower economic and environmental index scores. Program HP-4.11 has been initiated to overcome disparate trends in these areas. 218 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 rioure -)4: zoevere uvercrowaina in zoanta t iarita <5ro 50% - 20w 20%-35% 35% - 65% ->65% No Data I man r u'ntry faPlta d F!1 S9 ia�n ch a✓ha - - County of Los geles, Boreau of Land anage ent, Esri, HER Garmin, INCREMENT P, USGS. EPA, Esri, HFI�F Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Substandard Housing The American Community Survey includes questions that are used to indicate 'substandard housing' as defined by the Code of Federal Regulations (Title 24, § 5.425). In Santa Clarita, 2.6 percent of occupied housing lacks either telephone service, plumbing facilities, or complete kitchen facilities; 3.7 percent of occupied homes in Los Angeles County experience the same issues. Local data from City staff responsible for Community Preservation indicates that an estimated 4 percent of units will require rehabilitation in the next 10 years. The areas staff identified include Newhall, Canyon Country, and Saugus which are older and have a history of code enforcement. The most recent CHAS data indicates that lower income households experience substandard housing at higher rates than moderate and above moderate - income households (Table 45). Program HP-4.11 implements actions to conduct outreach in lower income areas of the City to increase awareness of the Handyworker Program which provides grants to qualified applicants up to $5,000 to help pay for necessary repairs to their homes. 219 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 1 dUIC &hJ: _)UWbLC111UC11U 11711JUbilly d11U nVusCllVlu 111C:U111C Household has none of 4 Housing Income by Housing Problems (Owners and Household has at least 1 of 4 Renters) Housing Problems Problems OR cost burden not available, no other problems Total Household Income <= 30% HAMFI 47675 825 5,500 Household Income >30 % to =5C % HAMFI 5.200 1.020 6,225 Household Income >500/b to a=80°/ HAMFI 6,600 2,545 9,145 Household Income >80% to <=100% HAMFI 4,090 2,905 6,995 Household Income >100% HAMFI 7,270 32,445 39,720 Total 27,840 39,745 67,585 Source: CHAS, 2021 Homelessness The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)conducts annual point -in -time surveys of homeless populations. According to the LAHSA, there were 63,706 homeless individuals in Los Angeles County in 2020, 46,090 of which were reported as unsheltered. The same survey identified 168 people reported as experiencing homelessness in Santa Clarita in 2020, a 35 percent decline from 2019 (Figure 55). 103 homeless residents surveyed were reported as unsheltered, with almost 75 percent of those individuals reporting that they live in a vehicle (car, van, or recreational vehicle). Of the 65 sheltered individuals, 87.7 percent reported being sheltered in emergency shelters and 12.3 percent reported being in transitional housing. Services for homeless individuals in Santa Clarita are provided by homeless services provider Bridge to Home. Bridge to Home operates year-round 24/7 services for up to 60 people at any given time and has an approved proposal to expand its services. The Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness also works toward completing action items from the Community Plan to Address Homelessness. Program HP-4.11 continues support for the Task Force on Homelessness to implement the Community Plan to Address Homelessness, including supporting the Shared Housing Program, which will offer innovative housing solutions that add to the stock of attainable, sustainable housing, by establishing shared living arrangements between home seekers and those with space in existing housing 220 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 55: Los Angeles County Point -In -Time Homeless Count Results in Santa Clarita Total Pont- n-Time Home ess Populat'on 2016 thru 2020) Ours a .e ed S eite ed' Unsheltered Persons Persons on the Stre 21.0 120.46 Persons in 3.2 ill %) Persons in Makeshilt Shelters 2-8 12.77%1 Pe sons RVseuarrnpe 5 41.8 140-69%) Persons in Cars 20.9 (20_35%) Persons in Vans 13.0 [12.63%) Sheltered Persons Persons in Transitional Housing ?.31 %) Persons in Emergency Shy, 1 57.0 (87.69%) — Source: LAHSA, 2021 UCLA's Urban Displacement Project defines residential displacement as "the process by which a household is forced to move from its residence - or is prevented from moving into a neighborhood that was previously accessible to them because of 221 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 conditions beyond their control." As part of this project, the UCLA team has an interactive map that displays changes in neighborhood characteristics that may indicate displacement. Two key factors in visualizing displacement are the loss of low- income households and increases in rent. According to the Urban Displacement Project, five census tracts in the City are at risk of displacement (Figure 56). The proactive community preservation program is in place to prevent displacement in the City. Place -based strategies in the most vulnerable areas will seek to reduce the likelihood of displacement including actions taken under Progam HP-4.11. The Newhall area is currently undergoing revitalization led by the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan which utilizes both physical and policy initiatives to increase transit - oriented development, increase mixed uses, and create a variety of housing types. To overcome any risk of investment -driven displacement, the plan will implement City policies, state mandates, and housing incentives that facilitate the development of necessary low- and moderate -income dwellings. The Plan identifies the risk of displacement due to proposed redevelopment. The Plan, in conjunction with the General Plan, outlines specific actions to overcome that risk. Actions taken under Program HP-4.11 will ensure that the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan includes measures to reduce the risk of investment- driven displacement. 222 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Source: HCD Al'l-H Data Viewer, 2021 Additionally, the vulnerable tracts identified in Figure 56 are at risk of disaster -driven displacement from either flood risk, fire risk, or both (Figure 57, Figure 58). The most destructive flooding event in recent history in the City occurred in 2005 when flooding caused significant damage to a mobile home park and other residential sites near Newhall Creek. Additionally, unhoused residents are particularly vulnerable to disaster -driven displacement. FEMA programs can help residents in the immediate aftermath of a disaster but certain communities such as disabled, elderly, or residents without a local support network may face additional challenges if they find themselves displaced by disaster. Policies in the City's Safety Element seek to overcome these risks including the prioritization of climate mitigation actions and retrofits in neighborhoods that currently experience social or environmental injustice or bear a disproportionate burden of potential public health impacts, cooperation with other agencies to ensure adequate shelter for homeless persons to limit their exposure to accidental injury and illness, and the implementation of the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure safe travel paths and accommodations for persons with disabilities. 223 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 57: Fire Severity Zones in Santa Clarita City Boundaries Incorporated Area County Boundaries -` FHSZ in LRA VHFHSZ FHSZ in SRA Very High Hlgh Moderate SRA Local Responsibility Area (LRA) State Responsibility Area (SRA) Federal Responsibility Area (FRA) Source: The State of California and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, 2021 Figure 58: Subsidized Housing, Mobile Home Parks and Flood Risk in Santa Clarita (R) Housing Choice Vouchers -Tract HCV as a Percent or Renter Occupied Housing Units > 30 % - 60% > 15% - 30% 9 I >0-5it No Data (A) Subsidized Housing (CHPC, 2021) (A) Mobile Home Parks (HIFLD, 2018) G 4 (A) Special Flood Hazard Areas (FEMA, 2020) r 11=cT{vfl'� , 1%Annual Chance Flood Hazard 0.2%Annual Chance Flood Hazard �;. dkft - � �% , Regulatory Floodway C` Special Floodway Future Conditions 1%Annual Chance Flood Hazard C� Area with Reduced Risk Due to Levee Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 7F24 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 According to data from Zillow.com, a real estate and rental market website that uses a specific methodology to calculate typical home values, Santa Clarita's typical home values are slightly lower than surrounding Los Angeles County with values increasing at a similar exponential rate between 2012 and 2021 (Figure 59). As is being experienced across much of the state, home values in the City have increased dramatically during the post -pandemic recovery, increasing nearly 18 percent in the last year alone. Additional data from the Southland Regional Association of Realtors indicates the home sales prices in the Santa Clarita Valley region have risen 28 percent in the last year. The Southland Regional Association of Realtors' Income -to -Loan guide indicates that a loan applicant would need an income of $156,788 to obtain a loan for a single-family home in the Santa Clarita Valley region. The most recent 5-year ACS estimates the median income in the City of Santa Clarita to be $99,666. Figure 59: Home Value in the City and the County Over Time Jun 2021 — Santa Clarita $688K — Los Angeles County $773K $3`7K $642K $466K $291 K 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Source: Zillow, 2021 Data from Zillow also revealed an increase in rental rates in the City of 6 percent over the last five years. The average rental rate for studio, one- and two- bedroom apartments in the City is $1,300, $1,750, and $2,450, respectively. 225 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 As seen in Table 46, many block groups with HUD defined minority concentration, cannot afford the average rent for a one -bedroom rental in the City without falling into a housing cost -burden where total housing costs exceed 30 percent of gross monthly income (HUD). Table 46: Minority Concentration Areas and Affordabilitv of Averaae Rent Census Tract/ Area Block Group Median Income Ability to afford Average Rent without Cost -Burden Studio/$1300 1-BR/ $1700 2- BR/$2450 1 $59,667 Yes No No 9200.36 2 $61,667 Yes No No Canyon Country 3 $109,886 Yes Yes Yes 4 $81,667 Yes Yes No 9200.37 1 $69,986 Yes Yes No Canyon 2 $49,487 No No No Country 3 $58,250 Yes No No 9203.36 3 $44,040 No No No Newhall 4 $51,875 No No No 1 $48,750 No No No 9203.37 2 $70,250 Yes Yes No Newhall 3 $77,240 Yes Yes No 4 $44,306 No No No Source: ACS 2015-2019; Zillow Average Rental Cost in Santa Clarita Disproportionate Housing Needs: Contributing Factors • Patterns of racial and ethnic concentration • Displacement of residents due to economic pressures • Investment -driven risk of displacement • Disaster -driven risk of displacement • Location and type of affordable housing • Unaffordable rents and sale prices • Discriminatory lending practices • Cost of repairs or rehabilitation 4.5.6 Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty and Affluence In an effort to identify racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (RECAPS), HUD has identified census tracts with a majority non-White population (greater than 50 percent) that have either a poverty rate that exceeds 40 percent or is three times the average tract poverty rate for the metro/micro area, whichever threshold is lower. In Los Angeles County, RECAP clusters have become smaller over time, with RECAPs 226 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 scattered in sections of Palmdale, Long Beach, and San Fernando. Larger RECAP clusters can be seen in the central portion of the City of Los Angeles. Racially Concentrated Areas of Poverty According to the 2009-2013 HUD estimates there are no RECAPs in Santa Clarita. The areas where the most people experience poverty have largely stayed the same or expanded, while the more affluent areas have not seen an increase in the percentage of people experiencing poverty. Over the last decade, the same areas in Newhall and Canyon Country are the most impacted by poverty, have higher concentrations of minority populations, experience more disparities in access to opportunities, and have disproportionate housing needs including overcrowding, risk of displacement, and higher incidents of substandard housing. 227 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 60: Percent of Population Below Poverty Level in Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley SCAG Subregion, and Santa Clarita, ACS 5- Year Estimates 2010-2014 Q 200% - 30% 30% - 40% _ > 40% ti A 0 5 10 20 Miles r l I r I r l Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 County or Los Angeles, CaF fOrrlld Sldle Parks, Esri. HERE. Gairnin, Safe5raph, FAO, METI/NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS 228 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 61: Percent of Population Below Poverty Level in Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley SCAG Subregion, and Santa Clarita, ACS 5-Year Estimates 2015-2019 Q 20% - 30% 30% - 400/a - > 40% Y` County of Los Angeles, California Slate Parks, Esi, HERE, Garmin, Safecraph, FAO, I I 5, I 10 I I 20 Miles METI/NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS I I I Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 229 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence While racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty and segregation (RECAPs) have long been the focus of fair housing policies, racially concentrated areas of affluence (RCAAs) must also be analyzed to ensure housing is integrated, a key to fair housing choice. According to a policy paper published by HUD, RCAA is defined as affluent, white communities. According to HUD's policy paper, whites are the most racially segregated group in the United States and "in the same way neighborhood disadvantage is associated with concentrated poverty and high concentrations of people of color, conversely, distinct advantages are associated with residence in affluent, white communities." RCAAs have not been studied extensively nor has a standard definition been published by HCD or HUD. This fair housing assessment uses the percent white population and median household income as proxies to identify potential areas of affluence. As Figure 62 shows, census tracts in the City with a large white population (over 50 percent) tend to be in areas where household median incomes are above the state median income however, that is not always the case. Figure 62: Percentage of White Population and Median Incomes by Census MOCK Group Percent of Population that is White alone, Non -Hispanic a < taws Y6%-25% 0 25% - 5D% SD%-75% >75% Median Income _ 0 < s55.aon se7,100 eneo 2020 state Median indomef o �<s7rS_ Over SI25,D00 No Data Annatie 0 �C�­fyLos An�es,'8ureau Aand Ma' gemei . Esr 1ERE. Garmin. INCREMENT P, USGS, EPA, Esri. HERE 230 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Another way to visualize this data is by looking at how median incomes have changed over the last decade in relationship to the percentage of the non -white population. Figure 63 and Figure 64 show the median incomes for census tracts in Santa Clarita from the ACS 5- year estimates from 2010-2014 and 2015-2019 respectively. The graduated circles represent the percentage of the total non -white populations from 2010 and 2018 respectively. Smaller circles indicate higher percentages of White alone, non -Hispanic populations and larger circles indicate higher percentages of non- White populations. While median incomes have increased in almost all areas of the City, the areas with the lowest median incomes have the highest percentages of non-White populations, while the areas with the highest median incomes tend to have lower percentages of non -white populations. While incomes have risen across most census tracts in the City, these maps indicate increasing segregation of non -white populations in the areas of Newhall and in some portions of Canyon Country, which have been repeatedly identified as experiencing higher rates of poverty, more disparities in access to opportunities, and have disproportionate housing needs including overcrowding, risk of displacement, and higher incidents of substandard housing. However, there does appear to be improvement outside of those areas as the City becomes increasingly diverse over time. New revitalization strategies implemented through the Oldtown Newhall Specific Plan aim to transform the area to better meet the needs of the community while reducing the risk of displacement. The Specific Plan is guided by design principles for transit -oriented development and will create a more diverse set of housing choices. Additionally, the Plan will create new economic opportunities that will continue to bring economic opportunities to the area. Likewise, recent investment in Canyon Country has brought new development to the community including the opening of the Canyon Country Community Center which offers multi -generational services, programs, and activities to the community. 231 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 63: Median Income and Percent of Non -White Population by Block Group in 2010 ,-q -- �J a o a ,o a a � o a ,} O 0 O 0 O O O O O O 0 0 00 0 O O o O o O O O O 0 0 O O - T.A O O 4— -` O 0O�0d O 0 O O 0 O o 0 O O 0 0 O 0 _6 0 O O 0 O O City of Santa Clarita = City of Santa Clarita Median Income <$30,000 <$55,000 <$87,100 0 <$125,000 — Greaterthan $125,000 Percent of Total Non -White Population 0 0% - 20% 0 20% - 40% Q 400/. - 600/a 60% - 80% 0 so% - 100% N County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esri, HERE, Garmin, SafeGraph, METI/ 0 1 .25 2 5 5 Miles NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS, USDA I i i I Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 232 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Figure 64: Median Income and Percent of Non -White Population by Block Group in 2019 O O 0 O OQ O � C {� to, 0�ImQa o =.j o o 0 0° r, O r City of Santa Clarita Q City of Santa Clarita Median Income _ <$30,000 <555,000 <587,100 <$125,000 - Greater than $125,000 ® No Data Available Percent of Total Non -White Population 0 0% - 20% (:) 20% - 40% O 40% - 60% O 60% - 80% Q80% - 100% N 1 .25 2 5 5 Miles r County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esri, HERE, Gannin, SafeGraph, METI/ 0 I i i a I i i i I NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Mananement, EPA, NPS, USDA Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 RECAP and RCAA: Contributing Factors • Patterns of Racial and Ethnic Concentration 233 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 • Lending discrimination • Location and type of affordable housing • Median Household Income 234 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 APPENDIX A: SCAG LOCAL HOUSING DATA �35 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 4BLE OF CONTENTS POPULATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND HOUSEHOLDS II. SPECIALIZED HOUSEHOLD NEEDS: LARGE FAMILIES, SENIORS, AND FEMALE -HEADED HOUSEHOLDS III. PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IV. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES V. HOUSING STOCK CHARACTERISTICS VI. OVERPAYMENT AND OVERCROWDING VII. ASSISTED UNITS AT RISK OF CONVERSION VIII. FINAL REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION 236 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Pre -Certified Local Housing Data for Santa Clarita Developed by SCAG and pre -certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Deve Iopment(HCD) for use in 6th cycle housing elements. This report contains a wide range of jurisdiction -leveI data elements intended to provide an understanding housing need experienced in Santa Clarita as apart of its 6th cycle housing element update. Data sources are noted below each table or figure. I. POPULATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND HOUSEHOLDS Population Trend, 2000-2020 250.0 19.5 19.0 200.0 18.5 18.0 150.0 m m 17.5 0 17.0 100.0 16.5 50.0 16.0 15.5 0.0 15.0 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 Santa Clarita 151,131 165,431 176,320 209,391 221,932 SCAG 16,516,703 17,541,873 18,051,534 18,731,901 19,021,787 CA DOFF-5 Population and Housing Unit Estimates Santa Clarita has a 2020 total population of 221,932 including 1,500 living in group quarters according to the California Department of Finance. The chart above describes the population trend in Santa Clarita from 2000 to 2020. Over this period Santa Clarita had an annual growth rate of 1.9% compared to 0.7%for the region. Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Current Population by Age and Sex 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 American Community Survey 2014-20185-year estimates LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE ■ Male ■ Female The population of Santa Clarita is 49.6% male and 50.4%female. The share of the population of Santa Clarita which is under 18 years of age is 25.9%, which is higher than the regional share of 23.4%. Santa CIarita's seniors (65 and above) makeup 11.3% of the population, which is lower than the regional share of 13%. Employment by Industry Agriculture 210 Construction 6,363 Manufacturing 9,913 Wholesale Rrade 2,541 Retail Trade 10,682 Transportation - 4638 Information � 5,776 Finance 7,168 Professional Services 12,024 Education & Social Services 23,164 Arts, Entertainment, Recreation 10,832 Other 5,662 Public Admininstration 6.365 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 American Community Survey 2014-20185-year estimates using groupings of 2-digit NAICS codes. Santa Clarita has 104,338 workers living within its borders who work across 13 major industrial sectors. The chart above provides detailed employment information. The most prevalent industry is Education & Social Services with 23,164 employees (22.2%of total) and the second most prevalent industry is Professional Svcs. with 12,024 employees (11.5% of total). Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 2/18 I 2-3-8 I Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Employment by Occupation LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 50.0 % 45.0% 45,614 40.0 % 35.0 % 2,616,827 30.0 % 25.0 % 23,69A,743,6 n 20.0 % goo, 5sti 17,636 1,118, 977 15.0 % 1.0% .0 7 175,894 10,146 ®� 0.0 % Management Services Sales Natural Resources Production - Santa Clarita 43.7% 16.9% 22.7% 6.9% 9.7% • SCAG 34.2% 19.6% 22.8% 8.8% 14.6% • Santa Clarita • SCAG American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates using groupings of SOC codes. In addition to understanding the industries in which the residents of Santa Clarita work, it is also possible to analyze the types of jobs they hold. The most prevalent occupational category in Santa Clarita is Management, in which 45,614 (43.7% of total) employees work. The second -most prevalent type of work is in Sales, which employs 23,693 (22.7%of total) in Santa Clarita. Farmworkers Farmworkers by Occupation: Percent of total Santa Santa Clarita Clarita workers: SCAG Total 102 0.10% 57,741 Total jobs: Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations 102 0.14% 31,521 Full-time, year-round jobs: Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations Employment in the Agricultural Industry: Percent of total Santa Santa Clarita Clarita workers: SCAG Total 178 0.17% 73,778 Total in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting 190 0.26% 44,979 Full-time, year-round in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates using groupings of NAICS and SOC codes. Statewide, farmworker housing is of unique concern and of unique importance. While only a small share of SCAG region jurisdictions have farmworkers living in them, they are essential to the region's economy and food supply. Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 3/18 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Housing Tenure 80.0% 0 70.0% 60.0% 'o x 50.0% � 40.0% 30.0% 2 20.0% 10.0% 0.0 % 67.8% Santa Clarita American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE ■ Owner (%) ■ Renter (%) 52.5% 47.5% SCAG Housing security can depend heavily on housingtenure, i.e. whether homes are owned or rented. Santa Clarita's housing stock consists of 67,583 total units, 45,807 of which are owner -occupied and 21,776 of which are renter -occupied. The share of renters in Santa Clarita is lower than in the SCAG region overall. Housing Tenure By Age 14,000 12,000 10,000 N a o 5,000 0 6,000 x 4,000 2,000 0 ■ Ow er ■ Renter 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 88 3,622 8,345 12,175 783 48 0 5 199 5 038 1' ohm 55-59 60-64 65-74 75-84 85+ 6,019 5,179 6,217 3,175 987 1434 13 6 1422 995 19 American Community Survey 2014-20185-year estimates. In many places, housing tenure varies substantially based on the age of the householder. In Santa Clarita, the age group where renters outnumber owners the most is 15-24 (by 79.8%). The age group where owners outnumber renters the most is 65-74 (by 62.8%). Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 4/18 240 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE Housing Tenure by Year Moved to Current Residence 25,000 30.0 0 20,000 29.7% `o e 15,000 m 16.6 % a 10,000 13.6% 10.1 0 5,000 ■ ■ x 0 2015 or later 2010-2014 2000-2009 1990-1999 1989 or earlier ■ Renter 6,450 10,637 3,829 639 221 ■Owner 4,764 9,633 16,247 8,563 6,600 ■Owner ■Renter American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. Across the SCAG region, the most common move -in period was 2010-2014 (31.9%) followed by 2000-2009 (26.1%). In Santa Clarita, the period during which most people started living in their current residence was 2010-2014 (30%) followed by 2000-2009 (29.7%). II. SPECIALIZED HOUSEHOLD NEEDS: LARGE FAMILIES, SENIORS, AND FEMALE -HEADED Households by Household Size 35.0 a ti oo 30.0% N � m 25.0% N v N 20.0% 9 .��_'..15.0 % a S 10.0% 0 5.0% x 0.0 % 1 2 American Community Survey 2014-20185-year estimates. 0 ro 6i � m o a a ■ 3 4 5 6 Number of People per Household ■Renter ■Owner ■Total V 7+ This chart illustrates the range of household sizes in Santa Clarita for owners, renters, and overall. The most commonly occuring household size is of two people (29.1%) and the second -most commonly occuring household is of three people (19.3%). Santa Clarita has a lower share of single -person households than the SCAG region overall (18.9%vs. 23.4%) and a lower share of 7+ person households than the SCAG region overall (1.7% vs. 3.1%). Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 5/18 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Female Headed Households. FHH w/children under 6 ' 0.8%:561 FHH w/children - 5.5%, 3736 Total FHH — 11.3%; 7652 Total Households 67583 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 60000 70000 80000 Percent of total househods, Number of households LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 0 American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates Statute requires analysis of specialized housing needs, including female -headed households in an effort to ensure adequate childcare orjob training services. Of Santa Clarita's 67,583 total households, 11.3% are female -headed (compared to 14.3% in the SCAG region), 5.5% are female -headed and with children (compared to 6.6% in the SCAG region), and 0.8% are female -headed and with children under 6 (compared to 1.0% in the SCAG region). Households by Poverty Status Female -headed with 3 or more children _ 0.5%, 313 Female -headed with children — Female -headed — Total households in poverty — 0 American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. 1.3%: 853 1.7 %1 1,149 4.1%1. 2, 755 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 Percent of total households, Number of households 4.1 percent of Santa Clarita's households are experiencing poverty, compared to 7.9 percent of households in the SCAG region. Poverty thresholds, as defined by the ACS, vary by household type. More information can be found at M256. In 2018, a single individual under 65 was considered in poverty with a money income below $13,064/year while the threshold for a family consisting of 2 adults and 2 children was $25,465/year. Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 6/18 242 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Elderly Households by Income and Tenure LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE Income category, relative , 30% HAMFI to surrounding area: 30-50% HAMFI 50-80% HAMFI 80-100% HAMFI > 100% HAMFI TOTAL Owner Renter Tote Percent of Total Elderly Households: 1,085 1,070 2,155 15.3% 1,480 750 2,230 15.8% 1,875 445 2,320 16.4% 1,220 260 1,480 10.5% 5,305 615 5,920 42.0% 10,965 3,140 14,105 HUD CHAS, 2012-2016. HAMFI refers to Housing Urban Development A rea Median Family Income. Statute requires analysis of specialized housing needs, including housing needs for seniors. Federal housing data define a household type as 'elderly family' if it consists of two persons with either or both age 62 or over. Of Santa Clarita's 14,105 such households, 15.3% earn less than 30% of the surrounding area income, (coma red to 24.2% in the SCAG region), 31.1% earn less than 50% of the surrounding area income (compared to 30.9% in the SCAG region). III. PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS 171 67 238 Sheltered Unsheltered Total ■ Santa Clarita 2019 city and county homelessness point -in -time counts processed by SCAG. Jurisdiction -level counts were not avaalable in Imperial County and sheltered population (and thus total) counts were not available in Riverside County. Asa result, SCAG region totals from this compilation of data sources likely undercount true totals. #N/A Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 7/18 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE IV. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Disability by Type Independent Living Self -care 4,568 Ambulatory Cognitive Vision 4,093 Hearing 6,060 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 7,950 10,771 8,211 8,000 10,000 12,000 American Community Survey 2014-20185-year estimates. Disability data also provides valuable context for assessing current and future need for accessible housing units. Note that since some disability types are not recorded for children below a certain age, calculating disability as a percentage of total population may not be accurate. Disability by Type - Seniors (65 and over) 30.0% 25.0 % 0 a 20.0% 0 o_ 16.1 % 'o E 15.0% 13.1% `o � 10.0% 9:5% $ 6.6 % 5.0% 0.0% 11A-1- Hearing Vision Cognitive Ambulatory Self -care ■ Santa Clarita Percent ■SCAG Region Percent American Community Survey 2014-20185-year estimates. n7.5 % Independent Living In Santa Clarita, the most commonly occuring disability amongst seniors 65 and older was an ambulatory disability, experienced by 24.2% of Santa Clarita's seniors (and 22.9% of seniors in the SCAG region). Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 8/18 244 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Disability by Employment Status LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE With a Disability Percent of Total No Disability Percentof Total Employed 4,517 43% 94,168 78% Unemployed 560 5% 5,346 4% Not in Labor Force 1 5,515 1 52% 1 21,220 1 18% TOTAL 10,592 120,734 American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. Understanding the employment status of people with disabilities may also be an important component in evaluating specialized housing needs. In Santa Clarita, 42.6% ofthe population with a disability is employed, compared to 78% of the non -disabled population. Developmental Disabilities Santa Clarita By Residence: Home of Parent/Family/Guardian 1021 Independent/Supported Living 41 Community Care Facility 38 Intermediate Care Facility 0 Foster/Family Home 15 Other 10 By Age: 0 - 17 Years 1125 18+ Years 729 � 2979 CA DDS consumer count by CA ZIP, age group and residence type for the end of June 2019. Data available in 161/197 SCAG jurisdictions. The California Department of Developmental Services also provides data on developmental disabilities by age and type of residence. These data are collected at the ZIP -code level and were joined to the jurisdiction -level by SCAG. Totals may not match as counts below 11 individuals are unavailable and some entries were not matched to a ZIP code necessitating approximation. Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 9/18 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 V. HOUSING STOCK CHARACTERISTICS Housing Type 100% 90% 80% 70% 46,951 fs 60% 0 50% ° 40% $ 30% & 20% 10% 0% Single -Family Detached ■Santa Clarita (%) 61.0% m SCAG (%) 54.4 % CA DOFE-5 Population and Housing Unit Estimates LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 9,077 15,279 3,125 ., Single -Family Multifamily, 2-4 Multifamily, 5+ Attached Units Units 11.8% 4.1% 19.8% 7.2% 7.5% 27.3% 2576 Mobile Homes 3.3% 3.5% The chart above provides detailed information on the housing stock in Santa Clarita, which has a total of 77,008 housing units. The most prevalent housing type in Santa Clarita is single-family detached with 46,951 units. The share of all single-family units in Santa Clarita is 72.8%, which is higher than the 61.7% share in the SCAG region. Out of the total housing units in Santa Clarita, there are 74,149 occupied -units, which equates to a 3.7%total vacancy rate. The average household size (as expressed by the population to housing unit ratio) is 2.973. Housing Type Trend 60,000 56,028 50,000 q 40,000 c 30,000 N = 20,000 10,000 0 17, 945L8, 404 A46m70416 Single-Family Residential (SFR) Multfamily Residential (MFR) 2000 ■ 2005 ■ 2010 ■ 2015 ■ 2020 CA DOFF-5 Population and Housing Unit Estimates 2,240 2,261 2,285 2,603 2,576 Mobile Homes Over the past two decades (2000-2020), there has been more construction of single-family residential units than multi -family residential units in Santa Clarita. When comparing 2000 to 2020, SFR units increased by 17,930, MFR units increased by 6,286, and mobile units increased by 336. Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 10/18 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Vacant Units by Type LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 40% 11 35% 33.9% 33.5% E 30% 28.8%7.7% 25% — 20.7% 20% — o 0 15% — 12.7% 11b.1 10% — 8.2% 7.9% - , 4.8% a 5% 0.0% 0�3% 0/ For Rent Rented For Sale Sold Seasonal Migrant Other Santa Clarita ■SCAG American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. The ACS provides additional detail on vacant housing units by category. Housing Units by Year Structure Built 30% — 25% 20% 15% `o 10% a 5 0 d Elm 2014 & 2010 2000 1990 1980 19 0 1960 1950 1940 1939 & Lae 2013 2009 1999 1989 19 9 1969 1959 1949 Ea e Santa Clarita (/) 16/ 20 163/ 190/ 285/ 151/ 129/ 30 09 0 SCAG(%) 0 5 0 95 150/ 163/ 145/ 159/ 69 93 ■Santa Clanta (/) ESCAG (/) American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. Examining the age of the current housing stock is one way to understand how historical development patterns have contributed to a city's form. The time period where the highest share of Santa CIarita's housing units were built is 1980-1989, while in the SCAG region more units were built during 1970-1979 than any other period. Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 11/18 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Substandard Housi 3% 1.95% 2% 0 2/ 1.19% 1% 2 U N a 1% 0% No Telephone Service Available American CommunitySurvey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 0.39 % 0.14 % - Lacking Plumbing Facilities a Santa Clarita ■SCAG 129% O.SS% ON Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities The ACS includes surveys aboutthree factors of what maybe considered substandard housing. In Santa Clarita, 805 units lack telephone service, 96 units lack p I um bing facilities, and 592 units lack complete kitchen facilities. Median Home Sales Price for Existing Homes $600,000 140.0% $500,000 - ♦ �� 120.0% __—_ 100.0% $400,000 — ` 80.0 % $300,000 60.0 % $200,000 — 40.0 % $100,000 20.0 % $- 0.0% ,,p ,y� ,,{0 C3'' CPy p CPS e C3' Odd e e Oyu O�y Op "y O9 pd ti ti ti ti ti ti ti ti 6,V PN 6�� PV ti ti ti ti ti ti ti ti ti ti ti Santa Clarita --L SCAG — — _Santa Clarita Percentage of SCAG Price SCAG Local Profiles, Core Logic/Data Quick. SCAG median home sales price calculated as household -weighted average of county medians. Between 2000 and 2018, median home sales prices in Santa Clarita increased 134% while prices in the SCAG region increased 151%. 2018 median home sales prices in Santa Clarita were $538,000 and the highest experienced since 2000 was $548,100 in 2006. Prices in Santa Clarita have ranged from a low of 87.8% of the SCAG region median in 2007 and a high of 126.2% in 2009. Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 12/18 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Housing Units Permitted 1800 0 1600 i� 1400 1200 1000 800 E 600 400 AE 200 � 0 LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 �AII Units Singe -Family Units � Multifamily Units --a- Santa Clarita, all units per 1000 Pop. ♦SCAG, Units per 1000 Pop. 18.0 c 16.0 0 14.0 a 12.0 a 10.0 0 0 8.0 � 6.0 a 4.0 $ 2.0 E 0.0 n Core Logic/Data Quick. Additional detail available in SLAG 2019 Local Profiles. SLAG median home sales price calculated as household -weighted average of county medians. VI. OVERPAYMENT AND OVERCROWDING Crowding by Extent and Tenure 18.0% m 16.0% 12 14.0% 12.0% 'o = 10.0% 0 8.0% 0 6.0% 4.9 % 2 4.0% a 2.4% 2.0% - 0.0% 1.0+/room Owner American CommunitySurvey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. 15.6% 14.7 6.4% 5.4 % 1.3 0.4 % _ 1.5+/room 1.0+/room 1.5+/room Owner Renter Renter ■Santa Clarita ■SCAG In Santa Clarita, 1,077 owner -occupied and 3,199 renter -occupied households had more than 1.0 occupants per room, which meets the ACS definition for overcrowding. 175 owner -occupied households and 1,179 renter -occupied households had more than 1.5 occupants per room, which meets the ACS definition for severe overcrowding. Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 13/18 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Cost Burden by Income LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE Households by Share of Income Scent on HousinO Cost: Income < 30% 30-50% > 50% < 30% HAM FI 564 575 4,405 30-50% HAMFI 1,395 1,680 3,165 50-80% HAMFI 3,130 3,845 1,730 80-100% HAMFI 3,480 2,470 409 > 100% HAMFI 27,770 4,155 384 Total Households 36,339 12,725 1Q093 HUD CHAS, 2012-2016. HAMFI refers to Housing Urban Development A rea Median Family Income. Housing cost burden is most commonly measured as the percentage of gross income spent on housing, with 30%a usual threshold for'cost burden' and 50%the threshold for'severe cost burden.' However, a lower -income household spending the same percent of income on housing as a higher -income household will likely experience more true 'cost burden.' These data indicate the number of households in Santa Clarita by their income relative to the surrounding area and their share of income spent on housing. Spending on Rent 7,000 6,000 0 5,000 y 0 4,000 0 3,000 a z 2,000 1,000 368 0 W <101/ 2,496 22,563 2,824 20-25% 25-30% 30-35% 35-40% 40-49% Percent of Income Spent on Rent 5,876 >50'% 699 ■ Not Computed Across Santa Clarita's 21,776 renter households, 12,574 (57.7%) spend thirty percent or more of gross income on housing cost, compared to 55.3% in the SCAG region. Additionally, 5,876 renter households in Santa Clarita (27%) spend fifty percent or more of gross income on housing cost, compared to 28.9% in the SCAG region. Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 14/18 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Spending on Rent by Income LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 100% -0 90% 0 80% 0 70% = 60% 50% 40% 0 30% 20% — Z 10% IL 0/ Less than $20,000 to $35,000 to $50,000 to $20,000 $34,999 $49,999 $74,999 0>50% 2,131 2,207 1,158 357 ■30-49% 153 491 1,308 3,156 20-29% 130 114 141 835 ■<20% 0 62 104 129 Income Category American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates. $75, to $100,000 or $99,999 more 23 0 1,135 455 1,778 2,061 322 2,827 ■>50% ■ 30-49 % 20-29 % ■<20% While the previous table breaks down cost burden by area -relative income, the ACS also allows for the analysis of Santa Clarita's 21,077 renter households (for which income data are available) by spending on rent by income bracket (dollar amounts). As one might expect, the general trend is that low-income households spend a higher share of income on housing (e.g. over 50%) while high -income households are more likely to spend under 20% of income on housing. Household Income by (Cash) Rent 100% 90% 80% 0 70% 60% 00 50% 40% � 30% 20% ■$1500-2000/mo. 10% 0/ _ _ 0$1000-1500/mo. Less than $20,000 to $35,000 to $50,000 to $75,000 to $100,000 •$500-1000/mo. $20,000 $34,999 $49,999 $74,999 $99,999 or more ■>$2000/mo. 483 475 548 1288 1357 3629 ■<$500/mo. ■$1500-2000/mo. 860 1088 1091 2219 1394 1288 ■$1000-1500/mo. 677 932 865 832 447 342 ■$500-1000/mo. 355 306 136 120 36 84 ■<$500/mo. 271 73 71 18 24 0 Income American CommunitySurvey 2014-20185-year estimates. Santa Clarita renter households' cash rent paid can be broken down by household incomes. As one might expect, the general trend is that lower -income households spend less on rent while higher -income households spend more on rent, though this may not be universally true. Rent categories range from <$500/month (2.1% of Santa Clarita renters) to >$2000/month (36.5% of Santa Clarita renters). The most common rent category in Santa Clarita is $1500-2000/month with 37.3% of renters. Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 15/18 I ,25 I Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Monthly Owner Costs for Mortgage Holders 45% m 40% 0 35% L 30% 25% °E 20% 5 15% 10% 5% 0.3%0.5% 0% — <$500 LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 39.3 % 22.8 % 19.6% 13.7 % 2.8% ■■ s%5.1 $500-$1000 $1000-$1500 $1500-$2000 $2000-$3000 $3000-$4000 >$4000 Mortgage- Monthly Payment Santa Clarita ■SLAG American Community Survey 2014-20185-year estimates. While renter households receive much of the focus when it comes to housing cost analysis, owner households make up 67.8% of Santa Clarita and 52.5% of the SCAG region. The most commonly occurring mortgage payment in Santa Clarita is $2000- $3000/month and the most commonly occuring mortgage payment in the SCAG region is $2000-$3000/mo. Costs for Mortgage Holders by Income 100% m 90% 80% 3 70% a � 60% nn 50% 0 40% a � 30% 0 20% 10% 0% ■ Over 30 ■ 20-29% ■ Under 20% ess ha $20 000 946 0 0 $20 000 to $34 999 $35 000 to $49 999 $50 000 to $ 4 99 1297 1730 3055 13 161 923 41 26 221 Household Income; Percentof income spent on mortgage costs 9 $ 5 000 o mo e 6194 10051 11518 Mortgage -holding households in Santa Clarita can be broken down by income and the percentage of income spent on mortgage costs. As one might expect, the general trend is that lower -income households spend a higher share of income on housing costs, while high -income households may spend a lower share of income on housing.The income category most prevalent amongst Santa Clarita mortgage -holding households is $75,000 or more (27,763 households) and the most prevalent share of income spent on mortgage costs is over 30% (13,222 households). Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 16/18 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE Household Income by Home Value (for owned units) 100% 90% a 80% 0 70% N 0 60% Q 50% 40% 0 30% c 20% 10% 0% ■Above $500,000 ■ $200,000 to $500,000 ■ $100,000 to $200,000 ■ Below $100,000 Less than $20,000 to $35,000 to $50,000 to $75,000 to $100,000 or $20,000 $34,999 $49,999 $74,999 $99,999 more 558 701 928 1841 2264 16350 1115 1179 1694 2995 3525 9344 172 265 215 306 296 219 934 310 257 370 278 461 Household Income, Home Value Another approach to eva luating the relationship between housing and income is to compare incomes and home values in Santa Clarita. The most commonly-occuring income category amongst owner households in Santa Clarita is $100,000 or more (26,374 households) and the most commonly-occuring home value category is Above $500,000 (22,642 households). Extremely Low Income Housing Needs Total Households Households below 30% HAMFI Share below 30% HAMFI White, non -Hispanic 36,7301 3,125 8.5% Black, non -Hispanic 1,780 205 11.5% Asian and other, non -Hispanic 6,865 714 10.4% Hispanic 14,195 1,915 13.5% TOTAL 59,570 5.959 10.0% Renter -occupied 19,020 3,325 17.5% Owner -occupied 40,580 2,640 6.5% TOTAL 1 59.600 5.965 10.0% HUD CHAS, 2012-20I5. HAMFI refers to Housing Urban Development Area Median Family Income. Housing the extremely -low income population (below 30% of area median income) can be especially challenging. HUD's CHAS dataset provides a wealth of information on such households in Santa Clarita. The above table provides a breakdown of extremely low income households by race and ethnicity. The race/ethnicity with the highest share of extremely -low income households in Santa Clarita is Hispanic (13.5% compared to 10% of total population). In the SCAG region, the highest share of extremely -low income households is Black, non -Hispanic (27.1% compared to 17.7%of total households). Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 17/18 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 VII. ASSISTED UNITS AT RISK OF CONVERSION Assisted Units at Risk of Conversion LOCAL HOUSING DATA, 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE LOW -Income Percent of units in countys low - Risk Level Definition: jurisdiction income units Very High At -risk of converting to market rate within the next year 0 0% High At -risk of convertingto market rate in the next 1.5 years 89 14% Moderate At -risk of convertingto market rate in the next5.10 years 0 0% At -risk of convertingto market rate in the next 10 or more years and/or are owned by a large/stable non-profit, mission -driven Low developer. 559 86% TOTAL 648 100% California Housing Partnership, July 2020. Includes HUD, Low -Income Housing Tax Credit (L1HTC), USDA, and CclHFA projects. Subsidized or assisted developments that do not have one of the aformentioned financing sources may not be included. The California Housing Partnership (CHP) provides data on assisted housing units and assesses the level of risk to convertingto market rate. These data identify homes without a known overlapping subsidy that would extend affordability beyond the indicated timeframe and unless otherwise noted are not owned by a large/stable non-profit, mission -driven developer. Detailed 2019 data can be found in SCAG's RHNA data appendix at http://scag.ca.gov/programs/Documents/RHNA/SCAG-Final-RHNA-Data-Appendix- 030520.pdf. Complete, updated data can be requested from CHP through Danielle Mazzella, Preservation & Data Manager (d mazzella@chpc.net) VIII. REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION Final 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation for Santa Clarita: Units Very -Low Income (<50%ofAMI) 3,397 Low Income (50-80% of AM I) 1,734 Moderate Income (80.120% of AMI) 1,672 Above Moderate Income (>120% of AMI) 3,228 TOTAL 10,031 SCAG, 2021. Based on SCAG's Gth cycle Final RHNA Allocation, adopted March 2021. Please note that for the housing element update, local jurisdictions will have to consider extremely low income (ELI) households as well. ELI housing needs maybe calculated either by using Census data orsimply assuming that 50 percent of the very low income households qualify as extremely low income households. Prepared by SCAG, Updated April 2021 Page 18/18 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 MAJOR DATA SOURCES USED DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE ACS American Community Survey2014-2018 www.data.census.gov 5-year estimates i............................................................... i ...................................................................................... DOF i CA DOF E-5 Population and Housing Unit i www.dof.ca.gov/forecasting/demographics/ .... .................. Estimates :............................................................... :...................................................................................... CHAS HUD CHAS, 2012-2016 www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/cp.html CA DDS California Department of Developmental www.dds.ca.gov/transparency/ Services :........................................................ :........................................... ............... SCAG LOCAL ....... Including Construction Industry Research ..................................... ...... www.scag.ca.gov/DataAndTools/Pages/LocalProfiles.aspx PROFILES Board (CIRB) and Core Logic/DataQuick Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 REGIONAL OFFICES IMPERIALCOUNTY 1503 North Imperial Ave., Ste. 104 El Centro, CA 92243 SCAG,m Tel: (213) 236-1967 ORANGE COUNTY INNOVATING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW OCTA Building 600 South Main S[., Ste. 741 Orange, CA 92868 MAIN OFFICE Tel: (213) 236-1997 900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1700 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel (213) 236-1800 RIVERSIDE COUNTY www.scag.ca.gov 3403 10th St., Ste. 805 Riverside, CA 92501 Tel: (951) 784-1513 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY 1170 West 3rd St., Ste. 140 San Bernardino, CA 92410 Tel: (213) 236-1925 VENTURA COUNTY 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Ste. L Camarillo, CA 93012 Tel: (213) 236-1960 a Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 The City of Santa Clarita values community input and offers numerous opportunities for residents and community stakeholders to provide input on housing and community development issues. Government Code Section 65583(c)(7) requires that "The local government shall make a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the housing element, and the program shall describe this effort." Public Outreach Santa Clarita's Housing Element Update has included the following public outreach efforts: March 2021: The City established a dedicated website for the Housing Element Update with information on the update process, RHNA, upcoming events, frequently asked questions, and how to get involved. The website also includes a link to the survey in English and Spanish, as well as a dedicated email address, and phone number for more information. January — September 2021: Consultants facilitated stakeholder meetings for the Housing Element Update with local and regional non-profit and for -profit housing providers, service providers, and community groups. April — September 2021: An online community opinion survey was conducted in English and Spanish to collect input from Santa Clarita residents, housing and service providers, and other interested parties. This survey was advertised through June 2021 and received responses through September 2021. Most of the survey responses were received from April through May 2021. The survey asked questions regarding current living situations and opinions on various housing issues and approaches. Outreach efforts during this time included focused outreach to grocery stores and Mexican restaurants in the Old Town Newhall and Canyon County areas. April 29, 2021: The City conducted a virtual community workshop to introduce major elements of the Housing Element Update process and outline the City's current Regional Housing Need Assessment requirements. The public was invited to provide initial comments regarding the Housing Element Update process and general housing needs in the City. Public comments received at this meeting are summarized in Table 48. June 1 — June 30, 2021: The City posted a Housing Element Update informational flyer, in English and Spanish, at all City Libraries. The flyer included information about the Housing Element Update and advertised the dedicated website for the Housing Element Update and the online survey. The City also advertised the Housing Element Update on all City buses during the month of June 2021. Digital fliers, in English and Spanish, were displayed on the onboard widescreen monitors and included the 257 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 address to the dedicated Housing Element Update website, as well as a QR Code link to the Housing Element Update website. June 15, 2021: The City held a public study session meeting with the City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission to introduce the Housing Element process and seek initial input from the Planning Commission. The staff presentation covered important housing topics including affordable housing, Housing Element requirements, RHNA, new housing laws, demographics, project objectives, and survey results. Public comments received at this meeting are summarized in Table 48. Community Opinion Survey Results An important component of the public outreach effort included an online community engagement survey (via SurveyMonkey). A link to the survey is available on the City's Housing Element Update webpage in both English and Spanish. The purpose of the survey was to collect input from Santa Clarita residents, housing and services providers, and other interested parties. The survey asked questions regarding current living situations and opinions on various housing issues and approaches. This survey was circulated from April 2021 through September 2021, and a total of 83 responses were received. A copy of the survey and the survey results are included in Appendix C: Community Engagement Materials. Stakeholder Outreach Upon initiating the Housing Element update, consultants met with several housing advocacy groups and providers and invited them to share their insight on regional conditions, constraints, outreach, and housing needs. These groups include the following: • Affordable Housing LA • Southern California Non -Profit Housing • CA YIMBY (Yes in My Back Yard) Later, while developing the Housing Strategy, consultants reached out via email messaging to an additional list of local stakeholders, inviting them to share their opinions and insight on housing needs, constraints, and strategies for the City of Santa Clarita. The list of stakeholders included contacts on the list of stakeholders who participated in the 5th Cycle Housing Element, a contact list of non-profit organizations maintained by the City, and other key community stakeholders as defined by The Department of Housing and Community Development Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Guidance. The consultants intended to engage diverse segments of the community including homeless service agencies, advocacy groups, housing and community development providers, churches, community service organizations that serve lower -income or ethnic minority populations, and senior living centers. Four messages were sent out inviting community organizations and businesses to stakeholder interviews. 258 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 • Message A: Distributed to List 1; 99 non-profit community organizations identified by the City and additional community stakeholders identified by the consultant. • Message B: Distributed to List 2; nine organizations that typically apply for and/or are funded CDBG grants. • Message C: Distributed to List 3; specific stakeholders identified by the consultant • Message D: Distributed to List 4; contacts that had been identified by other stakeholders. These contact lists and outreach messages can be found in their entirety within Appendix C: Community Engagement Materials. Additionally, the City of Santa Clarita received a letter on October 26, 2020 from representatives of Abundant Housing LA that details best practices for the site inventory analysis and policy recommendations for consideration in the Housing Element update. These comments are also addressed in Table 47. Table 47 below outlines stakeholder comments that were received and interviews that were held during the public outreach period. Table 47: Summary and Response to Stakeholder Input Organization Contact Date Of Communication Summary of Comments Responses Abundant Housing LA Memo on Requirements and Best The Sites Inventory uses conservative Practices for Housing Element development estimates based on Leonora Camner- Updates: The Site Inventory recent development trends in the City. Executive Director • Realistic Capacity methods Programs were included to address • Safe Harbor ADU No Net Loss, including Program HP - Anthony Dedousis- methodology 1.12: Administrative List of Additional Director Of Policy and • AFFH Requirements Sites, which has been discussed and Research • No Net Loss recommended by HCD staff. Checklist of Core Policy No housing sites were identified in October 26, 2020 Recommendations low resource areas, most sites were in moderate resource areas. Programs are included to invest in lower resource areas. ADU assumptions were based on HCD safe harbor numbers. Southern California High cost of housing and land is Churches were included in outreach. Non -Profit Housing the biggest constraint Program HP-1.9: Publish Alan Greentree Information about Housing Sites 259 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Do not have many members January 22, 2021 actively building in Santa Clarita; Program HP-2.5: Collaborate with other markets get more attention Non -Profit Affordable Housing Churches can help to get the word Developers out to hard -to -reach populations Abundant Housing LA Missing -middle housing is a low- 4.3.7 Planning and Zoning Incentives cost solution; see examples of by- includes information on "Missing - Leonora Camner- right 4-plexing in Sacramento Middle" Zoning Incentives Executive Director Suggestions: Program HP-1.8: Minimum Land Trusts and Community Residential Densities may assist in Anthony Dedousis- Ownership enabling missing -middle housing Director Of Policy and Tax Increment Financing Policy H3.4: Monitor the status of at - Research Use revenue from greenfield land risk units and work with partners to declared a park to fund Affordable preserve at -risk units. February 25, 2021 Housing development Policy H3.6 addresses the Workforce Real Estate Transfer Tax; see Housing partnership opportunities example in Culver City Milestone Housing High land values are barriers to Program HP-1.6: Graduated Density development Zoning and Site Consolidation —Old Marcus Griffin Suggestions: Town Newhall facilitates small site Lot consolidation program development February 19, 2021 Public/Private Partnerships Program HP-3.5: Preservation of At - Potential for mixed -income Risk Housing utilizes public/private developments partnerships Program HP-1.7: Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study Program pursues a mixed -income housing program CA YIMBY Need to limit ADU assumptions to ADU assumptions limited to safe HCD's "safe harbor" allowances. CA harbor numbers. Jes Mcbride YIMBY will be checking inventory carefully. May 5, 2021 Finally Family Homes Many precariously housed and Programs addressing these vulnerable foster youth, comments include: Christina Dronen transitional youth, and students Program HP-4.3: Homeless Case Some City residents dislike housing Management August 27, 2021 solutions proposed for transitional Program HP-4.11: Fair Housing housing Programs & Actions Transitional housing should include Program HP-4.4: Analysis of services and amenities, like Impediments to Fair Housing laundry and job programs Choice/Fair Housing Analysis Youth owned -and -occupied tiny houses on wheels would be a good 260 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Family Promise Roche Vermaak August 30, 2021 Bridge To Home Peggy Edwards September 2, 2021 Southland Regional Association of Realtors Nancy Starczyk Bob Khalsa September 2, 2021 solution to house transitional age foster youth Has heard it would be easier to build affordable and transitional housing in unincorporated County than City HOAs and community attitudes make it hard to run transitional housing in City Building/buying and running transitional and supportive housing is cheaper than paying for hotel vouchers Rent control is needed in City Very few areas where Section 8 Vouchers are accepted in the City High need for workforce/ low- income/ affordable housing High need for community education about affordable housing and subsidy programs Unique opportunities for success as a city doing greenfield development Funding needed to run housing programs Cost of land is the top constraint in the area, it is not unique to Santa Clarita Lower development costs than LA City due to faster approvals Top request in City is single story homes for aging residents Younger people and senior residents are more interested in amenities and location (entertainment, transportation, hospital access) Programs addressing these comments include: Program HP-4.3: Homeless Case Management Program HP-4.11: Fair Housing Programs & Actions Program HP-4.4: Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice/Fair Housing Analysis Program HP-3.6: Mobilehome Rent Adjustment Policies Objective H4-1: Reduce or remove governmental constraints and restrictions on housing and housing occupancy while preserving public health and safety. Objective H2-2: Eliminate unneeded regulatory constraints to the production of housing, especially affordable housing. Objective H2-3: Increase opportunities for the production of affordable housing. Policy H3.4: Monitor the status of at - risk units and work with partners to preserve at -risk units Policy H3.6 Workforce Housing partnership opportunities Unique opportunities for success described throughout Section 1 Incorporated feedback in Section 4, discussion of governmental and nongovernmental needs, and needs for senior residents 261 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Multifamily development needs to be near amenities, especially groceries Shared list of 19 ideas for building more housing Santa Clarita Affordable Housing Committee has Objective H2-3: Increase Affordable Housing ideas but needs funding and action opportunities for the production of Committee Section 8 Vouchers not accepted in affordable housing. City Renee Roque Stigma of affordable housing needs to be addressed September 2, 2021 Affordable Housing developers have told the committee the City is not doing enough (land, tax credits, etc.) to bring them in SCV Boys and Girls Biggest housing issue: people Contributed to discussion on special Club living in City pushed out due to housing needs cost Matthew Nelson Multiple families living in the same home due to rent September 3, 2021 Workforce cannot afford to live here; they commute in and contribute to the traffic People make too much to qualify for childcare tuition but still do not make enough for rent SCV Senior Center Seniors are "aging into poverty" - Contributed to discussion on senior rent increases faster than Social housing needs Robin Clough Security increases Senior housing needs to be near September 3, 2021 amenities (transportation, grocery stores), and should not have stairs Senior housing solution ideas include building ADUs and renting out houses, small studio apartments, congregated home care facilities Affordable Housing Committee has good ideas but no action or funding SCV Chamber of Supply remains strong, but Contributed to discussion Commerce affordability waning and more low - wage workers commuting to SCV John Musella Recent transit -oriented development ending a 15-year September 7, 2021 "apartment drought" 262 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Podium construction is happening less than the region overall due to lower area rents diminishing developers' confidence in ability to recoup costs Community Comments In addition to the survey described above, community members had regular opportunities to express their input on the Housing Element, including a City Planning Commission meeting, and a Housing Element workshop. In addition, comments could be submitted using the email and phone contact information provided on the dedicated Housing Element webpage and giving feedback on publicly released drafts. Public input was then taken into consideration and incorporated into the Housing Element where appropriate. The City received public comments from multiple members of the local construction industry expressing support for a policy requiring developments in the area to utilize a local "skilled and trained workforce" for construction. Public Feedback on Draft Housing Element (Reserved) Table 48: Summary and Incorooration of Communitv Comments Summary of Comment I How Comment was Addressed April 29, 2021: Virtual Community Workshop Would rezoning to allow higher Staff indicated the City did not intend to rezone; density projects be required? adequate capacity to meet regional needs is available under current zoning. What are additional public outreach Public outreach is ongoing; consultants provided efforts that will be conducted in the examples of non-profit and service agencies to be future? interviewed. Graphic of all community input opportunities was shown. How does the City plan to address Several programs will be proposed, including the need to allow an increase in consideration of a focused density bonus program and lower income units? an inclusionary housing requirement. June 15, 2021: Public Study Session Support for a policy requiring Comment letters have been provided to the City Council developments in the area to utilize a for consideration. local "skilled and trained workforce" for construction How will progress towards Feedback mechanism built into Annual Progress Report. accomplishing Housing Element Programs be measured so people can see, understand, and follow? 263 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 264 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 APPENDIX C: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MATERIALS Stakeholder Outreach Messaging August 25, 2021: Stakeholders in List 1 Received the Following Message: Message A: Hello, As you may know, Santa Clarita is currently undergoing its Housing Element update. I am [ ] and I am working with 4LEAF, Inc. to assist the City of Santa Clarita in this process. In order to develop housing policies that best reflect the experience and opinions of residents and stakeholders in the City, we are holding stakeholder interviews to gather input and we would greatly appreciate your involvement. If you are available to do so, please use this link to sign up for one of the following times to meet with us via Zoom and discuss how we can best plan for housing in the City of Santa Clarita: o Friday August 27 at 1 pm o Monday August 30 at 9:30 am o Wednesday September 1 at 9:30 am If you are not available at those times, please feel free to reply with your comments in written form or to set up an alternative meeting time. Additionally, if you know of other organizations that would like to make their voices heard, please let us know as well! Thank you, and we look forward to working together to make Santa Clarita the best it can be. Your time and feedback are appreciated This email is sent by 4LEAF staff. 4LEAF, Inc. is the consulting team that has been chosen to assist the City in the update of its Housing Element, as well as the City's Public Safety and Health Element. 4LEAF is a full -service firm that has been providing services to numerous public agencies across California for more than 20 years. You may find more information about 4LEAF here: https://www.4leafinc.com/ August 25, 2021: Stakeholders in List 2 Received the Following Message: Message B: Hello! As you may know, Santa Clarita is currently undergoing its Housing Element update. My name is [ ] and I am working with 4LEAF, Inc. to assist the City of Santa Clarita in this process. As you've been identified by the City as an organization who typically applies for CDBG funding, we wanted to reach out to you to receive your valuable input regarding housing and development in the City of Santa Clarita. In 265 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 order to develop a housing strategy that best reflects the experience and opinions of stakeholders in the City, you are invited to a virtual stakeholder interview to share your thoughts so we can gather your important feedback. Additionally, if you know of other organizations that would like to make their voices heard, please let us know as well! Please use this I to sign up. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please let me know and we can arrange another time to meet. Thank you, and we look forward to working together to make Santa Clarita the best it can be. Your time and feedback are appreciated. This email is sent by 4LEAF staff. 4LEAF, Inc. is the consulting team that has been chosen to assist the City in the update of its Housing Element, as well as the City's Public Safety and Health Element. 4LEAF is a full -service firm that has been providing services to numerous public agencies across California for more than 20 years. You may find more information about 4LEAF here: https://www.4leafinc.com/ August 25, 2021: Stakeholders in List 3 Received the Following Message: Message C: Hello! As you may know, Santa Clarita is currently undergoing its Housing Element update. I am [ ] and I am working with 4LEAF, Inc. to assist the City of Santa Clarita in this process. In order to develop a housing strategy that best reflects the experience and opinions of stakeholders in the City, we wanted to reach out to you and invite you to a stakeholder interview to hear your perspective and gather feedback from you and those you represent and maintain an open dialogue through the Housing Element update process. Please let me know if this is something you are interested in and let me know a few times you may be available to meet. Additionally, if you know of other organizations that would like to make their voices heard, please let us know as well! Thank you, and we look forward to working together to make Santa Clarita the best it can be. Your time and feedback are appreciated. This email is sent by 4LEAF staff. 4LEAF, Inc. is the consulting team that has been chosen to assist the City in the update of its Housing Element, as well as the City's Public Safety and Health Element. 4LEAF is a full -service firm that has been providing services to numerous public agencies across California for more than 20 years. You may find more information about 4LEAF here: https://www.4leafinc.com/ August 25, 2021: Stakeholders in List 4 Received the Following Message: Message D: 266 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Hello! As you may know, Santa Clarita is currently undergoing its Housing Element update. My name is [ ] and I am working with 4LEAF, Inc. to assist the City of Santa Clarita in this process. I got your contact information from [redacted] who let me know you expressed interested in being involved. We wanted to reach out to you to seek your valuable input regarding housing and development in the City of Santa Clarita. In order to develop a housing strategy that best reflects the experience and opinions of stakeholders in the City, you are invited to a virtual stakeholder interview to share your thoughts so we can gather your important insight. You may use this to sign up for a Wednesday meeting, or email me if you'd like to set up another time or method to talk. Thank you, and we look forward to working together to make Santa Clarita the best it can be. Your time and feedback are appreciated. This email is sent by 4LEAF staff. 4LEAF, Inc. is the consulting team that has been chosen to assist the City in the update of its Housing Element, as well as the City's Public Safety and Health Element. 4LEAF is a full -service firm that has been providing services to numerous public agencies across California for more than 20 years. You may find more information about 4LEAF here: https://www.4leafinc.comZ Table 49: Outreach List 1 Organization Name Mailing Address Zip Code ACTION Support Group 26893 Bouquet Canyon, C134 91350 American Association of University Women P.O. Box 800354 91380 American Diabetes Association 611 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 900 90017 American Cancer Society 25020 W. Avenue Stanford, Suite 170 91355 American Heart Association 816 S. Figueroa Street 90017 Assistance League of Santa Clarita P.O. Box 220145 91322 Avenues Supported Living Services 28415 Industry Drive #502 91355 Betty Fer uson Foundation 25510 W. Avenue Stanford, #104 91355 Boy Scouts of America 16525 Sherman Way, C-8 91406 Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund 23841 Foxwood Court 91354 California Youth Chess League 25405 Via Nautica 91355 Canterbury Village 23420 Avenida Rotella 91355 Canyon Theatre Guild 24242 San Fernando Road 91321 Children's Network International - Help the Children 25030 Ave. Tibbitts, Suite L 91355 Circle of Hoe 23033 Lyons Avenue, Suite 3 91321 College of the Canyons Foundation 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road 91355 Friends of Castaic Lake P.O. Box 6 91384 267 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Friends of Hart Park & Museum P.O. Box 220418 91322 Friends of the Library c/o Valencia Library 23743 Valencia Blvd. 91355 Friends of Mentr ville P.O. Box 801643 91380 Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles 1150 South Olive Street Suite 600 90015 HandsOn Santa Clarita 25201 Avenue Tibbitts, Suite 202 91355 Help The Children 25030 Avenue Tibbitts, Suite L 91355 HenryMao Newhall Hospital Foundation 23845 McBean Parkway 91355 HenryMao Newhall Hospital 23845 McBean Parkway 91355 Human Good 23420 Avenida Rotella 91355 Jack and Jill of America, Inc. 23890 Copper Hill Drive, PO Box 253 91354 Junior Achievement 6250 Forest Lawn Drive 90068 Kids With a Cause 21564 Parvin Drive 91350 Life nest Foundation 25460 Sheffield Lane 91350 Los Angeles Residential Community Foundation 29890 Bouquet Canyon Road 91390 Ma ra Bullon 23542 Lyons Avenue, Suite 202 91321 Michael Hoefflin Foundation 26027 Huntington Lane, Unit F 91355 Old Town Newhall Association P.O. Box 221614 91322 Old West Masonic Lodge, #813 19310 Avenue of The Oaks B 91321 Partners for Potential 6255 Van Nuys Blvd. 91401 Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates 19152 Placerita Canyon Road 91321 Pleasantview Industries 27921 Urbandale Avenue 91350 Providence Holy Cross 15031 Rinaldi Street 91346 Ra doll Restoration Foundation 28607 N. High Ridge Drive 91390 Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc. 25115 Avenue Stanford, Suite A - 104 91384 Santa Clarita Ballet 26798 Oak Avenue 91351 Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No 2379 17766 Sierra Highway 91351 Santa Clarita Special Olympics 24779 Valley Street 91321 Santa Clarita Valley Bicycle Coalition -LA Co. Chapter 23121 Poplar Glen Circle 91354 Saugus Union School District 24930 Avenue Stanford 91355 SCOPE P.O. Box 1182 91386 SCV Athletic Association 27618 Open Crest Drive 91350 SCV Concert Band P.O. Box 55002 91385 SCV Economic Development Corporation 26455 Rockwell Cyn Road, Suite 263 91355 SCV Family Promise 25718 McBean Parkway 91350 SCV Council PTA 27226 Trinidad Court 91354 SCV Food Pantry 24133 Railroad Avenue 91321 SCV Historical Society P.O. Box 221925 91322 SCV Mayor's Committee P.O. Box 803325 91380 SCV Optimist Club P.O. Box 1446 91351 Santa Clarita — City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 SCV Pregnancy Center 23838 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 270 91355 SCV Safe Rides P.O. Box 3001 91386 SCV School & Business Alliance 21380 Centre Pointe Parkway 91350 SCV Sheriff's Station 23740 Magic Mountain Parkway 91355 SCV Youth Orchestra 24555 Rockwell Canyon Road 91355 SCV Youth Project P.O. Box 801982 91380 Single Mothers Outreach 24781 Valley Street 91321 Soro timist International of SCV - SISCV P.O. Box 802275 91380 Step Up 6911 San Fernando Mission Blvd., #147 91344 The Gentle Barn Foundation 15825 Sierra Highway 91390 Val Verde Community Benefits Fund Committee 30133 San Martinez Road, Ste A 91384 Valencia Library/LiteracyLibrary/Literacy Center 23743 W. Valencia Boulevard 91355 Valley Industrial Association 28368 Constellation Road Suite 360 91355 Strength United 22620 Market St. 91321 Village Family Services 6736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Suite 200 91606 Visually Impaired Assistance Center 22900 Market Street 91321 WISH Education Foundation 24343 Magic Mountain Parkway 91355 Vast Homes 1050 Lakes Drive, Suite 91790 Salvation Army 22935 Lyons Avenue 91321 Family Links North Valley MAT 11565 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Unit 116 91340 Finally Family Homes PO Box 55186 91385 Royal Oaks Mobile Park 18145 Soledad Canyon Rd 91388 Canyon Villas Senior Apartments 27850 Solamint Rd 91387 Castaic Lions Club 24201 Magic Mountain Pkwy 91355 Calvary Chapel Golden Valley 18319 Sierra Hwy 91351 Divine Fijians Home Care 27707 Thalia Ln 91351 William S Hart Union High School District Office 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy 91350 City of Santa Clarita: WorkSource Center 20730 Soledad St 91352 City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St 91321 Louis Design Studio + Raven General Contractors 24270 Walnut St 91321 Design Masonry Inc 20703 Santa Clara St 91351 American Family Funding 28338 Constellation Rd #900 91355 Alterra Home Loans 23232 Lyons Ave 91321 Valencia Hills Homeowners' Association 24060 Oak Vale Dr 91355 Newhall -Hidden Valley HOA 24260 Creekside Dr 91321 Scenic Hills HOA 26207 Rainbow Glen Dr 91321 Elevate Church 24346 Main St 91321 269 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Christ Church of SCV 124436 Valley St 91321 Santa Clarita United Methodist Church 126640 Bouquet Canyon Rd 91350 Table 50: Outreach List 2 Name of Organization Mailing Address Zip Code Boys and Girls Club of SCV 24909 Newhall Avenue 91321 Bridge To Home 23752 Newhall Avenue 91321 Carousel Ranch, Inc. 34289 Rocking Horse Road 91390 Child & Family Center 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway 91350 Family Promise 24820 Orchard Village Road, Suite A-391 91355 Fostering Youth Independence P.O. Box 801604 91380 SCV Committee on Aging 27180 Golden Valley Road 91351 SCV Family YMCA 26147 McBean Parkway 91355 Single Mothers Outreach 24781 Valley Street 91321 Table 51: Outreach List 3 Name of Organization Mailing Address Zip Code Southland Regional Association of 20655 Soledad Canyon Rd #33 91351 Realtors Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of 28494 Westinghouse Place Suite 114 91355 Commerce Abundant Housing LA 515 S Flower Street 18th floor 90071 Los Angeles, CA Table 52: Outreach List 4 Name of Organization Name of Contact Bridge to Home Peggy Edwards Homelessness Task Force, Affordable Housing Subcommittee Renee Roque Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Robin Clough S icher Group Properties Doug S icher 270 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Q1 Which best describes your current housing situation? W" Rent 6A Live with friends/fami... Do not currently ha... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES Own Rent Live with friends/family, do not own or pay rent Do not currently have a permanent home TOTAL RESPONSES 71.08% 59 20.48% 17 8.43% 7 0.00% 0 83 Most respondents (approximately 70 percent) stated that they currently own a home in Santa Clarita. Approximately 20 percent of respondents rent, and 10 percent of respondents stated they live with friends and/or family. 271 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Q2 Which best describes your current living situation? Accessory dwelling uni... Apartment Condominium/tow n ho me Single-family home Mobile home Group home/ass iste... Do not currently ha... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Accessory dwelling unit (granny flat(guest house/in-law suite(second unit/converted garage) 1.20% 1. Apartment 7.23% 6 Condominium/townhome 25.30% 21 Single-family home 65.06% 54 Mobile home 1.200/',, _ Group homelassisted living 0.00c,% 0 Do not currently have a permanent home 0.00.F6 0 TOTAL 83 About 65 percent of respondents stated they live in a single-family home and approximately 25 percent of respondents live in a condominium/townhome. About seven percent of respondents live in an apartment and the remaining respondents live in a mobile home or ADU. 272 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Q3 Which best describes your household composition? Ansvvered: 83 Skipped: o single, living alone Single, living with roommates Couple living together, no... Living with children und... Multiple I_ generations... i 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES Single, living alone Single, living with roommates RESPONSES 7.23% 6 2.41% 2 Couple living together, no children 18.07% 15 Living with children under 18 at home 49.40% 41 Multiple generations living together (adult children, parents, grandparents, etc.) 22.89% 19 TOTAL 83 About half the respondents (49 percent) stated they live with children. Approximately 23 percent of respondents stated they live with multiple generations of their family and 18 percent of respondents stated they live with their partner/significant other with no kids. The remaining respondents either are single and live alone or are single and live with roommates. 273 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Q4 What is your age group? Answered:83 Skipped:0 Underl8 18-29 30 - 49 50 - 64 65 or older 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Under 18 0.00% 0 18 — 29 8.43% 30 — 49 67.47% 56 50 — 64 19.28% 16 65 or older 4.82% 4 TOTAL 83 Most respondents (approximately 67 percent) stated they were between the ages of 30-49. About 19 percent of respondents were between the ages of 50-64. The remaining respondents were either between 18-29 years old or 65 and older. 274 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Q5 Which best describes your annual gross household income? Answered:83 Skipped:0 Below $25,000 Y $25,000 - $50,000 $50,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $200,000 Morethan $200,000 Prefer not to ■ say 0% 10% 20% ANSWER CHOICES Bel ow $25, 000 $25,000 - $50, 000 $50,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $200,000 More than $200,000 Prefer not to say TOTAL 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 1.20% 7.23% 24.10% 45.78% 12.05% 9.64% 1 6 20 38 10 8 83 Approximately 46 percent stated they have an annual gross household income between $100,000-$200,000. About 24 percent of respondents stated they have an annual gross household income between $50,000-$100,000. The remaining respondents ranged in household incomes with nine percent of the remaining respondents preferring not to specify. 275 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Q6 From most effective to least effective, please rank what approaches you think would best improve housing options? Answered:81 Skipped:2 r Build more housing and... Financial assistance... Incentives for developers t... Require developers t... Programsthat help people... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6. 7 8 9 10 1 23 4 6 TOTAL SCORE Build more housing and provide a range of housing types 34.67% 12.00% 10.67% 9.33% 33.33% such as single-family homes, toamhomes, condominiums, 26 9 8 7 25 75 3.05 and apartments. Financial assistance programs such as rental assistance 10.26% 38.46% 20.51% 23.08% 7.69% and down payment assistance programs for low-income 8 30 16 18 6 78 3.21 households. Incentives for developers to build more below market rate 16.00% 20.00% 28.00% 28.00% 8.00% housing. 12 15 21 21 6 75 3.08 Require developers to include a certain percentage of units 14.29% 18.18% 27.27% 23.38% 16.88% in a housing project that are affordable to low- and 11 14 21 18 13 77 2.90 moderate -income households. Programs that help people experiencing homelessness 27.27% 10.39% 12.99% 15.58% 33.77% find permanent housing. 21 8 10 12 26 _ 2. 8? Respondents specified that the most preferable housing options ranked from most favorable to least favorable are as follows: 1. Financial Assistance programs (i.e., rental assistance) 2. Incentives for developers 3. Build more housing (with a range of housing types) 4. Require developers to allocate a percentage of units to affordable housing 5. Programs for persons experiencing homelessness. 276 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Q7 Do you think Santa Clarita should build more housing by: Answered: 75 Allowing more housing in... Building housing on... Allowing housingto b... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Allowing more housing in already developed areas by increasing how many housing units can be built on each piece of 10.67% 8 property. Building housing on vacant land located inside the city that is already zoned for development (not parks or open space 44.00% 33 areas). Allowing housing to be built in commercial areas near and/or above stores and restaurants. 45.33% 34 TOTAL 75 About 45 percent of respondents stated that the City should allow housing to be built in commercial areas near and/or above stores and restaurants. 44 percent of respondents stated that more housing should be built on vacant land that is already zoned for residential development (not parks or open space areas). The remaining respondents stated that the City should be allowing more housing in already developed areas by increasing how many housing units can be built on each piece of property. 277 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Q8 Do you think new housing (single-family homes, condominiums, apartments) should primarily be located - Answered: 78 Skipped:: Throughoutthe city Concentrated 1 in core area... Concentrated in the Downt... In high quality tran... 0°h 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES Throughout the city RESPONSES 53.85% 42 Concentrated in core areas such as the Lyons Avenue or Soledad Canyon Road corridors 5.13% 4 Concentrated in the Downtown areas such as Valencia Town Center and Old Town Newhall 6.41% 5 In high quality transit areas such as areas near major bus routes and Metrolink stations 34.62% 27 TOTAL 78 A majority of respondents (approximately 54 percent) stated that new housing should be located throughout the City. About 35 percent of respondents stated that housing should be concentrated in high quality transit areas such as areas near major bus routes and Metrolink stations. The remaining respondents stated that housing should be concentrated in core areas such as the Lyons Avenue or Soledad Canyon Road corridors or should be in the downtown areas such as Valencia Town Center and Old Town Newhall. 278 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Q9 Which areas do you think should have more multi -family residential units, such as apartments and townhomes? (Select all that apply) Answered:79 Skipped:4 Throughoutthe I City Concentrated in core at In the Downtown are... n high quality tran... In commercial areas near... Those areas zoned for... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Throughout the city 31.65% 25 Concentrated in core areas such as the Lyons Avenue or Soledad Canyon Road corridors 16.46% 13 In the Downtown areas such as Valencia Town Center and Old Town Newhall 27.85% 22 In high quality transit areas such as areas near major bus routes and Metrolink stations 43.04% 34 In commercial areas near and/or above stores and restaurants 25.32% 20 Those areas zoned for higher residential density 36.71% 29 Total Respondents: 79 About 43 percent of respondents stated that multifamily housing should be concentrated in high quality transit areas such as areas near major bus routes and Metrolink stations. Approximately 37 percent of respondents stated that multifamily housing should be concentrated areas zoned for higher residential density and approximately 28 percent of respondents stated multifamily housing should be concentrated in the downtown areas such as Valencia Town Center and Old Town Newhall. The remaining respondents stated that multifamily housing should be concentrated throughout the City, in commercial areas, or concentrated in core areas. 279 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Q10 From most effective to least effective, please rank what programs you think the City should prioritize for increasing housing (single-family, multi- family, and accessory dwelling units) built in Santa Clarita. Answered:73 Skipped: 10 Simplifying and.,. Reducingthe M fees associa... Increasing the locations an... Reducing requirements... Allowingfor increased... Repurposing older... Promoting ADU development ... Adding more homes to... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2. 9 i0 KIM Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Simplifying and 30.43% 17.39% 21.74% 8.70% 4.35% 4.35% 7.25% 5.80% streamlining the permit 21 12 15 6 3 3 5 4 application process. Reducing the fees 15.94% 18.84% 14.49% 13.04% 8.70% 8.70% 11.59% 8.70% associated with the 11 13 10 9 6 6 8 6 permit application process, including for streets and parks. Increasing the locations 12.86% 11.43% 18.57% 12.86% 14.29% 5.71% 7.14% 17.14% and number of housing 9 8 13 9 10 4 5 12 units that can be built. Reducing requirements 1.47% 7.35% 14.71% 22.06% 10.29% 11.76% 17.65% 14.71% for building housing, 1 5 10 15 7 8 12 10 such as parking and amenities. Allowing for increased 8.57% 17.14% 12.86% 14.29% 21.43% 14.29% 10.00% 1.43% residential building height 6 12 9 10 15 10 7 1 in core areas Repurposing older 23.94% 12.68% 9.86% 12.68% 11.27% 23.94% 5.63% 0.00% commercial centers with 17 9 7 9 8 17 4 0 housing (potentially mixed use) Promoting ADU 4.35% 8.70% 4.35% 5.80% 14.49% 10.14% 27.54% 24.64% development in existing 3 6 3 4 10 7 19 17 residential neighborhoods Adding more homes to 5.63% 8.45% 4.23% 8.45% 14.08% 18.31% 12.68% 28.17% established residential 4 6 3 6 10 13 9 20 areas TOTAL SCORE 69 5.90 69 5.04 70 4.64 68 3.88 70 4.87 71. 5.31 69 3.1.9 71 3.37 Respondents stated that the top four most favorable options would be: 1. simplifying and streamlining the permit application process; 2. repurposing older commercial centers with housing (potentially mixed use); 3. reducing fees associated with the permit application process; and 4. allowing for increased residential building height in core areas. 281 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 Q11 State law now requires cities to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) (i.e. granny flat/ in-law suite/second unit/converted garage) to be permitted by right on each developed residential property. ADUs can be small stand- alone small homes, or can be attached to the main home, or can be created from existing accessory buildings on the site. If you own a home, what might make you consider adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) (i.e. granny flat/ in-law suite/second unit/converted garage) to your house or property? (Select all that apply) Simple permitting... u Inexpensive per mitt! ng fees Pre -approved building pla... Help with financingth... The additional income from... - The ADU increasing t... My neighborhood... Idonot own a home/does no... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES Simple permitting process Inexpensive permitting fees Pre -approved building plans provided by the city Help with financing the ADU The additional income from renting the ADU The ADU increasing the home's property value My neighborhood is only for single-family homes. I would not consider adding one and I hope my neighbors do not add one either. I do not own a homeldoes not apply to me Total Respondents: 77 RESPONSES 32.47% 25 28.57% 22 23.38% 18 27.27% 21 24.68% 19 27.27% 21 44.16% 34 19.48% 15 Approximately 44 percent of respondents who own a single-family home stated that their neighborhood is only for single-family homes and that they would not consider adding an ADU and that they hope their neighbors do not add one either. 282 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft APPENDIX D- HOUSING SITES May 2022 The following table information related to all parcels listed on the City's inventory of suitable sites. In addition to the information shown here, all sites are available and have infrastructure availability. Table 53: Housinq Opportunitv Sites in Inventory Site AddressjIntersection 5 Digit ZIP Cade Assessor Parcel Number Consoli dated Sites General Plan Designation (Current) Zoning Designation (Current) Minimum Density Allowed Max Density Allowed (units/acre) Parcel Size (Acres) Foisting Use/Vacancy Identified in Last/Last Two Planning Cycle(s) Lower Income Capacity Moderate Income Capacity A nve Moderate Income nadl Total Capacity TCAC Resource Level Golden Valley Rd. 91321 2836013135 URS UR5 18 30 35.07 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 225 564 0 789 Moderate Golden Valley Rd. 91321 2836013911 UR5 URS 18 3C 1.01 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 22 0 C 22 Moderate Golden Valley Rd. 91321 2836013919 URS UR5 18 30 22.20 Vacant Used m 1 wo Lonsecrfive Pnor Ho.s,ng Elements - Vacant 225 277 0 502 Moderate Ave of the Oaks 91321 12836014056 1 UR5 UR5 I 18 30 1 9.25 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 207 1 0 0 207 Moderate Vincenzo Ln. 91321 2836014902 UR5 UR5 18 3C 0.99 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 21 0 C 21 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839020004 A UR5 UR5 18 30 0.62 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 13 1 0 0 13 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839020005 A UR5 UR5 18 30 0.72 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 15 0 C 15 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839020006 A URS URS 18 30 0.61 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 13 0 0 13 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 9138B 2839020007 A UR5 UR5 18 30 0.22 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 4 0 0 4 Moderate 17805 Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839020008 A UR5 UR5 18 30 0.85 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 18 0 0 18 Moderate 17745 Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839020011 A URS UR5 18 3C 0.63 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 18 0 0 18 Moderate 17731 Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839020012 A UR5 UR5 18 30 0.79 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 17 0 0 17 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839021006 A DR5 UR5 18 3C 3.41 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 76 0 0 76 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839021007 A UR5 UR5 18 3C 3.02 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 67 0 0 67 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839021008 A URS UR5 18 3C 2.66 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 59 0 C 59 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839021009 A 1JR5 UR5 18 30 2.37 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 52 0 0 52 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839021010 A UR5 UR5 18 30 1.81 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 41 0 C 41 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839021016 A URS URS 18 30 1.37 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 30 0 0 30 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839021018 A 1JR5 UR5 18 30 1.99 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 44 0 0 44 Moderate Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2339021017 A UR5 UR5 18 3C 0.17 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 3 0 C 3 Moderate Soledad Canyon Rd. 91387 128440CIO68 MX-C MX-C 11 3C 1.61 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 36 0 C 36 Moderate Avignon Dr. 91387 2861002106 CR CR 18 3c 1.92 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 71 0 C 71 Highest Sierra Hwy. 91321 2833017020 B CR CR 18 3C 2.24 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 84 0 0 84 Moderate Newhall Ave. 91321 2833017021 B CR CR 18 30 2.79 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 104 0 C 104 Moderate Sierra Hwy. 91321 2833017022 B CR CR 18 30 0.71 Vacant Not Used in Prier Housing Element 26 0 0 26 Moderate Sierra Hwy. 91321 2833017023 B CR CR 18 30 0.37 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 13 0 0 13 Moderate State Rte 14 91321 2833018019 B CR CR 18 30 0.88 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 33 0 0 33 Moderate 265CI McBean Pkwy. 91355 2861062040 CR CR 18 3C 3.74 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 140 0 C 140 Highest Via Princessa and Sheldon 91351 2836014067 URS UR5 18 30 18.50 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 225 0 0 225 Moderate Newhall Sierra 91321 2827005021 MX-C MX-C 11 3c 0.92 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 21 0 0 21 Highest Newhall Sierra 91321 2833013005 MX-C MX-C 11 30 1.65 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 37 0 0 37 Moderate Newhall Molokai 91321 2833015031 MX-C MX-C 11 30 4.38 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 99 0 0 99 Moderate Sierra Hwy. 91321 2833018015 CR CR 18 30 1.79 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 67 0 0 67 Moderate Sierra Hwy. 91321 2833018020 CR CR 18 50 6.00 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 225 0 0 225 Moderate Sierra Molokai 91321 2833015035 MX-C MX-C 11 30 9.00 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 1 202 0 0 202 Moderate Canyon Park & lakes Wy. 91387 2844023808 K URS URS 18 30 10.05 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 225 0 0 225 Moderate Canyon Park & Jakes Wy. 91387 2844022806 K UR5 UR5 18 3C 2.25 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 50 0 0 50 Moderate Canyon Park &lakes Wy. 91387 2844023006 K DR5 URS 18 3C 127 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 28 0 0 28 Moderate Canyon Park & lakes Wy. 1 91387 1 2844042002 K UR5 UR5 18 30 0.84 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 18 0 0 18 Moderate Canyon Park & lakes Wy. 1 91387 12844MO14 K UR5 I UR5 18 3C 0.10 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 2 0 C 2 Moderate 283 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 5iprra Hwy. 91351 2803025007 CC CP - 18 0.71 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 9 0 9 Moderate Copper Hill Dr. 91354 2810109027 CN CN - 18 0.60 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 8 0 8 Highest Capper Hill Dr. 91354 2810109043 CN CN - 18 3.73 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 50 0 50 Highest Copper Hill Dr. 91354 2810109247 ON CN - 18 9.16 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 123 0 123 Highest Lyons Ave. 91321 2830016020 CC CP - 18 0.43 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 0 5 High Newhall Ave. 91321 2833014044 CC CC - 18 1.04 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 14 0 14 Moderate Sr-rm Hwy. 91321 2836009011 cc CC - 18 0.60 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 8 0 8 Moderate Sierra Hwy. 91321 2836009076 cc CC - 18 3.76 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 44 0 44 Moderate via Prince- 91321 2636009905 CC CC - 16 1.11 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 14 0 14 Moderate Golden Valley Rd. 91321 2836013154 CN ON - 18 8.61 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 116 0 116 High Wiley Canyon Rd. 91355 2859004023 UR4 UR4 - 18 5.13 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 69 0 ghest Wiley Canyon Rd. 91355 2859001039 UR4 UR4 - 18 0.52 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 7 0 ghest Wiley Canyon Rd. 91355 2859001046 UR4 UR4 - 18 7.00 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 95 0 ghest Flying Tiger Dr. 91351 2844041003 CC CC - 18 2.55 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 34 0 igh Flying Tiger Dr. 91351 2844041002 CC CC - 18 1.42 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 19 0 145MH.'I'llderate igh Newhall Ave. 91321 2833014043 CC CC - 18 7.62 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 103 0 derate 18409 Sierra Hwy. 91351 2803025009 CC CP - 18 0.85 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 11 0 derate Golden Valley Rd. 91321 2836013920 CN CN - 18 7.67 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 104 0 derate Golden Valley Rd. 91321 2836013921 CN CN - 18 3.33 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 45 0 Golden Valley Rd. 91321 2836013912 CN CN - 18 0.42 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 6 0 6 Moderate Sierra Hwy. 91387 2839002031 CC CC - 18 2.58 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 35 0 35 Moderate Sierra Hwy. 91387 2839012014 CC CC - 18 1.26 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 17 0 17 Moderate 2425C Town Center Dr. 91355 2861058072 CR CR 18 50 4.82 T-Slary Retail Pat -king Structure (FAR: 0.7) Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 45 0 135 190 Highest 24180 Magic Mountain Prky. 91355 2861058073 CR CR 18 50 10.00 One -Story Retail surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 93 0 291 374 1 Highest 26450 McBean Prky. 91355 2861058074 CR CR 18 50 1.02 Two -Story Retail Surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 9 0 28 37 Highest 26450 McBean Prky. 91355 2861056075 CR CR 18 So 2.23 One -Story Retaill (FAR: 0.6) Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 20 0 63 83 Highest 24137 Valencia Blvd. 91355 2861056076 CR CR 18 50 1.18 Surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 11 0 33 44 Highest Valencia Blvd. 91355 2861058077 CR CR 18 50 6.70 Surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 62 0 169 251 Highest 24243 Valencia Blvd. 91355 2861058079 CR CR 18 50 1.79 Surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 16 0 50 66 Highest Valencia Blvd. 91355 2861058080 CR OR 18 5o 2.72 Surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 25 0 76 101 Highest 24201 Valencia Blvd. 91333 286105BO81 CR CR 18 50 10.00 One -Story Retaill (FAR: 0.9) Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 93 0 282 375 Highest 24137 Valencia Blvd. 91355 2861058082 CR CR 18 50 2.45 One -Story Retail (FAR: CA) Used in prior housing element - Nan -Vacant 22 0 66 90 Highest 2414C Magic Mountain Prky. 91355 2861058083 CR OR 18 5o 2.31 One -Story Retail surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 21 0 65 86 Highest 24251 Town Center Dr. 91355 2861056084 CR CR 18 50 2.05 ne- ory ice e ai 0.4), surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 19 0 57 76 Highest 24251 Town Center Dr. 91355 2861058(385 CR CR 18 So 0.33 One-_tory ice etas 0.5), surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 3 0 9 12 Highest 2425C Town Center Dr. 91355 2861058071 CR OR 18 50 0.94 Road, One -Story, Retail 0.1) Used in prier housing element - Nan -Vacant 7 0 23 30 Highest 17753 Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839020010 D UR5 UR5 11 30 0.50 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 11 0 0 11 Moderate 1B240 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91387 2844001046 C MX-C CP 11 30 0.39 One Story Retail Surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Nan -Vacant 8 0 0 B Moderate 16234 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91387 2844001034 C MX-C CP 11 30 0.19 One Story Retail Surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 4 0 0 4 Moderate 18228 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91387 2844001033 C MX-C CP 11 30 0.33 One Story Auto Repair 0.5), Surface Parking Used in prier housing element - Nan -Vacant 7 0 0 7 Moderate 16234 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91387 2844001032 C MX-C CP 11 30 0.19 Surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 4 0 0 4 Moderate 17865 Scherzinger in. 91387 2839020003 I UR5 UR5 18 30 0.71 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 14 0 0 14 Moderate 27914 Aden Ave. 91387 2839020002 D UR5 UR5 18 30 0.37 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 7 0 0 7 Moderate 279CS Ado, Ave. 91387 2839020001 D UR5 UR5 18 30 0.34 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 6 0 0 6 Moderate 17923 Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839019027 D UR5 UR5 18 30 0.16 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 2 0 0 2 Moderate 17929 Scherzinger in. 91387 2839019026 D UR5 UR5 18 30 0.34 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 6 0 0 6 Moderate 27911 Aden Ave. 91387 283901901E D UPS UR5 18 30 0.20 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 3 0 0 3 Moderate 17911 Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839019014 D UR5 UR5 18 30 0.15 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 2 0 0 2 Moderate 17917 Scherzinger Ln. 91387 2839019013 D UR5 UR5 18 30 0.14 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 2 0 0 2 Moderate 23716 Lyons Ave. 91321 2830001214 MX-C CP 11 30 4.33 One -Story Reali surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 97 0 0 97 High 25075 Peachland Ave. 91321 2830001209 MX-C CP 11 30 0.52 One-story ice surface parking Used in prior housing element - Nan -Vacant 11 1 0 0 11 High 23736 Lyons Ave. 91321 2830001051 MX-C CP 11 30 1.52 One -Story Retail surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 34 0 0 34 High 25057 Peachland Ave. 91321 2830001043 MX-C CP 11 30 0.53 One -Story retail surface parking Used in prier housing element - Nan -Vacant 11 0 0 11 High 23634 Lyons Ave. 91321 2830001042 MX-C CP 11 30 0.38 Ore- ory Retail surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 8 0 0 8 High 23620 Lyons Ave. 91321 2830001027 MX-C CP 11 30 0.65 e- ory an surface parking Used in prior housing element - Nan -Vacant 14 0 0 14 High 284 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 One -Story retai 23640 Lyons Ave. 91321 2830001215 Ml CP 11 30 2.37 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 53 0 0 53 High ne- iory a-, 23222 Valencia Blvd. 91355 2811002069 MX-C MX-C 11 30 10.00 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 225 58 0 225 Highest ne- tory retai 1823C Soledad Canyon Rd. 91387 2844001072 MX-C Ml 11 30 1.03 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 23 0 0 23 Moderate One -Story retail 24458 Lyons Ave. 91321 2825a15015 MX-C Ml 11 30 3.92 surface packing Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant BB a a BE High ne- tory retai 18901 Soledad C�ryon Rd. 91351 2803032035 Ml Mix 11 30 1.09 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 24 0 0 24 Moderate Une-Story Retail 18835 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91351 2803032026 Ml Mix 11 30 0.90 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 20 0 0 20 Moderate One -Story Retail 18917 1/2 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91351 2803a321101 MX-C Ml 11 30 1.59 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 35 B a 35 Moderate ne- ory Retail 18821 Soledad Cnnyon Rd. 91351 2803032034 Ml Ml 11 30 0.83 surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 18 0 0 18 Moderate Une-btory industrial yard 2620a Hollywood Ch. 91355 2811CO21167 MX-C Ml 11 30 5.68 (FAR: (1.6), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 127 0 a 127 Highest une-Story minnal 26053 Bldg. "A" Bouquet Canyon hospital/industrial yard (FAR: Rd. 91350 2811COIC04 MX-C Al 11 30 2.17 0.13), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 4B 0 a 48 highest ne- ory Lornmercral 22500 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91350 2836011018 MX-C MX-C 11 30 10.00 0.1), surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 225 567 0 225 High 2,3533 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827004026 MX-C Ml 11 30 0.19 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 4 0 0 4 High 23515 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827004009 MX-C Al 11 30 0.79 Vacant Not Used in Prior Housing Element 17 0 a 17 High 23517 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827004008 MX-C MX-C 11 30 1.01 One-story Residential (V Not Used in Prior Housing Element 22 0 0 22 High One -Story Pre-school , 23503 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827004007 MX-C MX-C 11 30 0.21 0.7), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 4 0 0 4 High 23469 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827005039 MX-C MX-C 11 30 9.05 One -Story Residential (V Not Used in Prior Housing Element 203 0 0 203 High 23445 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827005001 Ml MX-C 11 30 2.44 One -Story Residential (1] Not Used in Prior Housing Element 54 0 1 0 54 High ne- ory ommerua =75 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827C051146 MX-C Al 11 30 2.23 0.3), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element so a 0 50 High 23375 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827005045 MX-C Al 11 30 2.85 One -Story Residential (1j Not Used in Prior Housing Element 54 0 0 64 High 23347 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827005037 Ml MX-C 11 30 9.47 One -Story Residential (V Not Used in Prior Housing Element 190 0 0 190 High ne- oryai 23681 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827004027 MX-C MX-C 11 30 1.06 surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 23 0 a 23 High Une-story Retail 23655 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827004017 MX-C MX-C 11 30 0.64 surface Parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 14 0 a 14 High 23645 112 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827C04014 MX-C vil 11 30 1.46 One -Story Residential (1j Not Used in Prior Housing Element 32 0 1 a 32 High 23645 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827C041113 MX-C MX-C 11 30 0.50 One -Story Residential (1) Not Used in Prior Housing Element 11 0 a 11 High ne- oryai 23661 Newhall Ave. 91321 2827004016 MX-C Mix 11 30 0.48 surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 10 0 0 10 High One -Story bank (hAR: U./), 23620 Lyons Ave. 91321 2830001026 G MX-C CP 11 30 0.15 surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 3 0 a 3 High ne- tory Retail 23644 Lyons Ave. 91321 2830001036 G MX-C CP 11 30 0.42 surface Parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 9 0 0 9 High 23646 Lyons Ave. 91321 2830001037 G MX-C CP 11 30 0.11 One -Story Retail (FAR. 1.0) Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 2 0 0 2 High ne- oryai 23638 Lyons Ave. 91321 2830001041 G MX-C CP 11 30 0.04 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 0 1 0 1 0 0 High ne tory Rtstaurant 23650 Lyons Ave. 91321 2830001015 G MX-C CP 11 30 0.32 0.9), surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 7 0 a 7 High ne- ory ai . .i , 23718 Lyons Ave. 91321 2830001029 G MX-C CP 11 30 0.23 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 5 0 1 0 5 High 285 Santa Clarita - City Council Hearing Draft May 2022 ne- ory res uran 18955 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91351 2603010033 Ml CP 11 30 0.56 0.3), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 13 0 0 13 Moderate Une-btcry Retail ISB01 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91351 2BO3032042 H MX-C CP 11 30 0.22 surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 4 0 0 4 Moderate One- tary estaurant 18741 Soledad Canyon Rd. 91351 2903032043 H Ml CP 11 30 0.43 0.3), surface parking Used in prior housing element - Non -Vacant 9 0 0 9 Moderate One -Story Restaurant 24365 Magic Mountain Prky. 91355 2611025021 I CR OR 18 50 0.45 0.6), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 16 0 0 16 Highest One -Story Bank (FAR: 0.6), 21301 Magic Mountain Prky. 91355 2611025019 I CR CR 16 50 0.41 surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 15 0 0 15 Highest Une-Story 5trip Mall (FAR: 24325 Magic Mountain Prky. 91355 2BI1025020 OR OR LB 50 4.54 0.3), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 170 0 0 170 Highest One- ory Restaurant 24201 Magic Mountain Prky. 91335 2611025017 CR CR 16 50 1.05 0.3), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 39 0 0 39 Highest One -Story Retail 24425 Magic Mountain Prky. 91355 261102,5088 CR CR 18 50 8.03 surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 301 0 0 301 Highest ne- ory Retail 21451 Magic Mountain Prky, 91355 2611025023 CR CR 18 50 1.Z7 surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 47 0 0 47 Highest one-story 5 21235 Magic Mountain Prky. 91355 2611025018 CR CR 1s 50 6.93 surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 259 0 0 259 Highest ne- ory rwas . 26575 Mc6ean Prky. 91355 2MI062049 CR CR 18 50 0.76 0.7), surface parking Not Used in Prior Housing Element 28 0 0 28 Highest 286 Attachment Safety Element Update Master Case 21-088 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DRAFT SAFETY ELEMENT MAY 2022 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan PART 1: BACKGROUND AND SAFETY ISSUES A. Purpose and Intent of the Safety Element Local governments are charged with the responsibility of protecting their citizens from unsafe conditions, including natural and man-made hazards that could affect life or health, property values, economic or social welfare, and/or environmental quality. The Safety Element describes natural and man-made hazards that may affect existing and future residents and provides guidelines for protecting public health and safety. It identifies present conditions and public concerns, and establishes policies and standards designed to minimize risks from hazards to acceptable levels. In addition, the Safety Element informs citizens about hazardous conditions in specific areas and assists policy makers in making land use and development decisions. Although some degree of risk is inevitable because disasters cannot be predicted with certainty, unsafe conditions may be minimized through development of plans and policies to limit the public's exposure to hazards. For those cases in which disasters cannot be avoided, the Safety Element addresses emergency response services, and includes policies intended to minimize disruption and expedite recovery following disasters. B. Background Section 65302 of the California Government Code requires that the Safety Element address risks associated with ground rupture and shaking, seiche and dam failure, slope and soil instability, flooding, urban and wildland fires, evacuation routes, climate change, and any locally -identified issues, such as crime reduction, emergency preparedness, and hazardous materials incidents. The aim of the Safety Element is to reduce the potential risk of death, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from these hazards, by providing a framework to guide local land use decisions related to zoning, subdivisions, and entitlement permits. Many of the issues covered in the Safety Element are also addressed in other General Plan elements. The Safety Element is consistent with the Land Use Element and Economic Development Element because hazards were identified and considered when establishing appropriate land use patterns on the Land Use Map, in order to limit public exposure to risk. The Element is consistent with the Circulation Element because circulation policies require adequate evacuation routes and emergency access throughout the community. The Element is consistent with the Housing Element because residential areas have been designated and are required to be designed to protect neighborhoods from hazardous conditions. The Element is consistent with the Conservation and Open Space Element because areas identified as potentially subject to flooding, slope failure, seiche, or other hazard, have been designated as Open Space. In addition, conservation policies to protect watersheds and hillsides are also intended to limit risk from flooding and slope failures. The Safety Element is consistent with the Noise Element because policies in both elements are intended to protect the public from unhealthful conditions. The Safety Element was updated in conjunction with the City's 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), and new hazard analysis in this Element is based on research done for the LHMP Additionally, this Safety Element incorporates the Santa Clarita Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by reference, as allowed by Government Code section 65302.6. S-1 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan C. Seismic and Geological Hazards Earthquakes and Fault Zones Affecting the Area The City contains and is in the vicinity of several known active and potentially active earthquake faults and fault zones. The term fault describes a fracture or zone of closely associated fractures where rocks on one side have been displaced with respect to those on the other side. A fault zone consists of a zone of related faults which may be braided or branching. New faults within the region continue to be discovered. Scientists have identified almost 100 faults in the Los Angeles area known to be capable of a magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquake. The January 17, 1994, magnitude 6.7 Northridge Earthquake, which produced severe ground motions causing 57 deaths and 9,253 injuries, left over 20,000 displaced from their homes. Scientists have indicated that such devastating shaking should be considered the norm near any large thrust fault earthquake in the region. Recent reports from the U.S. Geological Survey and the Southern California Earthquake Center conclude that the Los Angeles area could expect one earthquake every year of magnitude 5.0 or more, for the foreseeable future. A major earthquake in or near the Santa Clarita Valley may cause deaths and casualties, property damage, fires, hazardous materials spills, and other hazards. The effects could be aggravated by aftershocks and the secondary effects of fire, chemical accidents, water contamination, and possible dam failures. The time of day and season of the year could affect the number of casualties and property damage sustained from a major seismic event. In addition to impacts on human safety and property damage, a major earthquake could cause socio-economic impacts on Valley residents and businesses through loss of employment, interruption of the distribution of goods and services, and reductions in the local tax base. Disruption of transportation, telecommunications, and computer systems could further impact financial services and local government. A catastrophic earthquake could exceed the response capability of the City and County, requiring disaster relief support from other local governmental and private organizations, and from the State and federal governments. Earthquakes are classified by their magnitude and by their intensity. The intensity of seismic ground shaking is a function of several factors, including the magnitude of the quake, distance from the epicenter, and local geologic conditions. The largest or maximum credible earthquake a fault is capable of generating is used for community planning purposes. Earthquakes are typically defined by their magnitude as measured on the Richter Scale. Each whole number step in magnitude on the scale represents a tenfold increase in the amplitude of the waves on a seismogram, and about a 31-fold increase in energy released. For example, a 7.5-magnitude earthquake is 31 times more powerful than a 6.5-magnitude quake. The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale is a measure of the damage potential of earthquakes and contains 12 levels of intensity from I (tremor not felt) to XI (damage nearly total). For purposes of the discussion in this section, intensity is given using the Richter Scale, which is generally described in Table S-1. Table S-1: Richter Scale of Magnitude for Earthquakes Richter Magnitude Earthquake Effects Less than 3.5 Generally not felt, but recorded 3.5-5.4 Often felt, but rarely causes damage S-2 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan 5.5-6.0 Slight damage to well -designed buildings, can cause major damage to poorly constructed buildings over small regions 6.1-6.9 Can be destructive in areas up to about 100 kilometers across, in areas where people live 7.0-7.9 Major earthquake; can cause serious damage over large areas 8 or greater Great earthquake; can cause serious damage in areas several hundred kilometers across Active faults are those that have caused soil and strata displacement within the last 11,000 years (the Holocene epoch). Potentially active faults show evidence of surface displacement during the last two million years (the Quaternary period). Exhibit S-1 shows the general location of faults which have experienced seismic activity within the last two million years and are considered to be active or potentially active, and which are located within or in the vicinity of the City. Faults capable of causing major damage within the area are listed below, with estimated potential magnitude indicated on the Richter scale. The San Andreas Fault Zone extends approximately 1,200 kilometers from the Gulf of California north to the Cape of Mendocino, where it continues northward along the ocean floor. The San Andreas Fault Zone marks the boundary between the Pacific and North American geotechnical plates; it is a right -lateral strike -slip fault that occurs along the line of contact between the two plates. The Fault Zone is located north of the City of Santa Clarita and extends through the communities of Frazier Park, Palmdale, Wrightwood, and San Bernardino. In 1857, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurred along a 255-mile long segment of this Fault, between Cholame and San Bernardino. This seismic event is the most significant historic earthquake in Southern California history. The length of the San Andreas Fault Zone and its active seismic history indicate that it has a high potential for large-scale movement in the near future, with an estimated Richter magnitude of 6.8 - 8.0. Along the Mojave segment, closest to the Santa Clarita Valley, the interval period between major ruptures is estimated to be 140 years. The San Fernando Fault Zone is a thrust fault, 17 kilometers long, generally located approximately 20 miles southeast of Santa Clarita near the communities of San Fernando and Sunland. The Fault Zone's last major movement occurred on February 9, 1971, producing a quake with a Richter magnitude of 6.6 known as the San Fernando earthquake. The ground surface ruptures during this earthquake occurred on a little- known pre-existing fault in an area of low seismicity and previously unknown historic ground placement. The zone of displacement was approximately 12 miles long and had a maximum of three feet of vertical movement. The estimated interval between major ruptures along the San Fernando fault zone is estimated between 100 and 300 years, with a probable earthquake magnitude of 6.0 - 6.8. The San Gabriel Fault Zone traverses the area from northwest to southeast, extending 140 kilometers from the community of Frazier Park (west of Gorman) to Mount Baldy in San Bernardino County. Within the Santa Clarita Valley, the San Gabriel Fault Zone underlies the northerly portion of the community from Castaic and Saugus, extending east through Canyon Country to Sunland. Holocene activity along the Fault Zone has occurred in the segment between Saugus and Castaic. The length of this Fault, and its relationship with the San Andreas Fault system, contribute to its potential for future activity. The interval S-3 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan between major ruptures is unknown, although the western half is thought to be more active than the eastern portion. The Fault is a right- lateral strike -slip fault with an estimated earthquake magnitude of 7.2. The Holser Fault is approximately 20 kilometers in length extending from east of former Highway 99, westward to the vicinity of Piru Creek. Nearby communities include Castaic, Val Verde, and Piru. The surface trace of the Fault intersects the San Gabriel Fault east of Saugus. The most recent surface rupture has been identified as Quaternary period. Subsurface data in nearby oil fields demonstrate that the Holser Fault is a southward dipping, sharply -folded reverse fault. Subsurface exposures of this Fault in the Metropolitan Water District's Saugus Tunnel show at least 14 feet of terrace deposits offset by this Fault, which suggest that the Fault is potentially active. This Fault could generate a maximum estimated earthquake magnitude of 6.5. The Sierra Madre Fault is a 55-kilometer long fault zone generally located southeast of the City along the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains, extending from Sunland to Glendora. The Sierra Madre Fault is a reverse fault that dips to the north. The zone of faulting is similar to, and may lie within, the same fault system as the San Fernando Fault Zone, which moved in 1971. Movement along faults in this zone has resulted in the uplift of the San Gabriel Mountains. Geologic evidence indicates that the Sierra Madre Fault Zone has been active in the Holocene epoch. The interval between major ruptures is estimated at several thousand years, and the Fault Zone has an estimated earthquake magnitude of 6.0 - 7.0. The Santa Susana Fault is a thrust fault, dipping to the north. The Fault is located south of the intersection of Interstate 5 and State Route 14 and extends 38 kilometers from Simi Valley to the San Fernando Valley. Nearby communities include Sylmar and San Fernando. This Fault has been classified as potentially active by geologists based on evidence suggesting that movement has occurred within the past two million years (Quaternary period). In its western portions, there is evidence that the fault plane has been folded and would, therefore, probably not have renewed movement. The interval between major ruptures is unknown. Portions of the Fault Zone have an estimated earthquake magnitude of 6.5 - 7.3. The Oak Ridge Fault is a thrust fault extending 90 kilometers. The Fault is located west of the City and parallels the Santa Clara River and State Route 126 from Piru to the coast. Movement along the portion of the fault between Santa Paula and Ventura has been identified in the Holocene period. At its eastern end, the Oak Ridge thrust becomes more difficult to trace and appears to be overthrust by the Santa Susana Fault. The magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake in 1994 is thought to have occurred along the eastern edge of the Oak Ridge Fault. The interval between major ruptures is unknown, and the maximum earthquake magnitude is estimated to be 6.5 - 7.5. The Clearwater Fault is an east/west trending reverse fault, approximately 32 kilometers in length. The Fault is located approximately 10 miles northeast of the Castaic community and runs through Lake Hughes and Leona Valley, where it merges with the San Andreas Fault Zone. Evidence of movement along this Fault has been identified in the Late Quaternary period. Although an estimate of the amount and type of displacement on the Clearwater Fault is difficult to determine, the Fault is considered to be potentially active. • The Soledad Fault is a left -lateral normal fault 20 kilometers in length, located near the S-4 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan communities of Acton and Soledad Canyon. The Fault is considered to be active, with surface rupture during the Quaternary period. The Northridge Hills Fault crosses the San Fernando Valley through Northridge and Chatsworth, disappearing under thick alluvium in the east central valley. This Fault is believed either to be more than one fault plane or a splinter of faults that align and possibly blend with the fault complex in the Santa Susanna Pass, which extends west into Simi Valley. Near Northridge in the San Fernando Valley, the Northridge Hills Fault is buried beneath the alluvium, and the Fault's location is interpreted from oil industry data and from topographic patterns. The Fault is a reverse fault, 25 kilometers in length. This portion of the Fault has had movement during the late Quaternary period. Despite its name, it is not the fault responsible for the Northridge Earthquake (which occurred along the Oak Ridge Fault). • The San Francisquito Fault is a subsidiary fault of the San Andreas Fault Zone. Although there is no evidence of recent activity, it has experienced up to seven meters of vertical displacement in the past. Originating just north of the Bouquet Reservoir, it extends under the dam and travels southwest to San Francisquito Canyon. The Pelona Fault, seven kilometers in length, is located near the community of Sleepy Valley and has ruptured in the Late Quaternary period. In addition to seismic impacts from these faults, there is a potential for ground shaking from blind thrust faults, which are low angle detachment faults that do not reach the ground surface. Recent examples of blind thrust fault earthquakes include the 1994 Northridge (magnitude 6.7), 1983 Coalinga (magnitude 6.5), and 1987 Whittier Narrows (magnitude 5.9) events. Much of the Los Angeles area is underlain by blind thrust faults, typically at a depth of six to 10 miles below ground surface. These faults have the capacity to produce earthquakes of a magnitude up to 7.5. The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act, adopted by the State of California in 1972, requires identification of known fault hazard areas on a map and prohibits construction of specified building types within these fault hazard areas. The primary purpose of the Act is to prevent the construction of buildings used for human occupancy on the surface trace of active faults. Pursuant to this law, the State Geologist has established Special Studies Zones around active faults, as depicted on maps distributed to all cities and counties. Local agencies are required to regulate development within these Special Studies Zones and may be more restrictive than the State law based upon local conditions. Generally, the Act requires that structures for human occupancy must be set back 50 feet from the fault trace. Areas within the Santa Clarita Valley that are designated as Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zones are shown in Figure S-1. The area has experienced shaking from several earthquakes recorded back to 1855, as listed on Table S-2. Prior to that date the historic record is incomplete. Epicenters of historic earthquakes affecting the planning area are shown on Figure S-2. One of the largest occurred in 1857 in the area of Fort Tejon. Estimated at a magnitude of 8.0, this earthquake resulted in a surface rupture scar of about 220 miles in length along the San Andreas Fault, and shaking was reported from Los Angeles to San Francisco. S-5 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Figure S-1: Alquist Priolo Fault Special Study Zones Earthquake'FA't,lts in Santa Clarita Ares Nine is Alquist-Priolo Fault Special Studies Zones Alquist-Priolo Fault Active Fault Conditionally Active Fault rsy Potentially Active Fault Oat ��" •!` Mountain u rCMA;;G6iin �•'of 1. rs;;ngr.lc��47°�"plli..l ,Garman. 3S, Bureau of Land Mar �qlielrTFA, NPS. USDA r ;lzciim sae Source: City of Santa Clarita, 2021 The strongest recent seismic event was the January 1994 Northridge earthquake. The earthquake epicenter was located approximately 13 miles southwest of the Santa Clarita Valley in the Northridge community of Los Angeles County. Estimated damages from the quake included $650 million to residential structures, $41 million to businesses, and over $20 million to public infrastructure. Although no deaths were recorded in the Santa Clarita Valley from the earthquake, the event resulted in damage to water distribution and filtration systems, natural gas service, electrical service, and roads throughout the area. Damage included the collapse of a freeway bridge at the Interstate 5/State Route 14 interchange, resulting in traffic and circulation impacts to the area for an extended period of time. Other damage included a crude oil release from a pipeline rupture and the dislocation of many mobile homes from their foundations. The City, County, and many other agencies cooperated in disaster recovery efforts, quickly re-establishing essential services, and rebuilding critical facilities. S-6 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Figure S-2: Regional Earthquake History P�lr. Magnitude 2.5+ Earthquakes- from 1990 - 2020 Ninetynine ._ Agua ®ulce Oaks O Castaic copper HW or ' _ ,Val Verde junc Soledad Canyo / Honby Solemint - Magic Mountain, Q `dnG Clarita - Wilderness 1,126' _ Area Steven • O Ranc awhall J fl - Magnitude AP 2.5-3.5 Sass Q �OG�'c r'r_ J 54.5 QQa r• 6.5 Simi Valley " sue a Vi' aoo va}Iey n `S��Rerktan�do (�� Angeles Forest (4 �� �� ' � Adjacent Open `i LJ L G Space IDo Han-em Dam 0' Granada f8r la NAS� N>:iA,�USGS, F€W) Cpvdnpjy of Los Angeles, Esri, HERE, Garmin; !x> y�, h, MET/NASA, USGS, Bureau° of Land Management, EPA, NPS, USDA , Lessen Sr°� Source: USGS Table S-2: Historic Earthquakes Affecting the Santa Clarita Valley Year Location Richter Magnitude 1855 Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Est. 6.0 1857 Fort Tejon, Kern County Est. 8.0 1883 Ventura -Kern County border Est. 6.0 1893 San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County Est. 5.5 - 5.9 1916 Near Lebec, Kern County 5.2 1925 Santa Barbara Channel, Santa Barbara County 6.3 1933 Huntington Beach, Orange County 6.3 1941 Santa Barbara Channel, Santa Barbara County 5.9 1946 Northeastern Kern County 6.3 1947 Central San Bernardino County 6.2 1948 Near Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County 6.5 S-7 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan 1952 White Wolf Fault, Kern County 7.5 1971 San Fernando (Sylmar), Los Angeles County 6.7 1987 Whittier Narrows, Los Angeles County 5.9 1988 Pasadena, Los Angeles County 5.0 1991 Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County 5.8 1994 Northridge, Los Angeles County 6.7 1999 Hector Mine, San Bernardino County 7.1 2010 El Mayor-Cucapah Earthquake, Baja California 7.2 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake, Kern County 7.1 Impacts of Earthquakes Ground shaking is the most significant earthquake action in terms of potential structural damage and loss of life. Ground shaking is the movement of the earth's surface in response to a seismic event. The intensity of the ground shaking, and the resultant damages are determined by the magnitude of the earthquake, distance from the epicenter, and characteristics of surface geology. This hazard is the primary cause of collapsed buildings and other structures. The significance of an earthquake's ground shaking action is directly related to the density and type of buildings and the number of people exposed to its effect. Surface rupture or displacement is the break in the ground's surface and associated deformation resulting from the movement of a fault./ Surface rupture occurs along the fault trace, where the fault breaks the ground surface during a seismic event. Buildings constructed on or adjacent to a fault trace are typically severely damaged from fault rupture in the event of a major fault displacement during an earthquake. As this hazard cannot be prevented, known faults are identified and mapped so as to prevent or restrict new construction of structures within fault hazard areas. Liquefaction refers to a process by which water -saturated granular soils transform from a solid to a liquid state during strong ground shaking. Liquefaction usually occurs during or shortly after a large earthquake. The movement of saturated soils during seismic events from ground shaking can result in soil instability and possible structural damage. In effect, the liquefaction soil strata behave as a heavy fluid. Buried tanks may float to the surface, and structures above the liquefaction strata may sink. Pipelines passing through liquefaction materials typically sustain a relatively large number of breaks in an earthquake. Liquefaction has been observed to occur in soft, poorly graded granular materials (such as loose sands) where the water table is high. Areas in the Santa Clarita Valley underlain by unconsolidated alluvium, such as along the Santa Clara River and tributary washes, may be prone to liquefaction. Dam inundation is another potential hazard from seismic shaking. Within the Santa Clarita Valley, dams are located at the Castaic Reservoir and the Bouquet Reservoir. If the Castaic Reservoir Dam were to rupture from a seismic event, potential flooding could occur in Castaic, Val Verde, and Valencia. Failure of the two dams at the Bouquet Reservoir could result in flooding downstream in Saugus and Valencia. These potential flood hazards are further discussed in Section D (Flood Hazards). A seiche is an earthquake -produced wave in a lake or reservoir. Seiches can be triggered by S-8 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan ground motion from distant earthquakes or from ground displacement beneath the water body. In reservoirs, seiches can generate short-term flooding of downstream areas. Within the region, the Bouquet and Castaic Reservoirs may be subject to seiches due to earthquake activity. In addition to these impacts, a City emergency plan has identified the following potential damage to vital public services, systems, and facilities which may result from a catastrophic earthquake: • Bed loss in hospitals; • Disruption or interruption of communications systems; • Damage to flood control channels and pumping stations; • Damage to power plants and interruption of the power grid; • Fires due to downed power lines and broken gas lines, exacerbated by loss of water pressure and potential damage to fire stations and equipment; • Damage to freeway systems and bridges, and blocking of surface streets; • Damage to natural gas facilities, including major transmission lines and individual service connections; • Petroleum pipeline breakage and fuel spills; • Interruption of rail service due to possible bridge and track damage; • Interruption of sanitary sewage treatment; and • Interruption of water import through the State Water Project system. Emergency response and recovery from seismic hazards is dependent on multiple factors, including the nature and severity of the hazard, infrastructure affected, population affected, and any accompanying hazards such as fire or utility failure. Development standards within Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code (UDC) requires sufficient peak water supply, road widths, structure clearance, and implements seismic design codes as conditions of development in order to ensure adequate emergency response and to minimize risk. Seismic Design Requirements In order to limit structural damage from earthquakes, seismic design codes have undergone substantial revision in recent years. Earthquake safety standards for new construction became widely adopted in local building codes in Southern California following the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake and have been updated in various versions of the California Building Code since that date. The 1994 Northridge Earthquake resulted in significant changes to building codes to ensure that buildings are designed and constructed to resist the lateral force of an earthquake and repeated aftershocks. Required construction techniques to ensure building stability include adequate nailing, anchorage, foundation, shear walls, and welds for steel -frame buildings. Both the City and County enforce structural requirements of the Building Code. The Alquist- Priolo Special Studies Zones (shown in Figure S-1), along with sound engineering and geotechnical practices are instrumental in evaluating the structural stability of proposed new development. Policies in the Safety Element are included to ensure that proposals for new development in the City are reviewed to ensure protection of lives and property from seismic hazards, through analysis of existing conditions and requirements for safe building practices. S-9 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Figure S-3: Seismic Hazards Source: California Geologic Survey 2021 Landslides Landslides occur when the underlying geological support on a hillside can no longer maintain the load of material above it, causing a slope failure. The term landslide also commonly refers to a falling, sliding, or flowing mass of soil, rocks, water, and debris which may include mudslides and debris flows. Landslides generated by the El Nino storms of 1998 and 1992 illustrate the hazards S-10 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan to life and property posed by debris flows and landslides. The size of a landslide can vary from minor rock falls to large hillside slumps. Deep-seated landslides are caused by the infiltration of water from rain or other origin into unstable material. Fast-moving debris flows are triggered by intense rains that over -saturate pockets of soil on hillsides. Landslides may result from either natural conditions or human activity. They are often associated with earthquakes although there are other factors that may influence their occurrence, including improper grading, soil moisture and composition, and subsurface geology. Soils with high clay content or located on shale are susceptible to landslides, especially when saturated from heavy rains or excessive landscape irrigation. Much of the area consists of mountainous or hilly terrain, where conditions for unstable soils and landslides may be present. The California Division of Mines and Geology has prepared Seismic Hazard Zone Maps of the Newhall, Mint Canyon, Oat Mountain, and San Fernando 7.5-minute quadrangles. These four quadrangles include land within the City limits. The maps identify areas of liquefaction hazard and earthquake -induced landslide hazard. Exhibit S-3 shows areas prone to earthquake- induced landslides and liquefaction, based on these maps. Generally, Valley areas near rivers and floodplains are prone to earthquake -induced liquefaction, and hillsides are prone to earthquake -induced landslides. Large parts of the City are subject to these hazards, which are mitigated through seismic design requirements and the Unified Development Code. Subsidence Subsidence is the gradual, local settling or sinking of the earth's surface with little or no horizontal motion. Subsidence usually occurs as a result of the extraction of subsurface gas, oil, or water, or from hydro -compaction. It is not the result of a landslide or slope failure. Subsidence typically occurs over a long period of time and can result in structural impacts in developed areas, such as cracked pavement and building foundations, and dislocated wells, pipelines, and water drains. No large-scale problems with ground subsidence have been reported in the City. Both the City and the County have adopted ordinances requiring soil and geotechnical investigations for grading or new construction in areas with a potential for landslide or subsidence activity, in order to mitigate potential hazards from soil instability. D. Flood Hazards Surface Water Drainage Patterns The term flooding refers to a rise in the level of a body of water or the rapid accumulation of runoff resulting in the temporary inundation of land that is usually dry. Flooding can be caused by rivers and streams overflowing their banks due to heavy rains. Flood hazards in the area are related to rainfall intensity and duration, regional topography, type and extent of vegetation cover, amount of impermeable surface, and available drainage facilities. The size, or magnitude, of a flood is described by a term called a "recurrence interval." By studying a long period of flow records for a stream, hydrologists estimate the size of a flood that would have a likelihood of occurring during various intervals. For example, a five-year flood event would occur, on the average, once every five years (and would have a 20 percent chance of occurring S-11 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan in any one year). Although a 100-year flood event is expected to happen only once in a century, there is a one percent chance that a flood of that size could happen during any year. The magnitude of flood events could be altered if changes are made to a drainage basin, such as by diversion of flow or increased flows generated by additional impervious surface area. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has mapped most of the flood risk areas within the United States as part of the National Flood Insurance Program. Most communities with a one percent chance of a flood occurring in any given year have the floodplains depicted on a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). Figure S-4 depicts the 100-year flood event boundaries for the major watercourses in the area, which are generally located within and directly adjacent to the Santa Clara River and its tributaries. Figure S-4: Special Flood Hazard Areas and Dam Inundation Areas Special ,Flood Hazard Areas � Goa ` � U l 4(,4 . t- ninE! _r ` i Cast luny: Santa Cla 'ta Special Flood Hazard Area (1% + Annual Chance of Flood) 61 �,---- Levees ` 0 0.2 % Annual Chance of Flood e U 191. Annual Chance of Flood, Less than 1 Ft A, - Area with Reduced Flood Risk due to Levee ; ay ry D Ca Dry Canyon Dam Inundation yy P Zone Bouquet Canyon Dam Inundation Zone Stevenson Ranch Dam Inundation Zone Mlchael D. Castaic Dam Inundation Zone ' Aiuonoviclr ; Open Space. . /J vrys Preserve �a c� >d ..yu"35RYl Ci. _ 'fVasci„2.y - / Placerita `a may, yc cn Sa �Z\ ff. F, iEsri, NASA, f,JGA� USGACounty' d Los Angcles, Esn, H METI/NASA, USG6lNVtVIp9f Land Manag Source: FEMA, OES 2021 EPA. S-12 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan The Santa Clarita Valley contains many natural streams and creeks that function as storm drain channels, conveying surface water runoff into the Santa Clara River. From its headwaters in the San Gabriel Mountains to its mouth at the Pacific Ocean, the Santa Clara River drains a watershed of 1,643 square miles, approximately 80 miles in length and about 25 miles in width. Ninety percent of the watershed consists of mountainous terrain; the remaining portion is a mix of valley floor, floodplain, and coastal plain. Within the headwater areas of the Santa Clarita Valley, discharge during rainfall events tends to be rapid due to the steep terrain. High intensity rainfalls, in combination with alluvial soils, sparse vegetation, erosion, and steep gradients, can result in significant debris -laden flash floods. The Santa Clara River and its tributary streams play a major part in moving the large volume of runoff that is generated from the Valley and surrounding foothills and mountains. The drainage system, including natural streams as well as constructed storm drain infrastructure within City and County areas, is adequate to handle normal precipitation in the region (15-19 inches per year). With the rapid urbanization of the Valley since 1960, stormwater volumes have increased due to increased impervious surface area from parking lots, rooftops, and streets. Flood control facilities have been constructed to mitigate the impacts of development on drainage patterns, including flood control channels, debris basins, and runoff control systems. Throughout the City, streams have been channelized into soft bottom channels with concrete sides to allow for development in the floodplain of the Santa Clara River. Because the channelization of stormwater can increase velocity and flows, much of the Santa Clara River has remained unchannelized and in a natural condition. Where flood control improvements have been required, the City has used buried bank stabilization as the preferred method of protecting adjacent development from flood hazards. Buried bank stabilization has been used along various reaches of the Santa Clara River, the South Fork of the Santa Clara River, and San Francisquito Creek. Stabilizing banks from erosion by use of buried reinforcement structures provides opportunities to maintain stormwater flows while protecting habitat along the riverbanks, providing aesthetic views of the watercourse, and creating opportunities to integrate channel improvements with trail systems. Flood Protection Agencies responsible for flood protection include the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LAFCD) and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. The LAFCD has constructed major flood control facilities in the area, including the concrete -lined portions of the Santa Clara River and its tributaries. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works operates and maintains major drainage channels, storm drains, sediment basins, and streambed stabilization structures. Both the City and County are responsible for maintaining surface water quality through street sweeping, catch basin clearing, public education, and other measures required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. As described in the Conservation and Open Space Element, both the City and County have acted to protect the Santa Clara River floodplain from development in order to maintain the river's natural character and to protect future development from flood hazards. The City's 1996 Santa Clara River Enhancement and Management Plan recommended an acquisition program for land adjacent to the river for open space, recreational, and flood protection uses, and the City has since acquired hundreds of acres of land along the river for these purposes. Within the County's adopted Newhall Ranch Specific Plan, land adjacent to the River was set aside for open space, floodplain, and habitat protection; flood protection in this area will be achieved through bank S-13 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan stabilization, detention basins combined with habitat areas, rip rap, and soft- bottom channels designed to appear natural. Figure S-5: Critical Facilities and Flood Hazard Areas' ,Santa Clarita Criftal Facilities and Flood Hazard Areas - 0' aSQ -� Special Flood Hazard Area (1%+ �� � Annual Chance of Flood) 43, vasryoe� � Levees . 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I J tIPYf► `�r� Bouquet Canyon Dam Inundation Zone ,U, 2 Stevenson Ranch Dam Inundation . • Zone �lon F Castaic Dam Inundation Zone mint City-OwnedCritical Facilities San Cla-ita Q Canyon Country Community Center }` 9 Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy j Library Stevenso Central Park Ranch e r a 9 City Hall Pico L s Ave Placerita on State /-� / George A Caravalho Santa Clarita Park V Sports Complex to P Newhall Community Center a (�, � a � r ♦ Newhall Metrolink Station Old Town Newhall Library Indi< Public Works Corporate Yard S ~`- _ Y Santa Clarita Metrolink Station cs h e Sol i 'e View 9 Santa Clarita Transit 3 � '��aunty of Los Angeles, Esri € rmin r ` Esri, NASA, NGA, , A, Esn Community The Cube t feGraph, INCREMENT R MITI / , USGS Maps Contributors of Las An Valencia Library Bureau 'of*ANlMa`nY91 ment, E NPS US HERE, Garmin SafeGr I' Census Bure&MbXI, Fffk NA > A, USGS, FEMA NASA, USGS, Burea k {r ,� _e / / �/lf` S Cu yrao ->' . SGS, FEP , USGS, Via Pnncessa Metrolink Station Source: FEMA, OES, City of Santa Clarita, 2021 Localized flooding has been experienced intermittently in some areas of the Valley due to local drainage conditions. During heavy rains over the last few years some areas of Newhall, , Canyon ' City -Owned Critical Facilities are identified in the 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) and by the City of Santa Clarita S-14 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Country, Sand Canyon, and Bouquet Canyon have experienced mudflows or flooding. Local flooding can be exacerbated by erosion and mudslides when heavy rains occur after wildfires. Areas of the City known to experience intermittent flooding are portions of Sand Canyon and Newhall Creek, as shown in Figure S-4. Areas in Santa Clarita subject to flooding hazards are primarily residential, with some flood hazard areas affecting shopping centers and educational facilities. Old Town Newhall faces flood hazards affecting higher density commercial and retail uses, as well as the Newhall Community Center, Newhall Metrolink Station, and Old Town Newhall Library, identified as critical facilities (See Figure S-5). In addition, the Canyon Country Community Center and Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library face an elevated flood risk. The most destructive flooding event in recent Santa Clarita history happened in January and February of 2005, when flooding caused significant damage to a mobile home park and other residential sites near Newhall Creek. Most of the flood control facilities serving Santa Clarita are maintained by LA County Flood Control. The City maintains a practice of transferring facilities to the County in conjunction with approved development project. The City has no plans to construct any new major drainage facility improvements. The current City system has adequate capacity to handle projected storm flows, provided it is properly maintained. Significant development in areas subject to flooding, including portions of Sierra Highway north of the Santa Clara River, will likely generate requirements for flood control improvements in this area. Localized, short-term flooding from excessive rainfall, soil erosion from wildland fires, or inadequate local drainage infrastructure will be addressed by providing or requiring local improvements as needed. As discussed in the Conservation and Open Space Element, one way to maximize use of existing flood control and drainage facilities is to limit the use of impermeable surface area on development sites. Design techniques available to increase infiltration and decrease runoff on development sites include use of permeable paving materials, eliminating curbs that channel stormwater away from natural or landscaped areas, use of green roofs, and allowing greater building height to limit building footprints and maximize pervious site area. These and other similar techniques, collectively known as Low Impact Development (LID), were designed to enhance water quality by limiting soil erosion, sedimentation, and pollution from pavement into streams and rivers. LID principles also reduce impacts to drainage and flood control systems from increased flows generated by new development and provide for recharge of local groundwater aquifers. Although flood protection devices and structures are necessary in some areas to preserve public safety, they will be combined with other available methods of reducing flooding by promoting infiltration of stormwater at the source through LID design principles. Flood Control Regulations Both the City and the County have adopted floodplain management ordinances to implement the National Flood Insurance Program and other federal requirements established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The City's Floodplain Management Ordinance (Chapter 10.06 of the Municipal Code) was adopted in August 2008 and amended in May 2013. The Floodplain Management Ordinance is based on the California Model Floodplain Management Ordinance issued by the California Department of Water Resources who administers the National Floodplain Insurance Program (NFIP) for FEMA. The City's Floodplain Management Ordinance establishes floodway maps, governs land uses and construction of structures within floodplains, and establishes water surface elevations. Floodplains are divided into two types of hazard areas: 1) the "floodway" which is the portion of the stream channel that carries deep, fast-moving water (usually defined as the area needed to contain a 100-year storm flow); and 2) the "flood fringe" area, the remainder of the floodplain outside of the floodway, which is subject to inundation from S-15 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan shallow, slow -moving water. Drainage requirements are also addressed in other portions of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and in the building code, in order to ensure that stormwater flows are directed away from buildings into drainage devices to prevent flooding. Dam Failure Dam failure can result from natural or man-made causes, including earthquakes, erosion, improper siting or design, rapidly -rising flood waters, or structural flaws. Dam failure may cause loss of life, damage to property, and displacement of persons residing in the inundation path. Damage to electric generating facilities and transmission lines could also impact life support systems in communities outside of the immediate inundation area. Within the Santa Clarita Valley, the two major reservoirs which could have a significant impact on the Santa Clarita Valley in the event of a dam failure are located in Bouquet Canyon and Castaic. These facilities, along with potential inundation areas, are shown on Figure S-4. The Bouquet Canyon Reservoir is located north of the City. The reservoir has two earth -filled dams, one on the west side overlooking Cherry Canyon, and one on the south side above Bouquet Canyon. Both reservoirs are owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles. The Bouquet Reservoir has a maximum capacity of 36,505 acre feet of water and 7.6 miles of shoreline. Because of its two dams, two potential inundation areas have been identified in the event of a dam failure. On the Cherry Canyon side, the water would flow west for approximately two miles through the Canyon into San Francisquito Canyon, and then south for approximately 11 miles into the Santa Clara River. The Bouquet Creek dam would drain south through Bouquet Canyon for 17 miles, into the Santa Clara River. The Castaic Dam is located on Lake Hughes Road, one mile northeast of Interstate 5, just north of the community of Castaic. This dam is operated by the State of California Resources Agency, Department of Water Resources. Castaic Dam is an earth -filled dam located at the confluence of Castaic and Elizabeth Lake Creeks. The dam facing is approximately one mile across with a maximum capacity of 350,000 acre-feet of water, covering a surface area of 2,600 acres with 34 miles of shoreline. Should a breach in the dam occur, the water will flow south in Castaic Creek for approximately five miles to the Santa Clara River. Failure of these dams during a catastrophic event, such as a severe earthquake, is considered unlikely, due to their type of construction. However, local safety plans have considered the possibility of dam failure and have outlined a procedure for response and recovery from this type of hazard, including identification of inundation areas and evacuation routes. An emergency response to dam failure or other severe flooding event typically includes multiple agencies from multiple jurisdictions, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, California Department of Transportation, California Highway Patrol, and the County and State Office of Emergency Services. Other representatives and specialists that may be involved include those that work in public works, engineering, hydrology, geology, and swift water rescue. Emergency response protocol are detailed in the City's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). E. Fire Hazards This section identifies fire protection services and fire hazards within the City of Santa Clarita as well as mitigation measures to address these hazards. S-16 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Fire Protection Services The City of Santa Clarita contracts with the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) for fire services. The LACFD currently serves 60 cities and unincorporated communities. LACFD provides urban and wildland fire protection services, fire prevention services, emergency medical services, hazardous materials services, and urban search and rescue services throughout the city. The Santa Clarita Valley is currently served by 15 LACFD fire stations: 73, 76, 104, 107 108, 111, 123, 124, 126, 128, 132, 143, 149, 150, and 156. In 2020, the LACFD was staffed by 4,775 personnel and responded to 379,517 calls for service; 81 % of these were medical emergencies. The LACFD has additional resources available to provide back-up services to the City as needed, including additional engine companies, truck companies, paramedic squads, hazardous material squads, firefighting helicopters, other fire camps, and a variety of specialty equipment. The LACFD has mutual and automatic aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions. Figure S-6: Public Safety Facilities Santa Clarita Sheriff's Stations and Fire Stations 3 4 149 e F Sheriff s Stations Fire Stations 108 156 d 76 0 128 0 132' 111'10 01 1 ff4 � 1 150, '121 "1 !'73 10 _ 1?3 Y\ 71 ff M �4 1 Esri; NAS GA, USGS, FEMA COU11ty oflos An,geie�es Esi HERE, annin SafeGraph, METI/NA4SA USGS, Alleau And rS �j� y", a Managemenj, EPA RPS,•USDA Source: LACFD, City of Santa Clarita S-17 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Any additional development within the service area of LACFD, which includes all of Santa Clarita and surrounding unincorporated portions of Los Angeles County, could lead to an increased strain on existing Fire Department's resources and service demands. Based on projected needs, new fire stations have been constructed recently within Santa Clarita and the surrounding area, including Station #156 on Copper Hill Drive, #132 on Sand Canyon Road, and #104 on Golden Valley Road. As of September 2021, there were 15 fire stations that currently serve the City of Santa Clarita. Additional stations outside the area are also able to provide support as needed and will continue to do so. Los Angeles County Fire Department has a five-year Master Fire Station Plan that is updated annually and is used for the planning of fire stations in high -growth urban expansion areas including the Santa Clarita Valley. The County has adopted fire impact fees to fund construction of new fire stations and the purchase of fire equipment. These fees are collected from developers who are required to mitigate potential health and safety impacts from fire danger by funding construction of a new fire station or purchase of equipment. Los Angeles County is a known as a "contract county" which means LACFD maintains a contract with the State of California to provide wildland fire protection on State Responsibility Areas (SRA). The Department has the responsibility as a contract county to implement the Strategic Fire Plan for California in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Fire Department operates as a unit of the CAL FIRE and is responsible for all Strategic Fire Plan activities within the County. The LACFD has prepared a Strategic Fire Plan to address three primary topics: emergency operations, public service, and organizational effectiveness. The purpose of the Strategic Fire Plan is to describe preparedness and firefighting capabilities, identify collaboration with all stakeholders, identify values at risk, and discuss and prioritize pre - fire and post -fire management strategies and tactics. The plan is intended for use as a planning and assessment tool and is meant to reduce the loss of values at risk within the County of Los Angeles. As part of the Consolidated Fire Protection District, the City receives urban and wildland fire protection services from the LACFD. Mutual aid agreements are maintained with the Angeles National Forest, Kern County, Ventura County, and Los Angeles City Fire Departments. LACFD also provides fire prevention services, emergency medical services, hazardous materials services, and urban search and rescue services. Some fire stations in the Valley are geared toward providing urban fire protection services, while others in outlying areas respond to brush fires along the urban-wildland interface. According to Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby "Our response efforts also take community action and cooperation; preparation and prevention go hand -in -hand". Fire Prevention Activities In addition to suppression activities, the Fire Department has adopted programs directed at wildland fire prevention, including adoption of the State Fire Code standards for new development in hazardous fire areas. The Fire Prevention Division of Los Angeles County Fire Department is responsible for reviewing development site plans and site construction, occupancy inspections, defensible space inspections, investigating hazard complaints, hazardous materials coordination, and wildfire mitigation. S-18 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Fire prevention activities are headed by the County Fire Marshall, and include preparation of codes, ordinances, and standards; plan checking for fire safety, sprinkler systems and fire alarms; fire inspections of structures; brush clearance compliance programs; fuel modification; education; fire investigation; establishing standards for access and fire flow in new subdivisions; and environmental review, among other activities. Fire prevention requirements for development include provision of access roads, adequate road width, and clearance of brush around structures located in hillside areas. Every building constructed must be accessible with access roads no less than 20 feet wide, and access width requirements may be increased based on the type of development. In addition, proof of adequate water supply for fire flow is required within a designated distance for new construction in fire hazard areas. The peak load water supply is the supply of water available to meet both domestic water and firefighting needs during the particular season and time of day when domestic water demand on a water system is at its peak. Both the City and the County review new development plans to ensure that adequate water supply is available to provide fire flow as well as daily water supply prior to issuance of building permits. The City of Santa Clarita is served by the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water). SCV Water is made up of three interconnected water distribution systems: Newhall Water Division (NWD), Santa Clarita Water Division (SCWD) and Valencia Water Division (VWD). SCV Water plans for long-term availability of water resources through an Urban Water Management Plan, Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and a Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan. The City of Santa Clarita contains areas designated by CAL FIRE as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). Due to the high fire hazard potential that exists in a VHFHSZ, development within these areas is subject to various governmental codes, guidelines, and programs that are aimed at reducing the wildfire risk potential and to ensure public and fire responder safety. The County of Los Angeles has prepared fuel modification guidelines and landscape criteria for all new construction to implement relating to fuel modification planning and to help reduce the threat of fires in high hazard areas. Along with the policies included in the General Plan, the City has adopted the 2019 California Building Code and Fire Code within the municipal code along with the Los Angeles County Fire Department Fire Code. The adopted fire and building codes discuss home hardening, setback requirements as well as defensible space and vegetation fuel modification in accordance with state standards within VHFHSZs. Wildland Fire Wildland fire refers to a fire that occurs in a suburban or rural area that contains uncultivated lands, timber, range, watershed, brush, or grasslands, including areas in which there is a mingling of developed and undeveloped lands. For thousands of years, fires have been a natural part of the Southern California ecosystem. However, as urban development has spread throughout hillside areas of the region, wildland fires have come to represent a significant hazard to life and property. The classic "wildland/urban interface" exists where well-defined urban and suburban development presses up against open expanses of wildland areas. Certain conditions must be present for significant interface fires to occur, including hot, dry, windy weather; the inability of fire protection forces to contain or suppress the fire; the occurrence of multiple fires that overwhelm committed resources; and a large fuel load (dense vegetation). Once such a fire has started, several conditions influence its behavior, including fuel load, S-19 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan topography, weather, drought, and development patterns. Southern California has two distinct areas of risk for wildland fires: 1) the foothills and lower mountain areas, typically covered with scrub brush or chaparral; and 2) the higher elevations of mountains, covered with heavily forested terrain. Fire danger rises based on the age and amount of vegetation; therefore, fire incidents tend to be cyclical in an area as vegetation intensity increases with age, and dead vegetation accumulates. Large fires may also happen more frequently due to climate change, as discussed in Section L. Weather forecasts for July -October 2020 predicted elevated potential for fire weather conditions, including above normal temperatures and Santa Ana winds. The 2020 fire season in California, referred to as the `2020 Fire Siege' was the largest and one of the most destructive wildfire seasons in the state's history2. The 2020 Fire Siege claimed the lives of 28 civilians and three firefighters, destroyed 9,248 structures and consumed 4.2 million acres. The siege affected multiple jurisdictions throughout California. The magnitude and extent of smoke impacts from the 2020 wildfire season are unprecedented in California. The simultaneous occurrence of several large wildfires across the State created widespread, long-lasting smoke impacts to many Californians, regardless of the prevailing wind direction. Maximum fine particle levels persisted in the "hazardous" range of the Air Quality Index (AQI) for weeks in several areas of the State. The cumulative impact of the long -duration smoke exposure on public health was a compounding threat to the COVI D-19 pandemic. At the height of the 2020 Fire Siege, approximately 18,500 firefighters were engaged in firefighting operations. The impact to the residents of California was extreme from a variety of aspects. Evacuations were initiated in multiple communities, cities, and counties simultaneously. The 2020 Fire Siege burned more acres in California than at any other time in recorded history. Wildland fires can require evacuation of portions of the population, revised traffic patterns to accommodate emergency response vehicle operations, and restrictions on water usage during the emergency. Health hazards may exist for elderly or disabled persons who cannot evacuate or succumb to smoke and heat. The loss of utilities, and increased demand on medical services, should also be anticipated. The Santa Clarita Valley is susceptible to wildland fires because of its hilly terrain, dry weather conditions, and native vegetation. Steep slopes allow for the quick spread of flames during fires and pose difficulty for fire suppression due to access problems for firefighting equipment. Late summer and fall months are critical times of the year when the Santa Ana winds deliver hot, dry desert air into the region. Highly flammable plant communities consisting of variable mixtures of woody shrubs and herbaceous species, such as chaparral and sage vegetation, allow fires to spread easily on hillsides and in canyons. The potential wildland fire hazard areas within the City is shown on Figure S-7. Fire hazards increase with any drought periods and are highest for structures located within and at the fringe of forested or wildland areas. 2 2020 Fire Siege, CAL FIRE. https://www.fire.ca.gov/media/hsviuuv3/cal-fire-2020-fire-siege.pdf S-20 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Figure S-7: Fire Hazard Severity Zones Santa Clarita Fire Hazard Severity Zones Local Responsibility Area (LRA) n, Very High State Responsibility Area (SRA) r� Moderate High Very High H LJ'PCfS/-9 Or '`"Ich Rd Santa Cla Q N] hg Ranch \ Newhall Lyons Ave ®dQ k.Saledad canYQn mi Source: CAL FIRE, 2021 a 10 / u 1 402211, In addition to the damage caused directly by a foothill fire, further damage may be caused by resulting mudslides during subsequent rains. High severity wildfires consume ground cover, decrease surface roughness, and can produce a water repellent layer in the mineral soil. Intense fire also reduces soil structure and incinerates shallow roots, which results in loss of mechanical support, the formation of raveling, and an increase in erodible soil. These changes in vegetation, litter, and soils lead to a much lower capacity for the soil to absorb rainfall and a much greater potential for flooding, debris flows, and erosion. The most significant fire that affected the area was the Tick Fire in 2019. The fire started on October 24, 2019, near Tick Canyon Road and Summit Knoll Road in Canyon Country. It took hundreds of firefighters over a week to contain the fire. The Tick Fire burned over 4,600 acres, S-21 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan destroyed 29 structures and damaged 45 additional structures.3 Over 40,000 residents were evacuated, and four firefighters were injured battling the fire. The Tick Fire left behind scarred hillsides which increased the potential of future hazards from erosion, flooding, and debris flows from annual rains. Additional recent significant fires in the area include the Sand Fire in 2016 and the Rye Fire in 2017. Figure S-8: Critical Facilities and Fire Hazard Areas as - Santa Clarita—Critrbal Facilities and Fire Hazard Areas L " Fire Hazard Severity Zone ' Very High (LIRA) Very High (SRA) High (SRA) a Moderate (SRA) Rd City -Owned Critical Facilties Honby It Country Community Center Sanlfa Clari Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library t $ Central Park Ranch Newha 9 City Hall (� George A Caravalho Santa Lyons Ave _ v Clarita Sports Complex 4 O _ Newhall Community Center Newhall Metrolink Station - 5 p Old Town Newhall Library P' 4 Public Works Corporate Yard idle y° ® Santa Clarita Metrolink Station nY Rd So a ad '`/ Santa Clarita Transit Sources: Esri, Airbus DS, USGS, NGA, NASA, CGIAR, N Robinson,. NCEAS, NLS, OS, NMA, The Cube Geodatastyrelsen, Rijkswaterstaat. GSA, Geoland, It I.- @R armin, FEMA, Intermap and the GIS user community, Esri n • U T tp Cs, Community Maps Contributors, County of Los \ / Valencia Library ,I ! VV Angeles, Esrl, HERE, Garmin, SafeGraph, INCREMENT R METI/NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land S Via Princessa Metrolink Station Management, EPA, NPS, US Census Bureau, USDA tE Source: CAL FIRE, City of Santa Clarita, 2021 3 2019 Wildfire Activity Statistics, CAL FIRE. https://www.fire.ca.gov/media/iy1 gpp2s/2019_redboo k_final. pdf S-22 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Areas subject to wildland fire danger include portions of Newhall and Canyon Country, Sand Canyon, Pico Canyon, Placerita Canyon, Hasley Canyon, White's Canyon, Bouquet Canyon, and other areas along the interface between urban development and natural vegetation in hillside areas. Notably, several City -owned critical facilities are also within the Fire Hazard Severity Zone, including the Transit Maintenance Facility, Newhall Community Center, the Santa Clarita Metrolink station, and the George A. Caravalho Complex (see Figure S-8). Fire hazard areas in Santa Clarita also include residential land uses, educational facilities, and open space. There are approximately 22,593 buildings in Santa Clarita's VHFHSZ, including 19,002 residential buildings. Wildland Fire Protection Local fire response resources include those of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the Fire Services mutual aid system, the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, and the United States Forest Service. The combination of forces applied will depend upon the severity of the fire, other fires in progress, and the availability of resources. Suppression efforts can involve fire apparatus, heavy fire equipment such as bulldozers, and aircraft with firefighting capabilities, in addition to hand crews. The Fire Department operates 9 fire suppression camps assigned to the Air and Wildland Division, of which four camps employ paid personnel and six camps are staffed with inmate crews from detention facilities. Wildland fire crews are used for fire protection, prevention, and suppression activities. They attempt to control wildland fires by cutting a control line around the perimeter of a fire, coordinating activities of bulldozers, and use of water -dropping helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, as deemed appropriate. The Fire Department also oversees vegetation management for fuel reduction and provides response to other emergency incidents as required. Under a mutual aid agreement covering federal forest lands, responsibility for non -structure fires within the National Forest belongs to the United States Forest Service (USFS), while LACFD has the responsibility for suppressing structure fires. In practice, each agency cooperates in fighting both wildland and structural fires during actual fire emergencies. There are USFS fire stations and facilities located within the area. LACFD also provides fire safety training to County residents and youth education programs on fire safety and prevention. The City teams with the County to provide training to residents on fire prevention and response, through the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program, and other educational programs described in Section H of this element (Emergency Preparedness and Response). Residents with homes located in urban/wildland interface areas must bear some of the responsibility for preventing the spread of wildland fires. Houses surrounded by brushy growth rather than cleared space allow for greater continuity of fuel and increase the fire's ability to spread. Homeowners should also consider whether their home is located near a fire station, has adequate access for fire suppression vehicles, has adequate water supply for fire flow, is located away from slopes or canyons which act to draw fires upward, and is constructed with fire-resistant materials and design features, such as non-combustible roofing and boxed eaves. CAL FIRE has issued guidelines for fuel reduction and other fire safety measures in urban/wildland interface areas.5 These guidelines were issued in response to recent changes to Public Resources Code 5 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, General Guidelines to Implement Performance Based Defensible Space Regulations under PRC 4291, 2005. S-23 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Section 4291 that increased the defensible space clearance requirement from 30 feet to 100 feet around structures. For fire protection purposes, "defensible space" means the area within the perimeter of a parcel where basic wildfire protection practices are implemented. Characteristics important to this area include adequate emergency vehicle access, emergency water reserves, street names and building identification, and fuel modification measures. Fuel reduction through vegetation management around homes is the key to saving homes in hillside areas. The City, County and Fire Department will continue to provide public education programs about fire prevention strategies for residents in interface areas. After a fire has been suppressed in a wildland area, the work of restoration begins. The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team is a group of specialists in fields such as hydrology, soil sciences and wildlife management who evaluate damage to habitat areas from fires, and from firebreaks which may have been constructed to contain fires by cutting and clearing vegetation with earthmovers. In order to prevent erosion and re-establish vegetation consistent with native plant communities, appropriate planting and other management techniques must occur as soon as possible after a fire is extinguished. F. Severe Weather Conditions Severe weather threats for Santa Clarita Valley residents were identified in the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as including extreme heat and high -velocity winds. Extreme heat results in excessive demands on the regional power grid to supply electricity for air conditioners. Long periods of extreme summer heat can affect the local water table levels and soil quality, increasing the risk of flash floods if rain occurs. In addition, extreme heat for extended periods increases the risk of wildland fires and exacerbates formation of ozone, resulting in impaired air quality. Exposure by humans to extreme heat conditions can result in heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Each year, about 445 Americans die as a result of exposure to excessive natural heath. The City is also subject to strong winds, with hot dry Santa Ana winds often reaching a velocity of 60 miles per hour between the months of October and March. These winds may overturn trees, create unsafe driving conditions for motorists, and damage utility lines. They also create ideal conditions for the origin and spread of wildfires, by drying out vegetation and spreading sparks. On average, high wind events occur from 5 to 10 times per year in the area. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan addressed these potential safety hazards, how climate change projects an increase in these hazards, and includes goals focused on public education regarding precautions against exposure to high heat and poor air quality; tree trimming programs to address falling limbs and trunks during high winds; participation in regional notification programs regarding power black -outs; debris management after windstorms; and undergrounding of utility lines. These severe weather conditions are also further discussed in Section L. G. Hazardous Materials 6 Annual average deaths from 2010-2019 with ICD Code X30; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. Underlying Cause of. Accessed at http://wonder.cdc.gov/ucd-icd10.html on Aug 3, 2021 S-24 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Hazardous materials include any substance or combination of substances which, because of quantity, concentration, or characteristics, may cause or significantly contribute to an increase in death or serious injury, or pose substantial hazards to humans and/or the environment. These materials may include pesticides, herbicides, toxic metals and chemicals, liquefied natural gas, explosives, volatile chemicals, and nuclear fuels. Within the area, a hazardous materials release or spill would most likely involve either transportation of materials by railroad or truck, use of hazardous materials at a business, or illegal dumping of hazardous wastes. Hazardous materials are transported to and through the area by vehicles using Interstate 5, State Routes 14 and 126, and the Union Pacific Railroad. California law provides a general framework for regulation of hazardous wastes by the Hazardous Waste Control Law (HWCL), passed in 1972. The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is the State's lead agency for implementing the HWCL, which regulates hazardous waste facilities and requires permits for facilities involved in the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes. In 1986 the State passed the Tanner Act (AB 2948) which governs the preparation of hazardous waste management plans and siting of hazardous waste facilities. Under this Act each County must adopt a Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan provides direction for the proper management of all hazardous waste in the County and under contract with 38 cities, including Santa Clarita. They manage data on hazardous waste generation, existing treatment facilities, household and other small generator waste, and siting criteria for hazardous waste management facilities. Any such facility is required to consider protection of residents, surface and groundwater quality, air quality, environmentally sensitive areas, structural stability, safe transportation routes, social and economic goals. Within Los Angeles County, LACFD has the responsibility of regulating hazardous waste management through its Health Hazardous Materials Division (HHMD). The County's Public Works Department assists through implementation of the underground storage tank program. There are three County fire stations that handle hazardous materials incidents (known as Haz Mat Stations); Station 76 is located in Valencia and serves the Santa Clarita Valley. Emergency response to accidents associated with hazardous material is generally undertaken by the HHMD Division, pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fire/Health Haz Mat Administering Agency Plan. The transport of hazardous materials and explosives through the City on State highways and freeways is regulated by the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency maintains a list of all sites in the nation that are contaminated with hazardous substances. This list is known as the CERCLIS Database. The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) also maintains a list of contaminated sites in the State for which it is providing oversight and enforcement of clean- up activities, known as the Cal -Sites Database. As of 2021, there were six sites in the City listed as active on the DTSC EnviroStor Database. Five of these sites undertook voluntary cleanup. The other site, the Whittaker-Bermite property is the most significant in terms of area and potential for redevelopment. This 996-acre site was previously used for explosive and flare manufacture. The site has undergone soil remediation for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and perchlorate, completed in 2019, and is undergoing water remediation, overseen by the DTSC. Today the site is largely vacant and has been filled with fiber rolls, sandbags, and native plants to further restore the land. Due to residual concentrations of VOCs, some portions of the site will be restricted by a land use covenant. If future development of these areas includes sensitive uses such as residential uses or S-25 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan schools, DTSC will require additional evaluation and mitigation measures. A number of options are provided to help residents and businesses safely dispose of hazardous waste. The City's residential waste hauler (Waste Management) provides bulky item pickup service, which includes electronic waste (e-waste) such as old computers and televisions. Residents may also drop off a -waste items at the waste hauler's yard. The City partners with Los Angeles County for free household hazardous waste and a -waste round up events, currently hosted three times each year. Additionally, the County maintains two permanent S.A.F.E Collection Centers, the closest of these facilities is in Sun Valley (11025 Randall Street). Hazardous waste collection for businesses located in County areas must be arranged with private waste haulers. All hazardous waste collected is disposed of in a hazardous waste landfill. Information on City and County programs for disposal of hazardous waste is available on the websites of each agency. H. Emergency Preparedness and Response Emeraencv Operations Plan (EOP The City has prepared an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) to ensure the most effective allocation of resources for the protection of the population in an emergency. The EOP organizes emergency preparedness and response efforts and provides a framework for coordination with other agencies at the regional and state levels. This EOP addresses the response to emergency situations associated with natural disasters, technological incidents, and national security emergencies. The plan does not address normal day-to-day events, or well -established and routine procedures used in coping with such emergencies. Instead, the operational concepts reflected in this plan focus on potential large-scale disasters which can generate unique situations requiring unusual emergency responses. Each department of the emergency response organization is responsible for ensuring the preparation and maintenance of appropriate and current emergency operating procedures, resource lists, and checklists that detail how assigned responsibilities are performed to respond during a major disaster. The City's EOP is flexible enough to be used in all emergencies and facilitate response and short-term recovery activities. The EOP was developed in accordance with the State -mandated Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the Federal mandated National Incident Management System (NIMS). SEMS and NIMS are based on the Incident Command System and the Multiple Agency Coordination System, both of which have been used by first responders and emergency managers for years. In addition to the EOP, the City maintains a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), which was updated in 2021. The City Council approved the LHMP in September 2021, with input from local and regional stakeholders including utility companies, school districts, regional agencies, and non -governmental agencies, as well as using a variety of methods to seek public input. The LHMP provides an analysis of potential hazards to assist the City in reducing risk and preventing loss from natural hazard events, including earthquakes, floods, hazardous material spills, landslides and earth movement, severe weather, and wildland fires. The plan describes existing mitigation strategies and includes a matrix for mitigation actions and priorities over the next five years in order to best "promote sound public policy regarding natural and man-made hazards," with the S-26 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan plan's goals in order of priority to protect life and property, enhance natural systems, augment emergency services, encourage partnerships and implementation, and promote public awareness. Other considerations including mitigation rating, benefit -cost review, and scope of impact, were also used in identifying priority mitigation items. The LHMP also identifies all critical facilities and infrastructure (See Figure S-5 and Figure S-8and establishes goals to increase emergency response and enhance recovery. The City has implemented a regional telephone notification system operated by the County of Los Angeles, Alert LA County, that will send information to residents and businesses within the Santa Clarita Valley affected by, or in danger of, the impacts of an emergency or disaster. Emergency response personnel can use the system to notify those homes and businesses that are at potential risk with information on the events and/or actions (such as evacuation) that the City and local public safety officials are asking them to take. Alert LA County uses the telephone companies' 911 database and is able to contact landline telephone numbers. Since cell phones are not automatically included, is it also important for residents to register their phone online at lacounty.gov/emergency/alert-la/. The County's notification system includes the incorporated City limits as well as areas outside the City. The school districts have separate notification systems, and the County is preparing to implement a Countywide call system. In the event of evacuations, LACFD directs the Sheriffs Department regarding areas that need to be evacuated. That information is then shared with the City's Emergency Operations Center, and emergency notification is then conveyed to residents. Another method of relaying emergency -related information is through the City's Nixle Alert system. This tool allows residents to receive emails and mobile phone text messages with public safety alerts and information affecting the community. Residents can subscribe and automatically receive emergency -related text alerts from the City by texting the term "SCEMERGENCY" to 888777 from any mobile phone device and mobile service provider, or by filling out their information on the City's website. Community Preparedness and Training The County and City both implement comprehensive programs for emergency preparedness, including community involvement and training. To educate the public about emergency response, the City and County cooperate to offer residents training through the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program, which focuses on effective disaster/emergency response techniques. The CERT program is designed to help families, neighborhoods, schools, and businesses prepare for effective disaster and emergency response through training and pre- planning. Program material covers earthquakes, fires, floods, hazardous materials incidents, and other life -threatening situations. Participants attend seven weekly classes with a total of 21 classroom hours designed to help them recognize potential hazards and take appropriate actions; identify, organize, and utilize available resources and people; and treat victims of life -threatening conditions through Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START). From 2013 to 2019, an average of 83 Santa Carita residents participated in the CERT program each year. In 2020, CERT classes were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, the City offered a one-time virtual Disaster Preparedness class. The City's CERT program is anticipated to begin again in 2022. Once a year the City also presents an Emergency Expo, attended by several thousand residents, at which residents are provided with information materials on emergency preparedness. Over 60 agencies and vendors participate in this event, in an effort to provide relevant information with an S-27 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan interactive approach. The City promotes the CERT program at the Emergency Expo by using CERT-trained volunteers to provide information at various booths and activities. Through its emergency management program, the City also provides ongoing training and outreach to schools, businesses, faith -based institutions, seniors, and the special needs community. The City uses its website, City Hall, and local libraries as locations to distribute information on disaster preparedness and response to residents. The Santa Clarita Emergency Communications Team is a local chapter of the County Disaster Communication Service and is registered as a civil defense organization under the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES). The team's primary purpose is to supply emergency communications for the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department and the City of Santa Clarita. Members are volunteer amateur radio operators who assist other emergency responders by enhancing communications services. Members also assist with the Santa Clarita Fire Watch program and the School Emergency Communication Plan. In addition to emergency response, the group assists with community events such as the Santa Clarita Marathon, Cowboy Poetry Festival, and Fourth of July Parade. In spite of these programs and the outreach efforts by the City and County, many residents are not adequately prepared for emergencies. A 2007 County Department of Public Health Report found that more than 20 percent of households in the County did not have emergency supplies on hand, and only 41 percent of the respondents said they had an emergency plan for their family. In a major disaster each household may need to survive on its own resources for several days before help arrives. It is necessary for each family and head of household to proactively prepare for emergencies by developing a plan and stockpiling adequate supplies. Information on how to prepare for disasters is available on the City's website and through the training programs described in this section. Emeraencv Access The Santa Clarita Valley has freeway access along only three routes - Interstate 5 and State Route 14 going north and south, and State Route 126 going west - to use for evacuation purposes in the event of an emergency such as fire or earthquake. Residents in some areas, such as Stevenson Ranch and Castaic, will need alternate evacuation routes in case Interstate 5 is closed during an emergency incident. City and County staff have developed alternate evacuation routes along surface streets to provide alternate travel routes through and out of the Santa Clarita Valley. Opening of the new Cross Valley Connector will also provide an effective east -west route for use in the event of an emergency. In addition to addressing evacuation routes, detour routes have been implemented through the Santa Clarita Valley in the event that the local freeways are closed. The Santa Clarita Valley has been affected by major highway closures that, like the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, cut off the Santa Clarita Valley from the San Fernando Valley and beyond. One of the most recent incidents occurred when a big rig crashed inside a truck route tunnel under Interstate 5. The result was a 30-plus big rig and car pileup that cost three lives and caused the two-day closure of the north and southbound lanes of Interstate 5. Interstate 5 is California's main north/south highway, and locally, handles upwards of 250,000 cars per day. The resulting impacts to local streets put the City of Santa Clarita's Emergency Operations Center into action, along with its state-of-the-art traffic monitoring and control technology. S-28 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan The 1994 Northridge Earthquake toppled the Interstate 5/State Route 14 interchange and the same interchange also collapsed during the 1971 Sylmar earthquake. Since that time, the interchange has been rebuilt to enhanced seismic standards. Caltrans has also tested all freeway bridges and interchanges in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties to ensure they met seismic standards for structural safety. During the development review process, emergency access is evaluated for all pending development projects. Two means of ingress and egress are required for all major development projects, including subdivisions and commercial/industrial sites. Adequate road and driveway widths are required to provide access to fire trucks, along with turnouts and turnaround areas where deemed necessary. Traffic control during evacuation procedures will be based upon the nature of the emergency and the condition of the roads. Temporary signage will be placed by the City and County Public Works Departments to ensure that evacuation routes are clearly marked for motorists. Additionally, the City of Santa Clarita will be identifying residential developments within hazard areas that do not have at least two emergency evacuation routes identified and identifying mitigation measures for each area to gather the following information. Table S-3: Residential Development Emergency Access Mitigation Measures' Residential Emergency Access Development Hazard Mitigation Measures Name or address of All applicable hazard zones List applicable mitigation development (Fire, Seismic, Flooding) measures I. Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention Police Protection Communities within the City are served by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, which is housed within the Department's Santa Clarita Valley Station located on Magic Mountain Parkway and Golden Valley Road. The Station's service area covers 656 square miles, including both City and County areas and portions of the Angeles National Forest. The Sheriffs Department oversees general law and traffic enforcement within the City, while the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has jurisdiction over traffic on State highways and in unincorporated County areas. The location of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is shown on Figure S-6Error! Reference source not found.. The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs Station serves an estimated resident population of 310,000 persons. In the year 2021, the station was staffed by 205 sworn personnel and 34 civilian employees. Staffing levels and standards vary based on needs, performance level, and service modeling. Based on local conditions, the stations deploy an average of twelve deputies on AM shifts, fourteen deputies on PM shifts, and eleven deputies on early morning shift in patrol. Response times for law enforcement calls vary by time of day, number of officers on duty, traffic Table S-3 assists in the implementation of Implementation measure 24, found in Part 3 of the Safety Element S-29 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan conditions, and call volume. Calls for service are classified as Routine, Priority, or Emergent. Routine calls, such as vandalism reports, do not require a priority response from field units. Priority incidents, such as domestic disturbances, require an immediate response but not a "code three" response. Emergent incidents, such as a traffic accident or shooting, require an automatic code three response. The industry standard response times for service calls is as following: 60 minutes for routine calls, 20 minutes for priority calls, and 10 minutes for emergency calls. Average response time from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station for the 2020-2021 fiscal year were 74.5 minutes for routine calls, 13.9 minutes for priority calls, and 6.45 minutes for emergency calls. This represents a slight decrease in response time for priority and emergency calls, and an increase in routine call response time. For the purpose of compiling crime statistics, the term Part / Crimes is used to describe the most serious offenses, including homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, theft, grand theft auto, and arson. According to annual reports compiled by the Sheriffs Department, the City of Santa Clarita and neighboring unincorporated areas experienced a total of 2,967 Part I offenses in 2020, which represents a 31 % decrease from 2015. In 2019, Santa Clarita had the lowest rate of Part I Crimes per population for California cities with a population of 150,000 or more$. In addition to providing law enforcement and response services, the Sheriffs Department uses community -oriented policing strategies to prevent crime and engages citizens in crime prevention efforts through a number of programs. The Community Relations Unit at the Sheriffs Station oversees community -oriented policing programs, including vacation security, volunteer programs, the Explorer program, and other crime programs. Additionally the station's deputies hold regular meetings throughout the Santa Clarita Valley to educate the public on crime prevention and provide information about personal safety, vehicle security, and teen and parent survival. The Sheriff's Department also includes a `Victim Resources and Crime Prevention Information' page on its website listing information about avoiding scam and fraud and resources for victims of crimes including human trafficking and sexual assault. The Santa Clarita Station website includes information about wage theft investigations, parole hearing victim representation, and online crime reporting. In order to meet existing and projected needs for law enforcement programs and services in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Sheriffs Department adopted a funding program for capital facilities to accommodate the law enforcement needs of expected growth in the Santa Clarita Valley, through collection of a law enforcement impact fee9. Both the City and the County collect the law enforcement fee on new development permits, to fund future facilities. Detention Facilities The Peter J. Pitchess Detention Center (Pitchess) in Castaic is the largest jail complex in the County. The jail consists of four facilities, but only three are currently operated. The North Facility is a maximum -security facility with a housing capacity of 1,556. The East Facility, the oldest operational jail in the County, has been renovated and houses a maximum capacity of 1,974 inmates. The North County Correctional Facility is a maximum security complex housing a maximum capacity of 3,928 inmates. This facility also includes vocational training programs in the 8 FBI Unified Crime Reporting Program, California Table 8 `Offenses Known to Law Enforcement', by City, 2019 9 Santa Clarita Municipal Code 17.51.010 A S-30 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan areas of computer sign production, clothing manufacturing, and printing The Los Angeles County Probation Department provides secure detention for delinquent minors in juvenile halls, and control and rehabilitations programs in Camp Scott and Camp Scudder. Juvenile halls provide confinement to minors ranging in age from 8 to 18 who await adjudication and disposition of legal matters. Camps provide treatment, care, custody, and training for the rehabilitation of delinquent minors as wards of the juvenile court. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors considered several detention facility expansion plans, but instead chose to pursue other inmate rehabilitative services and other alternatives to incarceration solutions. As of Fall 2021, there were no jail expansion projects under development. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design One of the ways in which land use planning can assist law enforcement and promote public safety is through incorporating crime prevention techniques into development site designs. This concept was promoted by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in its 1996 publication Creating Defensible Space by Oscar Newman10. Newman first published his theories about defensible space in 1972 and they were successfully adopted in many communities. The use of environmental design features to prevent crime has been called CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design). In 1995 the City of Los Angeles issued CPTED Design Guidelines based on the premise that "proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in the incidents and fear of crime, reduction in calls for police services, and to an increase in the quality of life."" The County uses similar guidelines for public housing facilities administered by the Community Development Commission. According to Newman, "Defensible space operates by subdividing large portions of public spaces and assigning them to individuals and small groups to use and control as their own private areas... All defensible space programs have a common purpose: they restructure the physical layout of communities to allow residents to control the areas around their homes. This includes the streets and grounds outside their buildings and the lobbies and corridors within them."12 In his studies of St. Louis and other cities, Newman found that when residents had some control over public space around their homes, they maintained these areas in a clean, safe condition. However, when common areas were open to many dwelling units and to the public, with no oversight or supervision by residents, these areas were subject to vandalism, dumping, and crime. Newman found that crime was also influenced by building height and design. High- rise residential buildings (over four stories) were found to be unsuitable for families with children, although they could be effective for senior communities if properly designed. Within public housing for families, he found that project size and the number of dwelling units sharing common entries correlated to crime rates. Large building size also affected residents' fear of crime and resulted in high rates of residential turnover and vacancy. Defensible space is an important consideration in residential development, particularly in high - density, multiple family residential areas. Other CPTED principles include the following: 10 Newman, Oscar. Creatinq Defensible Space. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research. April 1996. 11 Design Out Crime: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Guidelines, City of Los Angeles, 1995. 12 Newman, page 2. S-31 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan • Surveillance: Areas that are accessible to the public but are not readily visible, such as dead-end alleys and drive aisles, often attract crime. Surveillance is a design concept directed at keeping intruders under observation by locating windows overlooking common areas. • Access control: Controlling access to a site protects users from crime by creating a perception of risk for potential offenders. • Territorial reinforcement: The physical design of a site can contribute to a sense of territorial "ownership" by site users. Areas that are not clearly under the supervision of adjacent buildings are subject to trespass and illicit activities. CPTED design strategies include provision of adequate lighting; grouping common activity areas together to promote surveillance; providing clear travel paths with avoidance of dead-end pathways or drive aisles; provision of security devices such as fencing and cameras; clearly delineating public and private spaces; avoidance of "no man's land" areas on the site; providing secure, lighted storage areas; avoidance of long corridors shared by all and owned by none; encouraging neighborhood watch programs; use of landscaping to avoid graffiti; and elimination of hiding places within landscaped areas. Although neither the City nor County have formally adopted CPTED guidelines, safety issues are addressed through the development review process in both agencies. Policies have been added to the Safety Element to promote crime prevention through site design in future development decisions. I Terrorism Terrorism is defined as the use of fear for intimidation. Terrorism is a crime where the threat of violence is often as effective as the commission of the violent act itself. Terrorism affects us through fear, physical injuries, economic losses, psychological trauma, and erosion of faith in government. Terrorism is a strategy used by individuals or groups to achieve their political goals. Terrorists espouse a wide range of causes. They can be for or against almost any issue, religious belief, political position, or group of people of one national origin or another. Because of the tremendous variety of causes supported by terrorists and the wide variety of potential targets, there is no place that is truly safe from terrorism. Throughout California there is a nearly limitless number of potential targets, depending on the perspective of the terrorist. Some of these targets include abortion clinics, religious facilities, government offices, public places (such as shopping centers), schools, power plants, refineries, utility infrastructure, water storage facilities, dams, private homes, prominent individuals, financial institutions and other businesses. The Federal Homeland Security Advisory System was established to provide a comprehensive and effective means to disseminate information regarding the risk of terrorist acts to Federal, State, and local authorities and citizens. The system provided warnings in the form of a set of graduated "Threat Conditions" that would increase as the risk of the threat increases. This system was in place from March 2002 to April 2011, when it was replaced by the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS), designed to communicate information more effectively by providing timely, detailed information about possible terrorist threats to the American public. S-32 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan The NTAS provides advisories with information on terrorist threats, including steps that individuals and communities can take to protect themselves from the threat or detect or prevent an attack, if possible and applicable13. These advisories consist of bulletins and alerts. Bulletins communicate general trends regarding threats of terrorism, while alerts will include information on more specific and credible threats. Santa Clarita's Emergency Preparedness Website also provides information in English and Spanish about terrorism preparedness in the City, including information on the OES Safety Information Line, a brochure on terrorism, and a list on steps for terrorism preparation. Bioterrorism Planning Bioterrorism is the threatened or intentional release of biological agents (virus, bacteria, or air toxins) for the purpose of influencing the conduct of government or intimidating or coercing a civilian population. These agents can be released by way of air (as aerosols), food, water, or insects. Since the terrorist attacks of September 1, 2001, and the subsequent anthrax incidents, there has been a great concern about bioterrorism in the United States. With this concern, there is growing recognition that the unique characteristics of a bioterrorist attack, in contrast to a conventional attack, would require additional response preparation and coordination. An integral part of bioterrorism response is mass prophylaxis. Mass prophylaxis is the capability to protect the health of the population through administration of critical intervention (e.g., antibiotics, vaccinations, antivirals) to mitigate the development of disease among those who are exposed or potentially exposed to public health threats. Every public health jurisdiction in the country is charged with the responsibility to develop and maintain the capability to carry out first response and ongoing mass antibiotic dispensing, and vaccination campaigns tailored to its local population. There are two conceptual approaches to mass prophylaxis: "push" and "pull" approach; one is utilizing the U.S. Postal Service to bring medications directly to individuals or homes in an affected community. The "pull" approach requires that individuals travel to centers where they can receive medications or vaccinations. Points of Dispensing (POD) are an example of the "pull" approach. In preparation for a unique response to a bioterrorism attack, the City of Santa Clarita, the Los Angeles County Department of Health, and the College of the Canyons (COC) have collaborated to coordinate and respond with a drive-thru POD models to assist those potentially exposed to a biological agent. Utilizing the drive thru POD, the City, COC and Department of Health Services have tested the model by operating an influenza vaccination clinic. This program ran annually from 2006 to 2015 and served as an opportunity to test the POD model while providing a vital real -world service to the general population. The POD program was supported by the COC Emergency Medical Technician program, the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) Team, volunteers, and City staff from emergency management, recreation and community services, traffic engineering, and public works. 13 National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS), 2021 https://www.dhs.gov/national-terrorism-advisory- system S-33 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Emeraencv Medical Services Los Angeles County Department of Health Emergency Services Agency developed a Disaster Resource Center (DRC) program to address issues related to healthcare surge capacity. There are 13 DRCs geographically located in Los Angeles County. In the Santa Clarita Valley, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital (HMNMH) is one of the designated DRCs. As the designated DRC site, HMNMH is the lead for 11 other hospitals. DRCs are hospitals that address surge capacity in a disaster through procurement, storage, maintenance and security of extra medical equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals. Each DRC works with hospitals, clinics and other healthcare providers in their geographic location to plan, train, exercise and facilitate regional disaster preparedness. Each DRC also has capability to mobilize storage trailers outfitted with equipment and supplies to set up a mobile triage area with inflatable surge tents. HMNMH has a medical cache and a pharmaceutical cache, ventilators, patient monitors, communication equipment, security equipment for crowd control, evacuation equipment and staff to manage the program. HMNMH also has the capability to expand and provide care with surgery beds, isolation areas, pharmaceuticals, personal protective equipment for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive events (CBRNE), and decontamination facilities. In addition, HMNMH has a certified trained decontamination team, and staff trained in psychological first aid, and trauma burn care. When a disaster strikes and it is beyond the capability of the local jurisdictions, the affected area would contact Los Angeles County Medical Alert Center (MAC). MAC then would survey other DRC's for items requested. K. Accident Prevention Safety issues related to accident prevention overlap some of the other areas addressed in the General Plan. As with crime prevention, design features can be used to forestall accidents from trip -and -fall hazards on development sites through provision of adequate lighting, clearly delineated pathways, well -marked building entrances, and appropriate selection and maintenance of landscape material. Accidental injuries on trails and bikeways can be prevented through planning and design as well, including illumination, signage, traffic markings, adequate trail width and surface material, removal of hazardous landscaping and other obstructions, and safe crossings at intersections. Accidents involving vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists within the public right-of-way can be minimized through installation of traffic control devices and implementation of other policies contained in the Circulation Element. Through the design review process, the layout of parking lots and driveways on new development projects is evaluated for potential conflicts between vehicles, delivery trucks, and pedestrians, in order to avoid potentially hazardous areas on the site. Both the City and County continually monitor traffic accident data in order to determine if additional traffic control devices are needed to maintain public safety, and traffic improvements are installed where warranted. L. Climate Change Adaptation and Resiliency S-34 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Due to recent hazard history and updated scientific understanding about the realities of a changing climate, SB 379 revised California Government Code Section 65302(g)(4), requiring cities and counties in California to update their plans to address climate adaptation and resiliency strategies. The requirements set by this new legislation may be met through a community's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) or General Plan Safety Element. Santa Clarita incorporates the information from its LHMP into its General Plan, and summarized and supplements that information to best plan for the safety of its residents and meet statutory requirements, including: 1. A vulnerability assessment identifying the risks that climate change poses to the local jurisdiction. 2. A set of goals, policies, and objectives based on a vulnerability assessment for the protection of the community. (See Part 2) 3. A set of feasible implementation strategies to carry out the goals, policies, and objectives. (See Part 3) Our changing climate, influenced by human -caused greenhouse gas emissions, is already contributing to changes in weather and climate extremes. The Sixth Assessment from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports that greenhouse gas emissions from human activities are responsible for approximately 1.1 °C of warming globally since 1850-1900, and that in the next 20 years, we are likely to reach or exceed 1.5°C of warming.14 Climate change affects not only temperature, but also affects global air circulation the water cycle, and leads to changes in the magnitude, frequency, duration, seasonality, and extent of climate -related impacts. The County of Los Angeles undertook a Climate Vulnerability Assessment15 for the purpose of identifying social and physical vulnerabilities to climate hazards. At the time of this Safety Element update, the final report was not yet complete, but key findings that have been released have been included as part of the vulnerability assessment within this Element. Additionally, Santa Clarita's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) describes hazards affecting the City and surrounding areas, analyzes vulnerabilities to certain hazards, identifies whether those hazards are projected to increase due to climate change, and includes strategies to mitigate risk. The identified impacts and vulnerabilities are summarized within this section of the Safety Element and are further described within the LHMP. Proiected Impacts As temperatures increase in Santa Clarita, the region is projected to experience a corresponding increase in extreme weather conditions that may range from drought to wildfires to flooding. Climate change may also cause indirect impacts, including public health impacts, economic impacts, and increased inequity. Information from hazard assessments in the LHMP combined with information from the web - based tool Cal -Adapt has identified increases in the risk and likelihood associated with the 14 IPCC, 2021: Summary for Policymakers. In: Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis. Contribution of Working Group I to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [Masson-Delmotte, V., P. Zhai, A. Pirani, S. L. Connors, C. Pean, S. Berger, N. Caud, Y. Chen, L. Goldfarb, M. I. Gomis, M. Huang, K. Leitzell, E. Lonnoy, J.B.R. Matthews, T. K. Maycock, T. Waterfield, O. Yelek9i, R. Yu and B. Zhou (eds.)]. Cambridge University Press. In Press. 15 https:Hceo.lacounty.gov/ourcounty-cso-actions/; Accessed August 2, 2021 S-35 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan following hazards: • Extreme Heat: Climate change is projected to increase the average temperature as well as the number of extreme heat days (Figure S-9) in Santa Clarita. Climate change induced heat can impact public health, put a strain on infrastructure, and can contribute to drying vegetation. Drier vegetation, along with drought impacts, can also contribute to wildfire risk. (See Section F: Severe Weather Conditions) Figure S-9: Timing of Projected Extreme Heat Day by Year in Santa Clarita:16 101.2-105.7 `F w 105.7-110.2 T ■ 110.2-114.6'F ■ 114.6-119.1 OF oct I • v � � •� '1. � ' i��l' 1 i Aug '. 11: ii; 1 ,i I•;1: I•L,•i • •• i ail+ J �i , li } 1 • un Yell Source: Cal -Adapt, accessed August 1, 2021 • Drought: Southern California is susceptible to recurring periods of drought due to its location and topography. Climate change has increased the frequency and duration of drought events in the region. The worst drought in California's recorded history occurred from December 2011 to March 2019. Santa Clarita is projected to experience more drought conditions like this due to climate change. 16 This chart displays a point for each day between April and October in a year when the daily maximum temperature is above the extreme heat threshold of 101.2°F. Data is shown for Santa Clarita under the RCP 4.5 scenario in which emissions peak around 2040, then decline. S-36 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan • Wildfire: Recent concerns about the effects of climate change, particularly drought effects, are contributing to concerns about wildfire vulnerability. With periods of drought, the fuel moisture drops significantly adding to increased fire danger. Over eighty percent of the Santa Clarita Valley is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) which is the Los Angeles County Fire Department and CAL FIRE's highest classification for areas prone to wildfires. In the future, wildfire events in and around Santa Clarita are likely to increase. (See Section E: Fire Hazards). • Flooding: Extreme weather events caused by climate change in the region include higher intensity individual precipitation events and "atmospheric rivers" which will increase flooding risk and flood related damages. Heavy, prolonged rainfall can stress stormwater infrastructure and river channels resulting in more flooding around streams, the river, and certain areas of the City. The Santa Clarita Valley is host to numerous streams, two dams, and the Santa Clara River, and has experienced damage from flood hazards in the past. (See Section D) • Landslides: The projected intensity of climate -induced precipitation increases Santa Clarita's likelihood of experiencing landslides. Because of the City's varied topography, including significant ridgelines, this also increases chances for susceptibility to landslide events. Additionally, the heat from wildfires can create impervious surfaces for debris and mud flow, increasing vulnerabilities to mudslides and subsidence risks in Santa Clarita. The combination of an increase in wildfire activity and extreme precipitation is projected to increase landslide risks in Santa Clarita. (See Section C) • Energy Disruption: As discussed, climate change is projected to increase hazards such as flooding, wildfire, and landslides. These hazards, as well as planned power outages for public safety from wildfires, increase the risk of energy disruption events in Santa Clarita, which also can affect the safety of residents. Vulnerability Assessment As defined by the California Adaptation Planning Guide (2020), climate change vulnerability is considered the degree to which natural, built, and human systems are susceptible to harm from exposure or stresses associated with climate change and from the absence of capacity to adapt. Social climate vulnerability includes vulnerability due to age, gender, language, education, health, housing, mobility, income, occupation, and ethnicity, among other factors. Physical climate vulnerability includes vulnerability to communications facilities, energy, medical services, transportation, waste, water, and natural systems, among other types of physical infrastructure. Technical experts calculated the risk of hazards likely to affect Santa Clarita and described communities and assets vulnerable to each risk. This section integrates information from the 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), the Los Angeles County Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA), and other local knowledge, using the most current knowledge available for each hazard. • Extreme Heat: Santa Clarita's vulnerabilities to heat include transportation, agriculture, energy, and water resources. Populations particularly vulnerable to extreme heat include people with pre-existing conditions, children, older adults, and outdoor workers. Increasing awareness about heat health emergencies and the physical impacts of heat are important to address these vulnerabilities. • Drought: Santa Clarita's vulnerabilities to drought include agriculture, livestock, energy, and local natural habitats. Populations particularly vulnerable to drought include older S-37 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan adults, rural communities, and low-income households. The City of Santa Clarita is working with local water agencies to develop new drought mitigation strategies in order to decrease the severity of this impact. • Wildfire: Populations particularly vulnerable to wildfire include older adults living alone, people with limited access to transportation, people with limited mobility, and people with cardiovascular disease. Infrastructure vulnerable to wildfire includes communications, water, and community facilities. Wildfire vulnerability is highly variable depending on location and is typically higher in the hilly and mountainous areas of the City. • Flooding and Extreme Precipitation: Populations particularly vulnerable to flooding and extreme precipitation include those living in mobile homes, outdoor workers, and households without vehicle access. Infrastructure vulnerable to flooding and extreme precipitation includes transportation, economic centers, and community centers. Flood risk is highly variable depending on location. • Landslides: Populations particularly vulnerable to landslides are those living and working in areas with steep hillsides in areas where fire has occurred. Infrastructure particularly susceptible to landslides include roads, bridges, communication lines, utilities, and pipelines. Additionally, areas where wildfires or construction have destroyed vegetation, channels along a stream or river, steep slopes, and altered slopes are at an increased risk to experience landslides. • Energy Disruption: Populations vulnerable to energy disruption include older adults and those dependent on electricity for medical needs. Portions of eastern and southern Santa Clarita are particularly vulnerable to energy disruption due to aging aboveground energy infrastructure that experiences more frequent outages. Additionally, areas of the city with higher wildfire risk face increased risk of energy disruption due to Public Safety Power Outage (PSPS) events. Santa Clarita leadership has advocated for hardening and electrical service reliability as Southern California Edison (SCE) develops their 2021 Immediate Hardening Plan to reduce energy loss due to PSPS events to decrease these vulnerabilities. The sections of this Element that address Fire Hazards, Flood Hazards, and Geologic Hazards contain additional information including relevant historical data on natural hazard events, agencies responsible for the protection of the public and the environment, descriptions of existing and planned development, and maps including locally prepared information, which all contribute to the vulnerability assessment. Table S-4 identifies which City -operated critical facilities are vulnerable to which climate -related hazards. Figure S-5 and Figure S-8, in earlier sections, display where these facilities are with respect to fire and flood hazard zones. S-38 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Table S-4: City -owned Critical Facilities and Climate Vulnerabilities" m t OL 0 >d fn Q E N W 0 O LL Santa Clarita City Hall ✓ ✓ ✓ George A. Caravalho Santa Clarita Sports Complex/Gymnasium ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ City of Santa Clarita `The Centre' ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Public Works Corporate Yard ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Santa Clarita Aquatics Center ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Newhall Community Center ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Central Park Maintenance Building ✓ ✓ ✓ Santa Clarita Transit Maintenance Facility ✓ ✓ ✓ Metrolink Station — Santa Clarita ✓ ✓ ✓ Metrolink Station — Via Princessa ✓ ✓ ✓ Metrolink Station — Newhall ✓ ✓ ✓ Canyon Country Community Center ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Old Town Newhall Library ✓ ✓ ✓ Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Valencia Branch Library ✓ ✓ ✓ The Cube ✓ ✓ ✓ Climate Change Adaptation "Adaptation is an adjustment in natural or human systems to a new or changing environment. An adaptation adjustment moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities brought about by "For this chart, the identification of which facilities are vulnerable to which hazards is based on the analysis done for the 2021 LHMP, Table 3-5: City Owned & Non -City Owned Facilities. 18 In the 2021 LHMP, Extreme Heat and Extreme Wind are analyzed together as one hazard, Severe Weather S-39 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan the change."19 In Santa Clarita, climate change adaptation involves drought mitigation strategies, addressing public health impacts, hardening infrastructure and buildings, and locating development in safer areas when feasible. Climate Change Resiliency "Resilience is the capacity of any entity —an individual, a community, an organization, or a natural system —to prepare for disruptions, to recover from shocks and stresses, and to adapt and grow from a disruptive experience. A community's resilience is determined by its ability to survive, adapt, and thrive no matter what acute shock or chronic stressor it experiences.1120 In Santa Clarita, climate change resilience involves preparing community members and infrastructure to manage and recover from climate impacts, including extreme heat, wildfire, and drought conditions. Strategies to achieve this may include building retrofits, public education programs, culturally literate community outreach, distribution of emergency resources, urban tree planting, and availability of cooling centers. Specific adaptation and resilience strategies for landslides, flood hazards, fire hazards, and severe weather conditions (extreme heat and wind) can be found in sections C, D, E, and F of the Safety Element respectively. Additionally, the emergency preparedness and response section of this Element, section H, contains strategies to increase resiliency through community preparedness, emergency preparedness, and disaster response and recovery. Adaptation and Resiliency goals, objectives and policies can be found in Part 2 of this Element, and implementation measures can be found in Part 3. M. Summary of Safety Planning Needs in the Santa Clarita Valley Based on the existing conditions and issues outlined in the background sections of the Safety Element, safety planning needs for the Santa Clarita Valley are summarized below. Policies and objectives in the following section have been developed to address these needs. 1. Reduce risks to public safety and property from seismic activity and related hazards, through identification of seismic hazard zones and requirements for seismic design. 2. Identify and mitigate hazards from soil instability, including landslides and subsidence, through identification of hazard areas and requirements for design mitigations to address unstable soils. 3. Plan for and ensure construction and maintenance of adequate flood control facilities to protect existing and future residents from flood hazards. 4. Identify risks from, and plan for emergency response, in the event of dam failure from the 19 Planning and Investing for a Resilient California: A Guidebook for State Agencies, 2018 20 See 19 S-40 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Castaic or Bouquet Canyon Reservoirs. 5. Address drainage improvement needs to mitigate localized flooding problems. 6. Require Low Impact Development techniques in planning and construction, to reduce stormwater runoff, promote infiltration, and reduce the need for costly flood control infrastructure. 7. Control and regulate new development and construction in identified floodplains by applying appropriate development standards and implement federal floodplain management policies to protect public safety and property. 8. Promote planning for and coordination with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to construct new fire stations as needed throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. 9. Adopt and implement policies for fire -safe development in urban/wildland interface areas. 10. Require adequate emergency access, street identification, and address numbers in all development, to ensure timely response to emergencies. 11.Identify, sign, maintain, and provide public information regarding evacuation routes through and out of the Santa Clarita Valley, in the event of a major disaster. 12. Continue coordinating with other agencies to provide information and training to residents about maintaining adequate firebreaks in wildland interface areas. 13. Ensure provision of adequate fire flow for new development. 14. Continue providing tree maintenance services for trees on public property as part of the urban forestry management program, to limit damage during windstorms from falling limbs. 15. Protect residents from the harmful effects of hazardous materials through appropriate zoning and development standards and coordinate with other agencies as needed on clean-up efforts for contaminated areas. 16. Continue to prepare, update, and implement emergency preparedness procedures and response plans. 17. Continue to provide training to public officials and residents on emergency preparedness and response. 18. Cooperate with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department to expand facility space in the Santa Clarita Valley to meet current and projected law enforcement needs. 19. Promote crime prevention through public education and support of Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, and CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) programs. 20. Promote measures to prevent accidental injury by ensuring adequate lighting, addressing trip and fall hazards, analyzing traffic accident data and providing traffic safety improvements where needed, promoting walkable neighborhoods, ensuring S-41 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan safe trails, and other similar programs. 21. Cooperate with appropriate agencies and the public to create a plan to prepare for and respond to potential terrorist activities. 22. Prepare for an increased level of risk from natural hazards projected to increase due to climate change. S-42 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan PART 2: SAFETY GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Geological Hazards Goal S 1: Protection of public safety and property from hazardous geological conditions, including seismic rupture and ground shaking, soil instability, and related hazards. Objective S 1.1: Identify and map areas in the Santa Clarita Valley that are susceptible to geological hazards, for use by the public and decision makers in considering development plans. Policy S 1.1.1: Maintain maps of potentially active faults and fault zones, based on information available from the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone maps, United States Geological Survey, State Board of Geologists, State Mining and Geology Board, and other appropriate sources. Policy S 1.1.2: Maintain maps of areas subject to liquefaction and landslides, based on data provided by the State and other appropriate sources. Policy S 1.1.3: In the event of significant incidents of soil subsidence, compile data and prepare maps showing areas with potential for this hazard. Policy S 1.1.4: Maintain maps showing potential inundation areas from dam failure. Objective S 1.2: Regulate new development in areas subject to geological hazards to reduce risks to the public from seismic events or geological instability. Policy S 1.2.1: Implement requirements of the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act. Policy S 1.2.2: Restrict the land use type and intensity of development in areas subject to fault rupture, landslides, or liquefaction, in order to limit exposure of people to seismic hazards. Policy S 1.2.3: Require soils and geotechnical reports for new construction in areas with potential hazards from faulting, landslides, liquefaction, or subsidence, and incorporate recommendations from these studies into the site design as appropriate. Policy S 1.2.4: Enforce seismic design and building techniques in local building codes. Policy S 1.2.5: Consider the potential for inundation from failure of the Castaic or Bouquet Canyon Reservoir dams when reviewing development proposals within potential inundation areas. Objective S 1.3: Reduce risk of damage in developed areas from seismic activity. Policy S 1.3.1: Identify any remaining unreinforced masonry buildings or other unstable structures and require remediation or seismic retrofitting as needed to S-43 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan meet seismic safety requirements. Policy S 1.3.2: Increase earthquake safety in all public facilities through bracing of shelves, cabinets, equipment, and other measures as deemed appropriate. Policy S 1.3.3: Provide informational materials to the public on how to make their homes and businesses earthquake safe. Policy S 1.3.4: Cooperate with other agencies as needed to ensure regular inspections of public infrastructure such as bridges, dams, and other critical facilities, and require repairs to these structures as needed to prevent failure in the event of seismic activity. Flood Hazards Goal S 2: Protection of public safety and property from unreasonable risks due to flooding. Objective S 2.1: Plan for flood protection as part of a multi -objective watershed management approach for the Santa Clara River and its tributaries. Policy S 2.1.1: On the Land Use Map, designate appropriate areas within the floodplain as open space for multi -use purposes, including flood control, habitat preservation, and recreational open space. Development in the floodplain will require mitigation as deemed necessary by the reviewing authority. Policy S 2.1.2: Promote Low Impact Development standards on development sites, including but not limited to minimizing impervious surface area and promoting infiltration, in order to reduce the flow and velocity of stormwater runoff throughout the watershed. Policy S 2.1.3: Promote the use of vegetated drainage courses and soft -bottom channels for flood control facilities to the extent feasible, in order to achieve water quality and habitat objectives in addition to flood control. Policy S 2.1.4: Cooperate with other agencies as appropriate regarding the related issues of flood control, watershed management, water quality, and habitat protection. Policy S 2.1.5: Promote the joint use of flood control facilities with other beneficial uses where feasible, such as by incorporating detention basins into parks and extending trails through floodplains. Objective S 2.2: Identify areas in the Santa Clarita Valley that are subject to inundation from flooding. Policy S 2.2.1: Prepare and maintain maps of floodways and floodplains based on information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other appropriate sources, in order to qualify for FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. Policy S 2.2.2: Identify areas subject to localized short-term flooding due to S-44 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan drainage deficiencies. Objective S 2.3: Plan for and construct adequate drainage and flood control infrastructure to ensure flood protection. Policy S 2.3.1: Implement drainage master plans designed to handle storm flows from the 100-year storm. Policy S 2.3.2: Include funding for drainage and flood control improvements in the annual City budget. Objective S 2.4: Implement flood safety measures in new development. Policy S 2.4.1: Require that new development comply with FEMA floodplain management requirements and local flood mitigation standards as conditions of development. Policy S 2.4.2: On the Land Use Map, restrict the type and intensity of land use in flood -prone areas, or require flood -proof construction, as deemed appropriate. Policy S 2.4.3 Locate, when feasible, new essential public facilities outside of flood hazard zones, including hospitals and health care facilities, emergency shelters, fire stations, emergency command centers, and emergency communications facilities. (Addresses requirement) Objective S 2.5: Limit risks to existing developed areas from flooding. Policy S 2.5.1: Address drainage problems that cause flooding on prominent transportation corridors by working with multi -jurisdictional agencies and stakeholders to construct needed drainage improvements. Policy S 2.5.2: Provide for the maintenance of drainage structures and flood control facilities to avoid system malfunctions and overflows. Policy S 2.5.3 Encourage flood safety retrofits and pursue retrofits and mitigation strategies for essential public facilities identified as vulnerable to flood hazards. (Addresses requirement) Fire Hazards Goal S 3: Protection of public safety infrastructure and property from fires. Objective S 3.1: Provide adequate fire protection infrastructure to maintain acceptable service levels as established by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Policy S 3.1.1: Coordinate on planning for new fire stations to meet current and projected needs. Policy S 3.1.2: Program adequate funding for capital fire protection costs and explore all feasible funding options to meet facility needs. S-45 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Policy S 3.1.3: Require adequate fire flow and adequate fire protection as a condition of approval for all new development. (Change required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.1.4: Maintain adequate fire flow infrastructure, including identifying location of anticipated additional water supply, maintenance, and long-term integrity of water supply, which may include installation of additional reservoir capacity and/or distribution facilities. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Objective S 3.2: Provide for the specialized needs of fire protection services in both urban and wildland interface areas. Policy S 3.2.1: Identify areas of the Santa Clarita Valley that are prone to wildland fire hazards adopt current CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps and address these areas in fire safety plans. (Amended for specificity - encouraged) Policy S 3.2.2: Enforce standards for maintaining defensible space around structures, roadside fuel reductions, and consider establishing community fire breaks through clearing of dry brush and vegetation. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.2.3: Establish landscape guidelines for fire -prone areas with recommended plant materials and provide this information to builders and members of the public. Policy S 3.2.4: Require sprinkler systems, fire resistant roofs and building materials, and other construction measures deemed necessary to prevent loss of life and property from wildland fires. (Required change to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.2.5: Ensure adequate secondary and emergency access for fire apparatus, which includes minimum requirements for road width, surface material, grade, and staging areas. Policy S 3.2.6: Continue to provide information and training to the public on fire safety in wildland interface areas. Policy S 3.2.7: Implement wildfire mitigation strategies as identified in the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, including community education, evaluating access routes, and prescribed burning. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Objective S 3.3: Maintain acceptable emergency response times throughout the planning area. Policy S 3.3.1: Plan for fire response times of no more than five minutes in urban areas, eight minutes in suburban areas, and 12 minutes in rural areas. S-46 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Policy S 3.3.2: Require the installation and maintenance of street name signs on all new development and the posting of address numbers on all homes and businesses that are clearly visible from adjacent streets. (combined two existing policies) Policy S 3.3.3: Identify evacuation routes and their capacity, safety, and viability under a range of emergency scenarios, and plan for the evacuation needs of developments with only one point of access. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.3.4: Maintain training standards in wildfire operations, incident command, evacuations, command and control, aviation, pre -fire engineering, prevention, public information, and resource management. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Objective S 3.4: Maintain development standards and land use regulations that prioritize fire safe development. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.4.1: Ensure that all new development and redevelopment in Fire Hazard Severity Zones comply with Board of Forestry requirements, Fire Safe Regulations, and current versions of the California Building Code (CBC), California Fire Code (CFC), and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.4.2: Strive to minimize new residential development in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones by giving processing and funding preference to new residential developments outside of the VHFHSZ. Ensure that all new residential developments located within the VHFHSZ meet or exceed all applicable Fire Safe Standards (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.4.3: Locate critical facilities and essential public facilities outside Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones when feasible. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.4.4: Require new development in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to develop fire protection plans and enter into long term vegetation landscape maintenance agreements, and maintain access for emergency response vehicles, and require new residential development to maintain Fuel Modification Plans (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.4.5: Pursue retrofits and mitigation strategies for essential public facilities identified as vulnerable to wildfire hazards and for residential developments with only one point of access (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards). Objective S 3.5: Work cooperatively with relevant organizations and agencies for fire prevention, protection, and response. (Added; Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) S-47 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Policy S 3.5.1: Continue to work with Los Angeles County Fire Department and CAL FIRE to ensure data is adequately recorded, documented, and received by CAL FIRE. (Required to meet Board of Forestry Standards) Policy S 3.5.2: Continue to work with partnering agencies, foster cooperative relationships, conduct periodic fire -related training, and participate in joint agency planning and preparedness meetings in preparation for incidents requiring multi - jurisdictional coordinated response. (Required to meet Board of Forestry Standards) Policy S 3.5.3: For areas adjacent to the National Forest, cooperate with the United States Forest Service regarding land use and development issues. (moved) Policy S 3.5.4: Work cooperatively with responsible agencies and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to plan for post -fire recovery. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) (moved) Hazardous Materials Goal S 4: Protection of public safety and property from hazardous materials. Objective S 4.1: Identify sites that are contaminated with chemicals and other hazardous materials and promote clean-up efforts. Policy S 4.1.1: Continue to support clean-up efforts and re -use plans for the Whittaker-Bermite property. Policy S 4.1.2: Coordinate with other agencies to address contamination of soil and groundwater from hazardous materials on various sites and require that contamination be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the City and other responsible agencies prior to issuance of any permits for new development. Objective S 4.2: Cooperate with other agencies to ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Policy S 4.2.1: On the Land Use Map, restrict the areas in which activities that use or generate large amounts of hazardous materials may locate, to minimize impacts to residents and other sensitive receptors in the event of a hazardous materials incident. Policy S 4.2.2: Through the development review process, ensure that any new development proposed in the vicinity of a use that stores or generates large amounts of hazardous materials provides adequate design features, setbacks, and buffers to mitigate impacts to sensitive receptors in the event of a hazardous materials incident. Policy S 4.2.3: Require businesses to verify procedures for storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials. Policy S 4.2.4: Cooperate with other agencies to hold regular events to promote safe disposal of small amounts of household hazardous waste, S-48 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan including e- waste, by Santa Clarita Valley residents . Law Enforcement Goal S 5: Protection of public safety through the provision of law enforcement services and crime prevention strategies. Objective S 5.1: Cooperate with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's plans for expansion of facility space to meet current and future law enforcement needs in the Santa Clarita Valley. Policy S 5.1.1: Participate in a multi -jurisdictional task force to evaluate alternatives for combining public safety services with administrative services within a centralized government complex serving the entire Santa Clarita Valley. Policy S 5.1.2: Provide staff assistance to assess future law enforcement needs, and work together with the County, Sheriffs Department, and other partners to develop and implement plans for meeting these needs. Policy S 5.1.3: Cooperate on implementation of funding mechanisms for law enforcement services. Objective S 5.2: Cooperate with the Sheriffs Department on crime prevention programs to serve residents and businesses. Policy S 5.2.1: Promote and participate in the Business Watch program to assist business owners in developing and implementing crime prevention strategies. Policy S 5.2.2: Promote and support Neighborhood Watch programs to assist residents in establishing neighborhood crime prevention techniques. Policy S 5.2.3: Provide code enforcement services to maintain minimum health and safety standards and as a deterrent to crime. Accidents Goal S 6: Reduced risk to public safety and property damage from accidental occurrences. Objective S 6.1: Reduce damage from high winds through effective urban forest management. Policy S 6.1.1: Continue tree trimming and maintenance programs for trees in the right-of-way and on public property, to limit damage from falling limbs. Policy S 6.1.2: Promote the planting of tree types appropriate to the local climate, to avoid breakage by brittle, non-native trees. Objective S 6.2: Increase public safety through the design of public facilities and urban spaces. S-49 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Policy S 6.2.1: In designing or reviewing development plans, ensure that lighting levels are adequate to provide safe and secure nighttime use of each site, while limiting excessive or unnecessary light and glare. Policy S 6.2.2: In reviewing development plans, consider Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to increase public safety through establishing defensible space, clearly delineated public and private areas, and effective surveillance of common areas. Policy S 6.2.3: In designing or reviewing development plans, ensure that pedestrian pathways, stairs, steps, and ramps are designed to provide clear and unimpeded passage in order to avoid trip hazards and conflicts with vehicles. Policy S 6.2.4: Continue to monitor traffic accident data in order to evaluate and address any traffic control needs to enhance public safety. Policy S 6.2.5: Use traffic calming devices and reduced street widths to slow traffic speeds and reduce accidents, where deemed appropriate. Objective S 6.3: Provide for the safety of disadvantaged persons. Policy S 6.3.1: In cooperation with other agencies, ensure adequate shelter for homeless persons to limit their exposure to accidental injury and illness. Policy S 6.3.2: Implement the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure safe travel paths and accommodations for persons with disabilities. Objective S 6.4: Minimize damage resulting from aircraft accidents near Agua Dulce Airpark. Policy S 6.4.1: Support efforts by Los Angeles County to require all new development in the vicinity of the Agua Dulce Airpark to comply with the County's Airport Land Use Plan and applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Emergency Plannin_a Goal S 7: Protection of the public through planning for disaster response and recovery, in order to minimize damage from emergency incidents or terrorist activities. Objective S 7.1: Maintain and implement plans and procedures to prepare for disaster response and terrorist activities. Policy S 7.1.1: Regularly update emergency preparedness and response plans that are consistent with State plans. Policy S 7.1.2: Continue to provide regular training to public officials and the public on emergency procedures. Policy S 7.1.3: Ensure that evacuation routes are clearly posted throughout S-50 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan the Santa Clarita Valley. Policy S 7.1.4: Strengthen communication and cooperation between agencies, citizens, and non-profit groups to plan for disaster response. Policy S 7.1.5: Maintain strong cooperative working relationships with public agencies responsible for flood protection, fire protection, and hazard response. (SB 1241) Objective S 7.2: Plan for ways to minimize economic and social disruption and expedite recovery from emergency incidents. Policy S 7.2.1: In cooperation with other agencies, plan for temporary shelters for residents displaced by disasters and emergency incidents. Policy S 7.2.2: Plan for expedited plan check, permitting, and inspection programs to aid recovery efforts involving the rebuilding of damaged structures. Policy S 7.2.3: Ensure that proper record -keeping procedures are in place for purposes of obtaining reimbursement from State and federal agencies. Policy S 7.2.4: Purchase disaster and recovery supplies locally to assist local businesses in their recovery efforts. Climate Adaptation Goal S 8: Protection of the public from climate change related hazards through adaptation and mitigation strategies. (Required: SIB 379) Objective S 8.1: Increase public safety through community awareness of climate change and its impacts. (Addresses resilience for SIB 379) Policy S 8.1.1: Publish and regularly update information on the status of climate related hazards and their impacts. Policy S 8.1.2: Provide opportunities for public officials to learn about climate change and its impacts. Policy S 8.1.3: Increase participation of low-income, immigrant, non- English -speaking, racially and ethnically diverse, and special needs residents throughout climate action planning and implementation. Policy S 8.1.4: Use performance metrics and data to evaluate and monitor the impacts of climate change strategies on public health and social equity. Policy S 8.1.5: Use the Nixle Alert Message system to inform citizens about upcoming and ongoing climate -related hazards, including resources such as available shelters or cooling centers, if applicable. Objective S 8.2: Maintain acceptable infrastructure to withstand the impacts of climate change. (Addresses climate and infrastructure for SIB 379) S-51 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Policy S 8.2.1: Assess impact of climate change on community infrastructure and incorporate consideration of climate change impacts as part of infrastructure planning and operations. Policy S 8.2.2: Encourage retrofits that address climate concerns, including high efficiency air conditioning or alternative cooling systems that decrease energy demand while promoting public health and safety. Policy S 8.2.3: Prioritize climate mitigation actions and retrofits in neighborhoods that currently experience social or environmental injustice or bear a disproportionate burden of potential public health impacts. (Incorporates equity and environmental justice concerns) Policy S 8.2.4: Support green infrastructure, such as bioswales, permeable pavements, green roofs, rainwater harvesting, and alternative irrigation techniques, such as subsurface drip irrigation, to manage extreme weather hazards and to reduce use of climate -sensitive water supplies. Objective S 8.3: Plan cooperatively within all City departments, as well as with other local, state, and federal agencies and stakeholders, in order to address climate hazards. (Addresses working cooperatively with relevant agencies for SB 379) Policy S 8.3.1: Utilize successful community -based programs and partnerships with community -based organizations to communicate climate risks and available resources to the public. Policy S 8.3.2: Continue collaborating in County, State, and regional -level climate research, planning, and action. Policy S 8.3.3: Integrate climate adaptation and resiliency considerations into the next update of the Santa Clarita Climate Action Plan, Capital Improvement Plans, and the General Plan. S-52 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan PART 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAFETY ELEMENT The City will implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the Safety Element of the City of Santa Clarita General Plan through the following actions: 1. On the Land Use Map, designate areas that are subject to potential damage from natural or man-made hazards for appropriate land uses, such as open space or low -density residential, in order to reduce exposure of persons and property to hazardous conditions. 2. Revise the City's Unified Development Code and other development -related ordinances as needed to ensure consistency with the goals and policies of the Safety Element. 3. Through the review process for new discretionary development applications, require consistency with the goals and policies of the Safety Element, including requirements to mitigate hazards from seismic, geotechnical, soils, flooding, fire, crime, or other unsafe conditions as appropriate. 4. Update master plans for drainage, streets, emergency services, and other City infrastructure and facilities as needed to conform with the goals and policies of the Safety Element. 5. Update the City's Capital Improvement Program as appropriate to incorporate capital projects needed to implement goals and policies of the Safety Element, such as drainage and street improvements. 6. As part of the annual General Plan review process, conduct an annual review of the Safety Element, along with other General Plan elements, to determine compliance, and file a report with the California Office of Planning and Research and Department of Community Development pursuant to Government Code Section 65400(a) (2). 7. Ensure that any acquisition of real property for public use is consistent with the Safety Element and other General Plan elements, pursuant to Government Code Section 65402. 8. In cooperation with the County, implement compatible policies and guidelines for hillside development within the Santa Clarita Valley, to protect the public from landslides and other geotechnical hazards. 9. In cooperation with the County, implement compatible policies and guidelines for flood control and drainage improvements, to protect the public from regional and local flooding (including dam inundation). 10. In cooperation with the County, implement compatible policies for wildland fire safety, including but not limited to fuel reduction and defensible space, building materials and design, emergency access and evacuation routes, and fire flow requirements, to protect the public from wildfires. 11. Ensure compliance with seismic safety standards through plan review and inspection procedures on all new construction, pursuant to adopted codes and ordinances. 12. Review any proposed General Plan Amendments to ensure compliance with applicable goals and policies of the Safety Element; coordinate this review with the S-53 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan County as appropriate. 13. Monitor effectiveness of the Safety Element in achieving the goals of protecting property, public health, and safety; initiate amendments thereto as needed to meet changing conditions, needs, and policies, coordinating such amendments with the County as appropriate. 14. Continue implementing emergency preparedness plans and procedures, updating them as needed and providing training to staff and the general public on emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. 15. Continue to cooperate with the County and other agencies as needed to respond to emergencies throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. 16. Cooperate with the County Fire Department in its efforts to plan for and construct new fire station facilities within the Santa Clarita Valley, which may include coordination on determining appropriate locations and evaluating various funding mechanisms for new facilities and services. 17. Cooperate with the County Sheriffs Department in its efforts to plan for expansion of law enforcement services to serve the Santa Clarita Valley, which may include coordination on determining appropriate station locations and evaluating various funding mechanisms for new facilities and services. 18. Continue cooperating with the County and other appropriate entities on control of hazardous substances, addressing the safe use, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances as appropriate. 19. Continue implementing the City's urban forestry maintenance program, to reduce potential hazards from falling tree limbs. 20. Continue maintenance programs for street pavement, traffic control, and directional signage, in order to ensure maximum safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians on City roadways. 21. Update the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as required and continue implementing mitigation measures identified in the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. (Addresses requirement) 22. Publish information on the Green Santa Clarita website about the status of climate related hazards and their impacts specific to the City and include performance metrics and data to evaluate and monitor the impacts of climate change strategies on public health and social equity. (Addresses SB 379 Requirement) 23. When available, apply for funding opportunities and grants to provide climate and safety related retrofits and other resources to residents. (Addresses SB 379 Requirement) 24. Continue to conduct a survey of public and private streets to determine those that lack two means of ingress and egress and identify and implement mitigation measures to reduce risk. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) S-54 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DRAFT SAFETY ELEMENT C� OS ANCOUNTY R MANTA RE DEPARTMENT ON ES C g CLARITA h*�a 150 MAY 2022 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan PART 1: -BACKGROUND AND SAFETY ISSUES Purpose and Intent of the Safety Element Local governments are charged with the responsibility of protecting their citizens from unsafe conditions i^ +he planning a4:ealincluding natural and man-made hazards that could affect life or health, property values, economic or social welfare, and/or environmental quality. -The Safety Element describes natural and man-made hazards that may affect existing and future residents, and provides guidelines for protecting public health and safety.- It identifies present conditions and public concerns, and establishes policies and standards designed to minimize risks from hazards to acceptable levels. -In addition, the Safety Element informs citizens about hazardous conditions in specific areas, and assists policy makers in making land use and development decisions. Although some degree of risk is inevitable because disasters cannot be predicted with certainty, unsafe conditions may be minimized through development of plans and policies to limit the public's exposure to hazards.- For those cases in which disasters cannot be avoided, the Safety Element addresses emergency response services, and includes policies intended to minimize disruption and expedite recovery following disasters. B. Background Section 65302 of the California Government Code requires that the Safety Element address risks associated with ground rupture and shaking, seiche and dam failure, slope and soil instability, flooding, urban and wildland fires, evacuation routes, climate change, and any locally -identified issues, such as crime reduction, emergency preparedness, and hazardous materials incidents. The aim of the Safety Element is to reduce the potential risk of death, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from these hazards, by providing a framework to guide local land use decisions related to zoning, subdivisions, and entitlement permits. Many of the issues covered in the Safety Element are also addressed in other General Plan elements. —The Safety Element is consistent with the Land Use Element and Economic Development Element because hazards were identified and considered when establishing appropriate land use patterns on the Land Use Map, in order to limit public exposure to risk. -The Element is consistent with the Circulation Element; because circulation policies require adequate evacuation routes and emergency access throughout the community. -The Element is consistent with the Housing Element; because residential areas have been designated and are required to be designed to protect neighborhoods from hazardous conditions. -The Element is consistent with the Conservation and Open Space Element, because areas identified as potentially subject to flooding, slope failure, seiche, or other hazard, have been designated as Open Space. -In addition, conservation policies to protect watersheds and hillsides are also intended to limit risk from flooding and slope failures. -The Safety Element is consistent with the Noise Element; because policies in both elements are intended to protect the public from unhealthful conditions. The Safety Element was updated in conjunction with the City's 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), and new hazard analysis in this Element is based on research done for the LHMP Additionallv, this Safety Element incorporates the Santa Clarita Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan reference, as allowed by Government Code section 65302.6. C. Seismic and Geological Hazards Earthauakes and Fault Zones Affectina the �', ,aP44i�Area The planRiRg areaCity contains and is in the vicinity of several known active and potentially active earthquake faults and fault zones. -The term fault describes a fracture or zone of closely associated fractures where rocks on one side have been displaced with respect to those on the other side. -A fault zone consists of a zone of related faults which may be braided or branching. New faults within the region continue to be discovered.- Scientists have identified almost 100 faults in the Los Angeles area known to be capable of a magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquake. The January 17, 1994, magnitude 6.7 Northridge Earthquake, which produced severe ground motions causing 57 deaths and 9,253 injuries, left over 20,000 displaced from their homes. Scientists have indicated that such devastating shaking should be considered the norm near any large thrust fault earthquake in the region. -Recent reports from the U.S. Geological Survey and the Southern California Earthquake Center conclude that the Los Angeles area could expect one earthquake every year of magnitude 5.0 or more, for the foreseeable future. A major earthquake in or near the Santa Clarita Valley may cause deaths and casualties, property damage, fires, hazardous materials spills, and other hazards. -The effects could be aggravated by aftershocks and the secondary effects of fire, chemical accidents, water contamination, and possible dam failures. -The time of day and season of the year could affect the number of casualties and property damage sustained from a major seismic event. -In addition to impacts on human safety and property damage, a major earthquake could cause socio-economic impacts on Valley residents and businesses through loss of employment, interruption of the distribution of goods and services, and reductions in the local tax base. —Disruption of transportation, telecommunications, and computer systems could further impact financial services and local government. -A catastrophic earthquake could exceed the response capability of the City and County, requiring disaster relief support from other local governmental and private organizations, and from the State and federal governments. Earthquakes are classified by their magnitude and by their intensity. The intensity of seismic ground shaking is a function of several factors, including the magnitude of the quake, distance from the epicenter, and local geologic conditions. -The largest or maximum credible earthquake a fault is capable of generating is used for community planning purposes. -Earthquakes are typically defined by their magnitude as measured on the Richter Scale.- Each whole number step in magnitude on the scale represents a tenfold increase in the amplitude of the waves on a seismogram, and about a 31-fold increase in energy released. -For example, a 7.5-magnitude earthquake is 31 times more powerful than a 6.5-magnitude quake. -The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale is a measure of the damage potential of earthquakes; and contains 12 levels of intensity from I (tremor not felt) to XII (damage nearly total).- For purposes of the discussion in this section, intensity is given using the Richter Scale, which is generally described in Table S-1. Table S-1_ Richter Scale of Magnitude for Earthquakes Richter Magnitude Earthquake Effects Less than 3.5 Generally not felt, but recorded S-1 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan 3.5-5.4 Often felt, but rarely causes damage Slight damage to well -designed buildings, can cause major 5.5-6.0 damage to poorly constructed buildings over small regions Can be destructive in areas up to about 100 kilometers across, in 6.1-6.9 areas where people live 7 0-7 9 Major earthquake; can cause serious damage over large areas Great earthquake; can cause serious damage in areas several 8 or greater hundred kilometers across Active faults are those that have caused soil and strata displacement within the last 11,000 years (the Holocene epoch). Potentially active faults show evidence of surface displacement during the last two million years (the Quaternary period). -Exhibit S-1 shows the general location of faults which have experienced seismic activity within the last two million years and are considered to be active or potentially active, and which are located within or in the vicinity of the Faults capable of causing major damage within the area are listed below, with estimated potential magnitude indicated on the Richter scale. The San Andreas Fault Zone extends approximately 1,200 kilometers from the Gulf of California north to the Cape of Mendocino, where it continues northward along the ocean floor. -The San Andreas Fault Zone marks the boundary between the Pacific and North American geotechnical plates; it is a right -lateral strike -slip fault that occurs along the line of contact between the two plates. -The Fault Zone is located north of the City of Santa Clarita and extends through the communities of Frazier Park, Palmdale, Wrightwood, and San Bernardino. -In 1857, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurred along a 255-mile long segment of this Fault, between Cholame and San Bernardino. -This seismic event is the most significant historic earthquake in Southern California history.- The length of the San Andreas Fault Zone and its active seismic history indicate that it has a high potential for large-scale movement in the near future, with an estimated Richter magnitude of 6.8 - 8.0. Along the Mojave segment, closest to the Santa Clarita Valley, the interval period between major ruptures is estimated to be 140 years. S-2 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan A�OEM :NAT7KNAL 7T Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan The San Fernando Fault Zone is a thrust fault, 17 kilometers long, generally located approximately 20 miles southeast of Santa Clarita near the communities of San Fernando and Sunland. -The Fault Zone's last major movement occurred on February 9, 1971, producing a quake with a Richter magnitude of 6.6 known as the San Fernando earthquake. -The ground surface ruptures during this earthquake occurred on a little-- known pre-existing fault in an area of low seismicity and previously unknown historic ground placement. -The zone of displacement was approximately 12 miles long and had a maximum of three feet of vertical movement. -The estimated interval between major ruptures along the San Fernando fault zone is estimated between 100 and 300 years, with a probable earthquake magnitude of 6.0 - 6.8. The San Gabriel Fault Zone traverses the area from northwest to southeast, extending 140 kilometers from the community of Frazier Park (west of Gorman) to Mount Baldy in San Bernardino County. -Within the Santa Clarita Valley, the San Gabriel Fault Zone underlies the northerly portion of the community from Castaic and Saugus, extending east through Canyon Country to Sunland. -Holocene activity along the Fault Zone has occurred in the segment between Saugus and Castaic.- The length of this Fault, and its relationship with the San Andreas Fault system, contribute to its potential for future activity. The interval between major ruptures is unknown, although the western half is thought to be more active than the eastern portion. -The Fault is a right- lateral strike -slip fault with an estimated earthquake magnitude of 7.2. The Holser Fault is approximately 20 kilometers in length extending from east of former Highway 99, westward to the vicinity of Piru Creek. -Nearby communities include Castaic, Val Verde, and Piru. -The surface trace of the Fault intersects the San Gabriel Fault east of Saugus. -The most recent surface rupture has been identified as Quaternary period. Subsurface data in nearby oil fields demonstrate that the Holser Fault is a southward dipping, sharply -folded reverse fault. -Subsurface exposures of this Fault in the Metropolitan Water District's Saugus Tunnel show at least 14 feet of terrace deposits offset by this Fault, which suggest that the Fault is potentially active. -This Fault could generate a maximum estimated earthquake magnitude of 6.5. The Sierra Madre Fault is a 55-kilometer long fault zone generally located southeast of the plaRRO g aFeaCity along the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains, extending from Sunland to Glendora. The Sierra Madre Fault is a reverse fault that dips to the north. The zone of faulting is similar to, and may lie within, the same fault system as the San Fernando Fault Zone, which moved in 1971. -Movement along faults in this zone has resulted in the uplift of the San Gabriel Mountains.- Geologic evidence indicates that the Sierra Madre Fault Zone has been active in the Holocene epoch. -The interval between major ruptures is estimated at several thousand years, and the Fault Zone has an estimated earthquake magnitude of 6.0 - 7.0. • The Santa Susana Fault is a thrust fault, dipping to the north. -The Fault is located south of the intersection of Interstate 5 and State Route 14; and extends 38 kilometers from Simi Valley to the San Fernando Valley. -Nearby communities include Sylmar and San Fernando.- This Fault has been classified as potentially active by geologists based on evidence suggesting that movement has occurred within the past two million years S-4 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan (Quaternary period). -In its western portions, there is evidence that the fault plane has been folded and would, therefore, probably not have renewed movement. The interval between major ruptures is unknown. -Portions of the Fault Zone have an estimated earthquake magnitude of 6.5 -- 7.3. The Oak Ridge Fault is a thrust fault extending 90 kilometers.- The Fault is located west of the City and parallels the Santa Clara River and State Route 126 from Piru to the coast. Movement along the portion of the fault between Santa Paula and Ventura has been identified in the Holocene period. -At its eastern end, the Oak Ridge thrust becomes more difficult to trace and appears to be overthrust by the Santa Susana Fault. -The magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake in 1994 is thought to have occurred along the eastern edge of the Oak Ridge Fault. -The interval between major ruptures is unknown, and the maximum earthquake magnitude is estimated to be 6.5 -- 7.5. The Clearwater Fault is an east/west trending reverse fault, approximately 32 kilometers in length. -The Fault is located approximately 10 miles northeast of the Castaic community and runs through Lake Hughes and Leona Valley, where it merges with the San Andreas Fault Zone. -Evidence of movement along this Fault has been identified in the Late Quaternary period.- Although an estimate of the amount and type of displacement on the Clearwater Fault is difficult to determine, the Fault is considered to be potentially active. • The Soledad Fault is a left -lateral normal fault 20 kilometers in length, located near the communities of Acton and Soledad Canyon. -The Fault is considered to be active, with surface rupture during the Quaternary period. The Northridge Hills Fault crosses the San Fernando Valley through Northridge and Chatsworth, disappearing under thick alluvium in the east central valley. -This Fault is believed either to be more than one fault plane or a splinter of faults that align and possibly blend with the fault complex in the Santa Susanna Pass, which extends west into Simi Valley. Near Northridge in the San Fernando Valley, the Northridge Hills Fault is buried beneath the alluvium, and the Fault's location is interpreted from oil industry data and from topographic patterns.- The Fault is a reverse fault, 25 kilometers in length. This portion of the Fault has had movement during the late Quaternary period. Despite its name, it is not the fault responsible for the Northridge Earthquake (which occurred along the Oak Ridge Fault). • The San Francisquito Fault is a subsidiary fault of the San Andreas Fault Zone.- Although there is no evidence of recent activity, it has experienced up to seven meters of vertical displacement in the past. -Originating just north of the Bouquet Reservoir, it extends under the dam and travels southwest to San Francisquito Canyon. • The Pelona Fault, seven kilometers in length, is located near the community of Sleepy Valley and has ruptured in the Late Quaternary period. In addition to seismic impacts from these faults, there is a potential for ground shaking from blind thrust faults, which are low angle detachment faults that do not reach the ground surface. -Recent examples of blind thrust fault earthquakes include the 1994 Northridge (magnitude 6.7), 1983 Coalinga (magnitude 6.5), and 1987 Whittier Narrows (magnitude 5.9) events. Much of the Los Angeles area is underlain by blind thrust faults, typically at a depth of six to 10 miles below ground surface. These faults have the capacity to produce earthquakes of a magnitude up to 7.5. S-5 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act, adopted by the State of California in 1972, requires identification of known fault hazard areas on a map and prohibits construction of specified building types within these fault hazard areas. -The primary purpose of the Act is to prevent the construction of buildings used for human occupancy on the surface trace of active faults. Pursuant to this law, the State Geologist has established Special Studies Zones around active faults, as depicted on maps distributed to all cities and counties. -Local agencies are required to regulate development within these Special Studies Zones; and may be more restrictive than the State law based upon local conditions.- Generally, the Act requires that structures for human occupancy must be set back 50 feet from the fault trace. -Areas within the Santa Clarita Valley that are designated as Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zones are shown en €x"ih�r—in Figure S-1. The planning area has experienced shaking from several earthquakes recorded back to 1855, as listed on Table S-2. Prior to that date the historic record is incomplete. -Epicenters of historic earthquakes affecting the planning area are shown on qx- Figure S-2. One of the largest occurred in 1857 in the area of Fort Tejon.- Estimated at a magnitude of 8.0, this earthquake resulted in a surface rupture scar of about 220 miles in length along the San Andreas Fault, and shaking was reported from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Figure S-1: Alquist Priolo Fault Special Study ZoneF Earthquake F .,Its in SangClarita Are N1netynine -„F,per 4M D, i Casta is �vnct' e ��'• ��. Honby wt Solemin[ Santa Clarita Stevens i Ranch hlewhall I Alquist-Ill Fault Special Studies Zones IJ - - Alquist-Priolo Fault Active Fault Conditionally Active Fault •"': Potentially Active Fault - 1 r,y.; I a.�A. NG'A. Ug;S; FMIA ounr of I r-n7rle>ss�'�A IfkL Larmm. Oat _ Y , .p i �i. f� ��� I� IkGS, 6urenu �( and i 9ar a 1' rietiC'EFA NPS, V.SDA M0UnIarn :t +er rLleW Source: City of Santa Clarita, 2021 S-6 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan The strongest recent seismic event was the January 1994 Northridge earthquake.— The earthquake epicenter was located approximately 13 miles southwest of the Santa Clarita Valley in the Northridge community of Los Angeles County. -Estimated damages from the quake included $650 million to residential structures, $41 million to businesses, and over $20 million to public infrastructure. -Although no deaths were recorded in the Santa Clarita Valley from the earthquake, the event resulted in damage to water distribution and filtration systems, natural gas service, electrical service, and roads throughout the planningarea. Damage included the collapse of a freeway bridge at the Interstate 5/State Route 14 interchange, resulting in traffic and circulation impacts to the plaRRORgarea for an extended period of time. Other damage included a crude oil release from a pipeline rupture and the dislocation of many mobile homes from their foundations. The City, County, and many other agencies cooperated in disaster recovery efforts, quickly re- establishing essential services, and rebuilding critical facilities. Figure S-2: Regional Earthquake History Sre- ra Yol Magnitude 2.5+ Earthquakes from 1990 - 2020 ail o n 5'�erra Valley 0 O Agua Dulce Ninetynine Oaks ° Castaic Copper Hill Dr Val Verde junc techJ an %a Honby Solemint p ant Clarita tzsl Stever e O Rapc N%whall ® ° a Magnitude 9o.c, 0 2.5-3.5 Sar a SFisanq l: o 00 ' ° � tiCrcr cr °Q%a V O <4,5 �(} �� Unto'<_5.5 �- orb oar' r: OcO c °o lts a r MoLd�j tin (sj c a�uv Q Q 56.5 J�ot 041 Simi Valley ° ° 3 C� o a ci y c � C,c �*} �IeY o Cif o o c�U��(�� "S EkrRa�6' 0G Angeles Forest U Q, oc ao InSPiah("Sr o� t Adjacent Open Ifs °P o Granad�IH�T( o•° °Hansem Dam Space Ave E rf'�NASAi 4GA, USGS, FEYy9tl, €p4 �y of Los Angeles. Esri, HERE, Garmin; o •' y` `' o Sa E-P�aphT / , MENASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS, USDA asgv St Source: USGS Table S- 2 Historic Earthquakes Affecting the Santa Clarita Valley Planning Area S-7 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Year Location Richter Magnitude 1855 Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Est. 6.0 1857 Fort Tejon, Kern County Est. 8.0 1883 Ventura -Kern County border Est. 6.0 1893 San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County Est. 5.5 - 5.9 1916 Near Lebec, Kern County 5.2 1925 Santa Barbara Channel, Santa Barbara County 6.3 1933 Huntington Beach, Orange County 6.3 1941 Santa Barbara Channel, Santa Barbara County 5.9 1946 Northeastern Kern County 6.3 1947 Central San Bernardino County 6.2 1948 Near Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County 6.5 1952 White Wolf Fault, Kern County 7.5 1971 San Fernando (Sylmar), Los Angeles County 6.7 1987 Whittier Narrows, Los Angeles County 5.9 1988 Pasadena, Los Angeles County 5.0 1991 Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County 5.8 1994 Northridge, Los Angeles County 6.7 1999 Hector Mine, San Bernardino County 7.1 2010 El Mayor-Cucapah Earthquake, Baia California 7.2 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake, Kern County 7.1 Impacts of Earthquakes Ground shaking is the most significant earthquake action in terms of potential structural damage and loss of life. -Ground shaking is the movement of the earth's surface in response to a seismic event. The intensity of the ground shaking and the resultant damages are determined by the magnitude of the earthquake, distance from the epicenter, and characteristics of surface geology. This hazard is the primary cause of collapsed buildings and other structures. -The significance of an earthquake's ground shaking action is directly related to the density and type of buildings and the number of people exposed to its effect. Surface rupture or displacement is the break in the ground's surface and associated deformation resulting from the movement of a fault-../ Surface rupture occurs along the fault trace, where the fault breaks the ground surface during a seismic event. -Buildings constructed on or adjacent to a fault trace are typically severely damaged from fault rupture in the event of a major fault displacement during an earthquake. -As this hazard cannot be prevented, known faults are identified and mapped so as to prevent or restrict new construction of structures within fault hazard areas. Liquefaction refers to a process by which water -saturated granular soils transform from a solid to a liquid state during strong ground shaking. -Liquefaction usually occurs during or shortly after a large earthquake.- The movement of saturated soils during seismic events from ground shaking can result in soil instability and possible structural damage. -In effect, the liquefaction soil strata behave as a heavy fluid. Buried tanks may float to the surface, and structures above the S-8 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan liquefaction strata may sink. -Pipelines passing through liquefaction materials typically sustain a relatively large number of breaks in an earthquake. Liquefaction has been observed to occur in soft, poorly graded granular materials (such as loose sands) where the water table is high. Areas in the Santa Clarita Valley underlain by unconsolidated alluvium, such as along the Santa Clara River and tributary washes, may be prone to liquefaction. Dam inundation is another potential hazard from seismic shaking.- Within the Santa Clarita Valley, dams are located at the Castaic Reservoir and the Bouquet Reservoir. -If the Castaic Reservoir Dam were to rupture from a seismic event, potential flooding could occur in Castaic, Val Verde, and Valencia. —Failure of the two dams at the Bouquet Reservoir could result in flooding downstream in Saugus and Valencia. -These potential flood hazards are further discussed in Section D (Flood Hazards). A seiche is an earthquake -produced wave in a lake or reservoir.— Seiches can be triggered by ground motion from distant earthquakes or from ground displacement beneath the water body. In reservoirs, seiches can generate short-term flooding of downstream areas. Within the plaRRORg a4:earegion, the Bouquet and Castaic Reservoirs may be subject to seiches due to earthquake activity. In addition to these impacts, a City emergency plan has identified the following potential damage to vital public services, systems, and facilities which may result from a catastrophic earthquake: • Bed loss in hospitals • Disruption or interruption of communications systems • Damage to flood control channels and pumping stations • Damage to power plants and interruption of the power grid • Fires due to downed power lines and broken gas lines, exacerbated by loss of water pressure and potential damage to fire stations and equipment • Damage to freeway systems and bridges, and blocking of surface streets • Damage to natural gas facilities, including major transmission lines and individual service connections • Petroleum pipeline breakage and fuel spills- • Interruption of rail service due to possible bridge and track damage • Interruption of sanitary sewage treatment; and • Interruption of water import through the State Water Project system_ Emergency response and recovery from seismic hazards is dependent on multiple factors, including the nature and severity of the hazard, infrastructure affected, population affected, and any accompanying hazards such as fire or utility failure. Development standards within Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code (UDC) requires sufficient peak water supply, road widths, structure clearance, and implements seismic design codes as conditions of development in order to ensure adequate emergency response and to minimize risk. S-9 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Seismic Design Requirements In order to limit structural damage from earthquakes, seismic design codes have undergone substantial revision in recent years. -Earthquake safety standards for new construction became widely adopted in local building codes in Southern California following the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake, and have been updated in various versions of the California Building Code since that date. The 1994 Northridge Earthquake resulted in significant changes to building codes to ensure that buildings are designed and constructed to resist the lateral force of an earthquake and repeated aftershocks. -Required construction techniques to ensure building stability include adequate nailing, anchorage, foundation, shear walls, and welds for steel -frame buildings. Both the City and County enforce structural requirements of the Building Code. -The Alquist-- Priolo Special Studies Zones apA(shown in Figure S-1 L along with sound engineering and geotechnical practices are instrumental in evaluating the structural stability of proposed new development. -Policies in the Safety Element are included to ensure that proposals for new development in the planning are City are reviewed to ensure protection of lives and property from seismic hazards, through analysis of existing conditions and requirements for safe building practices. S-10 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Figure S-3: Seismic Hazards ieimb "MIC Hazards Map E�Y to Clar ie Al yn 12 4 ' ' Newhall ti y� � A Lyons Ave as Fault Trace, Fault Leaderline'All yam" °s Fault Zone — w Liquefaction Zone w� �'- + lew yEsri, NASA, NqA, USGS, F RAA' auntyof Lot An 1 Landslide Zone `�'*� SG f �rl +u SafeGr �?h, METI/NASA, USGS, fiureay�of la C trrr "I Source: California Geologic Survey 2021 Landslides Landslides occur when the underlying geological support on a hillside can no longer maintain the load of material above it, causing a slope failure. -The term landslide also commonly refers to a falling, sliding, or flowing mass of soil, rocks, water, and debris which may include mudslides and debris flows. -Landslides generated by the El Nino storms of 1998 and 1992 illustrate the hazards S-11 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan to life and property posed by debris flows and landslides. -The size of a landslide can vary from minor rock falls to large hillside slumps.- Deep-seated landslides are caused by the infiltration of water from rain or other origin into unstable material. -Fast-moving debris flows are triggered by intense rains that over saturate pockets of soil on hillsides. -Landslides may result from either natural conditions or human activity.- They are often associated with earthquakes although there are other factors that may influence their occurrence, including improper grading, soil moisture and composition, and subsurface geology. -Soils with high clay content or located on shale are susceptible to landslides, especially when saturated from heavy rains or excessive landscape irrigation. Much of the urea consists of mountainous or hilly terrain, #i-�where conditions for unstable soils and landslides may be present. The California Division of Mines and Geology has prepared Seismic Hazard Zone Maps of the Newhall, Mint Canyon, Oat Mountain, and San Fernando 7.5-minute quadrangles. -These four quadrangles include land within the City limits.- The maps identify areas of liquefaction hazard and earthquake -induced landslide hazard. Exhibit S-3 shows areas prone to earthquake-- induced landslides and liquefaction, based on these maps. Generally, Valley areas near rivers and floodplains are prone to earthquake -induced liquefaction, and hillsides are prone to earthquake -induced landslides. Large parts of the City are subject to these hazards, which are mitigated through seismic design requirements and the Unified Development Code. Subsidence Subsidence is the gradual, local settling or sinking of the earth's surface with little or no horizontal motion.- Subsidence usually occurs as a result of the extraction of subsurface gas, oil, or water, or from hydro -compaction. -It is not the result of a landslide or slope failure.- Subsidence typically occurs over a long period of time and can result in structural impacts in developed areas, such as cracked pavement and building foundations, and dislocated wells, pipelines, and water drains. No large-scale problems with ground subsidence have been reported in the plaRRORg aFea. City. Both the City and the County have adopted ordinances requiring soil and geotechnical investigations for grading or new construction in areas with a potential for landslide or subsidence activity, in order to mitigate potential hazards from soil instability. S-12 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan yr ` Y: .. '[� tP IT 8-3 aA SEISMIC H,7� S Seismic Ha2ard Zones *� Earthquake - Indnced Landslide Liquefaction Dam Inundation Ateas � Castaic Lake I Bonet Resez r( it 4 A9 sV6fWL. rrrrlRrc d O - lwam. 0170V Planning .Area Encorporated Areas Angeles National Forest County Boundary Water'bOd a)d Petenfim3l Stream tq�l'i Limo- t I—L��tattle& p [I.5 1 2 a r Soarnr. SeismicH—MZamsEMM e1�cr �� t;rala�cal Sflriae� , Se�ie Haand 3da�p� Fsa gnaa City of Sank Clu a-Ylannina-_ City Bo=dary; 2DW; Thamas Eros., Hidmbn Mterbodkis and Stro-et; 2003; LA Ca 7- Fk=nF, COW Bowdarg and. Fours � H+snadaceti�A9��. * . r 4 R,7 : .K! a Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan D. Flood Hazards Surface Water Drainaae Patterns The term flooding refers to a rise in the level of a body of water or the rapid accumulation of runoff resulting in the temporary inundation of land that is usually dry. -Flooding can be caused by rivers and streams overflowing their banks due to heavy rains. Flood hazards in theme area are related to rainfall intensity and duration, regional topography, type and extent of vegetation cover, amount of impermeable surface, and available drainage facilities. The size, or magnitude, of a flood is described by a term called a "'recurrence interval.." By studying a long period of flow records for a stream, hydrologists estimate the size of a flood that would have a likelihood of occurring during various intervals. -For example, a five-year flood event would occur, on the average, once every five years (and would have a 20 percent chance of occurring in any one year). -Although a 100-year flood event is expected to happen only once in a century, there is a one percent chance that a flood of that size could happen during any year. The magnitude of flood events could be altered if changes are made to a drainage basin, such as by diversion of flow or increased flows generated by additional impervious surface area. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has mapped most of the flood risk areas within the United States as part of the National Flood Insurance Program. -Most communities with a one percent chance of a flood occurring in any given year have the floodplains depicted on a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). Ex"ibit 9 4Figure S-4 depicts the 100-year flood event boundaries for the major watercourses in theme area, which are generally located within and directly adjacent to the Santa Clara River and its tributaries. S-14 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Figure S-4: Special Flood Hazard Areas and Dam Inundation Areas Ju Special ,.Flood Hazard Areas Santa Cl �QPPer Hillr— Special Flood Hazard Area (10/6 + Annual Chance of Flood) '' 0.2 % Annual Chance of Flood a l *Ave i 1% Annual Chance of Flood, Less than 1 Ft L Area with Reduced Flood Risk due Levee to i 0 Floodway Dry Canyon Dam Inundation Zone Bouquet Canyon Dam Inundation Zone Stevenson Ranch Dam Inundation Zone Michael D. Castaic Dam Inundation Zone ? ni_a'novicti openlspace•. Pre Serve . e v S /.mint 0 'Hu Park r /.. j err - �.ti1 `' wmazh / i�i,� ,t I •r isri, NASA, �JG�A USG�;,County of Los Angeles, Esii, H RE; Gyart�l%,Qj�6)�al�b, " METI/NASA, USG%&Ifliy jted[,6gf Land Managemtt. EPA Source: FEMA, OES 2021 The Santa Clarita Valley contains many natural streams and creeks that function as storm drain channels, conveying surface water runoff into the Santa Clara River. -From its headwaters in the San Gabriel Mountains to its mouth at the Pacific Ocean, the Santa Clara River drains a watershed of 1,643 square miles, approximately 80 miles in length and about 25 miles in width. Ninety percent of the watershed consists of mountainous terrain; the remaining portion is a mix of valley floor, floodplain, and coastal plain. -Within the headwater areas of the Santa Clarita Valley, discharge during rainfall events tends to be rapid due to the steep terrain. -High intensity rainfalls, in combination with alluvial soils, sparse vegetation, erosion, and steep gradients, can result in significant debris -laden flash floods. S-15 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan The Santa Clara River and its tributary streams play a major part in moving the large volume of runoff that is generated from the -vValley and surrounding foothills and mountains. -The drainage system, including natural streams as well as constructed storm drain infrastructure within City and County areas, is adequate to handle normal precipitation in the region (15-19 inches per year). With the rapid urbanization of the Valley since 1960, stormwater volumes have increased due to increased impervious surface area from parking lots, rooftops, and streets. -Flood control facilities have been constructed to mitigate the impacts of development on drainage patterns, including flood control channels, debris basins, and runoff control systems. Throughout the Gentrat poFti of the plaRRORg aFeaCity, streams have been channelized into soft bottom channels with concrete sides to allow for development in the floodplain of the Santa Clara River. S-16 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan FlGtRE*-,�4 SURFACE WATER FEMA DFMM Special Flood Ha-zzcaAcc-as (SFHA) FIigh�sk Zones Special Flood H.uui Areas f"SFIFLk) Low to Ifedium-fisk 2xmes Mtershed BGunAai (Calwatef 7- 7 (Name's D110'VPLu1mug z1aea Incoiporated Azeas Angeles National .Forest C,oilntT- Boflmauy CD Wat4,# ami Pereninal Stleam Aqnedne-t 5..N&nFVLN- Wes 0 OL5 1 2 Cz7 Tk—A-M=K i--bf-- 1-1-7-7 Wmmld Mrq—ZCaaa , W-.h.:bk ]OW, .a 210 LA G--y - Plan>q CATMB.—C -. - II tr` uppcx Piru 'k=..i Fr1kn CTU-',kc;,r-E ff�lyj V 2a I-.%- Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Because the channelization of stormwater can increase velocity and flows, much of the Santa Clara River has remained unchannelized and in a natural condition. —Where flood control improvements have been required, the City has used buried bank stabilization as the preferred method of protecting adjacent development from flood hazards. -Buried bank stabilization has been used along various reaches of the Santa Clara River, the South Fork of the Santa Clara River, and San Francisquito Creek. Stabilizing banks from erosion by use of buried reinforcement structures provides opportunities to maintain stormwater flows while protecting habitat along the rm�,ha ;k&riverbanks, providing aesthetic views of the watercourse, and creating opportunities to integrate channel improvements with trail systems. Flood Protection Agencies responsible for flood protection include the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LAFCD) and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. The LAFCD has constructed major flood control facilities in the plaRROR9 area, including the concrete -lined portions of the Santa Clara River and its tributaries.- The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works operates and maintains major drainage channels, storm drains, sediment basins, and streambed stabilization structures. -Both the City and County are responsible for maintaining surface water quality through street sweeping, catch basin clearing, public education, and other measures required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. As described in the Conservation and Open Space Element, both the City and County have acted to protect the Santa Clara River floodplain from development in order to maintain the river's natural character and to protect future development from flood hazards. -The City's 1996 Santa Clara River Enhancement and Management Plan recommended an acquisition program for land adjacent to the river for open space, recreational, and flood protection uses, and the City has since acquired hundreds of acres of land along the river for these purposes. -Within the County's adopted Newhall Ranch Specific Plan, land adjacent to the River was set aside for open space, floodplain and habitat protection; flood protection in this area will be achieved through bank stabilization, detention basins combined with habitat areas, rip rap, and soft-- bottom channels designed to appear natural. S-18 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Figure c 5: Critical Facilities and Flood Hazard Areas' ,Santa Clarita s q, e cc r n�� � filb"al Facilities and Flood Hazard as , Special Flood Hazard Area 1%+ g 9 'vas q �� Annual Chance of Flood) f , ,X Vasquez Ca. — Levees of 0.2 % Annual Chance of Flood 1% Annual Chance of Flood, Less Copper HIII pr than 1 Ft 0r San Clo Stevenso Ranch 9Jt Pico Lyons s Ave 'µbounty of Los Angeles, Esri Armin, feGraph, INCREMENT P, MET ,USGS! Bureau >N` R31a aj?emenI' E. NPS, US'` Census Bure&Tgbgb 1, Mi, NA o, A, USGS, /i.. rEMA 0 Area with Reduced Flood Risk due to Levee Floodway V) - Dry Canyon Dam Inundation Zone Bouquet Canyon Dam Inundation Ca Zone Stevenson Ranch Dam Inundation Zone $ F Castaic Dam Inundation Zone on mint City -Owned Critical Facilties /^ / Canyon Country Community V Center 9Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library Central Park a City Hall 2 Placerita on State /^� / George A Caravalho Santa Clarita Park V Sports Complex h r 9 Newhall Community Center Newhall Metrolink Station QOld Town Newhall Library Indi< QPublic Works Corporate Yard 9 Santa Clarita Metrolink Station h e View Santa Clarita Transit i ) P°r ® The Cube Esri, NASA, NGA, Maps Contnbutcrs A, Esri Co;)munity f Los An ti ,, /"� V Valencia Library HERE, Garman, SafeGr�pia/6 r NASA, USGS Burea SGS, FEP ®Via Princessa Metrolink Station w USGS, Source: FEMA, OES, City of Santa Clarita. 2021 Localized flooding has been experienced intermittently in some areas of the Valley due to local drainage conditions. During heavy rains over the last few years some areas of Newhall, , Canyon Country, Sand Canyon, and Bouquet Canyon have experienced mudflows or flooding. Local flooding can be exacerbated by erosion and mudslides when heavy rains occur after wildfires. ' City -Owned Critical Facilities are identified in the 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) and by thr City of Santa Clarita S-19 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Areas of the City known to experience intermittent flooding are portions of Sand Canyon and Newhall Creek, as shown in Figure S-4. Areas in Santa Clarita subject to flooding hazards are Primarily residential, with some flood hazard areas affecting shopping centers and educational facilities. Old Town Newhall faces flood hazards affecting higher density commercial and retail uses, as well as the Newhall Community Center, Newhall Metrolink Station, and Old Town Newhall Library, identified as critical facilities (See Figure S-5). In addition, the Canyon Country Community Center and Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library face an elevated flood risk. The most destructive flooding event in recent Santa Clarita history happened in January and February of 2005, when flooding caused significant damage to a mobile home park and other residential sites near Newhall Creek. Most of the flood control facilities serving Santa Clarita are maintained by LA County Flood Control. The City maintains a practice of transferring facilities to the County in conjunction with approved development project. The City has no plans to construct any new major drainage facility improvements. ERgiReeFir,n Sh.,W ha++hoThe current City system has adequate capacity to handle projected storm flows, provided it is properly maintained. Significant development in areas, rr ajeF GIFair, APrAts vVill ha n +ri it+a rl by GleyelepeFc as pa Ft 9 subject to flooding, including portions of Sierra Highway north of the Santa Clara River no;n, rloVt_QIG R1eRt aInr,n ciorr- Highwa ,e,il' will likely generate requirements for flood control improvements in this area. WWithip b9thj61Fi6diGt+eRs, IGc-al+zedLocalized, short-term flooding feaw4k4g-from excessive rainfall, soil erosion FeG611tiRg from wildland fires, or inadequate local drainage infrastructure will be addressed by providing or requiring local improvements as needed. As discussed in the Conservation and Open Space Element, one way to maximize use of existing flood control and drainage facilities is to limit the use of impermeable surface area on development sites. -Design techniques available to increase infiltration and decrease runoff on development sites include use of permeable paving materials, eliminating curbs that channel stormwater away from natural or landscaped areas, use of green roofs, and allowing greater building height to limit building footprints and maximize pervious site area. -These and other similar techniques, collectively known as Low Impact Development (LID), were designed to enhance water quality by limiting soil erosion, sedimentation, and pollution from pavement into streams and rivers. -LID principles also reduce impacts to drainage and flood control systems from increased flows generated by new development, and provide for recharge of local groundwater aquifers. -Although flood protection devices and structures are necessary in some areas to preserve public safety, they will be combined with other available methods of reducing flooding by promoting infiltration of stormwater at the source through LID design principles. Flood Control Regulations Both the City and the County have adopted floodplain management ordinances to implement the National Flood Insurance Program and other federal requirements established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. ;,ia igustz29^�the G t%tee-n;Gl he City's Floodplain Management Ordinance (Chapter 10.06 of the Municipal Code) was adopted in August 2008 and amended in May 2013. The Floodplain Management Ordinance is based on the California Model Floodplain Management Ordinance issued by the California Department of Water Resources who administers the National Floodplain Insurance Program (NFIP) for FEMA. -The City's Floodplain Management Ordinance establishes floodway maps, governs land uses and construction of structures within floodplains, and establishes water surface elevations. S-20 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Floodplains are divided into two types of hazard areas: -1) the floodway"" which is the portion of the stream channel that carries deep, fast-moving water (usually defined as the area needed to contain a 100-year storm flow); and 2) the ""flood fringe"" area, the remainder of the floodplain outside of the floodway, which is subject to inundation from shallow, slow -moving water. -Drainage requirements are also addressed in other portions of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and in the building code, in order to ensure that stormwater flows are directed away from buildings into drainage devices to prevent flooding. Dam Failure Dam failure can result from natural or man-made causes, including earthquakes, erosion, improper siting or design, rapidly -rising flood waters, or structural flaws. -Dam failure may cause loss of life, damage to property, and displacement of persons residing in the inundation path. Damage to electric generating facilities and transmission lines could also impact life support systems in communities outside of the immediate inundation area. -Within the Santa Clarita Valley, the two major reservoirs which could have a significant impact on the Santa Clarita Valley in the event of a dam failure are located in Bouquet Canyon and Castaic. -These facilities, along with potential inundation areas, are shown on Exhibit 3.Figure S-4. The Bouquet Canyon Reservoir is located in the ^o^+r-a' pertiennorth of the planning aroma City. The reservoir has two earth -filled dams, one on the west side overlooking Cherry Canyon, and one on the south side above Bouquet Canyon. Both reservoirs are owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles.- The Bouquet Reservoir has a maximum capacity of 36,505 acre feet of water and 7.6 miles of shoreline. -Because of its two dams, two potential inundation areas have been identified in the event of a dam failure. -On the Cherry Canyon side, the water would flow west for approximately two miles through the Canyon into San Francisquito Canyon, and then south for approximately 11 miles into the Santa Clara River. -The Bouquet Creek dam would drain south through Bouquet Canyon for 17 miles, into the Santa Clara River. The Castaic Dam is located on Lake Hughes Road, one mile northeast of Interstate 5, just north of the community of Castaic. -This dam is operated by the State of California Resources Agency, Department of Water Resources. -Castaic Dam is an earth -filled dam located at the confluence of Castaic and Elizabeth Lake Creeks.- The dam facing is approximately one mile across with a maximum capacity of 350,000 acre-feet of water, covering a surface area of 2,600 acres with 34 miles of shoreline. -Should a breach in the dam occur, the water will flow south in Castaic Creek for approximately five miles to the Santa Clara River. Failure of these dams during a catastrophic event, such as a severe earthquake, is considered unlikely, due to their type of construction. -However, local safety plans have considered the possibility of dam failure and have outlined a procedure for response and recovery from this type of hazard, including identification of inundation areas and evacuation routes. —An emergency response to dam failure or other severe flooding event typically includes muie. _.e agencies from multiple jurisdictions, including the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, California Department of Transportation, California Highway Patrol, and the County and State Office of Emergency Services. Other representatives and specialists that may be involved include those that work in public works, engineering, hydrology, geology, and swift water rescue. Emergency response protocol are detailed in the City's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). S-21 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Fire Hazards This section identifies fire protection services and fire hazards within the City of Santa Clarita as well as mitigation measures to address these hazards. Fire Protection Services The City of Santa Clarita contracts with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. N11--ifi-I-RI aid agTeeMegts,4Mamtaanedw0th "LQ"LQ'"'' l^^"l State (LACFD) for fire services. The LACFD currently serves 60 cities and fedeFal ageprUies. The FiFe DepaFtmept alseunincorporated communities. LACFD provides urban and wildland fire protection services. fire prevention services, emergency medical services, hazardous materials services, and urban search and rescue services— throughout the city. The Santa Clarita Valley is currently served by 15 LACFD fire stations: 73, 76, 104, 107 108, 111, 123, 124, 126, 128, 132, 143, 149, 150, and 156. In 2020, the LACFD was staffed by 4,775 personnel and responded to 379,517 calls for service: 81 % of these were medical emergencies. The LACFD has additional resources available to provide back-up services to the City as needed, including additional engine companies, truck companies, paramedic squads, hazardous material squads, firefighting helicopters, other fire camps, and a variety of specialty equipment. The LACFD has mutual and automatic aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions. S-22 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Figure S-6: Public Safety Facilities m3 Santa„,Clarita Sheriff's Stations and Fire Stations 149 c o , Ninetynine Oaks . t' J �i Sheriff's Stations Fire Stations -g , River -�*1 •I Stevens n 124i;Qich N+73,�` 108 t 128 1uG ;w Hanby 150, �J ell;I E ri."NAS' , NGA, USGS, FEMA, Goy'nty of Los Angeles, Esrii,, HERE, I ,, �:� 'r Garmin,'SafeGra h, MM/NASA LISGS, AwaU c7` Lmnd to,}, I R Manggemeq, EPA NP"S,,USV Source: LAUD, City of Santa Clarita Any additional development within the service area of LAUD, which includes all of Santa Clarita and surrounding unincorporated portions of Los Angeles County, could lead to an increased strain on existing Fire Department's resources and service demands. • _ ■ F—A—raffraM. SM. mg •- Pwm& . ■ ■ 11111-i- •. new fire stations have been constructed recently within Santa Clarita and the surrounding area, including Station #156 on Copper Hill Drive, #132 on Sand Canyon Road, and #104 on Golden Valley Road. Im 2807 tk►e PiFe DepakMeRt GpeRed tWG teMPGFaFy f„e Gtat+ens (Ne 4 22 „n SaAd S-23 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan statinnsl.As of September 2021, there were 15 fire stations that currently serve the City of Santa Clarita. TAue-Additional stations serve nnr+inns of the plan--'-- although they are outside the these are Q+a+inn 977 in GermaR . the area are also able to provide support as needed and will continue to do so. Los Angeles County Fire Department has a five-year Master Fire Station Plan that is updated annually and is used for the planning of fire stations in high -growth urban expansion areas including the Santa Clarita Valley. The County has adopted fire impact fees Wi+hiR the plaRRiRg ,re, to fund Rew construction of new fire stations and the purchase of Gapital fire equipment. These fees are collected from developers who are required to mitigate potential health and safety impacts from fire danger by funding construction of a new fire station or purchase of equipment. F Rdinn is also nrn„ided by the 1997 +n pay for essential fire suppression enrl emernenn., mLQdinel se- 91r.,ines Los Angeles County is a known as a "contract county" which means LACFD maintains a contract with the State of California to provide wildland fire protection on State Responsibility Areas (SRA). The Department has the responsibility as a contract county to implement the Strategic Fire Plan for California in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Fire Department operates as a unit of the CAL FIRE and is responsible for all Strategic Fire Plan activities within the County. The LACFD has prepared a Strategic Fire Plan to address three primary topics: emergency operations, public service, and organizational effectiveness. The purpose of the Strategic Fire Plan is to describe preparedness and firefighting capabilities, identify collaboration with all stakeholders, identify values at risk, and discuss and prioritize pre - fire and post -fire management strategies and tactics. The plan is intended for use as a planning and assessment tool and is meant to reduce the loss of values at risk within the County of Los Angeles. As part of the Consolidated Fire Protection District, the City receives urban and wildland fire protection services from the LACFD. Mutual aid agreements are maintained with the Angeles National Forest, Kern County, Ventura County, and Los Angeles City Fire Departments. LACFD also provides fire prevention services, emergency medical services, hazardous materials services, and urban search and rescue services. Some fire stations in the Valley are geared toward providing urban fire protection services, while others in outlying areas respond to brush fires along the urban-wildland interface. According to Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby "Our response efforts also take community action and cooperation; preparation and prevention go hand -in -hand". "The ,e,hnle nhieGtive offirefinh+inn n6 lmGker we pen get there en`J the hatter -henna .Nea"I have to keep it smell " Fire Prevention Activities In addition to suppression activities, the Fire Department has adopted programs directed at wildland fire prevention, including adoption of the State Fire Code standards for new development in hazardous fire areas. The Fire Prevention Division of Los Angeles County Fire Department is responsible for reviewing development site plans and site construction, occupancy inspections, S-24 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan defensible space inspections, investigating hazard complaints, hazardous materials coordination, and wildfire mitigation. Fire prevention activities are headed by the County Fire Marshall, and include preparation of codes, ordinances and standards; plan checking for fire safety, sprinkler systems and fire alarms; fire inspections of structures; brush clearance compliance programs; fuel modification; education; fire investigation; establishing standards for access and fire flow in new subdivisions; and environmental review, among other activities. The Ciro Depar#meRt'c EMeFgenry MediGal Cor#inn % of #hic elomorr Fire prevention requirements for development include provision of access roads, adequate road width, and clearance of brush around structures located in hillside areas. Every building constructed must be accessible with access roads no less than 20 feet wide, and access width requirements may be increased based on the type of development. In addition, proof of adequate water supply for fire flow is required within a designated distance for new construction in fire hazard areas. The peak load water supply is the supply of water available to meet both domestic water and firefighting needs during the particular season and time of day when domestic water demand on a water system is at its peak. -Both the City and the County review new development plans to ensure that adequate water supply is available to provide fire flow as well as daily water supply prior to issuance of building permits. The City of Santa Clarita is served by the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water). SCV Water is made up of three interconnected water distribution systems: Newhall Water Division (NWD), Santa Clarita Water Division (SCWD) and Valencia Water Division (VWD). SCV Water plans for long-term availability of water resources through an Urban Water Management Plan, Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and a Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan. S-25 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan r,,% 0.!JNrj- J, c' EX'MBIT S-5 PUBLIC SAFETY FAIMITIES Community Safety =.Station Sheriff Station Storefront Sheriff S:Utic)n Foisting 1-ire Station 7eMPOEU7 PVE Station Proposed F-iie Station Fire St3JDnfrith F3E1 E&CS Funei:gency operations Center [Located in City HaIL) Correction racEit.- 4M OVMPhinningkiea Incorporated Aieas .Angeles National Forest M Comity aal-MIU-- 1� a-terboch- Uld 1IETenni2l SUR= I I IF" .5w 11'aw 2." 0 M weii r D D,5 1 2 S� (A fi., A....ri— f FA.&..6 D .. nh- 2w; G" of 5— T1m..6% C. iT B..dp]; Xft TL— B— - %—rk F- ;'� :., -a A& w ,I 7 oqi'. ill Los A S-26 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan The City of Santa Clarita contains areas designated by CAL FIRE as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). Due to the high fire hazard potential that exists in a VHFHSZ, development within these areas is subject to various governmental codes, guidelines, and programs that are aimed at reducing the wildfire risk potential and to ensure public and fire responder safety. The County of Los Angeles has prepared fuel modification guidelines and landscape criteria for all new construction to implement relating to fuel modification planning and to help reduce the threat of fires in high hazard areas. Along with the policies included in the General Plan, the City has adopted the 2019 California Building Code and Fire Code within the municipal code along with the Los Angeles County Fire Department Fire Code. The adopted fire and building codes discuss home hardening, setback requirements as well as defensible space and vegetation fuel modification in accordance with state standards within VHFHSZs. Wildland Fire Pxefestipp Wildland fire refers to a fire that occurs in a suburban or rural area that contains uncultivated lands, timber, range, watershed, brush, or grasslands, including areas in which there is a mingling of developed and undeveloped lands. -For thousands of years, fires have been a natural part of the Southern California ecosystem.- However, as urban development has spread throughout hillside areas of the region, wildland fires have come to represent a significant hazard to life and property. The classic "wildland/urban interface" exists where well-defined urban and suburban development presses up against open expanses of wildland areas. -Certain conditions must be present for significant interface fires to occur, including hot, dry, windy weather; the inability of fire protection forces to contain or suppress the fire; the occurrence of multiple fires that overwhelm committed resources; and a large fuel load (dense vegetation). -Once such a fire has started, several conditions influence its behavior, including fuel load, topography, weather, drought, and development patterns. -Southern California has two distinct areas of risk for wildland fires: 1) the foothills and lower mountain areas, typically covered with scrub brush or chaparral; and 2) the higher elevations of mountains, covered with heavily forested terrain. Fire danger rises based on the age and amount of vegetation; therefore, fire incidents tend to be cyclical in an area as vegetation intensity increases with age, and dead vegetation accumulates. er Large fires may also happen more frequently due to climate change, as discussed in Section L. Weather forecasts for July -October 2020 predicted elevated potential for fire weather conditions, including above normal temperatures and Santa Ana winds. The 2020 fire season in California. referred to as the `2020 Fire Sieae' was the laraest and one of the most S-27 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan destructive wildfire seasons in the state's history2. The 2020 Fire Siege claimed the lives of 28 civilians and three firefighters, destroyed 9,248 structures and consumed 4.2 million acres. The siege affected multiple jurisdictions throughout California. The magnitude and extent of smoke impacts from the 2020 wildfire season are unprecedented in California. The simultaneous occurrence of several large wildfires across the State created widespread, long-lasting smoke impacts to many Californians, regardless of the prevailing wind direction. Maximum fine particle levels persisted in the "hazardous" range of the Air Quality Index (AQI) for weeks in several areas of the State. The cumulative impact of the Iona -duration smoke exposure on public health was a compounding threat to the COVI D-19 pandemic. At the height of the 2020 Fire Siege, approximately 18,500 firefighters were engaged in firefighting operations. The impact to the residents of California was extreme from a variety of aspects. Evacuations were initiated in multiple communities, cities, and counties simultaneously. The 2020 Fire Siege burned more acres in California than at any other time in recorded history. Wildland fires can require evacuation of portions of the population, revised traffic patterns to accommodate emergency response vehicle operations, and restrictions on water usage during the emergency. -Health hazards may exist for elderly or disabled persons who cannot evacuate or succumb to smoke and heat. -The loss of utilities, and increased demand on medical services, sanshould also be anticipated. The Santa Clarita Valley nris susceptible to wildland fires because of its hilly terrain, dry weather conditions, and native vegetation. -Steep slopes allow for the quick spread of flames during fires; and pose difficulty for fire suppression due to access problems for firefighting equipment. -Late summer and fall months are critical times of the year when ..ild-IARGI fiFeS-t PiGa;lY 000HF, hen the Santa Ana winds deliver hot, dry desert air into the region.- Highly flammable plant communities consisting of variable mixtures of woody shrubs and herbaceous species, such as chaparral and sage vegetation, allow fires to spread easily on hillsides and in canyons. A^^nrrdinrr to the Ciro nonartmen+ 90 to 90 Perron+ of the nl�nninry area s-; I.A-r--atead ..A. a VeFy High Firt-9 Hazard SeVeFitY ZGRe, WhiGh 06 the higheSt GlassGifiGatiOR areas suear--t to , ems The potential wildland fire hazard areas within the planning area are City is shown on Exhibit 6. Figure S-7. Fire hazards increase with any drought periods and are highest for structures located within and at the fringe of forested or wildland areas. 2 2020 Fire Siege, CAL FIRE. https://www.fire.ca.gov/media/hsviuuv3/cal-fire-2020-fire-siege.pdf S-28 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Figure S-7: Fire Hazard Severity Zones Santa Clarita Fire Hazard Severity Zones' f III G�'d1 Local ResDons bi tv Area f LRAI Source: CAL FIRE, 2021 In addition to the damage caused directly by a foothill fire, further damage may be caused by resultinq mudslides during subsequent rains. S-29 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Y [F1 EXHIBIT 3-6 FIRE FUZA D ZOTI%M$ Fire FAA jntisdien Po.darr Fue Hazard Zane OVOV' Pla:rL ng?uea Inrvrporated Azeas Angeles National Forest C.orintr Bo7maaLT Wmtecbo& and Perennial Stream M Wb ti Mr, P"-L -r5 Sue 74 7 5, NAM&L Fw,. 0 ♦ .5 1 2 P i 4 4,75D %5M 15,E s c17 d 1 Cal Bnvur} 3174 Chr Fw Hart 7n 2XA - Psim. Rrrx, F:Trmhgy 9t%axf»dew ^ NuionJ Fi'�nn<^.LOa Fiy�aJs:duion f. Ih --r%%X(e F-FJuv2—u ,—r 4 M—, 1 .. A=cam C,�r R. edC�ri�a. '1 C pmmcr,rE Fi[�.s7 rO Fr+:i..n:-w� [name; �5 Y' i�: •=`:ar�.�se P.�.-.=aa of PJmni:eg t:ua -. - which is pnmaanlq Anode: Nztiana! fi.-� • ===ate;:,;= �:. Los High severity wildfires consume ground cover, decrease surface roughness, and can produce a water repellent laver in the mineral soil. Intense fire also reduces soil structure and incinerates shallow roots. which results in loss of mechanical suaaort. the formation of ravelina. and an S-30 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan increase in erodible soil. These changes in vegetation, litter, and soils lead to a much lower capacity for the soil to absorb rainfall and a much greater potential for flooding, debris flows, and erosion. The most significant fire that affected the area was the Tick Fire in 2019. The fire started on October 24, 2019, near Tick Canyon Road and Summit Knoll Road in Canyon Country. It took hundreds of firefighters over a week to contain the fire. The Tick Fire burned over 4,600 acres, destroyed 29 structures and damaged 45 additional structures.3 Over 40,000 residents were evacuated, and four firefighters were injured battling the fire. The Tick Fire left behind scarred hillsides which increased the potential of future hazards from erosion, flooding, and debris flows from annual rains. Additional recent significant fires in the area include the Sand Fire in 2016 and the Rye Fire in 2017. 3 2019 Wildfire Activity Statistics, CAL FIRE. https://www.fire.ca..qov/media/iy1gpp2s/2019 redbook final.pdf S-31 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Fiqure S-8: Critical Facilities and Fire Hazard Areas Santa Clarit—aCritkCal Facilities and Fire Hazard Areas Ranch � New Lyons Ave �nn�i l�si29si I�imcv��•ntra��, a 2^r 6� �.w Sid So a ad r Y lources: Esri, Airbus DS, USGS, NGA, NASA, CGIAR, N Robinson, NCEAS, NLS, OS, NMA, Geodatastyrelsen, Rijkswaterstaat, GSA, Geoland, FEMA, Intermap and the GIS user community, Esri Community Maps Contributors, County of Los Angeles, Esri, HERE, Garmin, SafeGraph, INCREMENT P, METI/NASA USGS, Bureau of Land i[ Management, EPA, NIPS, US Census -Bureau, USDA I Fire Hazard Severity Zone Very High (LRA) Very High (SRA) High (SRA) Moderate (SRA) City -Owned Critical Facilties ItCanyon Country Community Center 9 Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library It Central Park 9 City Hall George A Caravalho Santa V Clarita Sports Complex 0 Newhall Community Center It Newhall Metrolink Station 19 Old Town Newhall Library 0 Public Works Corporate Yard QSanta Clarita Metrolink Station Santa Clarita Transit The Cube 9 Valencia Library It Via Princessa Metrolink Station Source: CAL FIRE, City of Santa Clarita, 2021 Areas subject to wildland fire danger include portions of Newhall and Canyon Country, Sand Canyon, Pico Canyon, Placerita Canyon, Hasley Canyon, White's Canyon, Bouquet Canyon, and a4other -areas along the interface between urban development and natural vegetation in hillside areas. Notably, several City -owned critical facilities are also within the Fire ha-zards; innrease with any driI Hazard Severitv Zone. includina the Transit Maintenance Facilitv. Newhall Community Center, the Santa Clarita Metrolink station, and are highest fnr I Intl iroc at the fringe the George A. Caravalho Complex (see Figure S-8). Fire hazard areas in S-32 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Santa Clarita also include residential land uses, educational facilities, and open space. There are approximately 22,593 buildings in Santa Clarita's VHFHSZ, including 19,002 residential buildings. Wildland Fire Protection Local fire response resources include those of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the Fire Services mutual aid system, the California Divis+eeDe tment of Forestry & Fire Protection, and the United States Forest Service. -The combination of forces applied will depend upon the severity of the fire, other fires in progress, and the availability of resources. -Suppression efforts can involve fire apparatus, heavy fire equipment, heat/y GGRGtF Gti n e9 HipH;eH4 such as bulldozers, and air fro bernhard-Ment aircraft with firefighting capabilities, in addition to hand crews. The Fire Department operates 4-99 fire suppression camps assigned to the Air and Wildland Division, of which four camps employ paid personnel and six camps are staffed with inmate crews from detention facilities. -Wildland fire crews are used for fire protection, prevention, and suppression activities. -They attempt to control wildland fires by cutting a control line around the perimeter of a fire, coordinating activities of bulldozers, and use of water -dropping helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, as deemed appropriate. -The Fire Department also oversees vegetation management for fuel reduction, and provides response to other emergency incidents as required. Under a mutual aid agreement covering federal forest lands, responsibility for non -structure fires within the National Forest belongs to the United States Forest Service (USFS), while theFire Dep;tLACFD has the responsibility for suppressing structure fires. In practice, each agency cooperates in fighting both wildland and structural fires during actual fire emergencies. -There are USFS fire stations and facilities located within theme area. LACFD for pevEenstr­c_ti^n fortQ h;;za d areas. Th��Department also provides fire safety training to County residents and youth education programs on fire safety and prevention. -The City teams with the County to provide training to residents on fire prevention and response, through the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program, and other educational programs described in Section H of this element (Emergency Preparedness and Response). Residents with homes located in urban/wildland interface areas must bear some of the responsibility for preventing the spread of wildland fires. -Houses surrounded by brushy growth rather than cleared space allow for greater continuity of fuel and increase the f+re°sfire's ability to spread.- Homeowners should also consider whether their home is located near a fire station, has adequate access for fire suppression vehicles, has adequate water supply for fire flow, is located away from slopes or canyons which act to draw fires upward, and is constructed with fire-resistant materials and design features, such as non-combustible roofing and boxed eaves. The Galifer r'lepakmoriF of PeFe #y and Ciro or„ttepti„ACAL FIRE has issued guidelines for fuel reduction and S-33 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan other fire safety measures in urban/wildland interface areas. 5 These guidelines were issued in response to recent changes to Public Resources Code Section 4291 that increased the defensible space clearance requirement from 30 feet to 100 feet around structures. -For fire protection purposes, "'defensible space"" means the area within the perimeter of a parcel where basic wildfire protection practices are implemented. ThisCharacteristics important to this area nh.�r.�n+ori�ed h"include adequate emergency vehicle access, emergency water reserves, street names and building identification, and fuel modification measures. —Fuel reduction through vegetation management around homes is the key to saving homes in hillside areas. -The City, County and Fire Department will continue to provide public education programs about fire prevention strategies for residents in interface areas. After a fire has been suppressed in a wildland area, the work of restoration begins.- The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team is a group of specialists in fields such as hydrology, soil sciences and wildlife management who evaluate damage to habitat areas from fires, and from firebreaks which may have been constructed to contain fires by cutting and clearing vegetation with earthmovers. -In order to prevent erosion and re-establish vegetation consistent with native plant communities, appropriate planting and other management techniques must occur as soon as possible after a fire is extinguished. F. Severe Weather Conditions Severe weather threats for Santa Clarita Valley residents were identified in the Gity's Nat ,ra City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as including extreme heat and high -velocity winds.- Extreme heat results in excessive demands on the regional power grid to supply electricity for air conditioners. Long periods of extreme summer heat can affect the local water table levels and soil quality, increasing the risk of flash floods if rain occurs. -In addition, extreme heat for extended periods increases the risk of wildland fires and exacerbates formation of ozone, resulting in impaired air quality. Exposure by humans toaextreme heat conditions can result in heat exhaustion or heatstroke; eaGh. Each year, about 175445 Americans die as a result of 661mmerexposure to excessive natural heater. The planning areaCity is also subject to strong winds, with hot dry Santa Ana winds often reaching a velocity of 60 miles per hour between the months of October and March. -These winds may overturn trees, create unsafe driving conditions for motorists, and damage utility lines. -They also create ideal conditions for the origin and spread of wildfires, by drying out vegetation and spreading sparks. On average, high wind events occur from 5 to 10 times per year in the plaRRORg area. The atLocal Hazard Mitigation Plan addressed these potential safety hazards#, how climate change projects an increase in these hazards, and includes goals focused on public education regarding precautions against exposure to high heat and poor air quality; tree trimming 4 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, General Guidelines to Implement Performance Based Defensible Space Regulations under PRC 4291, 2005. 5 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, General Guidelines to Implement Performance Based Defensible Space Regulations under PRC 4291, 2005. 6 Annual average deaths from 2010-2019 with ICD Code X30; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. Underlying Cause of. Accessed at http://wonder.cdc.gov/ucd-icdlO.html on Aug 3, 2021 S-34 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan programs to address falling limbs and trunks during high winds; participation in regional notification programs regarding power black -outs; debris management after windstorms; and undergrounding of utility lines. -These severe weather conditions are also further discussed in Section L. G. Hazardous Materials Hazardous materials include any substance or combination of substances which, because of quantity, concentration, or characteristics, may cause or significantly contribute to an increase in death or serious injury, or pose substantial hazards to humans and/or the environment. -These materials may include pesticides, herbicides, toxic metals and chemicals, liquefied natural gas, explosives, volatile chemicals, and nuclear fuels. Within the area, a hazardous materials release or spill would most likely involve either transportation of materials by railroad or truck, use of hazardous materials at a business, or illegal dumping of hazardous wastes. Hazardous materials are transported to and through the planning area by vehicles using Interstate 5, State Routes 14 and 126, and the Union Pacific Railroad. California law provides a general framework for regulation of hazardous wastes by the Hazardous Waste Control Law (HWCL), passed in 1972. -The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is the State's lead agency for implementing the HWCL, which regulates hazardous waste facilities and requires permits for facilities involved in the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes. -In 1986 the State passed the Tanner Act (AB 2948) which governs the preparation of hazardous waste management plans and siting of hazardous waste facilities. Under this Act each County must adopt a Hazardous Waste Management Plan.- The Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan provides direction for the proper management of all hazardous waste in the County and 39under contract with 38 cities, including Santa Clarita. They manage data on hazardous waste generation, existing treatment facilities, household and other small generator waste, and siting criteria for hazardous waste management facilities. -Any such facility is required to consider protection of residents, surface and groundwater quality, air quality, environmentally sensitive areas, structural stability, safe transportation routes, social and economic goals. Within Los Angeles County, the Ciro Depai:+n,on+LACFD has the responsibility of regulating hazardous waste management through its Health Hazardous Materials Division (HHMD). The County's Public Works Department assists through implementation of the underground storage tank program.- There are three County fire stations that handle hazardous materials incidents (known as Haz Mat Stations); Station 76 is located in Valencia and serves the Santa Clarita Valley. -Emergency response to accidents associated with hazardous material is generally undertaken by the €iFe Depar` HHMD Division, pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fire/Health Haz Mat Administering Agency Plan. -The transport of hazardous materials and explosives through the planning areaCity on State highways and freeways is regulated by the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency maintains a list of all sites in the nation that are contaminated with hazardous substances. -This list is known as the CERCLIS Database. The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) also maintains a list of contaminated sites in the State for which it is providing oversight and enforcement of clean- up activities, known as the Cal -Sites Database. As of 20022021, there were n�4esix sites in S-35 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan the planning areaCity listed as active onyVhOrU-1 c-Aeaa was-eitheF 9R goiRg G-FEeMpleted.Of the DTSC EnviroStor Database. Five of these + sites undertook voluntary cleanup. The other site, the Whittaker-Bermite property is the most significant in terms of area and potential for redevelopment is `A;" Tar-Re;me prry- a ASS. This 996-acre site was previously used for explosive and flare manufacture. The site has undergone soil remediation for volatile organic compounds (VOGs) and Perchlorate, completed in 2019, and is undergoing water remediation, overseen by the DTSC. Today the site is largely vacant and is, undergoing dear,_ has been filled with fiber rolls, sandbags, and native plants to further restore the land. Due to residual concentrations of VOCs, some portions of the site will be restricted by a land use covenant. If future development of these areas includes sensitive uses such as residential uses or schools, DTSC will require additional evaluation and mitigation measures. A number of options are provided to help residents and businesses safely dispose of hazardous waste. -The City's residential waste hauler (Waste Management) provides bulky item pickup service, which includes electronic waste (e-waste) such as old computers and televisions. Residents may also drop off a -waste items at the waste hauler's yard. -The City Will I�cked 6ip 6ipGRTeEeMRg telephGRe AG-t+fiG@t+e.A. -Rrgramspartners with Los Angeles County for dispe6al of v.gasto apd- small ;.mQ1 it+e ^{free household hazardous waste generated geRera+ed 49-. . hi 1s,iAes,s,es, mi is,+ he rlispeserd Gf +hr^i gh a 9 ialified ha-lerand a -waste round up events, currently hosted three times each year. Additionally, the County offers,yVeaekly hq Seh9ld hR;z RrdA1 is, wRrte r^Iler+inn e4/er1+s, ;;+yRri^i is, — rza s�aete fa-eff thee+disposal.The r^H Rty oleo maintains severaltwo permanent cerieEt+en- fac+ITt+es, for S-apta rlarita Valle„ Fes; ,cler,+�S.A.F.E Collection Centers, the closest rl�of these facilities is in Sun Valley (11025 Randall Street).- Hazardous waste collection for businesses located in County areas must be arranged with private waste haulers. -All hazardous waste collected is disposed of in a hazardous waste landfill. Information on City and County programs for disposal of hazardous waste is available on the websites of each agency. H. Emergency Preparedness and Response Emergency or®r,are&e&& o'&„&Operations Plan (EOP) The City has prepared an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) to ensure the most effective allocation of resources for the protection of the population in an emergency. The EOP organizes emergency Preparedness and response efforts and provides a framework for coordination with other agencies at the regional and state levels. This EOP addresses the S-36 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan response to emergency situations associated with natural disasters, technological incidents, and national security emergencies. The plan does not address normal day-to-day events, or well -established and routine procedures used in coping with such emergencies. Instead, the operational concepts reflected in this plan focus on potential large-scale disasters which can generate unique situations requiring unusual emergency responses. Each department of the emergency response organization is responsible for ensuring the preparation and maintenance of appropriate and current emergency operating procedures, resource lists, and checklists that detail how assigned responsibilities are performed to respond during a major disaster. The City's EOP is flexible enough to be used in all emergencies and facilitate response and short-term recovery activities. The EOP was developed in accordance with the State -mandated Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the Federal mandated National Incident Management System (NIMS). SEMS and NIMS are based on the Incident Command System and the Multiple Agency Coordination System, both of which have been used by first responders and emergency managers for years. In addition to the EOP, the City maintains a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), which was updated in 2021. The City Council approved the LHMP in September 2021, with input from local and teGhRGlGgiGal 0RGdents, regional stakeholders including beth peaGet„„e ;-;Ad- vvart;me n„�io�r de#eeseepeFat+ens. AIGRg WTth-Q',rt#e-utility companies, school districts, regional agencies, and non -governmental agencies, as well as using a variety of methods to seek public input. The LHMP provides an analysis of potential hazards disEussed abeve, the pla„--a�'�ssesFesPGRse S-37 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan ergaRizatieRs, the private GeGtGF, and regienal -;;Ad- Statte ageRGOeS. The plan prevides a list L4 +i.,i+ioc t"t mavto assist the City in reducing risk and preventing loss from natural hazard events, including earthquakes, floods, hazardous material spills, landslides and earth movement, severe weather, and wildland fires. The plan Genta+ns escribes existing mitigation strategies and includes a five year aG matrix h;;gpd-eefor mitigation actions and priorities over the fellewiRg Fni66iGRstete+�en+�e—next five years in order to best "promote sound public policy des+g+e-dregarding natural and man-made hazards," with the plan's goals in order of priority to protect e+t+zens, GFiitisal aGilities;AfPastr- - we, nri.,life and property, and- the eapvirepmor,+ from no+, azZa s. T-hTS Ean--bQ _GhiieVed h�GFeas+ngenhance natural systems, augment emergency services, encourage partnerships and implementation, and promote public awareness, GIGGHMentingthG—rese EeB fp-.r Tskped Et+Gn—mod-- less -p; eveRtiGR, and. Other considerations including mitigation rating, benefit -cost review, and scope of impact, were also used in identifying aEt+vTt+es tog6lide the--Gity tE)WaFd h,,ildinn a sa#er, ee''"'' priority mitigation items. The "'�+„r�l u�;rd Mitigation ol�nLHMP also identifies all critical facilities and infrastructure ,(See Figure S-5 and Figure S-8and establishes goals to increase emergency response and enhance recovery. nnnnc �Icn in Ali vJoc no,n, roni iiromon+c for ronnr+inn and 9 1alifiGAtinnc The City has implemented a regional telephone notification system operated by the County of Los Angeles, Alert LA County. that will send information to residents and businesses within the Santa Clarita Valley affected by, or in danger of, the impacts of an emergency or disaster. Emergency response personnel can use the system to notify those homes and businesses that are at potential risk with information on the events and/or actions (such as evacuation) that the City and local public safety 8#+G+alsofficials are asking them to take. Alert LA County uses the telephone companies' 911 database and is able to contact landline telephone numbers. Since cell phones are not automatically included, is it also important for residents to register their phone online at lacounty.gov/emergency/alert-la/. The 8County's notification system includes the incorporated City limits as well as areas outside the City.- The school districts have separate notification systems, and the County is preparing to implement a Countywide call system. -In the event of evacuations, the Fire nepaFt„or,+LACFD directs the Sheriffs Department regarding areas that need to be evacuated. -That information is then shared with the City's Emergency Operations Center, and emergency notification is then conveyed to residents. Another method of relaying emergency -related information is through the Gity's e alert City's Nixle Alert system. This phone -bacon tool allows residents to receive emails and mobile phone text messages with public safety alerts and information affecting the community. Residents can subscribe and automatically receive emergency -related text alerts (eAlerts) from the City by texting the term "`"SCEMERGENCY" ' to 41411888777 from any mobile phone device and mobile service provider-, or by filling out their information on the City's webste. S-38 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Community Preoaredness and Trainin The County and City both implement comprehensive programs for emergency preparedness, including community involvement and training. -To educate the public about emergency response, the City and County cooperate to offer residents training through the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program, which focuses on effective disaster/emergency response techniques. The CERT program is designed to help families, neighborhoods, schools and businesses prepare for effective disaster and emergency response through training and pre- planning. -Program material covers earthquakes, fires, floods, hazardous materials incidents, and other life -threatening situations. Participants attend seven weekly classes with a total of 21 classroom hours designed to help them recognize potential hazards and take appropriate actions; identify, organize, and utilize available resources and people; and treat victims of life -threatening conditions through Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START). A. ^^'„- ^'-ass; is -a's^ offeror! FeS v0ere +ram ro.+ ;r the GFERT r,F9gFamFrom 2013 to 2019, an average of 83 Santa Carita residents aarticipated in the CERT aroaram each vear. In 2020, CERT classes were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, the City offered a one-time virtual Disaster Preparedness class. The City's CERT program is anticipated to begin again in 2022. Once a year the City also presents an Emergency Expo, attended by several thousand residents, at which residents are provided with information materials on emergency preparedness. -Over 60 agencies and vendors participate in this event, in an effort to provide relevant information with an interactive approach. -The City promotes the CERT program at the Emergency Expo by using CERT-trained volunteers to provide information at various booths and activities. Through its emergency management program, the City also provides ongoing training and outreach to schools, businesses, faith -based institutions, seniors, and the special needs community. -The City uses its website, City Hall, and local libraries as locations to distribute information on disaster preparedness and response to residents. The Santa Clarita Emergency Communications Team is a local chapter of the County Disaster Communication Service and is registered as a civil defense organization under the Radio Amateur S-39 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Civil Emergency Service (RACES). —The team's primary purpose is to supply emergency communications for the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department and the City of Santa Clarita. Members are volunteer amateur radio operators who assist other emergency responders by enhancing communications services. -Members also assist with the Santa Clarita Fire Watch program and the School Emergency Communication Plan. -In addition to emergency response, the group assists with community events such as the Santa Clarita Marathon, Cowboy Poetry Festival, and Fourth of July Parade. In spite of these programs and the outreach efforts by the City and County, many residents are not adequately prepared for emergencies. -A 2007 County Department of Public Health Report found that more than 20 percent of households in the County did not have emergency supplies on hand, and only 41 percent of the respondents said they had an emergency plan for their family. In a major disaster each household may need to survive on its own resources for several days before help arrives. -It is necessary for each family and head of household to proactively prepare for emergencies by developing a plan and stockpiling adequate supplies. -Information on how to prepare for disasters is available on the City's website and through the training programs described in this section. Emeraencv Access The Santa Clarita Valley has freeway access along only three routes —_ Interstate 5 and State Route 14 going north and south, and State Route 126 going west -- to use for evacuation purposes in the event of an emergency such as fire or earthquake.- Residents in some areas, such as Stevenson Ranch and Castaic, will need alternate evacuation routes in case Interstate 5 is closed during an emergency incident. —City and County staff have developed alternate evacuation routes along surface streets to provide alternate travel routes through and out of the Santa Clarita Valley. -Opening of the new Cross Valley Connector will also provide an effective east -west route for use in the event of an emergency. In addition to addressing evacuation routes, detour routes have been implemented through the Santa Clarita Valley in the event that the local freeways are closed. The Santa Clarita Valley has been affected by major highway closures that, like the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, cut off the Santa Clarita Valley from the San Fernando Valley and beyond. One of the most recent incidents occurred when a big rig crashed inside a truck route tunnel under the -Interstate 5. The result was a 30-plus big rig and car pile-6i� ileu that cost three lives and caused the two-day closure of the north and southbound lanes of Interstate 5. Interstate 5 is California's main north/south highway, and locally, handles44 upwards of 250,000 cars per day. The resulting impacts to local streets put the City of Santa Clarita's Emergency Operations Center into action, along with its state-of-the-art traffic monitoring and control technology. aEEe56s tA- thLivtutivrAS S-40 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan The 1994 Northridge Earthquake toppled the Interstate 5/State Route 14 interchange and the same interchange also collapsed during the 1971 Sylmar earthquake. —Since that time, the interchange has been rebuilt to enhanced seismic standards.- Caltrans has also tested all freeway bridges and interchanges in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties to ensure they seismic standards for structural safety. During the development review process, emergency access is evaluated for all pending development projects. -Two means of ingress and egress are required for all major development projects, including subdivisions and commercial/industrial sites. -Adequate road and driveway widths are required to provide access to fire trucks, along with turnouts and turnaround areas where deemed necessary. -Traffic control during evacuation procedures will be based upon the nature of the emergency and the condition of the roads. -Temporary signage will be placed by the City and County Public Works Departments to ensure that evacuation routes are clearly marked for motorists. Additionally, the City of Santa Clarita will be identifying residential developments within hazard areas that do not have at least two emergency evacuation routes identified and identifying mitigation measures for each area to gather the following information. Table S-3: Residential Development Emergency Access Mitigation Measures' Residential Development Hazard Emergency Access Mitigation Measures Name or address of development All applicable hazard zones List applicable mitigation measures (Fire, Seismic, Flooding) I. Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention Police Protection Communities within the plaRRing areaCity are served by the Los Angeles County Shoriff'cSheriff's Department, which is housed within the DepaFtmeRt'cDepartment's Santa Clarita Valley Station located ino a;epr_a—on Magic Mountain Parkway and Golden Valley Ra, The Station's service area covers 656 square miles, including both City and County areas and portions of the Angeles National Forest. -The Sheriffs Department oversees general law and traffic enforcement within the City, while the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has jurisdiction over traffic on State highways and in unincorporated County areas. The location of ,ay., eanfnrr-e mont fanilitiocthe Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is shown on Figure S-6Fxhffi 5. Error! Reference source not found.. Table S-3 assists in the implementation of Implementation measure 24, found in Part 3 of the Safety Element S-41 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs Station serves an estimated resident population of 310,000 persons. In the year 2021, the station was staffed by 205 sworn personnel and 34 civilian employees. Staffing levels and standards vary based on needs, performance level, and service modeling. Based on local conditions, the stations deploy an average of twelve deputies on AM shifts, fourteen deputies on PM shifts, and eleven deputies on early morning shift in patrol. Response times for law enforcement calls vary by time of day, number of officers on duty, traffic conditions, and call volume. -Calls for service are classified as Routine, Priority, or Emergent. Routine calls, such as vandalism reports, do not require a priority response from field units. Priority incidents, such as domestic disturbances, require an immediate response but not a "'code three"" response.- Emergent incidents, such as a traffic accident or shooting, require an automatic code three response. From 1 QQ(1 to 1999, the total „ell imo of ralis for cor"iro iRGFeased by abe Hf serEeIep el06-beFr,mett#iA c;;ntaTtaThe industry standard response times for service calls is as following: 60 minutes for routine calls, 20 minutes for priority calls, and 10 minutes for emergency calls. Average response time from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs Station for the 2020-2021 fiscal year were 74.5 minutes for routine calls, 13.9 minutes for priority calls, and 6.45 minutes for emergency calls. This represents a slight decrease in response time for priority and emergency calls, and an increase in routine call response time. For the purpose of compiling crime statistics, the term Part / Crimes is used to describe the most serious offenses, including homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, theft, grand theft auto, and arson. -According to annual reports compiled by the Sheriff sSheriffs Department, the City of Santa Clarita and neighboring unincorporated areas experienced a total of 2,967 Part I offenses in 2020, which represents a 31 % decrease from 2015. In 2019, Santa Clarita had the lowest rate of Part 41 Crimes 0A the Sapta Clarita Vallo„ k►asTeM.AiRed fair) nstaPt SiAGe- veaF 2000. IR 2006. the Der population for California cities with a population of 150,000 or more (fGIIG ,iRg lr„iRe and mleRdale). The Sheraff's asmeviRg-this ranl`urr iRg. -8. In addition to providing law enforcement and response services, the Sheriff'sSheriffs 8 FBI Unified Crime Reporting Program, California Table 8 'Offenses Known to Law Enforcement', by City, 2019 S-42 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Department uses community -oriented policing strategies to prevent crime, and engages citizens in crime prevention efforts through a number of programs. -The Community Relations Unit at the SheroffsSheriffs Station oversees community -oriented policing programs, including wloirrhhnrh 9d Watah Ri icinocc \ laatGh vacation security, volunteer programs, the Explorer program, and other crime ^r%rprograms. Sh�l&Additionally the station's deputies hold regular meetings throughout the Santa Clarita Valley to educate the public on crime prevention and provide information about gangs, personal safety, vehicle security, and teen and parent survival. —The SheriffsSheriff's Department also includes a Teen RR�e'Victim Resources and Crime Prevention Information' page on its website listing information about suh-st ^ea ;31Wse SHi^iG19 pFeVen+inn gaRg McMbeFchirp avoiding scam and fraud and resources for victims of crimes including human trafficking and sexual assault; The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station and the Gity it i (`hamh e.r of ('norm o Ian Ar__hed- +he firs+ Ri its Aeas \/1 This r,rnnr�m iG website includes information PFGGeGIHFeS aRGI PFeYegtIGss4e.M. GFOMe-about wage theft investigations, parole hearing victim representation, and online crime reporting. �+ +ho n,�in +�+i.,r �n� �+ �rtrri+inn�l he+,+iApr, inl order to meet existing and projected needs for law enforcement programs and services in the Santa Clarita Valley. In 200S, the Sheriff sSheriffs Department adopted a funding program for capital facilities needed— to meetaccommodate the law enforcement needs of expected growth in the Santa Clarita Valley, through collection of a law enforcement impact fee-9. Both the City and the County collect the law enforcement fee on new development permits, to fund future facilities. Detention Facilities The Peter J. Pitchess Detention Center (Pitchess) in Castaic is the largest jail complex in the County,-_ . The jail consists of four facilities, but only three are currently operated. -The North Facility is a maximum - security facility with a housing capacity of 1,556.- The East Facility, the oldest operational jail in the County, has been renovated and houses a maximum capacity of 1,974 inmates. -The North County Correctional Facility is a maximum security complex housing a maximum capacity of 3,928 inmates. -This facility also includes vocational training programs in the areas of computer sign production, clothing manufacturing, and printing. AG of 2007, Pitshess h sites 9 Santa Clarita Municipal Code 17.51.010 A S-43 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan spa �i of 7 F(1(1 in tee The Inr�tinn of this f�nilit�i iS Shn�nin nn Exhibit C_F Safety aRGI Seri Fit y The Los Angeles County Probation Department provides secure detention for delinquent minors in juvenile halls, and control and rehabilitations programs in Camp Scott and Camp Scudder. Juvenile halls provide confinement to minors ranging in age from 8 to 18 who await adjudication and disposition of legal matters. -Camps provide treatment, care, custody, and training for the rehabilitation of delinquent minors as wards of the juvenile court. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors considered several detention facility expansion plans, but instead chose to pursue other inmate rehabilitative services and other alternatives to incarceration solutions. As of Fall 2021, there were no mail expansion projects under development. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design One of the ways in which land use planning can assist law enforcement and promote public safety is through incorporating crime prevention techniques into development site designs. -This concept was promoted by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in its 1996 publication Creating Defensible Space by Oscar Newman= 10. Newman first published his theories about defensible space in 1972 and they were successfully adopted in many communities. -The use of environmental design features to prevent crime has been called CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design). -In 1995 the City of Los Angeles issued CPTED Design Guidelines based on the premise that ""proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in the incidents and fear of crime, reduction in calls for police services, and to an increase in the quality of life."11 -The County uses similar guidelines for public housing facilities administered by the Community Development Commission. According to Newman, ""Defensible space operates by subdividing large portions of public spaces and assigning them to individuals and small groups to use and control as their own private areas ........ All defensible space programs have a common purpose:- they restructure the physical layout of communities to allow residents to control the areas around their homes. -This includes the streets and grounds outside their buildings and the lobbies and corridors within them.-1l."12- In his studies of St. Louis and other cities, Newman found that when residents had some control over public space around their homes they maintained these areas in a clean, safe condition. However, when common areas were open to many dwelling units and to the public, with no oversight or supervision by residents, these areas were subject to vandalism, dumping, and crime. Newman found that crime was also influenced by building height and design. -High-- rise residential buildings (over four stories) were found to be unsuitable for families with children, although they could be effective for senior communities if properly designed. -Within public housing for families, he found that project size and the number of dwelling units sharing common entries correlated to crime rates. -Large building size also affected residents' fear of crime, and 10 Newman, Oscar.—Creatinq Defensible Space. —U.—S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research. -April, 1996. 11 Design Out Crime: -Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Guidelines, City of Los Angeles, 1995. 12 Newman, page 2. S-44 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan resulted in high rates of residential turnover and vacancy. Defensible space is an important consideration in residential development, particularly in high -- density, multiple family residential areas.- Other CPTED principles include the following: • Surveillance—_ Areas that are accessible to the public but are not readily visible, such as dead-end alleys and drive aisles, often attract crime. -Surveillance is a design concept directed at keeping intruders under observation by locating windows overlooking common areas. • Access control—_ Controlling access to a site protects users from crime by creating a perception of risk for potential offenders. • Territorial reinforcement—: The physical design of a site can contribute to a sense of territorial "ownership" by site users.- Areas that are not clearly under the supervision of adjacent buildings are subject to trespass and illicit activities. CPTED design strategies include provision of adequate lighting; grouping common activity areas together to promote surveillance; providing clear travel paths with avoidance of dead-end pathways or drive aisles; provision of security devices such as fencing and cameras; clearly delineating public and private spaces; avoidance of "no man's land" areas on the site; providing secure, lighted storage areas; avoidance of long corridors shared by all and owned by none; encouraging neighborhood watch programs; use of landscaping to avoid graffiti; and elimination of hiding places within landscaped areas. Although neither the City nor County have formally adopted CPTED guidelines, safety issues are addressed through the development review process in both agencies. -Policies have been added to the Safety Element to promote crime prevention through site design in future development decisions. I Terrorism Terrorism is defined as the use of fear for intimidation. Terrorism is a crime where the threat of violence is often as effective as the commission of the violent act itself. Terrorism affects us through fear, physical injuries, economic losses, psychological trauma, and erosion of faith in government. -Terrorism is a strategy used by individuals or groups to achieve their political goals. Terrorists espouse a wide range of causes. They can be for or against almost any issue, religious belief, political position, or group of people of one national origin or another. Because of the tremendous variety of causes supported by terrorists and the wide variety of potential targets, there is no place that is truly safe from terrorism. Throughout California there is a nearly limitless number of potential targets, depending on the perspective of the terrorist. Some of these targets include-- abortion clinics, religious facilities, government offices, public places (such as shopping centers), schools, power plants, refineries, utility infrastructure, water storage facilities, dams, private homes, prominent individuals, financial institutions and other businesses. T M;;r__h 20n�PFepptiAl 0 rQr_+�,LQ 2 LQ5;t;;b4shed-aThe Federal Homeland Security Advisory System was established to provide a comprehensive and effective means to disseminate information regarding the risk of terrorist acts to Federal, State, and local authorities and citizens. S-45 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan The system prev+desprovided warnings in the form of a set of graduated "'Threat Conditions that would increase as the risk of the threat increases. This system was in place from March 2002 to April 2011, when it was replaced by the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS), designed to communicate information more effectively by providing timely, detailed information about possible terrorist threats to the American public. a;;h-A-,-,t the Rat' -we A-f the threats, that the hp-MelaAd and the appropriate Meas"Ures, that IeVeIQ of rrnVornmonf and tG priVate hnmo -nrl ofy.gerL heoghteRed ;;lort .4fien (Blue) S-46 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan • Dmrorf cf;;ff fn mnnifnr PM1 • Cnci pro all cfaff are kept infnrmor-I The WAS provides advisories with information on terrorist threats, including steps that individuals and communities can take to protect themselves from the threat or detect or prevent an attack, if possible and applicable 13. These advisories consist of bulletins and alerts. Bulletins communicate general trends regarding threats of terrorism, while alerts will include information on more specific and credible threats. 13 National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS), 2021 https://www.dhs.gov/national-terrorism-advisory- system S-47 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Santa Clarita's Emergency Preparedness Website also provides information in English and Spanish about terrorism preparedness in the City, including information on the OES Safety Information Line. a brochure on terrorism. and a list on steps for terrorism Dreparation. Bioterrorism Plannin Bioterrorism is the threatened or intentional release of biological agents (virus, bacteria, or air toxins) for the purpose of influencing the conduct of government or intimidating or coercing a civilian population. -These agents can be released by way of air (as aerosols), food, water, or insects.- Since the terrorist attacks of September 1, 2001, and the subsequent anthrax incidents, there has been a great concern about bioterrorism in the United States. -With this concern, there is growing recognition that the unique characteristics of a bioterrorist attack, in contrast to a conventional attack, would require additional response preparation and coordination. An integral part of bioterrorism response is mass prophylaxis. Mass prophylaxis is the capability to protect the health of the population through administration of critical intervention (e.g., antibiotics, vaccinations, antivirals) to mitigate the development of disease among those who are exposed or potentially exposed to public health threats. Every public health jurisdiction in the country is charged with the responsibility to develop and maintain the capability to carry out first response and ongoing mass antibiotic dispensing and vaccination campaigns tailored to its local population. There are two conceptual approaches to mass prophylaxis: ""pushT' and ""pullf' approach; one is utilizing the U.S. Postal Service to bring medications directly to individuals or homes in an affected community. -The ""pull"" approach requires that individuals travel to centers where they can receive medications or vaccinations. -Points of Dispensing (POD) are an example of the ""pull approach. In preparation for a unique response to a bioterrorism attack, the City of Santa Clarita, the Los Angeles County Department of Health, and the College of the Canyons (COC) have collaborated to coordinate and respond with a drive-thru POD models to assist those potentially exposed to a biological agent. Utilizing the drive thru POD, the City, COC and Department of Health Services have tested the model by operating an influenza vaccination clinic. SORGeZ'006, this yearly se— eis program ran annually from 2006 to 2015 and served as an opportunity to test the POD model while providing a vital real -world service to the general population. GGOr a desigRated The POD site, beGauGo it h,ss a S^h^^' G-f Aursi„g ,ham, aR program was supported by the COC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) nrnnram that G ppert the n,or�ii+�� eperatiGRG fl ;ad -di n GOG� o h� ho n aGity to h�Ad1LQ program, the IN Tt+e �s sit h s-t ;;e-vehio'l+r-affi^ fl^,•,. The Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) teamTeam, volunteers, and City staff from emergency management, recreation and community services, traffic engineering, and public works arse s6ippeFt the one epeFa+inns Emergency Medical Services Los Angeles County Department of Health Emergency Services Agency developed a Disaster Resource Center (DRC) program to address issues related to healthcare surge capacity. -There are 13 DRCs geographically located in Los Angeles County.— In the Santa Clarita Valley, Henry S-48 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital (HMNMH) is one of the designated DRCs. As the designated DRC site, HMNMH is the lead for 11 other hospitals. DRCs are hospitals that address surge capacity in a disaster through procurement, storage, maintenance and security of extra medical equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals. Each DRC works with hospitals, clinics and other healthcare providers in their geographic location to plan, train, exercise and facilitate regional disaster preparedness. Each DRC also has capability to mobilize storage trailers outfitted with equipment and supplies to set up a mobile triage area with inflatable surge tents. HMNMH has a medical cache and a pharmaceutical cache, ventilators, patient monitors, communication equipment, security equipment for crowd control, evacuation equipment and staff to manage the program. -HMNMH also has the capability to expand and provide care with surgery beds, isolation areas, pharmaceuticals, personal protective equipment for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive events (CBRNE), and decontamination facilities. -In addition, HMNMH has a certified trained decontamination team, and staff trained in psychological first aid, and trauma burn care. When a disaster strikes and it is beyond the capability of the local jurisdictions, the affected area would contact Los Angeles County Medical Alert Center (MAC). -MAC then would survey other DRC's for items requested. K. Accident Prevention Safety issues related to accident prevention overlap some of the other areas addressed in the General Plan. -As with crime prevention, design features can be used to forestall accidents from trip -and -fall hazards on development sites through provision of adequate lighting, clearly delineated pathways, well -marked building entrances, and appropriate selection and maintenance of landscape material. -Accidental injuries on trails and bikeways can be prevented through planning and design as well, including illumination, signage, traffic markings, adequate trail width and surface material, removal of hazardous landscaping and other obstructions, and safe crossings at intersections. -Accidents involving vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists within the public right-of-way can be minimized through installation of traffic control devices and implementation of other policies contained in the Circulation Element. -Through the design review process, the layout of parking lots and driveways on new development projects is evaluated for potential conflicts between vehicles, delivery trucks, and pedestrians, in order to avoid potentially hazardous areas on the site. -Both the City and County continually monitor traffic accident data in order to determine if additional traffic control devices are needed to maintain public safety, and traffic improvements are installed where warranted. Climate Change Adaptation and Resiliency Due to recent hazard history and updated scientific understanding about the realities of a changing climate, SB 379 revised California Government Code Section 65302(g)(4), requiring cities and counties in California to update their plans to address climate adaptation and resiliency strategies. The requirements set by this new legislation may be met through a community's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) or General Plan Safety Element. Santa S-49 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Clarita incorporates the information from its LHMP into its General Plan, and summarized and supplements that information to best plan for the safety of its residents and meet statutory requirements, including: 1. A vulnerability assessment identifying the risks that climate change poses to the local jurisdiction. 2. A set of goals, policies, and objectives based on a vulnerability assessment for the protection of the community. (See Part 2) 3. A set of feasible implementation strategies to carry out the goals, policies, and objectives. (See Part 3) Our changing climate, influenced by human -caused greenhouse gas emissions, is already contributing to changes in weather and climate extremes. The Sixth Assessment from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports that greenhouse gas emissions from human activities are responsible for approximately 1.1 °C of warming globally since 1850-1900, and that in the next 20 years, we are likely to reach or exceed 1.5°C of warming.14 Climate change affects not only temperature, but also affects global air circulation the water cycle, and leads to changes in the magnitude, frequency, duration, seasonality, and extent of climate -related impacts. The County of Los Angeles undertook a Climate Vulnerability Assessment15 for the purpose of identifying social and physical vulnerabilities to climate hazards. At the time of this Safety Element update, the final report was not yet complete, but key findings that have been released have been included as part of the vulnerability assessment within this Element. Additionally, Santa Clarita's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) describes hazards affecting the City and surrounding areas, analyzes vulnerabilities to certain hazards, identifies whether those hazards are projected to increase due to climate change, and includes strategies to mitigate risk. The identified impacts and vulnerabilities are summarized within this section of the Safety Element and are further described within the LHMP. Proiected Impacts As temperatures increase in Santa Clarita, the region is projected to experience a corresponding increase in extreme weather conditions that may range from drought to wildfires to flooding. Climate change may also cause indirect impacts, including public health impacts, economic impacts, and increased inequity. Information from hazard assessments in the LHMP combined with information from the web - based tool Cal -Adapt has identified increases in the risk and likelihood associated with the following hazards: • Extreme Heat: Climate change is projected to increase the average temperature as well as the number of extreme heat days (Figure S-9) in Santa Clarita. Climate change induced 14 IPCC, 2021: Summary for Policymakers. In: Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis. Contribution of Working Group I to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change rMasson-Delmotte, V., P. Zhai, A. Pirani, S. L. Connors, C. Pean, S. Berger, N. Caud, Y. Chen, L. Goldfarb, M. I. Gomis, M. Huang, K. Leitzell, E. Lonnov, J.B.R. Matthews, T. K. Maycock, T. Waterfield, O. YelekCi, R. Yu and B. Zhou (eds.)l. Cambridge University Press. In Press. 15 https:Hceo.lacounty.gov/ourcounty-cso-actions/; Accessed August 2, 2021 S-50 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan heat can impact public health, put a strain on infrastructure, and can contribute to drying vegetation. Drier vegetation, along with drought impacts, can also contribute to wildfire risk. (See Section F: Severe Weather Conditions) Figure S-9: Timing of Projected Extreme Heat Day by Year in Santa Clarita:16 101.2-105.7 T ■ 105.7-110.2 `F ■ 110.2-114.6 T ■ 114.6-119.1 'F W SeP r . Aug i Anil May Apr 1960 1960 2000 2020 2040 2060 20a Year Source: Cal -Adapt, accessed August 1, 2021 • Drouaht: Southern California is susceatible to recurrina Deriods of drouaht due to its location and topography. Climate change has increased the frequency and duration of drought events in the region. The worst drought in California's recorded history occurred from December 2011 to March 2019. Santa Clarita is projected to experience more drought conditions like this due to climate change. • Wildfire: Recent concerns about the effects of climate change, particularly drought effects, are contributing to concerns about wildfire vulnerability. With periods of drought, the fuel moisture drops significantly adding to increased fire danger. Over eighty percent of the Santa Clarita Valley is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) which 16 This chart displays a point for each day between April and October in a year when the daily maximum temperature is above the extreme heat threshold of 101.2°F. Data is shown for Santa Clarita under the RCP 4.5 scenario in which emissions peak around 2040, then decline. S-51 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan is the Los Angeles County Fire Department and CAL FIRE's highest classification for areas prone to wildfires. In the future, wildfire events in and around Santa Clarita are likely to increase. (See Section E: Fire Hazards). • Flooding: Extreme weather events caused by climate change in the region include higher intensity individual precipitation events and "atmospheric rivers" which will increase flooding risk and flood related damages. Heavy, prolonged rainfall can stress stormwater infrastructure and river channels resulting in more flooding around streams, the river, and certain areas of the City. The Santa Clarita Valley is host to numerous streams, two dams, and the Santa Clara River, and has experienced damage from flood hazards in the past. (See Section D) • Landslides: The projected intensity of climate -induced precipitation increases Santa Clarita's likelihood of experiencing landslides. Because of the City's varied topography, including significant ridgelines, this also increases chances for susceptibility to landslide events. Additionally, the heat from wildfires can create impervious surfaces for debris and mud flow, increasing vulnerabilities to mudslides and subsidence risks in Santa Clarita. The combination of an increase in wildfire activity and extreme precipitation is projected to increase landslide risks in Santa Clarita. (See Section C) • Energy Disruption: As discussed, climate change is projected to increase hazards such as flooding, wildfire, and landslides. These hazards, as well as planned power outages for Public safety from wildfires, increase the risk of energy disruption events in Santa Clarita, which also can affect the safety of residents. Vulnerability Assessment As defined by the California Adaptation Planning Guide (2020), climate change vulnerability is considered the degree to which natural, built, and human systems are susceptible to harm from exposure or stresses associated with climate change and from the absence of capacity to adapt. Social climate vulnerability includes vulnerability due to age, gender, language, education, health, housing, mobility, income, occupation, and ethnicity, among other factors. Physical climate vulnerability includes vulnerability to communications facilities, energy, medical services, transportation, waste, water, and natural systems, among other types of physical infrastructure. Technical experts calculated the risk of hazards likely to affect Santa Clarita and described communities and assets vulnerable to each risk. This section integrates information from the 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), the Los Angeles County Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA), and other local knowledge, using the most current knowledge available for each hazard. • Extreme Heat: Santa Clarita's vulnerabilities to heat include transportation, agriculture, energy, and water resources. Populations particularly vulnerable to extreme heat include people with pre-existing conditions, children, older adults, and outdoor workers. Increasing awareness about heat health emergencies and the physical impacts of heat are important to address these vulnerabilities. • Drought: Santa Clarita's vulnerabilities to drought include agriculture, livestock, energy, and local natural habitats. Populations particularly vulnerable to drought include older adults. rural communities. and low-income households. The Citv of Santa Clarita is working with local water agencies to develop new drought mitigation strategies in order to decrease the severity of this impact. S-52 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan • Wildfire: Populations particularly vulnerable to wildfire include older adults living alone, people with limited access to transportation, people with limited mobility, and people with cardiovascular disease. Infrastructure vulnerable to wildfire includes communications, water, and community facilities. Wildfire vulnerability is highly variable depending on location and is typically higher in the hilly and mountainous areas of the City. • Flooding and Extreme Precipitation: Populations particularly vulnerable to flooding and extreme precipitation include those living in mobile homes, outdoor workers, and households without vehicle access. Infrastructure vulnerable to flooding and extreme precipitation includes transportation, economic centers, and community centers. Flood risk is highly variable depending on location. • Landslides: Populations particularly vulnerable to landslides are those living and working in areas with steep hillsides in areas where fire has occurred. Infrastructure particularly susceptible to landslides include roads, bridges, communication lines, utilities, and Pipelines. Additionally, areas where wildfires or construction have destroyed vegetation, channels along a stream or river, steep slopes, and altered slopes are at an increased risk to experience landslides. • Energy Disruption: Populations vulnerable to energy disruption include older adults and those dependent on electricity for medical needs. Portions of eastern and southern Santa Clarita are particularly vulnerable to energy disruption due to aging aboveground energy infrastructure that experiences more frequent outages. Additionally, areas of the city with higher wildfire risk face increased risk of energy disruption due to Public Safety Power Outage (PSPS) events. Santa Clarita leadership has advocated for hardening and electrical service reliability as Southern California Edison (SCE) develops their 2021 Immediate Hardenina Plan to reduce enerav loss due to PSPS events to decrease these vulnerabilities. The sections of this Element that address Fire Hazards, Flood Hazards, and Geologic Hazards contain additional information including relevant historical data on natural hazard events, agencies responsible for the protection of the public and the environment, descriptions of existing and planned development, and maps including locally prepared information, which all contribute to the vulnerability assessment. Table S-4 identifies which City -operated critical facilities are vulnerable to which climate -related hazards. Figure S-5 and Figure S-8, in earlier sections, display where these facilities are with respect to fire and flood hazard zones. Table S- City -owned Critical Facilities and Climate Vulnerabilities" �+ L O Q 00 > R d L O 0 fA W LL Santa Clarita City Hall ✓ ✓ ✓ " For this chart, the identification of which facilities are vulnerable to which hazards is based on the analysis done for the 2021 LHMP, Table 3-5: City Owned & Non -City Owned Facilities. 18 In the 2021 LHMP, Extreme Heat and Extreme Wind are analyzed together as one hazard, Severe Weather S-53 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan George A. Caravalho Santa Clarita Sports Complex/Gymnasium ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ City of Santa Clarita `The Centre' ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Public Works Corporate Yard ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Santa Clarita Aquatics Center ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Newhall Community Center ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Central Park Maintenance Building ✓ ✓ ✓ Santa Clarita Transit Maintenance Facility ✓ ✓ ✓ Metrolink Station — Santa Clarita ✓ ✓ ✓ Metrolink Station — Via Princessa ✓ ✓ ✓ Metrolink Station — Newhall ✓ ✓ ✓ Canyon Country Community Center ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Old Town Newhall Library ✓ ✓ ✓ Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Valencia Branch Library ✓ ✓ ✓ The Cube ✓ ✓ ✓ Climate Change Adaptation "Adaptation is an adjustment in natural or human systems to a new or changing environment. An adaptation adjustment moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities brought about by the change."19 In Santa Clarita, climate change adaptation involves drought mitigation strategies, addressing public health impacts, hardening infrastructure and buildings, and locating development in safer areas when feasible. Climate Change Resiliency "Resilience is the capacity of any entity —an individual, a community, an organization, or a natural system —to prepare for disruptions, to recover from shocks and stresses, and to adapt and grow from a disruptive experience. A community's resilience is determined by its ability to survive, 19 Planninq and Investing for a Resilient California: A Guidebook for State Agencies, 2018 S-54 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan adapt, and thrive no matter what acute shock or chronic stressor it experiences." 20 In Santa Clarita, climate change resilience involves preparing community members and infrastructure to manage and recover from climate impacts, including extreme heat, wildfire, and drought conditions. Strategies to achieve this may include building retrofits, public education programs, culturally literate community outreach, distribution of emergency resources, urban tree planting, and availability of cooling centers. Specific adaptation and resilience strategies for landslides, flood hazards, fire hazards, and severe weather conditions (extreme heat and wind) can be found in sections C, D, E, and F of the Safety Element respectively. Additionally, the emergency preparedness and response section of this Element, section H, contains strategies to increase resiliency through community preparedness, emergency preparedness, and disaster response and recovery. Adaptation and Resiliency goals, objectives and policies can be found in Part 2 of this Element, and implementation measures can be found in Part 3. Summary of Safety Planning Needs in the Santa Clarita Valley Based on the existing conditions and issues outlined in the background sections of the Safety Element, safety planning needs for the Santa Clarita Valley are summarized below. Policies and objectives in the following section have been developed to address these needs. 1. Reduce risks to public safety and property from seismic activity and related hazards, through identification of seismic hazard zones and requirements for seismic design. 2. Identify and mitigate hazards from soil instability, including landslides and subsidence, through identification of hazard areas and requirements for design mitigations to address unstable soils. 3. Plan for and ensure construction and maintenance of adequate flood control facilities to protect existing and future residents from flood hazards. 4. Identify risks from, and plan for emergency response, in the event of dam failure from the Castaic or Bouquet Canyon Reservoirs. 5. Address drainage improvement needs to mitigate localized flooding problems. 6. Require Low Impact Development techniques in planning and construction, to reduce stormwater runoff, promote infiltration, and reduce the need for costly flood control infrastructure. 7. Control and regulate new development and construction in identified floodplains by applying appropriate development standards; and implement federal floodplain management policies to protect public safety and property. 8. Promote planning for and coordination with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to 20 See 194-9 S-55 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan construct new fire stations as needed throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. 9. Adopt and implement policies for fire -safe development in urban/wildland interface areas. 10. Require adequate emergency access, street identification, and address numbers in all development, to ensure timely response to emergencies. 11.Identify, sign, maintain, and provide public information regarding evacuation routes through and out of the Santa Clarita Valley, in the event of a major disaster. 12. Continue coordinating with other agencies to provide information and training to residents about maintaining adequate firebreaks in wildland interface areas. 13. Ensure provision of adequate fire flow for new development. 14. Continue providing tree maintenance services for trees on public property as part of the urban forestry management program, to limit damage during windstorms from falling limbs. 15. Protect residents from the harmful effects of hazardous materials through appropriate zoning and development standards; and coordinate with other agencies as needed on clean-up efforts for contaminated areas. 16. Continue to prepare, update and implement emergency preparedness procedures and response plans. 17. Continue to provide training to public officials and residents on emergency preparedness and response. 18. Cooperate with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department to expand facility space in the Santa Clarita Valley to meet current and projected law enforcement needs. 19. Promote crime prevention through public education and support of Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, and CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) programs. 20. Promote measures to prevent accidental injury by ensuring adequate lighting, addressing trip and fall hazards, analyzing traffic accident data and providing traffic safety improvements where needed, promoting walkable neighborhoods, ensuring safe trails, and other similar programs. 21. Cooperate with appropriate agencies and the public to create a plan to prepare for and respond to potential terrorist activities. 22. Prepare for an increased level of risk from natural hazards projected to increase due to climate change. S-56 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan PART 2: SAFETY GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Geological Hazards Goal S 1:- Protection of public safety and property from hazardous geological conditions, including seismic rupture and ground shaking, soil instability, and related hazards. Objective S 1.1:- Identify and map areas in the Santa Clarita Valley that are susceptible to geological hazards, for use by the public and decision makers in considering development plans. Policy S 1.1.1:- Maintain maps of potentially active faults and fault zones, based on information available from the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone maps, United States Geological Survey, State Board of Geologists, State Mining and Geology Board, and other appropriate sources. Policy S 1.1.2:- Maintain maps of areas subject to liquefaction and landslides, based on data provided by the State and other appropriate sources. Policy S 1.1.3:- In the event of significant incidents of soil subsidence, compile data and prepare maps showing areas with potential for this hazard. Policy S 1.1.4: -Maintain maps showing potential inundation areas from dam failure. Objective S 1.2:- Regulate new development in areas subject to geological hazards to reduce risks to the public from seismic events or geological instability. Policy S 1.2.1: _-Implement requirements of the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act. Policy S 1.2.2:- Restrict the land use type and intensity of development in areas subject to fault rupture, landslides, or liquefaction, in order to limit exposure of people to seismic hazards. Policy S 1.2.3:- Require soils and geotechnical reports for new construction in areas with potential hazards from faulting, landslides, liquefaction, or subsidence, and incorporate recommendations from these studies into the site design as appropriate. Policy S 1.2.4: -Enforce seismic design and building techniques in local building codes. Policy S 1.2.5: Consider the potential for inundation from failure of the Castaic or Bouquet Canyon Reservoir dams when reviewing development proposals within potential inundation areas. Objective S 1.3: --Reduce risk of damage in developed areas from seismic activity. Policy S 1.3.1: -Identify any remaining unreinforced masonry buildings or other unstable structures; and require remediation or seismic retrofitting as needed to S-57 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan meet seismic safety requirements. Policy S 1.3.2: -Increase earthquake safety in all public facilities through bracing of shelves, cabinets, equipment and other measures as deemed appropriate. Policy S 1.3.3:- Provide informational materials to the public on how to make their homes and businesses earthquake safe. Policy S 1.3.4:- _Cooperate with other agencies as needed to ensure regular inspections of public infrastructure such as bridges, dams, and other critical facilities, and require repairs to these structures as needed to prevent failure in the event of seismic activity. Flood Hazards Goal S 2: -Protection of public safety and property from unreasonable risks due to flooding. Objective S 2.1:--Plan for flood protection as part of a multi -objective watershed management approach for the Santa Clara River and its tributaries. Policy S 2.1.1:- On the Land Use Map, designate appropriate areas within the floodplain as open space for multi -use purposes, including flood control, habitat preservation, and recreational open space. —Development in the floodplain will require mitigation as deemed necessary by the reviewing authority. Policy S 2.1.2:- Promote Low Impact Development standards on development sites, including but not limited to minimizing impervious surface area and promoting infiltration, in order to reduce the flow and velocity of stormwater runoff throughout the watershed. Policy S 2.1.3:- Promote the use of vegetated drainage courses and soft -bottom channels for flood control facilities to the extent feasible, in order to achieve water quality and habitat objectives in addition to flood control. Policy S 2.1.4:- Cooperate with other agencies as appropriate regarding the related issues of flood control, watershed management, water quality, and habitat protection. Policy S 2.1.5:- Promote the joint use of flood control facilities with other beneficial uses where feasible, such as by incorporating detention basins into parks and extending trails through floodplains. Objective S 2.2: -Identify areas in the Santa Clarita Valley that are subject to inundation from flooding. Policy S 2.2.1:- _Prepare and maintain maps of floodways and floodplains based on information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other appropriate sources, in order to qualify for FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. S-58 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Policy S 2.2.2: -Identify areas subject to localized short-term flooding due to drainage deficiencies. Objective S 2.3:- _Plan for and construct adequate drainage and flood control infrastructure to ensure flood protection. Policy S 2.3.1: -Implement drainage master plans designed to handle storm flows from the 100-year storm. Policy S 2.3.2: _Include funding for drainage and flood control improvements in the annual City budget. Objective S 2.4: -Implement flood safety measures in new development_ Policy S 2.4.1: _-Require that new development comply with FEMA floodplain management requirements.- and local flood mitigation standards as conditions of development. Policy S 2.4.2: On the Land Use Map, restrict the type and intensity of land use in flood -prone areas, or require flood -proof construction, as deemed appropriate. Poiicy S 2.4.3 Locate, when feasible, new essential public facilities outside of flood hazard zones, including hospitals and health care facilities, emergency shelters, fire stations, emergency command centers, and emergency communications facilities. (Addresses requirement) Objective S 2.5: -Limit risks to existing developed areas from flooding. Policy S 2.5.1:-_Address drainage problems that cause flooding on prominent transportation corridors by working with multi -jurisdictional agencies and stakeholders to construct needed drainage improvements. Policy S 2.5.2:- Provide for the maintenance of drainage structures and flood control facilities to avoid system malfunctions and overflows. Policy S 2.5.3 Encourage flood safety retrofits and pursue retrofits and mitigation strategies for essential public facilities identified as vulnerable to flood hazards. (Addresses requirement) Fire Hazards Goal S 3: Protection of public safety infrastructure and property from fires. Objective S 3.1:- _Provide adequate fire protection infrastructure to maintain acceptable service levels as established by the Los Angeles County Fire Department._ Policy S 3.1.1: -Coordinate on planning for new fire stations to meet current and projected needs._ Policy S 3.1.2: -Program adequate funding for capital fire protection costs; and explore all feasible funding options to meet facility needs._ S-59 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Policy S 3.1.3: = Require adequate fire flow and adequate fire protection as a condition of approval for all new development (Change required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.1.4: Maintain adequate fire flow infrastructure, including identifying location of anticipated additional water supply, maintenance, and long-term integrity of water supply, which may include installation of additional reservoir capacity and/or distribution facilities. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Objective S 3.2:- Provide for the specialized needs of fire protection services in both urban and wildland interface areas. Policy S 3.2.1: _-Identify areas of the Santa Clarita Valley that are prone to wildland fire hazards, adopt current CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps and address these areas in fire safety plans. (Amended for specificity - encouraged) Policy S 3.2.2: -Enforce standards for maintaining defensible space around structures, road -side fuel reductions, and consider establishing community fire breaks through clearing of dry brush and vegetation. -(Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.2.3: _-Establish landscape guidelines for fire -prone areas with recommended plant materials; and provide this information to builders and members of the public. Policy S 3.2.4: Require sprinkler systems, fire resistant roofs and building materials, and other construction measures deemed necessary to prevent loss of life and property from wildland fires. -(Required change to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.2.5:- Ensure adequate secondary and emergency access for fire apparatus, which includes minimum requirements for road width, surface material, grade, and staging areas. Policy S 3.2.-76:- _Continue to provide information and training to the public on fire safety in wildland interface areas. _, Policy S 3.2.78: Implement wildfire mitigation strategies as identified in the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, including community education, evaluating access routes, and prescribed burning. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Objective S 3.3: --Maintain acceptable emergency response times throughout the planning area._ S-60 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Policy S 3.3.1: Plan for fire response times of no more than five minutes in urban areas, —eight minutes in suburban areas, and 12 minutes in rural areas. Policy S 3.3.2:- Require the installation and maintenance of street name signs on all new development and the posting of address numbers on all homes and businesses that are clearly visible from adjacent streets. -(combined two existing policies) Policy S 3.3.3: Identify evacuation routes and their capacity, safety, and viability under a range of emergency scenarios, and plan for the evacuation needs of developments with only one point of access. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.3.4: Maintain training standards in wildfire operations, incident command, evacuations, command and control, aviation, pre -fire engineering, prevention, public information, and resource management. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Objective S 3.4: Maintain development standards and land use regulations that prioritize fire safe development. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.4.1: Ensure that all new development and redevelopment in Fire Hazard Severity Zones comply with Board of Forestry requirements, Fire Safe Regulations, and current versions of the California Building Code (CBC), California Fire Code (CFC), and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.4.2: Strive to minimize new residential development in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones by giving processing and funding preference to new residential developments outside of the VHFHSZ. Ensure that all new residential developments located within the VHFHSZ meet or exceed all applicable Fire Safe Standards (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.4.3: Locate critical facilities and essential public facilities outside Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones when feasible. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.4.4: Require new development in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to develop fire protection plans and enter into long term vegetation landscape maintenance agreements, and maintain access for emergency response vehicles, and require new residential development to maintain Fuel Modification Plans (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.4.5: Pursue retrofits and mitigation strategies for essential public facilities identified as vulnerable to wildfire hazards and for residential developments with only one point of access (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards). S-61 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Obiective S 3.5: Work cooperatively with relevant organizations and agencies for fire prevention, protection, and response. (Added; Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) Policy S 3.5.1: Continue to work with Los Angeles County Fire Department and CAL FIRE to ensure data is adequately recorded, documented, and received by CAL FIRE. (Required to meet Board of Forestry Standards) Policy S 3.5.2: Continue to work with partnering agencies, foster cooperative relationships, conduct periodic fire -related training, and participate in joint agency planning and preparedness meetings in preparation for incidents requiring multi- 0urisdictional coordinated response. (Required to meet Board of Forestry Standards) Policy S 3.5.3: For areas adjacent to the National Forest, cooperate with the United States Forest Service regarding land use and development issues. (moved) Policy S 3.5.4: Work cooperatively with responsible agencies and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to plan for post -fire recovery. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) (moved) Hazardous Materials Goal S 4: -Protection of public safety and property from hazardous materials. Objective S 4.1: Identify sites that are contaminated with chemicals and other hazardous materials, and promote clean-up efforts. Policy S 4.1.1: Continue to support clean-up efforts and re -use plans for the Whittaker-Bermite property. Policy S 4.1.2:- Coordinate with other agencies to address contamination of soil and groundwater from hazardous materials on various sites and require that contamination be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the City and other responsible agencies prior to issuance of any permits for new development. Objective S 4.2: Cooperate with other agencies to ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Policy S 4.2.1: On the Land Use Map, restrict the areas in which activities that use or generate large amounts of hazardous materials may locate, to minimize impacts to residents and other sensitive receptors in the event of a hazardous materials incident. Policy S 4.2.2: Through the development review process, ensure that any new development proposed in the vicinity of a use that stores or generates large amounts of hazardous materials provides adequate design features, setbacks, and buffers to mitigate impacts to sensitive receptors in the event of a hazardous materials incident. Policy S 4.2.3: Require businesses to verify procedures for storage, use, S-62 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan and disposal of hazardous materials. Policy S 4.2.4: Cooperate with other agencies to hold regular events to promote safe disposal of small amounts of household hazardous waste, including e- waste, by Santa Clarita Valley residents . Law Enforcement Goal S 5: Protection of public safety through the provision of law enforcement services and crime prevention strategies. Objective S 5.1: Cooperate with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department's plans for expansion of facility space to meet current and future law enforcement needs in the Santa Clarita Valley. Policy S 5.1.1: Participate in a multi -jurisdictional task force to evaluate alternatives for combining public safety services with administrative services within a centralized government complex serving the entire Santa Clarita Valley. Policy S 5.1.2: Provide staff assistance to assess future law enforcement needs, and work together with the County, Sheriffs Department, and other partners to develop and implement plans for meeting these needs. Policy S 5.1.3: Cooperate on implementation of funding mechanisms for law enforcement services. Objective S 5.2: Cooperate with the Sheriffs Department on crime prevention programs to serve residents and businesses. Policy S 5.2.1: Promote and participate in the Business Watch program to assist business owners in developing and implementing crime prevention strategies. Policy S 5.2.2: Promote and support Neighborhood Watch programs to assist residents in establishing neighborhood crime prevention techniques. Policy S 5.2.3: Provide code enforcement services to maintain minimum health and safety standards and as a deterrent to crime. Accidents Goal S 6: Reduced risk to public safety and property damage from accidental occurrences. Objective S 6.1: Reduce damage from high winds through effective urban forest management. Policy S 6.1.1: Continue tree trimming and maintenance programs for trees in the right-of-way and on public property, to limit damage from falling limbs. Policy S 6.1.2: Promote the planting of tree types appropriate to the local climate, to avoid breakage by brittle, non-native trees. S-63 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Objective S 6.2: Increase public safety through the design of public facilities and urban spaces. Policy S 6.2.1: In designing or reviewing development plans, ensure that lighting levels are adequate to provide safe and secure nighttime use of each site, while limiting excessive or unnecessary light and glare. Policy S 6.2.2: In reviewing development plans, consider Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to increase public safety through establishing defensible space, clearly delineated public and private areas, and effective surveillance of common areas. Policy S 6.2.3: In designing or reviewing development plans, ensure that pedestrian pathways, stairs, steps, and ramps are designed to provide clear and unimpeded passage in order to avoid trip hazards and conflicts with vehicles. Policy S 6.2.4: Continue to monitor traffic accident data in order to evaluate and address any traffic control needs to enhance public safety. Policy S 6.2.5: Use traffic calming devices and reduced street widths to slow traffic speeds and reduce accidents, where deemed appropriate. Objective S 6.3: Provide for the safety of disadvantaged persons. Policy S 6.3.1: In cooperation with other agencies, ensure adequate shelter for homeless persons to limit their exposure to accidental injury and illness. Policy S 6.3.2: Implement the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure safe travel paths and accommodations for persons with disabilities. Objective S 6.4: Minimize damage resulting from aircraft accidents near Agua Dulce Airpark. Policy S 6.4.1: Support efforts by Los Angeles County to require all new development in the vicinity of the Agua Dulce Airpark to comply with the County's Airport Land Use Plan and applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Emergency Plannin_a Goal S 7: Protection of the public through planning for disaster response and recovery, in order to minimize damage from emergency incidents or terrorist activities. Objective S 7.1: Maintain and implement plans and procedures to prepare for disaster response and terrorist activities. Policy S 7.1.1: Regularly update emergency preparedness and response plans that are consistent with State plans. Policy S 7.1.2: Continue to provide regular training to public officials and the S-64 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan public on emergency procedures. Policy S 7.1.3: Ensure that evacuation routes are clearly posted throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Policy S 7.1.4: Strengthen communication and cooperation between agencies, citizens, and non-profit groups to plan for disaster response. Policy S 7.1.5: Maintain strong cooperative working relationships with public; agencies responsible for flood protection, fire protection, and hazard response (SIB 1241) Objective S 7.2: -Plan for ways to minimize economic and social disruption; and expedite recovery from emergency incidents. Policy S 7.2.1: In cooperation with other agencies, plan for temporary shelters for residents displaced by disasters and emergency incidents. Policy S 7.2.2:- Plan for expedited plan check, permitting, and inspection programs to aid recovery efforts involving the rebuilding of damaged structures. Policy S 7.2.3:- Ensure that proper record -keeping procedures are in place for purposes of obtaining reimbursement from State and federal agencies. Policy S 7.2.4: —Purchase disaster and recovery supplies locally to assist local businesses in their recovery efforts. Climate Adaptation Goal S 8: Protection of the public from climate change related hazards through adaptation and mitigation strategies. (Required: SIB 3791 Objective S 8.1: Increase public safety through community awareness of climate change and its impacts. (Addresses resilience for SIB 379) Policy S 8.1.1: Publish and regularly update information on the status of climate related hazards and their impacts. Policy S 8.1.2: Provide opportunities for public officials to learn about climate change and its impacts. Policy S 8.1.3: Increase participation of low-income, immigrant, non- English -speaking, racially and ethnically diverse, and special needs residents throughout climate action planning and implementation. Policy S 8.1.4: Use performance metrics and data to evaluate and monitor the impacts of climate chanae strateaies on aublic health and social eauitv. Policy S 8.1.5: Use the Nixle Alert Message system to inform citizens about upcoming and ongoing climate -related hazards, including resources such as available shelters or coolina centers. if aaalicable. S-65 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan Objective S 8.2: Maintain acceptable infrastructure to withstand the impacts of climate chanae. (Addresses climate and infrastructure for SIB 379) Policy S 8.2.1: -Assess impact of climate change on community infrastructure and incorporate consideration of climate change impacts as part of infrastructure alannina and oaerations. Policy S 8.2.2: Encourage retrofits that address climate concerns, including high efficiency air conditioning or alternative cooling systems that decrease energy demand while promoting public health and safety. Policy S 8.2.3: Prioritize climate mitigation actions and retrofits in neighborhoods that currently experience social or environmental injustice or bear a disproportionate burden of potential public health impacts. (Incorporates equity and environmental justice concerns) Policy S 8.2.4: Support green infrastructure, such as bioswales, permeable pavements, green roofs, rainwater harvesting, and alternative irrigation techniques, such as subsurface drip irrigation, to manage extreme weather hazards and to reduce use of climate -sensitive water supplies. Objective S 8.3: Plan cooperatively within all City departments, as well as with other local, state, and federal agencies and stakeholders, in order to address climate hazards. (Addresses working cooperatively with relevant agencies for SIB 379) Policy S 8.3.1: Utilize successful community -based programs and partnerships with community -based organizations to communicate climate risks and available resources to the public. Policy S 8.3.2: Continue collaborating in County, State, and regional -level climate research, planning, and action. Policy S 8.3.3: Integrate climate adaptation and resiliency considerations into the next update of the Santa Clarita Climate Action Plan, Capital Improvement Plans, and the General Plan. S-66 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan PART 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAFETY ELEMENT The City Is-„+-. Q_-Fil . will implement the goals, objectives and policies of the Safety Element of the City of Santa Clarita General Plan through the following actions: 1. On the Land Use Map, designate areas that are subject to potential damage from natural or man-made hazards for appropriate land uses, such as open space or low -density residential, in order to reduce exposure of persons and property to hazardous conditions. 2. Revise the City's Unified Development Code and other development -related ordinances as needed to ensure consistency with the goals and policies of the Safety Element. 3. Through the review process for new discretionary development applications, require consistency with the goals and policies of the Safety Element, including requirements to mitigate hazards from seismic, geotechnical, soils, flooding, fire, crime, or other unsafe conditions as appropriate. 4. Update master plans for drainage, streets, emergency services, and other City infrastructure and facilities as needed to conform with the goals and policies of the Safety Element. 5. Update the City's Capital Improvement Program as appropriate to incorporate capital projects needed to implement goals and policies of the Safety Element, such as drainage and street improvements. 6. As part of the annual General Plan review process, conduct an annual review of the Safety Element, along with other General Plan elements, to determine compliance, and file a report with the California Office of Planning and Research and Department of Community Development pursuant to Government Code Section 65400(a) (2). 7. Ensure that any acquisition of real property for public use is consistent with the Safety Element and other General Plan elements, pursuant to Government Code Section 65402. 8. In cooperation with the County, implement compatible policies and guidelines for hillside development within the Santa Clarita Valley, to protect the public from landslides and other geotechnical hazards. 9. In cooperation with the County, implement compatible policies and guidelines for flood control and drainage improvements, to protect the public from regional and local flooding (including dam inundation). 10. In cooperation with the County, implement compatible policies for wildland fire safety, including but not limited to fuel reduction and defensible space, building materials and design, emergency access and evacuation routes, and fire flow requirements, to protect the public from wildfires. 11. Ensure compliance with seismic safety standards through plan review and inspection procedures on all new construction, pursuant to adopted codes and ordinances. 12. Review any proposed General Plan Amendments to ensure compliance with applicable goals and policies of the Safety Element; coordinate this review with the S-67 Safety City of Santa Clarita General Plan County as appropriate. 13. Monitor effectiveness of the Safety Element in achieving the goals of protecting property, public health, and safety; initiate amendments thereto as needed to meet changing conditions, needs, and policies, coordinating such amendments with the County as appropriate. 14. Continue implementing emergency preparedness plans and procedures, updating them as needed and providing training to staff and the general public on emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. 15. Continue to cooperate with the County and other agencies as needed to respond to emergencies throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. 16. Cooperate_ with the County Fire Department in its efforts to plan for and construct new fire station facilities within the Santa Clarita Valley, which may include coordination on determining appropriate locations and evaluating various funding mechanisms for new facilities and services. 17. Cooperate with the County Sheriffs Department in its efforts to plan for expansion of law enforcement services to serve the Santa Clarita Valley, which may include coordination on determining appropriate station locations and evaluating various funding mechanisms for new facilities and services. 18. Continue cooperating with the County and other appropriate entities on control of hazardous substances, addressing the safe use, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances as appropriate. 19. Continue implementing the City's urban forestry maintenance program, to reduce potential hazards from falling tree limbs. 20. Continue maintenance programs for street pavement, traffic control, and directional signage, in order to ensure maximum safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians on City roadways. 21. Update the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as required and continue implementing mitigation measures identified in the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. (Addresses requirement) 22. Publish information on the Green Santa Clarita website about the status of climate related hazards and their impacts specific to the City and include performance metrics and data to evaluate and monitor the impacts of climate change strategies on public health and social equity. (Addresses SB 379 Requirement) 23. When available, apply for funding opportunities and grants to provide climate and safety related retrofits and other resources to residents. (Addresses SIB 379 Requirement) 24. Continue to conduct a survey of public and private streets to determine those that lack two means of ingress and egress and identify and implement mitigation measures to reduce risk. (Required to meet Board of Forestry standards) S-68 Attachment Planning Commission Resolution and Staff Report Master Case 21-088 1.a RESOLUTION NO. P22-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE PROJECT AND APPROVE MASTER CASE 21-088 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-001), AMENDING THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND THE SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S GENERAL PLAN THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings of fact: a. On June 14, 2011, the City Council adopted the Santa Clarita General Plan, by adoption of Resolution No. 11-61. The General Plan includes the state mandated elements required by the State of California, including the Housing Element and the Safety Element. b. On October 22, 2013, the City Council adopted the 2013-2021 Housing Element. c. The State of California Government Code Section 65588 requires the review and adoption of a Housing Element that is updated according to the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Housing Needs Assessment ("RHNA") a planning cycle. 0 d. Following receipt of grant funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") under the Planning Grants Program provisions of Senate Bill (SB) 2, the City Council authorized a contract with the City of Santa o Clarita's (City's) consulting team of 4LEAF, Inc. and Rincon Consultants, Inc. on o January 26, 2021, to prepare the update to the Housing Element ("Housing Element Update" or "2021-2029 Housing Element"). e. The proposed project is identified as Maser Case 21-088 ("project"), consisting of E General Plan Amendment 21-001, which includes updates to the Housing Element and the Safety Element of the City's General Plan to ensure consistency with all State d of California requirements. The State of California Government Code Section 65583(c)(9) requires that local jurisdictions make a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the Housing Element, and the Housing Element must describe this effort. Public outreach was conducted to allow and encourage meaningful public participation. Staff and consultants made use of multiple digital platforms to facilitate public input. Public participation included: the establishment of the Housing Element Update website in March 2021; stakeholder Packet Pg. 24 1.a Master Case 21-088 Resolution P22-04 April 5, 2022 Page 2 of 9 interviews between January 2021 and September 2021; an online community opinion survey that was conducted in English and Spanish in the Spring of 2021; a virtual community workshop to introduce major elements of the Housing Element Update process on April 29, 2021; the distribution of informational flyers at City libraries and on the City's buses; a study session meeting with the Planning Commission on June 15, 2021; and a City Council Development Committee meeting on March 30, 2022. Concerns raised during these public participation events were addressed in the 2021- 2029 Housing Element and Safety Element Updates. g. On October 29, 2021, the complete public review Draft Housing Element was released, emailed to interested parties, and made available on the City's website. h. On November 12, 2021, a draft of the Housing Element Update was submitted to HCD for its 60-day review. In accordance with California Government Code Section 65302.5, the Safety Element update was submitted to the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF) and the California Geological Survey for review. On January 7, 2022, the Resource Protection Committee of the BOF completed its review and assessment of the Safety Element update and determined it meets the requirements of Government Code Section 65302. j. On January 11, 2022, a response/comment letter from HCD on their review of the Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element was received by staff. Revisions to the Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element have been made pursuant to HCD's comments and the document has been updated to comply with state housing element law. k. The Planning Commission acknowledges that Housing Element comments provided by HCD will be considered and incorporated as appropriate prior to final adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element by City Council, in compliance with state law. 1. The Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public hearing on April 5, 2022, in accordance with the City's noticing requirements. The public hearing for the Housing Element and Safety Element Updates was advertised in The Signal newspaper on March 15, 2022. The public hearing was held at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:00 p.m. m. At the public hearing held on April 5, 2022, the Planning Commission received City staff s presentation summarizing the proposed project, opened the public hearing, and received public testimony regarding the Project and the Negative Declaration prepared for the Project. n. Based upon the staff presentation, staff report, and public comments and testimony, the Planning Commission finds that the Project will not adversely affect the health, peace, comfort, or welfare of persons residing in the area; nor will the project Packet Pg. 25 1.a Master Case 21-088 Resolution P22-04 April 5, 2022 Page 3 of 9 jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare. o. The location of the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the Planning Commission is based for the Master Case 21-088 project file is with the Community Development Department; the record specifically is in the custody of the Director of Community Development. SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the Planning Commission recommends the City Council hereby find as follows: a. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration for this project have been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). b. The Draft Initial Study has been circulated for review and comment by affected governmental agencies and the public, and all comments received have been considered. The Draft Negative Declaration was advertised and posted on December 16, 2021, in accordance with CEQA. The public review period was open from December 16, 2021, through January 18, 2022. A Final Initial Study, which includes responses to comments and revisions to the Draft Initial Study (Errata), was prepared, published for public review, and sent to all commenters on March 18, 2022. d. There is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Draft Negative Declaration reflects the independent N judgment of the City of Santa Clarita. c 0 e. The documents and other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the Planning Commission is made is the Master Case 21-088 project file, located within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development. c a� E f. The Planning Commission, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds 0 that the Negative Declaration for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA. SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 21-088. Based on the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 21-088, the Planning Commission recommends the City Council hereby finds as follows: a. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan. The Project is consistent with the General Plan's objectives, policies, and procedures. Packet Pg. 26 1.a Master Case 21-088 Resolution P22-04 April 5, 2022 Page 4 of 9 The proposed update to the Housing Element and the Safety Element of the City's General Plan ensures consistency with all requirements of the State of California Government Code. The amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element would not result in amendments to any other Elements of the General Plan. b. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element would not result in any General Plan land use changes or zoning changes. No changes to the land use map or zoning map were necessary to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. c. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located. Nothing contained in the proposed amendments would endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element consist of updates as required by state law and would not be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity. d. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following: CV hS 1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the G proposed use. 2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are Q improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate. 3. Public protection service (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available. 4. The provision of utilities (e.g. potable water, schools, solid waste collection and �U disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site. The proposal is physically suitable for the site in terms of location, shape, size, and operating characteristics. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element consist of updates as required by state law. No changes to the land use map or zoning map were necessary to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. Furthermore, the City conducted outreach with public protection service and utility providers as a part of the Project and incorporated comments received in the Packet Pg. 27 1.a Master Case 21-088 Resolution P22-04 April 5, 2022 Page 5 of 9 Housing and Safety Element Updates. Nothing in the proposed amendments would increase the need for fire or police protection services, or increase demand for utilities. SECTION 4. FINDINGS FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-001. Based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record, including, without limitation, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and other transmittals from City staff to the Planning Commission, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council find, as follows: a. The proposed General Plan amendment meets all of the findings per Section 17.06.130 (Findings and Decision). The proposed General Plan amendment meets all of the findings per Section 17.06.130, as summarized in Section 3, above. b. Properties which benefit from increased density or intensity of development resulting from the General Plan amendment shall fully mitigate their increased sewer impact at the time that development occurs on the properties. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element consist of updates as required by state law. No changes to the land use map or zoning map were necessary to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. In addition, the City Council shall make at least one of the following findings: 1. The proposed General Plan amendment is consistent with other elements of the City's C1 General Plan pursuant to Government Code Section 65300.5. r'- 2. The proposed General Plan amendment, if applicable, responds to changes in state and/or federal law pursuant to Government Code Section 65300.9. o 3. The proposed General Plan amendment has been referred to the County of Los Angeles and any adjacent cities abutting or affected by the proposed action, the Local Agency Formation Commission, and any federal agency whose operations or lands, may be affected by the proposed decision pursuant to Government Code Section 65352. w �f The proposed General Plan amendment consisting of updates to the Housing Element and Safety Element include revisions to ensure consistency with all requirements of the State of California Government Code. The amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element are consistent with the other elements of the City's General Plan. As a part of the outreach for the General Plan amendment and the CEQA process, the proposed amendments were referred to the applicable county, state, and federal agencies. Input received, if any, were incorporated into the applicable documents. d. Additional findings for the Housing Element Update include the following: Packet Pg. 28 1.a Master Case 21-088 Resolution P22-04 April 5, 2022 Page 6 of 9 The proposed Housing Element General Plan amendment is consistent with Government Code Section 65583 which states that a Housing Element is a mandatory element of the General Plan and shall consist of an identification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs and a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives, financial resources, and schedule programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing. 2. The proposed General Plan amendment is necessary to update the Housing Element in order to reflect the adequate sites for housing, including rental housing, factory - built housing, and mobile homes, and shall make adequate provisions for the existing and projected needs of all economic segments of the community. 3. The Housing Element describes existing and projected housing inventories and opportunities for additional housing within the planning area. 4. The Housing Element determines the extent of housing needs in the community and planning area. 5. The Housing Element describes methods for solving housing deficiencies and providing the City and its planning area with sufficient housing at all income levels 6. The information which is the subject of this General Plan amendment is consistent with all other provisions of the Housing Element. SECTION 5. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLOVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita, California, as follows: cv N Adopt Resolution No. P22-04, recommending the City Council adopt the Draft Negative Declaration prepared for the Project and approve Master Case 21-088, consisting of General Plan w Amendment 21-001, which amends the Housing Element and Safety Element, as shown in the Housing Element Update (Exhibit A) and the Safety Element Update (Exhibit B). ,: SECTION 6. The Planning Commission Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and certify this record to be a full, complete, and correct copy of the action taken. c� Packet Pg. 29 1.a Master Case 21-088 Resolution P22-04 April 5, 2022 Page 7 of 9 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 5th day of April, 2022. LISA EICHMAN, CHAIRPERSON PLANNING COMMISSION ATTES RACHEL C�RK, S CRETARY PLANNING COMMISSION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Rachel Clark, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 51h of April, 2022, by the following vote of the Planning Commission: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: 13EP-LItJ1'&YZY-"AV: 'r E IC14MAW 1 ub-Mom 1 VA 451JA1oA NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: G COMMISSION SECRETARY S:\CD\!PLANNING DI VISIOMHOUSING ELEMENT AND APR\6TH CYCLE\6. 1`03. HEARING DOCS\ATTACHMENTS\RESOLUTION P22-04.DOC 0. D d E n `w �n -cs E 2 w t37 uI 0 9 Ca N a. I= 0 0 U, 0 c E U N a.+ tea+ Packet Pg. 30 1.a Master Case 21-088 Resolution P22-04 April 5, 2022 Page 8 of 9 EXHIBIT A HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (HEARING DRAFT) INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE DOCUMENT CAN BE FOUND AT littps://www.santa-clarita.com/liousiiigelemeiit Packet Pg. 31 1.a Master Case 21-088 Resolution P22-04 April 5, 2022 Page 9 of 9 EXHIBIT B SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (HEARING DRAFT) INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE DOCUMENT CAN BE FOUND AT http://santaclaritacityca.igm2.com/Citizens/Detail Meeting aspa?ID=2658 Packet Pg. 32 Agenda Item: I 14 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT PUBLIC HEARINGS /J PLANNING MANAGER APPROVAL: DATE: April 5, 2022 SUBJECT: Master Case 21-088 - Housing Element and Safety Element Update APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita LOCATION: Citywide CASE PLANNER: James Chow RECOMMENDED ACTION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: 1) Receive staff s report; 2) Open the public hearing and receive testimony from the public; and 3) Adopt Resolution P22-04 recommending the City Council: a) adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the project; and b) approve Master Case 21-088 (General Plan Amendment 21- 001) and adopt the Housing Element and Safety Element Updates. BACKGROUND STATE LAW The City of Santa Clarita (City) is mandated by California state law to prepare an update to its Housing Element for certification by the state. This update covers the planning period between 2021 and 2029, also referred to as the sixth Housing Element cycle. The sixth Housing Element cycle process unofficially began in October 2019 when the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) provided a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation of 1.34 million units to the Southern California Association of Governments (SLAG). The Southern California Association of Governments subsequently distributed a RHNA allocation of 10,031 units to the City of Santa Clarita, which the City is responsible to plan and zone for. The proposed update to the Housing Element provides the capacity needed to accommodate the RHNA for the planning period under existing zoning, and thus does not require any re -zoning. It should also be noted that Housing Elements do not require or propose the actual construction of housing. Page 1 All cities in California are required by state law to produce, update, and certify their Housing Elements every eight years. The Housing Element is one of seven mandated elements that comprise a city's General Plan. It is the only element of the General Plan that must be certified by a state agency. The California Department of Housing and Community Development is the certifying agency that evaluates each city's Housing Element. The City's General Plan contains eight elements, including the Land Use, Economic Development (nonmandatory), Circulation, Noise, Conservation and Open Space (two elements combined), Safety, and Housing. Each of the elements contain maps and text setting forth goals, policies, and programs for the long-range physical development within the City's planning area. ONE VALLEY ONE VISION (OVOV) GENERAL PLAN A comprehensive update to the City's General Plan was adopted by the City Council in June 2011, following years of planning and collaboration between the City and County of Los Angeles (County), through the One Valley One Vision (OVOV) process. The OVOV process reflected the City's and County's decision to coordinate land uses and future development of the Santa Clarita Valley. Major goals of OVOV included achieving greater cooperation between the City and County and coordinated planning for land uses, roadways, infrastructure, and resource management. A major component of OVOV was an update to the General Plan land use map, which was developed by balancing the goals and requirements of reducing future greenhouse gas emissions (e.g. Senate Bill 375) and planning for future regional housing needs. The General Plan land use map maximized opportunities for increasing jobs, redeveloping infill areas, and building near transit corridors, while decreasing densities in the more environmentally sensitive areas at the City's periphery. The OVOV planning effort created a mixed use land use category along transit hubs, transit corridors, and at commercial centers and created additional opportunities for suitable housing sites that could accommodate a range of income levels. 2013-2021 HOUSING ELEMENT Following the OVOV General Plan update, the 2013-2021 Housing Element was adopted by the City Council in October 2013 and certified by HCD. In the 2013-2021 Housing Element, the City planned for the expansion of the local housing supply for affordable and market -rate housing as well as maintenance and improvement of the existing housing stock. The City's 2013- 2021 Housing Element RHNA allocation was 8,322 units, which then increased to 10,981 units through annexations. A total of 4,265 housing units were constructed from 2014 through 2020, which equals 39 percent of the RHNA. A summary and evaluation of the City's progress towards achieving the implementation programs is provided in Section 1.14 of the Draft Housing Element. The implementation programs include the following. Provide adequate sites at a range of densities to accommodate future housing needs; Assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low, very low, and moderate -income households; Page 2 ■ Conserve and improve the existing housing stock through Community Preservation and the handy worker program; ■ Preserve the affordability of existing homes that were at risk of conversion to market -rate; ■ Address and, where appropriate and legally possible, remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing for all income levels; and ■ Promote housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability. 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT Following receipt of grant funding from HCD under the Planning Grants Program provisions of Senate Bill (SB) 2, the City Council authorized a contract with the City's consulting team of 4LEAF, Inc. and Rincon Consultants, Inc. on January 26, 2021, to prepare the update to the Housing Element (hereafter "Housing Element Update" or "2021-2029 Housing Element"). Since that time, staff and the consultant team have been preparing the Housing Element Update for the 2021-2029 planning period. The public outreach and participation process for the Housing Element Update took place between January and September 2021. Various public participation opportunities were provided including the creation of the Housing Element Update webpage, stakeholder meetings, an online community opinion survey, a virtual community workshop, and a study session before the Planning Commission. A thorough summary of the public participation component of the Housing Element can be found under the Public Participation section of this staff report and in Appendix B of the Housing Element Update. A draft of the Housing Element was published on the City's website on October 29, 2021 for public review. The 2021-2029 Housing Element Update will replace the previously adopted/certified Housing Element. Included as part of the Housing Element Update are various implementing programs to ensure consistency with state laws and local planning objectives. Key components of the Housing Element Update are summarized under the Statutory Requirements section of this staff report. Key conclusions of the 2021-2029 Housing Element are as follows: • No General Plan land use changes or zoning changes were necessary to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. No areas have been identified for re -zoning or up - zoning. • The Housing Element Update recommends minor modifications to the City's current Housing Element goals and policies. Other updates to goals, policies, objectives, and programs are required to comply with state law. • The Housing Element Update includes a number of new programs to address state housing law including future amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC), new programs to support affirmatively furthering fair housing, and tracking and reporting requirements for housing sites. SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE Page 3 Pursuant to Government Code Section 65302(g), upon the next revision of the Housing Element on or after January 1, 2014, the Safety Element is required to be reviewed and updated as necessary to address the risk of wildfire for land classified as state responsibility areas and as very high fire hazard severity areas. The update is also required to include updates to address climate adaptation as required by SB 379. The proposed updates to the Safety Element incorporate goals, policies, objectives, and implementation measures to address climate adaptation and wildfire risks. The update of the Safety Element does not warrant a comprehensive rewrite, but rather, includes revisions to address new statutory requirements and incorporates and relies upon information from the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was adopted by the City Council on September 14, 2021. In accordance with California Government Code Section 65302.5, the Safety Element Update was submitted to the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF) and the California Geological Survey for review. On January 7, 2022, the Resource Protection Committee of the BOF completed its review and assessment of the Safety Element Update and determined it meets the requirements of Government Code Section 65302. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS NEW HOUSING ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS Recent changes to state law have imposed new requirements for the 2021-2029 Housing Element. These more stringent requirements combined with a high RHNA allocation have presented various challenges with this Housing Element Update. Key new Housing Element requirements are described below. 1. Higher RHNA Allocations As compared to the prior Housing Element cycle, RHNA allocations have increased significantly across the state, but especially here in the SCAG region. For context, the SCAG region's allocation increased threefold from 412,000 units from the prior cycle to 1.34 million units for this current cycle. Whereas many cities are seeing a threefold or greater increase, the City is seeing roughly a 1,000-unit decrease in the RHNA (from 10,981 units to 10,031 units) as compared to the last cycle. A detailed discussion of the City's RHNA allocation is provided below and in Section 1.13 of the Housing Element. 2. Eli _ig bility of Sites (Assembly Bill (AB) 1397) Assembly Bill 1397 amended the Housing Element Law and places stricter requirements on local jurisdictions when identifying adequate and available sites to meet their RHNA allocations. This law resulted in added scrutiny and more eligibility requirements for identifying housing sites, including a strong justification threshold if non -vacant sites and sites smaller than 1/z acre or greater than 10 acres are included. The legislation also includes new requirements for streamlining the permitting of projects on sites included in previous Housing Elements that are reused in the updated sites inventory. Page 4 3. No Net Loss (SB 166) Senate Bill 166, the "No Net Loss" law, requires a jurisdiction to ensure a Housing Element sites inventory with continual capacity to accommodate the RHNA by income group throughout the eight -year planning period. If sites identified for lower -income housing are developed with less units than identified in the Housing Element, or are developed for a higher income group, the jurisdiction must demonstrate that there are sufficient remaining sites or additional substitute sites to meet the jurisdiction's RHNA obligation in all income categories. Because of this requirement, HCD recommends an increased buffer of at least 15 to 30 percent more capacity than required, especially for the lower -income RHNA. The Housing Element sites inventory includes roughly a 23 percent surplus or buffer for lower -income units and utilizes conservative estimates for development capacity in order to account for this need. Additionally, programs are included within the Housing Element to ensure the City complies with new `No Net Loss' requirements and maintains sufficient sites in inventory. 4. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH)(AB 686� Assembly Bill 686 requires state and local agencies to take proactive measures to correct any housing inequalities related to race, national origin, color, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics. Agencies must ensure that their laws and programs affirmatively further fair housing, and that they take appropriate actions to do so. Under state law, affirmatively furthering fair housing, or AFFH, means "taking meaningful actions, in addition to combatting discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics." Agencies must include in their Housing Elements a program that promotes fair housing opportunities for all persons. In the context of a community's housing needs, AFFH is not just about the number of units needed, but also about where the units are located and who has access to them. Based on HCD guidance, analysis was provided in five different subsections, including: ■ Enforcement and Outreach Capacity ■ Segregation and Integration Patterns and Trends ■ Disparities in Access to Opportunity ■ Disproportionate Housing Needs ■ Areas of Concentrated Poverty and Affluence Across Racial and Ethnic Groups A full assessment of fair housing can be found in Section 4.5 of the Housing Element. KEY COMPONENTS OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 1. Public Participation The Housing Element Update has been undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public outreach, which is the cornerstone of the preparation process, had to be adjusted to allow and encourage meaningful public participation and input without the ability to meet or gather in - person. Staff and consultants made use of multiple digital platforms to facilitate public input, Page 5 including mechanisms that used cell phones so that persons without internet access were still able to fully participate. Community opinion surveys were conducted in English and Spanish to ensure that all residents had an opportunity to be heard. Public participation opportunities were provided as outlined in the list below. ■ Housing Element Update Webpage — In March 2021, the City established a dedicated website (santa-clarita.com/housingelement) for the Housing Element Update with information on the update process, RHNA, upcoming events, frequently asked questions, and how to get involved. The website also included a link to the survey in English and Spanish, as well as a dedicated email address, and phone number for more information. ■ Stakeholder Meetings — Meetings and interviews were conducted with local and regional non-profit and for -profit housing providers, service providers, and community groups from January to September 2021. Online Community Opinion Survey — Beginning on April 19, 2021, an online community opinion survey was conducted in English and Spanish to collect input from Santa Clarita residents, housing and service providers, and other interested parties. This survey was advertised through June 2021 and received responses through September 2021. The survey asked questions regarding current living situations and opinions on various housing issues and approaches. Virtual Community Workshop — On April 29, 2021, the City conducted a virtual community workshop to introduce major elements of the Housing Element Update process and outline the City's current RHNA requirements. The public was invited to provide initial comments regarding the Housing Element Update process and general housing needs in the City. Public comments received at this meeting are summarized in Table 49 of the Housing Element. Informational Flyers — The City posted a Housing Element Update informational flyer, in English and Spanish, at all City libraries. The flyer included information about the Housing Element Update and advertised the dedicated website for the Housing Element Update and the online survey. The City also advertised the Housing Element Update on all City buses during the month of June 2021. Digital fliers, in English and Spanish, were displayed on the on -board widescreen monitors and included the address and a QR Code link to the dedicated Housing Element Update website. Planning Commission Study Session — The City held a public study session meeting with the Planning Commission on June 15, 2021 to introduce the Housing Element process and seek initial input from the Planning Commission. The staff presentation covered important housing topics including affordable housing, Housing Element requirements, RHNA, new housing laws, demographics, project objectives, and survey results. Public comments received at this meeting are summarized in Table 48 of the Housing Element Update. ■ Public Draft Housing Element —On October 29, 2021, the complete public review Draft Housing Element was released, emailed to interested parties, and made available on the City' s website. Page 6 ■ City Council Development Committee Meeting —On March 30, 2022, the City Council Development Committee met to discuss HCD's comments on the Draft Housing Element and the City's proposed responses. Prior to the posting of the public review draft of the Housing Element, staff received 163 form letters from members of the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (SWRCC) requesting that labor standards be incorporated into the plan. Copies of these emails were provided to the City Council for their consideration. During the public review period of the Draft Housing Element, the attorney representing the SWRCC submitted a comment letter recommending the City require the use of a local skilled and trained workforce due to its benefits to the environment and economic development. During the public review period, staff also received a letter from the Los Angeles County Sanitation District, that included general information regarding sewerage service. Copies of these letters are provided as Attachment F. Throughout the public participation process, the City proactively solicited input and feedback on proposed goals, policies, and programs. Table 1 provides a summary of common themes provided by the public and how they have been incorporated in the Housing Element Update. Table 1: Summary of Community Input Summary of Comments — Key Themes How These Comments are Addressed in the Housing Element Update Streamline permit processing for various - Program HP- 1.13: Permitting housing by - housing types. right on sites in prior Housing Elements, if 20% of units are affordable - Policy H2.11: The City will continue to expedite processing for affordable housing proj ects - Policy H4.9: Streamline approvals for housing for the disabled Encourage a variety of housing types. - Program HP-2.1: Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types - Policy H2.3: Encourage a variety of housing types Consider repurposing older commercial areas - Program HP-1.5: Mixed use overlay zone with housing. - Program HP-1.6: Graduated density zoning in Old Town Newhall - Program HP-2.1: Zoning for a variety of housing types When developing the sites inventory, make - The sites inventory uses conservative sure realistic capacity methods are used. development estimates based on recent development trends in the City. - Program HP-1.1: Addresses "No Net Loss" - Program HP- 1.12: List of Additional Sites Need to limit ADU ((Accessory Dwelling Unit - ADU assumptions tions were based on Page 7 assumptions to HCD's "safe harbor" HCD/SCAG safe harbor numbers. allowances. High cost of land and housing is a constraint in - Program HP-2.2: Update development impact the area, but is not unique to Santa Clarita. fees per AB 602 Provide and maintain quality housing - Program HP-3.5: Preservation of At -Risk opportunities. Housing Support housing rehabilitation and improve - Program HP-3.2: Handyworker Program neighborhood conditions. - Program HP-3.3: Property Rehabilitation Program Explore public/private partnerships for - Program HP-2.5: Collaborate with Non - potential affordable housing opportunities. Profit Affordable Housing Developers - Policy H3.6: Workforce Housing partnership opportunities Provide additional options for affordable - Objective H2-3: Increase opportunities for housing opportunities. the production of affordable housing. - Objective H2-2: Eliminate unneeded regulatory constraints to the production of housing, especially affordable housing. - Program HP-1.4: Affordable Housing Density Bonus Consider establishing an inclusionary or mixed -Program HP-1.7: Inclusionary Housing income ordinance. Feasibility Study - Policy H2.7: Consider the adoption of an inclusionary ordinance Missing -middle housing is a low-cost solution. - Section 4.3.7 includes information on "Missing -Middle" zoning - Policy H3.6: Workforce Housing partnership opportunities - Program HP-2.6: Provide for ADUs and Junior ADUs Comply with fair housing requirements and - Program HP-4.11: Fair Housing Programs & continue efforts to promote fair housing. Actions - Program HP-4.4: Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice/Fair Housing Analysis 2. Housing Needs Assessment and RHNA Allocation The Housing Element Update must include an analysis of current and projected housing needs in the City of Santa Clarita. Goals, policies, and programs are based on such an assessment. Detailed data on household characteristics, housing stock conditions, and demographic and employment trends is also required. Other data requirements include updated demographic information such as: 1) the total population; 2) the number of households overpaying for housing; 3) the number of households living in overcrowded conditions; and 4) special housing needs. It must also include the number of housing units that need rehabilitation, as well as assist affordable units at risk of converting to market rate. The Housing Element Update must also discuss the City's fair share of the RHNA established by Page 8 SCAG. The RHNA allocation establishes the number of new units anticipated to be needed (by income category) to accommodate the expected population growth over the planning period. State law requires that cities incorporate this allocation into their Housing Element Update and plan accordingly. The Housing Element Update identifies the City's RHNA, sets forth housing goals, policies, and programs and plans housing production for all household types and income categories, including seniors, large households, persons with disabilities, and the workforce. Most importantly, the Housing Element Update must demonstrate that the City can accommodate its RHNA over the next eight -year planning period. Table 2 provides a summary of the City's RHNA and its breakdown by income category: Table 2: Regional Housing Needs Assessment Allocation for the City of Santa Clarita Above Moderate- Moderate - Very Low- Low-income income income income (51-80% (81-120% (above Total (0-50% AMI) AMI) AMI) 120% AMI) RHNA Allocation 3,397 1,734 1,672 3,228 10,031 Income Category (based on AMI — Area Median Income for Los Angeles County) 3. Housing Sites and Inventory The 2021-2029 Housing Element Update must include a sites inventory demonstrating the City has enough suitable sites to accommodate the number of units by each income category included in the City's RHNA allocation. The Housing Element sites inventory demonstrates that the City has adequate sites to meet its RHNA allocation under existing zoning. All sites included in the sites inventory are currently zoned appropriately for residential development; therefore, no re- zoning of sites is required. Table 3 provides the City's 2021-2029 RHNA allocation and the summary of the sites inventory and RHNA surplus by income category. Maps and a corresponding table of the sites can be found in Figures 14 and 15 and Appendix D, respectively, in the Housing Element Update. Of the City's 10,031-unit total RHNA obligation, 186 lower-, 22 moderate, and 9,177 above moderate -income units is accounted for by approved and planned units (refer to Table 12 of the Housing Element) and through ADU development. After subtracting these units from the RHNA allocation, there is a sum of 6,595 units needed to accommodate the City's remaining RHNA allocation, including 3,349 units affordable at the very low- and extremely low-income levels, and 1,596 units affordable at the low-income level. The City has identified suitable sites to realistically accommodate an additional 9,845 potential units under current zoning, with an approximately 23 percent buffer for the very low- and low- income categories and a 46 percent buffer for the moderate -income category, as shown in Table 3. More than 50 percent of the City's low-income RHNA obligation can be met on vacant sites. Page 9 Table 3: RHNA Surplus by Income Group Very Low- income Low- income Moderate- income Above Moderate - income Total RHNA Allocation 3,397 1,734 1,672 3,228 10,031 Approved and Planned Units 0 53 0 9,082 9,135 ADUs 48 8.5 22 95 250 Remaining RHNA Allocation After Credits 3,349 1,596 1,650 0 6,595 Units on Vacant Sites 1,956 920 1,777 -- 4,653 Units on Non -vacant Sites 2,181 1,027 625 1,359 5,192 Total Units After Credits 4,137 1,947 21,402 1,359 9,845 Total Unit Surplus 788 351 752 7,308 9,199 Buffer above Remaining RHNA After Credits 24% 22% 46% 1 >100% 4. Housing Constraints In compliance with Government Code Section 65583, sections 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 of the Housing Element Update identify and analyze potential non -governmental and governmental constraints to the production and retention of housing. Housing Element law requires local jurisdictions to identify governmental constraints to the production of housing, such as land use regulations, housing policies, fees, zoning, and other factors that influence the price and availability of housing opportunities. The Housing Element must analyze land use controls, fees and exactions, on- and off -site improvement requirements, building codes and their enforcement, permit and processing procedures, and potential constraints on the developments or improvements of housing for persons with disabilities. The Housing Element Update generally finds that the City's land use controls do not create unnecessary constraints to housing development. In addition, non -governmental constraints must be analyzed, including the availability and cost of land, as well as construction. These constraints are often out of the City's control and can result in housing that is not affordable to low- and moderate -income households. 5. Housing Resources Section 4.3 of the Housing Element Update identifies housing resources, including financial and administrative resources that are available to assist the City in meeting its housing needs. Identified housing resources include housing assistance programs, resources for the homeless population, supportive and transitional housing resources, an inventory of assisted rental housing developments, and planning and zoning programs. 6. Goals and Policies Page 10 The Housing Element Update includes three goals that serve as the framework for implementing its housing policies and programs over the eight -year planning period. The Housing Element Update recommends minor modifications to the City's current Housing Element goals and policies. Other updates to goals, policies, objectives, and programs are required to comply with state law. The following is a summary of those goals and key implementing policies. A complete list of the 35 policies is provided in Section 2.1 of the Housing Element Update. Goal HI: Identify and maintain adequate sites to accommodate the City's regional housing need through the planning period. o H1.1 —Maintain a sufficient inventory of sites for all income levels o H1.2 — Encourage development of housing affordable to lower income groups in well - served areas o H1.3 — Affirmatively further fair housing o H1.6 — Encourage housing suitable for first-time homebuyers Goal H2: Promote the production of housing units, including affordable units, to meet the City's identified housing needs. o H2.2 — Require all rental units under the City's affordable housing programs to remain affordable for at least 55 years o H2.4 — Continue to encourage development of affordable units through density bonuses and incentives as provided by state law o H2.6 — Promote construction of shared housing such as group homes, residential care facilities, and senior board & care facilities o H2.7 — Consider adoption of an inclusionary housing ordinance that requires a certain percentage of new units to be affordable o H2.11 — Expedite processing of affordable housing projects Goal H3: Sustain and improve existing housing units and programs. o H3.2 — Provide grants and loans to eligible homeowners for safety, habitability, accessibility repairs o H3.4 — Monitor status of affordable units at risk of converting to market -rate o H3.5 — Encourage preservation of mobilehome parks o H3.6 — Continue to seek opportunities for partnerships to create workforce housing Goal H4: Ensure fair access to quality housing and services for all members of the community, including those with special needs. o H4.2 — Encourage and facilitate transition of the homeless population to stable housing o H4.5 — Continue to implement the reasonable accommodations ordinance o H4.6 — Ensure programs reduce or eliminate health risks in disadvantaged communities o H4.8 — Affirmatively further fair housing by facilitating actions to combat disparities o H4.9 — Continue to encourage the provision of housing to serve the developmentally disabled population in new affordable projects 7. Programs The Housing Element Update includes 37 programs that implement the housing policies Page 11 referenced above. Many of the programs are existing programs that will be continued. The Update also includes a number of new programs to address state housing law including future required updates to the UDC, new programs to support affirmatively furthering fair housing, and tracking and reporting requirements for housing sites. The following is a summary of the key implementing programs. A complete list of programs is provided in Section 2.2 of the Housing Element Update. Housing Sites and No Net Loss o HP-1.1 —Track units built on identified housing sites to ensure sufficient residential capacity is maintained to accommodate the RHNA for each income category. o HP-1.2 — Identify replacement sites and ensure compliance with SB 166. Zoning Programs o HP-1.4 —Complete a study to determine potential additional local density bonuses and incentives for affordable housing developments. o HP-1.7 — Complete a feasibility study to determine the financial and programmatic feasibility of an inclusionary housing ordinance/requirement. o HP-1.5 — Continue incentives allowed for developments in the mixed use overlay zone. o HP-1.6 — Continue the density/height incentives granted to certain development projects in Old Town Newhall. o HP- 1.13 — Amend the zoning code and/or create an overlay zone for housing sites used for multiple Housing Elements and allow by -right approval requirements if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower income households. o HP-2.1 — Amend the zoning code to address recent changes to state law; update the ADU ordinance to ensure compliance with state law. Housing Rehabilitation, Preservation, and Affordable Housing Programs o HP-2.5 — Collaborate with non-profit affordable housing developers. Enter into an agreement with a developer to identify suitable land for the development of an affordable housing project. o HP-3.2 — Continue to provide financial support to the handyworker program, which offers grants up to $5,000 to lower income households for home repairs. o HP-3.3 — Continue to provide financial support to the property rehabilitation program, which offers grants up to $1,500 to lower income households for property maintenance and repairs. o HP-3.5 — Work to preserve the affordable units that are at risk of converting to market - rate rents. o HP-3.6 — Continue to implement the mobilehome rent adjustment policies to protect park residents from unreasonable rent increases. Fair Housing o HP-4.4 — Continue to update the fair housing assessment every five years. o HP-4.5 — Continue to contract with the City's fair housing services consultant and conduct outreach and education on fair housing. o HP-4.11 — Implement the identified actions to address fair housing issues. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES Several housing programs include implementation components that will require review by the Planning Commission and/or the City Council at a future date. Some of these include future Page 12 amendments to the City's UDC as required by the state. A summary of these implementation measures is provided below. Program HP-1.7: Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study — Complete a feasibility study to determine the financial and programmatic feasibility of an inclusionary housing ordinance/requirement. Once completed, present the study to the City Council Development Committee by early 2025. 2. Program HP-1.4: Affordable Housing Density Bonus — As a part of the inclusionary housing feasibility study, a study will be completed to determine the appropriate additional local densities and incentives, above those allowed by the state, to development projects that meet the City's housing needs. 3. Program HP- 1.13: Sites that were identified in prior Housing Elements and are used again in the Housing Element Update are subject to by -right approval requirements if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower -income households. A future UDC amendment and/or overlay zone to address this statute will be completed. By adopting a local ordinance, the City will be able to reserve its ability to apply design review to these projects. 4. Program HP-2.1 and HP-2-3: Zoning Code and Specific Plan Amendments for a Variety of Housing Types: ■ Several new bills were recently signed into law that require revisions to permitting requirements for transitional and supportive housing, low barrier navigation centers, and employee and agricultural worker housing. Unified Development Code amendments are required to ensure consistency with state law. ■ The City submitted its adopted ADU ordinance to HCD in February 2021 but has not received a formal review letter; however, HCD noted some inconsistencies with state law and is requiring amendments to ensure consistency with state law. HCD' S REVIEW LETTER AND CITY RESPONSES Following their 60-day review of the Draft Housing Element Update, HCD issued a letter to the City on January 11, 2022, finding that the "draft element addresses many statutory requirements; however, revisions will be necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Government Code)." A copy of this letter is provided in this staff report as Attachment A. Since receipt of the letter, staff and the consultant team have coordinated with HCD and prepared the necessary revisions to the Housing Element Update to ensure compliance with Housing Element Law. A draft response matrix summarizing HCD's comments and how each of the comments are addressed in the public hearing Draft Housing Element is provided in this staff report as Attachment B. A summary of key HCD comments and the City's responses are provided in Table 4. State law requires the Planning Commission and City Council to consider HCD's comments and make appropriate findings as part of the Housing Element adoption process. City staff will then forward the final response matrix and Housing Element to HCD for their final review. Table 4: HCD Comments and City Responses Page 13 HCD Comment City's Response AFFH — Include a complete assessment of fair All subsections of the Assessment of Fair housing, including additional data and analysis Housing (Section 4.5) include additional data in the areas of: enforcement and outreach; and analysis. Where fair housing issues are integration and segregation; disparities in identified in the assessment, the issues are access to opportunities; disproportionate linked to policies, programs, and specific housing needs; areas of concentrated poverty actions that address the identified issues. and affluence. Sites Inventory — The element should include Section 3.6 has been added to include information and analysis on typical densities of information and analysis on redevelopment existing or approved residential developments trends and describes recently built, under to support assumed densities in the inventory. construction, and entitled projects, including For non -vacant sites, the element must include unit total, acreage, built density, percent of an analysis demonstrating the potential for maximum density achieved, other uses, redevelopment. revious uses, zones, and project photos. ADUs — Adjust projections to reflect actual ADU projections have been adjusted. A new annual average ADUs permitted. Revise ADU program has been included that commits to ordinance once HCD has completed its review. updating the ADU ordinance per HCD's Add program that promotes information on review. A new program has been added to ADUs. promote information on ADUs. Sites identified in multiple planning periods — A new program has been included that Ensure compliance with new statute requiring commits to a future UDC amendment and/or sites used in prior Housing Elements to allow overlay zone to ensure compliance with this by -right approvals for residential developments requirement. that include 20% or more of its units affordable to lower income households. Zoning for a variety of housing types — A new program has been added to complete Revisions to permitting requirements in the UDC amendments to ensure consistency with UDC are necessary for transitional and state law regarding the permitting requirements supportive housing, low barrier navigation related to transitional and supportive housing, centers, and employee and agricultural worker low barrier navigation centers, and employee housing. and agricultural worker housing. Fees and Exactions — Clarify all fees for single- Fees have been clarified. Program HP-2.2 has family and multifamily residential. The been added, requiring the next fee study update Element must address impact fees as a to update impact fees in compliance with AB potential constraint to multifamily 602 requirements. development and add a program to address it. Local ordinances — Include additional analysis Additional information and analysis were on local ordinances (growth management, provided on local ordinances like the Oak Tree short -tern rentals, etc.) to ascertain potential Preservation ordinance and Hillside governmental constraints. Development ordinance. The analysis also clarifies that the City does not have a growth management or vacation rental ordinance. Housing programs — various programs did not Housing programs have been updated to includespecific implementation components. includes ecific implementation components Page 14 and actions. Program HP-4.6 — Administrative process for The program has been revised to eliminate the reasonable accommodations. Update program $872 fee. to include the elimination of fees for applicants requesting reasonable accommodations. Program HP-3.5 — Preservation of at -risk The program has been revised to include housing. Include proactive outreach to owners annual monitoring of status and available at least three years prior to expiration of funding and outreach to owners three years affordability restrictions. prior to expiration of affordability restrictions. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW A Draft Negative Declaration and Initial Study were prepared for the proposed project and made available for public review from December 16, 2021, to January 18, 2022, during which the Community Development Department received comments. During the public review period, a copy of the Negative Declaration and all supporting documents were available at the City Clerk's Office, at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. A copy of the Draft Negative Declaration was also posted on the City's website (www.santa-clarita.com/planning). Five comment letters were received during the public review period, including those from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, County of Los Angeles Fire Department, and the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters. The written comments and responses to comments are provided as Attachment D, within the Final Initial Study. The Final Initial Study was made available for public review and sent to all commenters on March 18, 2022. PUBLIC NOTICING All noticing requirements for the public hearing have been completed as required by Section 17.06.110 of the UDC. A 1/8th page advertisement was placed in The Signal newspaper on March 15, 2022. An email notification was sent to the project notification list. As of the writing of this staff report, staff has received one letter (provided in Attachment F) during the public noticing period from Californians for Homeownership, indicating the City did not adopt a sixth cycle Housing Element by the February 2022 deadline. In coordination with the City Attorney's Office, staff provided a response indicating the City's continued coordination with HCD on their requested revisions and the schedule for adoption. HCD CERTIFICATION BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION AND RISKS OF NONCERTIFICATION Because housing needs are recognized as a matter of statewide concern, the state, through HCD, must certify the compliance of every jurisdiction's Housing Element upon adoption. Benefits of a certified Housing Element include maintaining eligibility for state funding, maintaining discretionary review over housing projects, and the presumption of legal adequacy if litigated. A noncompliant Housing Element, however, can result in consequences including loss Page 15 of certain state funding sources, reduced local zoning control, and more abbreviated timelines for re -zoning. State Housing Element laws have been greatly strengthened in recent years. This includes referring jurisdictions to the Office of the Attorney General. The Court could fine a city and cities could also lose their ability to issue residential building permits. Therefore, certification of the Housing Element is very important. NEXT STEPS Following this public hearing, and if recommended by the Planning Commission for adoption, staff will work with the consultant team to incorporate any Planning Commission and public comments into the final Draft Housing Element Update. At the May 10, 2022 City Council meeting, a public hearing to consider the final draft of the Housing Element would then be conducted. If adopted by the City Council, staff would then submit the final Draft Housing Element to HCD for a 60-day review for compliance with the state Housing Element Law. If HCD determines that the Housing Element needs additional analysis and revisions to comply with the state Housing Element Law, staff will revise and may bring the Housing Element for re - adoption at future public hearings, if needed. Once HCD certifies that the Housing Element is compliant, the City's 2021-2029 Housing Element Update will be complete. STATUTORY DEADLINE The statutory deadline and the grace period for the City to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update was October 15, 2021, and Febuary 11, 2022, respectively. According to SCAG, 191 out of 197 Southern California jurisdictons did not have certified Housing Elements as of February 11, 2022. Delays in adopting and certifying Housing Elements could be attributed to a number of factors including, stringent new requirements, additional HCD scrutiny, record -high RHNA allocations, delayed final RHNA allocations, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The City has made significant progress in addressing all of the comments provided by HCD following their review of the Draft Housing Element and remains committed to completing the public hearing process and diligently working with HCD to address their comments and complete the Housing Element Update. ATTACHMENTS Resolution P22-04 Exhibit A - Housing Element Update (Hearing Draft) (available in the Planning Commission reading file) Exhibit B - Safety Element Update (Hearing Draft) (available in the Planning Commission reading file) Attachment A - HCD's Findings Letter Attachment B - City Responses to HCD Letter Matrix Attachment C - Safety Element Update Redlines (available in the Planning Commission reading file) Page 16 Attachment D - Negative Declaration and Draft and Final Initial Study (available in the Planning Commission reading file) Attachment E - Public Hearing Notice Attachment F - Housing Element Comment Letters Page 17 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NEGATIVE DECLARATION [X] Proposed [ ] Final MASTER CASE NO: Master Case 21-088 PERMIT/PROJECT: General Plan Amendment 21-001, Initial Study 21-009 APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department 23920 Valencia Blvd, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT: Citywide DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The City of Santa Clarita (City) is preparing an update to the General Plan Housing Element. State law requires that housing elements be updated every eight years (California Government Code Sections 65580 to 65589.8). The 2021-2029 Housing Element identifies sites adequate to accommodate a variety of housing types for all income levels and needs of special population groups defined under state law (California Government Code Section 65583); analyzes govenumental constraints to housing maintenance, improvement, and development; addresses conservation and improvement of the condition of existing affordable housing stock; and outlines policies that promote housing opportunities for all persons. The project involves an update to the City of Santa Clarita Housing Element as part of the sixth -cycle planning period, which spans from 2021 through 2029. The project also includes an update to the General Plan Safety Element, which is required by state law to be updated upon the next revision of the Housing Element. Areas of the Safety Element to be updated include fire hazards, stormwater management, and emergency response and preparedness, particularly as they relate to the City's projected climate change exposure and vulnerability. The Safety Element would be updated to ensure alignment with the recently adopted 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Based on the information contained in the Initial Study prepared for this project, and pursuant to the requirements of Section 15070 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Santa Clarita [X] City Council [ ] Planning Commission [ ] Director of Community Development finds that the project as proposed or revised will have no significant effect upon the enviromnent, and that a Negative Declaration shall be adopted pursuant to Section 15070 of CEQA. Mitigation measures for this project [X] Are Not Required [ ] Are Attached [ ] Are Not Attached Jason Crawford PLANNING MANAGER Prepared/Approved by: (Signature) James Chow Senior Planner (Name/Title) Public Review Period From December 16, 2021 To January 18, 2022 Public Notice Given On December 16, 2021 [X] Legal Advertisement [ ] Posting of Properties [X] Written Notice CERTIFICATION DATE: Initial Study - Negative Declaration prepared by City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, California 91355 Contact: James Chow, Senior Planner prepared with the assistance of Rincon Consultants, Inc. 706 South Hill Street, Suite 1200 Los Angeles, California 90014 December 2021 RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. Environmental Scientists I Planners I Engineers rinconconsultants.com Initial Study - Negative Declaration prepared by City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, California 91355 Contact: James Chow, Senior Planner prepared with the assistance of Rincon Consultants, Inc. 706 South Hill Street, Suite 1200 Los Angeles, California 90014 December 2021 RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. Environmental Scientists I Planners I Engineers rinconconsultants.com This report prepared on 50% recycled paper with 50% post -consumer content. Table of Contents Table of Contents InitialStudy .............................................................................................................................................1 1. Project Title.........................................................................................................................1 2. Lead Agency Name and Address.........................................................................................1 3. Contact Person and Phone Number...................................................................................1 4. Project Location..................................................................................................................1 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address.................................................................................1 6. Description of Project.........................................................................................................4 7. Project Characteristics........................................................................................................4 8. Environmental Review........................................................................................................7 9. Discretionary Action............................................................................................................8 10. Location of Prior Environmental Document(s)...................................................................8 11. Have California Native American Tribes Traditionally and Culturally Affiliated with the Project Area Requested Consultation Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.3.1?..........................................................................................................................8 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected...........................................................................................9 Determination........................................................................................................................................9 EnvironmentalChecklist.......................................................................................................................11 1 Aesthetics..........................................................................................................................11 2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources..................................................................................15 3 Air Quality.........................................................................................................................17 4 Biological Resources..........................................................................................................21 5 Cultural Resources............................................................................................................31 6 Energy...............................................................................................................................35 7 Geology and Soils..............................................................................................................41 8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions...............................................................................................47 9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials....................................................................................53 10 Hydrology and Water Quality...........................................................................................61 11 Land Use and Planning......................................................................................................69 12 Mineral Resources............................................................................................................71 13 Noise.................................................................................................................................73 14 Population and Housing....................................................................................................77 15 Public Services...................................................................................................................79 16 Recreation.........................................................................................................................83 17 Transportation..................................................................................................................87 18 Tribal Cultural Resources..................................................................................................91 19 Utilities and Service Systems............................................................................................93 Initial Study - Negative Declaration i City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update 20 Wildfire..............................................................................................................................99 21 Mandatory Findings of Significance................................................................................103 References..........................................................................................................................................105 Bibliography................................................................................................................................105 Listof Preparers..........................................................................................................................108 Tables Table 1 2021-2029 Regional Housing Need Allocation...................................................................5 Table 2 Assumed Affordability for Housing Element Update ADUs................................................6 Table 3 SCAQMD Thresholds of Significance.................................................................................18 Figures Figure1 Regional Location................................................................................................................2 Figure2 Plan Area.............................................................................................................................3 Initial Study Initial Study l . Project Title City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update 2. Lead Agency Name and Address City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, California 91355 3. Contact Person and Phone Number James Chow, Senior Planner 661-255-4330 4. Project Location Santa Clarita is located in southern California in the northern portion of Los Angeles County, near the convergence of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, approximately 35 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles (Figure 1). The city is framed by three mountain ranges, the Sierra Pelona Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains, and San Gabriel Mountains. Since incorporation, 40 areas positioned adjacent to the city have been annexed, adding a total of 31.09 square miles to the city. The city and the Plan Area is shown in Figure 2. The city is located within the Santa Clarita Valley, which includes incorporated and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. To achieve greater cooperation between the County of Los Angeles and the City and as a part of the One Valley One Vision joint effort between the City and the County to update the General Plan for the Santa Clarita Valley planning area, the 2011 Santa Clarita General Plan and the County Areawide Plan, encompasses the entire Santa Clarita Valley. This Plan Area is bounded on the west by the Ventura County line, to the north by the Los Padres and Angeles National Forest, to the east by the Angeles National Forest, and to the south by the major ridgeline separating the Santa Clarita Valley from the San Fernando Valley. This area covers in unincorporated communities of Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Val Verde, Agua Dulce, Westridge, and Newhall Ranch. These unincorporated areas together with the City of Santa Clarita form the Plan Area, as show in the One Valley One Vision General Plan. 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, California 91355 Initial Study — Negative Declaration City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update Figure 1 Regional Location \e, Castaic Rocky Peak Park i Vallev I I I Imagery provided by Esri and its Angeles Nationale Forest Castaic Lake State y Recreational Area Ste San Fernandc 1 {tmakti St _ f 18. \� Chatsw :rt�l F v �c i�il Bl - a IPlumrt�e. nsors O 2021. City of Santa Clarita N © Plan Area „k 99 1 N 2 f pp .. l5[SQ�I[SIL91 Q' 1 rj gab Z it �a � � .:� •r '��..'• f fir$ .. ,� r�, a3 - rc 30 ". t A �. a `4- Oaf.: �. •� Ilan Area zi V� •SanlFe,gym, �4 �� r ,s•, a Chatsworth St_ City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update 6. Description of Project The project, herein referred to as the "Housing Element Update," would amend the City of Santa Clarita General Plan by replacing the current Housing Element with the proposed 2021-2029 Housing Element and update the Safety Element of the General Plan to reflect recent changes in State law. The City's General Plan, One Valley One Vision, was last updated in June 2011 and program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the General Plan was completed in May 2011. The fifth cycle Housing Element was approved in October 2013 and outlines the City's housing goals from 2014 through 2021. The General Plan and environmental documents are available for download on the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Planning Division website.l 7. Project Characteristics Housing Element State law requires that housing elements be updated every eight years (California Government Code Sections 65580 to 65589.8). The 2021-2029 Housing Element identifies sites adequate to accommodate a variety of housing types for all income levels and needs of special population groups defined under State law (California Government Code Section 65583), analyzes governmental constraints to housing maintenance, improvement, and development, addresses conservation and improvement of the condition of existing affordable housing stock, and outlines policies that promote housing opportunities for all persons. The project involves an update to the City of Santa Clarita Housing Element as part of the sixth cycle planning period, which spans from 2021 through 2029. The update to the Housing Element will bring it into compliance with state legislation passed since the adoption of the General Plan in 2011 and the 2013 Housing Element and with the current Southern California Association of Governments' (SCAG's) Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). On March 4, 2021, the SCAG Regional Council adopted the sixth Cycle Final RHNA, which includes a "fair share" allocation for meeting regional housing needs for each community in the SCAG region. The 2021-2029 Housing Element includes the following components, as required by State law. ■ An assessment of the city's population, household, and housing stock characteristics, existing and future housing needs by household types, and special needs populations (Sections 1.1- 1.10). ■ An analysis of resources and constraints related to housing production and preservation, including governmental regulations, infrastructure requirements and market conditions such as land, construction, and labor costs as well as restricted financing availability (Sections 1.11- 1.13). ■ Identification of the City's quantified objectives for the 2021-2029 RHNA and inventory of sites determined to be suitable for housing (Sections 3.1— 3.5). ■ Opportunities for conservation in residential development: State housing element law requires cities to identify opportunities for energy conservation in residential development (Sections 3.6 — 3.8. 1 https://www.santa-clarita.com/city-hall/departments/community-development/planning Initial Study ■ Review of the 2013-2021 Housing Element to identify progress and evaluate the effectiveness of previous policies and programs (Sections 1.14—1.15). ■ A housing plan to address the City's identified housing needs, including housing goals, policies, and programs to facilitate the 2021 Housing Element Update (6th Cycle) (Sections 2.1— 2.2). The draft Housing Element Update establishes objectives, policies, and programs to assist the City in achieving state -mandated housing goals. No formal land use changes or physical development are proposed at this time and future land use and zoning changes would not be required to meet the City's RHNA allocation. Regional Housing Needs Allocation and Required Buffer The Housing Element Update must address the City's fair share of the regional housing need and specific state statutory requirements and must reflect the vision and priorities of the local community. As of March 2021, SCAG determined a final RHNA allocation of 10,031 units for the City, of which 5,131 must be affordable to lower -income households. The RHNA reflects the California Department of Housing and Community Development's (HCD) determination of the projected housing needs in a region, broken down by income level. Table 1 shows the RHNA for income groups in Santa Clarita during the 2021-2029 planning period, as determined by SCAG. Table 1 2021-2029 Regional Housing Need Allocation Very low (!550%AMI) 3,397 34% Low (>50-80% AM I) 1,734 17% Moderate (>80-120%AMI) 1,672 17% Above Moderate (>120%AMI) 3,228 32% Total 10,031 100% AMI = Area Median Income (established annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development) Source: SCAG 2020 HCD requires local jurisdictions to identify enough future housing sites inventory to not only cover the jurisdiction's 61h Cycle RHNA, but to also provide for an additional buffer capacity above the RHNA because the "No Net Loss" Law (Government Code Section 65863) requires maintenance of sufficient sites to meet the RHNA for all income levels throughout the planning period. The recommendation from HCD is to adopt a housing sites inventory with a buffer of at least 15 percent over the allocated RHNA. The City has identified sufficient suitable sites to accommodate its entire RHNA through existing sites under existing zoning. Of the City's 10,031-unit RHNA obligation, 265 lower-, 36 moderate-, and 9,234 above moderate -income units would be accounted for by planned and approved units and through ADU development. After those units are credited towards each respective RHNA income category, a total of 6,502 units are needed to accommodate the City's RHNA including 3,321 units affordable at the very -low and extremely low-income levels and 1,545 units affordable at the low-income level. The City has identified suitable sites to realistically accommodate an additional 9,845 units under current zoning, with an approximately 25 percent buffer for the very -low and low-income categories and a 47 percent buffer for the moderate -income Initial Study — Negative Declaration City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update category. More than 50 percent of the City's low-income RHNA obligation would be met on vacant sites. Accessory Dwelling Units An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a secondary dwelling unit located on a residentially zoned property that has an existing single-family or multi -family residence. Due to their small square footage, ADUs can provide affordable housing options for family members, friends, students, the elderly, in -home health care providers, the disabled, and others. The City used SCAG's Regional ADU Affordability Analysis survey, which includes pre -certified affordability assumptions for ADUs for the SCAG region, and assumes the City's annual average number of ADUs permitted, to determine the number of ADUs reasonably expected to develop in the City during the planning period.. These numbers are credited towards Santa Clarita's RHNA. ADUs included in the Housing Element Update are shown in Table 2. Table 2 Assumed Affordability for Housing Element Update ADUs Extremely Low 76 Very Low Low 136 Moderate 36 Above Moderate 152 Total 400 ADU = accessory dwelling unit Source: Housing Element Update, Table 9 Planned and Approved Projects Housing units approved, permitted, or in receipt of a certificate of occupancy as of June 30, 2021, can be credited towards meeting the City's latest RHNA. These units can count towards the RHNA based on affordability and unit count provided it can be demonstrated that the units can be built within the planning period of October 2021 through October 2029. Table 10 of the Housing Element includes approved and pending projects that are credited towards meeting the City's RHNA. The majority of these sites are already entitled and ten sites are pending. After accounting for units planned and approved as of June 30, 2021, and anticipated ADUs, there is a remaining need of 6,502 units. This total includes 4,866 lower -income and 1,636 moderate -income units. Vacant and Underutilized Sites Jurisdictions are required by law to identify sufficient adequate sites of suitable land within its boundaries to meet its RHNA. These sites can include vacant sites zoned for residential use, vacant sites that allow residential development, and underutilized sites that are capable of being redeveloped to increase the number of residential units. A total of 6,502 residential units can be accommodated on vacant and non -vacant sites in the city based on residential densities and floor area ratio standards per existing land use designations and zoning districts. The sites are located in zoning districts that accommodate densities between 18 to 50 dwelling units per acre. Table 11, and Figures 12 and 13 in the draft Housing Element Update show the vacant parcels that are currently zoned to allow residential development and the realistic capacity for number of units. Initial Study Safety Element Approved in 2019, Assembly Bill (AB) 747 requires each jurisdiction to review and update as necessary the Safety Element of its General Plan to identify evacuation routes and capacity, safety, and viability under a range of emergency scenarios. This information must be included by January 1, 2022, or upon approval of the next update to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Also approved in 2019, Senate Bill (SB) 99 requires jurisdictions, upon the next revision of the Housing Element on or after January 1, 2020, to review and update the safety element to include information identifying residential developments in hazard areas that do not have at least two emergency evacuation routes. The proposed Safety Element Update addresses the requirements of these bills. Proposed areas of the Safety Element to be updated include fire hazards, stormwater management, and emergency response and preparedness, especially as they relate to the City's projected climate change exposure and vulnerability. The Safety Element would be updated to ensure alignment with other City plans such as the City of Santa Clarita 2015 Hazards Mitigation Plan, 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan,' and addressing new state requirements pertaining to climate change, wildfire risk, and evacuation routes for residential neighborhoods. 8. Environmental Review The City of Santa Clarita circulated the Draft EIR for the One Valley One Vision (OVOV) General Plan from September 2010 to February 2011 that analyzed the General Plan for potential environmental impacts (State Clearinghouse No. 2008071133). The General Plan included an update to the Housing Element, which was updated again in 2013, and adopted by City Council in 2013. The OVOV EIR discussed the potential environmental impacts associated with future development allowed under the OVOV General Plan and included an analysis of the estimated "build out" of the city through the horizon year 2030. The EIR estimated new development for residential, commercial, office, industrial, open space, and other uses throughout the city. The EIR analysis found that impacts under most issue areas would be less than significant or could be mitigated to a less -than -significant level. Exceptions were as follows: ■ Air Quality Impact 3.3 related to construction and operational emissions from General Plan buildout ■ Global Climate Change Impact 3.4 related to construction and operational greenhouse gas emissions from General Plan buildout ■ Agricultural Resources Impact 3.5 from exposure of future residents to nuisances associated with agricultural operations ■ Biological Resources Impact 3.7 from loss of special status species and wildlife movement opportunities ■ Utilities and Infrastructure Impact 3.17 from a shortfall in landfill capacity for solid waste ■ Noise Impact 3.18 from construction and operational noise associated with General Plan Buildout 'The City prepared the 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan concurrently with the Safety Element of the General Plan for document consistency. This Initial Study- Negative Declaration (IS -ND) does not analyze impacts of the 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is considered a separate project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Initial Study — Negative Declaration City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update For the impacts listed above no additional policies or feasible mitigation were available to reduce impacts under these issue areas. Environmental impacts were assessed for the Housing Element Update as part of the One Valley, One Vision General Plan EIR. This initial study evaluates future development of the current RHNA allocation of 10,031 dwelling units throughout Santa Clarita as facilitated by the 2021 Housing Element and implementation of the Safety Element. The approach is a programmatic analysis of potential development rather than a detailed analysis of project sites. Where possible, the analysis tiers off the existing General Plan EIR where existing regulatory and environmental conditions remain the same. Where the regulatory environment has changed since the General Plan EIR was adopted in 2011, a more detailed analysis is provided. 9. Discretionary Action Implementation of the 2021 Housing Element would require the following discretionary actions by the City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission and/or City Council: ■ Approval of the 2021-2029 Housing Element ■ Approval of the Safety Element Adoption of the Initial Study -Negative Declaration (IS -ND) prepared for the 2021-2029 Housing Element 10. Location of Prior Environmental Document(s) A copy of the One Valley, One Vision General Plan EIR is available online at the City of Santa Clarita, Planning Department webpage: https://www.santa-clarita.com/city-hall/departments/community- development/planning/environmental-impact-reports-completed 11. Have California Native American Tribes Traditionally and Culturally Affiliated with the Project Area Requested Consultation Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.3.1 ? The City initiated the tribal consultation process, as required under Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.3.1 and consistent with AB 52 and SB 18. The City mailed consultation letters on May 24, 2021 according to SB 18 and AB 52 to contacts identified by the Native American Heritage Commission and to Native American tribes that requested the City of Santa Clarita notify them of projects subject to AB 52 or SB 18. Under AB 52, Native American tribes have 30 days to respond and request further project information and formal consultation, and under SB 18 Native American tribes have 90 days to respond requesting consultation. On June 2, 2021, the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) requested consultation on the project. To date consultation is still ongoing. Environmental Factors Potentially Affected Environmental Factors Potentially Affected This project would potentially affect the environmental factors checked below, involving at least one impact that is "Potentially Significant" or "Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Agriculture and ❑ Air Quality Forestry Resources ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Energy ❑ Geology/Soils ❑ Greenhouse Gas ❑ Hazards & Hazardous Emissions Materials ❑ Hydrology/Water Quality ❑ Land Use/Planning ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Noise ❑ Population/Housing ❑ Public Services ❑ Recreation ❑ Transportation ❑ Tribal Cultural Resources ❑ Utilities/Service Systems ❑ Wildfire ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance Determination Based on this initial evaluation: ■ 1 find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions to the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "less than significant with mitigation incorporated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. Initial Study - Negative Declaration 9 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update ❑ 1 find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potential significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Signature James Chow Printed Name December 16, 2021 Date Senior Planner Title 10 Environmental Checklist Aesthetics Environmental Checklist Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact Except as provided in Public Resources Code Section 21099, would the project: a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c. In non -urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from a publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect daytime or nighttime views in the area? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Scenic views generally refer to visual access to, or the visibility of, a particular natural or man-made visual resource from a given vantage point or corridor. Focal views focus on a particular object, scene, setting, or feature of visual interest. Panoramic views, or vistas, provide visual access to a large geographic area, for which the field of view can be wide and extend into the distance. Panoramic views are usually associated with vantage points looking out over urban or natural areas that provide a geographic orientation and view not commonly available. Examples of panoramic views might include an urban skyline, a valley, a mountain range, the ocean, or other water bodies. Santa Clarita is generally bounded by three mountain ranges, the Sierra Pelona Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains, and San Gabriel Mountains that provide views surrounding the city. The most notable body of water is the Santa Clara River that runs east to west through the city. Initial Study - Negative Declaration City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update a. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b. Would the project substantially damage scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? Would the project, in non -urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from a publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality? d. Would the project create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect daytime or nighttime views in the area? Scenic corridors consist of land visible from the highway right-of-way and are comprised primarily of natural features and landforms. When a city or county nominates an eligible scenic highway for official designation, it must identify and define the scenic corridor of the highway. Scenic corridors are defined as corridors that possesses highly scenic and natural features, as viewed from the highway. Topography, vegetation, viewing distance, and/or jurisdictional lines determine the corridor boundaries. Under the "Corridor Protection Program," a city must adopt ordinances, zoning, and/or planning policies that are designed to protect the scenic quality of an officially designated corridor. According to the State Scenic Highway system map, Interstate 5 (1-5) from Interstate 210 (1-210) near Tunnel Station/Route 126 near Castaic is eligible to be designated a State Scenic Highway. The City's Circulation Element also states that although SR 14 runs through the city, it is not considered a Scenic Highway. Furthermore, the City of Santa Clarita Conservation and Open Space Element of the General Plan has established several regulatory requirements for the preservation of aesthetic resources. The following goals, objectives, and policies in the City's Conservation and Open Space Element within the General Plan would protect canyons, ridgelines, and natural hillsides from future development: Goal CO 2: Conserve the Santa Clarita Valley's hillsides, canyons, ridgelines, soils, and minerals, which provide the physical setting for the natural and built environments. Goal CO 6: Preservation of scenic features that keep the Santa Clarita Valley beautiful and enhance quality of life, community identity, and property values. Objective CO 6.1: Protect the scenic character of local topographic features. Policy CO 6.1.1: Protect scenic canyons, as described in Part I of this element, from overdevelopment and environmental degradation. Policy CO 6.1.2: Preserve significant ridgelines, as shown on the Exhibit CO-7, as a scenic backdrop throughout the community by maintaining natural grades and vegetation. Policy CO 6.1.3: Protect the scenic quality of unique geologic features throughout the planning area, such as Vasquez Rocks, by including these features within park and open space land, where possible. Objective CO 6.2: Protect the scenic character of view corridors. Policy CO 6.2.1: Where feasible, encourage development proposals to have varied building heights to maintain view corridor sight lines. 12 Environmental Checklist Aesthetics Objective CO 6.3: Protect the scenic character of major water bodies. Policy CO 6.3.1: Support the efforts of Los Angeles County to protect the shores of Castaic Lake to preserve its scenic quality from development. Objective CO 6.5: Maintain the scenic character of designated routes, gateways, and vista points along roadways. Policy CO 6.5.1: In approving new development projects, consider scenic views at major entry points to the Santa Clarita Valley, including gateways located at the Newhall Pass along Lake Hughes Road, Route 126, Bouquet Canyon Road, Sierra Highway, State Route 14, and other locations as deemed appropriate by the reviewing authority. Policy CO 6.5.2: Establish scenic routes in appropriate locations as determined by the reviewing agency, and adopt guidelines for these routes to maintain their scenic character. New development accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be reviewed for consistency with regulations related to aesthetics, light, and glare contained in the Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the City's Municipal Code, which incorporate extensive design guidelines for single-family and multi -family residential development. Section 17.57.020 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code (SCMC) requires all lighting and electrical devices to be operated so that they do not disturb nearby receptors. This requires all light sources to be directed downward and shielded from nearby streets and properties. Chapters 17.51 through 17.57 of the SCMC also emphasizes that to maintain the City's aesthetics, project plans must be consistent with the City's Community Character and Design Guidelines, which include guidelines for Design Trends and Urban Form, Community Character, Single -Family Residential, Multi -Family Residential, Commercial, Mixed -Use, and Industrial and Business Park. The Design Guidelines include site planning and design, site grading, varied building design and architecture, articulation, colors and finish materials, project entry design treatment, parking lots, driveways and garage, garage doors, equipment screening, requirements for open space, landscaping, lighting intensity and fixture design, and security. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update will not result in impacts to scenic vistas. Future development projects would be subject to development plan review where potential aesthetic impacts would be minimized. Development proposals for individual projects would be subject to adopted development guidelines, including standards that govern visual quality and community design. Compliance with the General Plan policies and Community Character and Design Guidelines in the SCMC ensures that future projects are sensitive to the surrounding environment and visually compatible with existing neighborhoods. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts related to scenic vistas, scenic highways, visual character, and light and glare and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT Initial Study - Negative Declaration 13 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update This page intentionally left blank. 14 Environmental Checklist Agriculture and Forestry Resources Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the project: a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or a Williamson Act contract? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)); timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526); or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ d. Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non -forest use? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ e. Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non -forest use? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ The City of Santa Clarita is surrounded by three mountain ranges composed of the Sierra Pelona Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains, and San Gabriel Mountains. The Angeles National Forest is located north and east of the city. The Santa Clarita General Plan does not recognize any timberland zones within the city (City of Santa Clarita 2011). The California Department of Conservation (DOC) maintains information related to mapping and monitoring of farmland and farmland subject to Williamson Act contract. The 2017 California Department of Conservation Williamson Act Contract, Division of Land Resource Protection map does not depict any Williamson Act Contract lands present in the City of Santa Clarita. The most recent 2018 DOC, California Important Farmland Finder maps show that there is no active farmland in the City of Santa Clarita. The city consists of Urban and Built -Up Land, Nonagricultural or Natural Vegetation, and Other Land (DOC 2018). Initial Study - Negative Declaration 15 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update a. Would the project convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b. Would the project conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or a Williamson Act contract? The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document and there is no active Farmland in the city, the Housing Element Update would not convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), or conflict with existing zoning and existing Williamson Act contracts, and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT C. Would the project conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)); timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526); or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))? d. Would the project result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non forest use? "Forest land" is defined in PRC Section 12220(g) pursuant to the California Forest Legacy Program Act of 2007 as land that can support 10 percent or more native tree cover of any species, including hardwoods, under natural conditions, and that allows for management of one or more forest resources, including timber, aesthetics, fish and wildlife, biodiversity, water quality, recreation, and other public benefits. There is no land in the City of Santa Clarita designated as forest land, or timberland zoned as Timberland Production. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would not conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land, or timberland zoned Timberland Production, and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT e. Would the project involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non forest use? There is no land in the City of Santa Clarita designated as forest land, or timberland zoned as Timberland Production. Additionally, there is no land designated as Farmland (DOC 2018). The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document the Housing Element Update would not result in other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non -forest use, and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT ID Would the project: Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard? c. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? d. Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people? Environmental Checklist Air Quality Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ The city lies within a transitional microclimatic zone located between two climatic types, termed "valley marginal" and "high desert." This climate classification results in warm dry summers with daytime temperatures ranging between 70 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (°F), whereas winters are recorded to be temperate, semi -moist, and sunny with daytime temperatures ranging from 40 to 65°F. The city's wind flow patterns consist of diurnal and drainage winds. The city's topography and climate can cause a higher risk of wildland fires which in result would cause lower Air Quality Index (AQI) score due to possible rising smog and smoke levels. The summer and fall months are the most crucial seasons with highest susceptibility to fires due to the Santa Ana Winds moving into the region (City of Santa Clarita 2010). The Safety Element Update highlights that maximum fine particle levels persisted in the "hazardous" range of the AQI in 2020 for weeks in several areas of the State which includes the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB), in which the city is located. The federal and State Clean Air Acts (CAA) mandate the control and reduction of certain air pollutants. Under these laws, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have established the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the California Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) for "criteria pollutants" and other pollutants. Some pollutants are emitted directly from a source (e.g., vehicle tailpipe, an exhaust stack of a factory, etc.) into the atmosphere, including carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds (VOC)/reactive organic gases (ROG), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter with diameters of ten microns or less (PMlo) and 2.5 microns or less (PM2.5), sulfur dioxide, and lead. Other pollutants are created indirectly through chemical reactions in the atmosphere, such as ozone, which is created by atmospheric chemical and photochemical reactions primarily between VOC and NOx. Secondary pollutants include oxidants, ozone, and sulfate and nitrate particulates (smog). Initial Study - Negative Declaration 17 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update The City of Santa Clarita is in the SCAB. The SCAB is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, and on the north and east by the San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and San Jacinto mountains. The SCAB is under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The SCAQMD is responsible for development of the regional Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), which is a comprehensive program for compliance with all federal and State air quality planning requirements including CAAQS and NAAQS. The most recently adopted AQMP is the 2016 AQMP (SCAQMD 2017). Depending on whether the standards are met or exceeded, the Basin is classified as being in "attainment" or "nonattainment." Under State law, air districts are required to prepare a plan for air quality improvement for pollutants for which the district is in non-compliance. The SCAQMD is in non -attainment for the federal standards for ozone and PM2.5 and the State standards for ozone, PMlo, and PM2.5 (SCAQMD 2016). The Basin is designated unclassifiable or in attainment for all other federal and State standards. The CEQA Guidelines (Section 15064.7) provide that, when available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management district or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make determinations of significance. These thresholds are designed such that a project that would not exceed the adopted thresholds would not have an individually or cumulatively significant impact on the Basin's air quality. This analysis conforms to the methodologies recommended in the SCAQMD's CEQA Air Quality Handbook (1993) and supplemental guidance provided by the SCAQMD, including recommended thresholds for emissions associated with both construction and operation of the project (SCAQMD 2017). Table 3 presents the significance thresholds for construction and operational -related criteria air pollutant and precursor emissions for individual projects. These represent the levels at which a project's individual emissions of criteria air pollutants or precursors would result in a cumulatively considerable contribution to the Basin's existing air quality conditions. Table 3 SCAQMD Thresholds of Significance 75 pounds per day of ROG 55 pounds per day of ROG 100 pounds per day of NOx 55 pounds per day of NOx 550 pounds per day of CO 550 pounds per day of CO 150 pounds per day of SOx 150 pounds per day of SOx 150 pounds per day of PMlo 150 pounds per day of PMlo 55 pounds per day of PM2.5 55 pounds per day of PM2.5 Notes: ROG = reactive organic gases; NOx = nitrogen oxides; CO = carbon monoxide; SO,= sulfur oxides Source: SCAQMD 2015 a. Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b. Would the project result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard? Would the project expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? A project may be inconsistent with the AQMP if it would generate population, housing, or employment growth exceeding forecasts used in the development of the AQMP. The 2016 AQMP, the most recent AQMP adopted by the SCAQMD, incorporates local general plans and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2016-2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)/Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) socioeconomic forecast projections of regional Environmental Checklist Air Quality population, housing and employment growth. The Housing Element Update would not increase development potential above that already allowed under the City's General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code. The Housing Element Update would bring the forecasts for the City's General Plan, the SCAG RTP/SCS, and SCAQMD's AQMP into consistency since the RTP/SCS and AQMP will be updated to reflect new forecasts for each city in the region. Additionally, City's Conservation and Open Space Element contains the following policies that focus on documentation, maintenance, preservation, conservation, and enhancement of air quality: Goal CO 7: Clean air to protect human health and support healthy ecosystems. Objective CO 7.1: Reduce air pollution from mobile sources. Policy CO 7.1.1: Through the mixed land use patterns and multi -modal circulation policies set forth in the Land Use and Circulation Elements, limit air pollution from transportation sources. Policy CO 7.1.2: Support the use of alternative fuel vehicles. Policy CO 7.1.3: Support alternative travel modes and new technologies, including infrastructure to support alternative fuel vehicles, as they become commercially available. Objective CO 7.2: Apply guidelines to protect sensitive receptors from sources of air pollution as developed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), where appropriate. Policy CO 7.2.1: Ensure adequate spacing of sensitive land uses from the following sources of air pollution: high traffic freeways and roads; distribution centers; truck stops; chrome plating facilities; dry cleaners using perch loroethylene; and large gas stations, as recommended by CARB. Objective CO 7.3: Coordinate with other agencies to plan for and implement programs for improving air quality in the South Coast Air Basin. Policy CO 7.3.1: Coordinate with local, regional, state, and federal agencies to develop and implement regional air quality policies and programs. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. However, construction activities such as the operation of construction vehicles and equipment over unpaved areas, grading, trenching, and disturbance of stockpiled soils have the potential to generate fugitive dust (PMlo) through the exposure of soil to wind erosion and dust entrainment. In addition, exhaust emissions associated with heavy construction equipment would potentially degrade air quality. However, new development accommodated under the Housing Element Update would be subject to compliance with applicable SCAQMD rules, including Rule 401 (Visible Emissions), Rule 402 (Nuisance), Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust), and Rule 1113 (Architectural Coatings) to reduce emissions, dust, and volatile organic compounds during project construction. Long-term emissions associated with operational impacts would include emissions from vehicle trips, natural gas and electricity use, landscape maintenance equipment, and consumer products and architectural coating associated with development within the city. Operational impacts would be addressed by General Plan objectives, and policies, such as Objective CO 7.1 to reduce air pollutants from mobile sources and Objective CO 7.2 which would require future development under the Housing Element Update to adhere to guidelines that protect sensitive receivers from air Initial Study - Negative Declaration 19 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update pollution. Operational impacts would be addressed by General Plan policies and other regulations and standards that govern air quality in Santa Clarita. Therefore, the adoption of the Housing Element Update would not conflict with emissions forecasts in the AQMP, obstruct implementation of the AQMP, result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard, or expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. The Housing Element Update would not increase development potential above that already allowed under the City's General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code and impacts would be less than significant. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT d. Would the project result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people? The occurrence and severity of potential odor impacts depends on a number of factors, including the nature, frequency, and intensity of the source; the wind speeds and direction; and the sensitivity of the receiving location, each contribute to the intensity of the impact. Although offensive odors seldom cause physical harm, they can be annoying and cause distress among the public and generate citizen complaints. SCAQMD's CEQA Air Quality Handbook (1993) identifies land uses associated with odor complaints as agricultural uses, wastewater treatment plants, chemical and food processing plants, composting, refineries, landfills, dairies, and fiberglass molding. Residential uses are not identified as a major source or odors by SCAQMD. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Future projects accommodated under the Housing Element Update would be required to comply with local and State regulations, such as SCAQMD Rule 402, which regulates nuisance odors during project construction. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would not result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT 20 Environmental Checklist Biological Resources Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact Would the project: a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c. Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Initial Study - Negative Declaration 21 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update "Endangered" species are those considered in imminent danger of extinction due their limited numbers. "Threatened" species refers to those likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future, primarily on a local scale. "Sensitive" species are those that are naturally rare or have been locally depleted or put at risk by human activities. Although the perpetuation of these species is not apparently significantly threatened, they are considered vulnerable and may be candidates for future listing. The Santa Clarita planning area encompasses the Santa Clara River Valley, the east extension of the Santa Susana Mountains, the western reaches of the San Gabriel Mountains, and the southern slopes of the Sierra Pelona range. Due to the range of ecosystems found in this geographic setting, the planning area contains a wide variety of natural vegetation types. According to the Santa Clarita General Plan, approximately 49 percent (237 square miles) of the planning area is located within National Forest lands. Predominant vegetation within National Forest lands include mixed chaparral with hardwood and conifer forests at higher elevations, and riparian vegetation along stream channels. Much of the undeveloped portions of the Valley floor are vegetated with coastal scrub interspersed with annual grasslands. Around and east of Agua Dulce, desert scrub components and scattered junipers are found. Wildlife within the planning area is also diverse. River channels and open upland areas of the planning area provide habitat for movement and foraging, as does the adjacent National Forest land. Species of bats, rodents, rabbits, weasels, badgers, skunks, raccoons, fox, bobcat, black bear, and coyote are known to inhabit canyons throughout the planning area. Various habitats within the planning area also support bird diversity for resident, migratory, and seasonal species. Numerous species of raptors, sparrow, quail, hummingbirds, swallows, larks, and owls have been identified, along with such federal and State special status species as Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), and least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus). The flycatcher typically occupies the unincorporated County portion of the planning area near Castaic Creek just west of the city boundary, while the vireo is found in local riparian habitats. Amphibians and reptiles are abundant and relatively diverse within certain portions of the planning area. Snakes, toads, frogs, lizards, and salamanders are primarily found along the Santa Clara River and its tributaries, as well as other riparian areas (City of Santa Clarita 2011). The unarmored threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni), a federal and State -listed endangered species, has also been identified in the planning area. As one of the last free -flowing natural riparian systems left in southern California, the Santa Clara River supports a diversity of organisms by providing breeding sites, traveling routes, and other resources for wildlife. Protection of the watershed for habitat preservation is a key conservation goal. The City of Santa Clarita's Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance (Section 17.51.040 of the SCMC) requires the preservation of all healthy oak trees, including scrub oaks, within the city, unless compelling reasons justify the cutting, pruning, encroachment, and/or removal of such trees. Additionally, the Ordinance states that no person shall cut, prune, remove, relocate, endanger, damage, or encroach into the protected zone of any oak on any public or private property within the city except in accordance with the conditions of a valid oak tree permit issued by the City. This generally applies to trees that are six inches or more in circumference (two inches in diameter). Significant Ecological Areas (SEA) Program Significant Ecological Areas (SEA) are officially designated areas within Los Angeles County with irreplaceable biological resources. The SEA Program objective is to conserve genetic and physical diversity within Los Angeles County by designating biological resource areas that are capable of sustaining themselves into the future. SEAS are defined as ecologically important land and water 22 Environmental Checklist Biological Resources systems that are valuable as plant or animal communities, often important to the preservation of threatened or endangered species, and conservation of biological diversity in the county. The SEA overlay, along with the SEA conditional use permit process, are referred to as the SEA Program, which allows the County to implement its biotic resource goals through land use regulations and biological resource assessments. Within the Santa Clarita Valley, the General Plan has designated the following SEAS: ■ Cruzan Mesa Vernal Pools SEA ■ Santa Clara River SEA ■ Santa Felicia SEA ■ Santa Susana Mountains/Simi Hills SEA ■ Valley Oaks Savannah Open Space Acquisition Plan The City of Santa Clarita Open Space Acquisition Plan (OSAP) represents the City's ongoing efforts to preserve and protect open space in the Santa Clarita Valley (City of Santa Clarita 2020). Through the creation of a systematic and objective mechanism for evaluating open space, the Plan would: ■ Assist in the creation of a "green belt" surrounding the City of Santa Clarita to improve and expand wildlife habitat and corridors. ■ Provide a framework for the City to evaluate, acquire, and maintain the most beneficial parcels within and surrounding the City of Santa Clarita for preservation as open space. In July 2007, City of Santa Clarita property owners voted in favor of establishing an Open Space Preservation District. A special assessment paid by city property owners will allow the City to purchase land that could otherwise be developed. The Open Space Preservation District assists the City in preserving natural lands, retaining wildlife corridors, and completing the city's greenbelt buffer. a. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Sensitive biological resources are those habitats or species that have been recognized by federal, State, and/or local agencies as being endangered, threatened, rare, or in decline throughout all or part of their historical distribution. According to the Santa Clarita General Plan numerous sensitive plant and animal species and communities have been identified within the General Plan area, especially within National Forest lands. Sensitive communities include southern coast live oak woodlands, valley oak woodland, southern mixed riparian, southern riparian scrub, sycamore alder riparian woodland, and southern willow scrub. Vernal pools have also been identified on Cruzan Mesa, in Plum Canyon, and within Fair Oaks Ranch. The federally endangered least Bell's vireo and southwestern willow flycatcher depend on nesting and foraging habitat provided by vegetation communities within the General Plan area. Riparian habitats along the Santa Clara River, Soledad Canyon, Bouquet Canyon, and San Francisquito Canyon support the endangered unarmored threespine stickleback. Habitat for the following sensitive species is known to occur within the General Plan or in forest lands adjacent to the planning area, which should be protected from adverse impacts of development (City of Santa Clarita 2010): Initial Study - Negative Declaration 23 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update ■ Gnatcatcher, coastal California (Polioptila californica californica); ■ Frog, California red -legged (Rana aurora draytonii); ■ Toad, arroyo (arroyo southwestern) (Bufo californicus microscaphus); ■ Barberry, Nevin's (eerberis nevinii); ■ Stickleback, unarmored threespine (Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni); ■ Flycatcher, southwestern willow (Empidonax trailli extimus) The Conservation and Open Space Element of the City's General Plan contains the following applicable goals, objectives, and policies that focus on the documentation, maintenance, preservation, conservation and enhancement of biological resources: Goal CO 3: Conservation of biological resources and ecosystems, including sensitive habitats and species. Objective CO 3.1: In review of development plans and projects, encourage conservation of existing natural areas and restoration of damaged natural vegetation to provide for habitat and biodiversity. Policy CO 3.1.1: On the Land Use Map and through the development review process, concentrate development into previously developed or urban areas to promote infill development and prevent sprawl and habitat loss, to the extent feasible. Policy CO 3.1.2: Avoid designating or approving new development that will adversely impact wetlands, floodplains, threatened or endangered species and habitat, and water bodies supporting fish or recreational uses, and establish an adequate buffer area as deemed appropriate through site specific review. Policy CO 3.1.3: On previously undeveloped sites ("greenfields"), identify biological resources and incorporate habitat preservation measures into the site plan, where appropriate. (This policy will generally not apply to urban infill sites, except as otherwise determined by the reviewing agency). Policy CO 3.1.4: For new development on sites with degraded habitat, include habitat restoration measures as part of the project development plan, where appropriate. Policy CO 3.1.5: Promote the use of site -appropriate native or adapted plant materials, and prohibit use of invasive or noxious plant species in landscape designs. Policy CO 3.1.6: On development sites, preserve and enhance natural site elements including existing water bodies, soil conditions, ecosystems, trees, vegetation and habitat, to the extent feasible. Policy CO 3.1.7: Limit the use of turf -grass on development sites and promote the use of native or adapted plantings to promote biodiversity and natural habitat. Policy CO 3.1.8: On development sites, require tree planting to provide habitat and shade to reduce the heat island effect caused by pavement and buildings. Policy CO 3.1.9: During construction, ensure preservation of habitat and trees designated to be protected through use of fencing and other means as appropriate, so as to prevent damage by grading, soil compaction, pollution, erosion or other adverse construction impacts. 24 Environmental Checklist Biological Resources Policy CO 3.1.10: To the extent feasible, encourage the use of open space to promote biodiversity. Policy CO 3.1.11: Promote use of pervious materials or porous concrete on sidewalks to allow for planted area infiltration, allow oxygen to reach tree roots (preventing sidewalk lift -up from roots seeking oxygen), and mitigate tree sidewalk conflicts, in order to maintain a healthy mature urban forest. Objective CO 3.2: Identify and protect areas which have exceptional biological resource value due to a specific type of vegetation, habitat, ecosystem, or location. Policy CO 3.2.1: Protect wetlands from development impacts, with the goal of achieving no net loss (or functional reduction) of jurisdictional wetlands within the planning area. Policy CO 3.2.2: Ensure that development is located and designed to protect oak, and other significant indigenous woodlands. Policy CO 3.2.3: Ensure protection of any endangered or threatened species or habitat, in conformance with State and federal laws. Policy CO 3.2.4: Protect biological resources in the designated Significant Ecological Areas (SEAs) through the siting and design of development which is highly compatible with the SEA resources. Specific development standards shall be identified to control the types of land use, density, building location and size, roadways and other infrastructure, landscape, drainage, and other elements to assure the protection of the critical and important plant and animal habitats of each SEA. In general, the principle shall be to minimize the intrusion and impacts of development in these areas with sufficient controls to adequately protect the resources. Objective CO 3.3: Protect significant wildlife corridors from encroachment by development that would hinder or obstruct wildlife movement. Policy CO 3.3.5: Encourage connection of natural open space areas in site design, to allow for wildlife movement. Objective CO 3.4: Ensure that development in the Santa Clarita Valley does not adversely impact habitat within the adjacent National Forest lands. Policy CO 3.4.1: Coordinate with the United States Forest Service on discretionary development projects that may have impacts on the National Forest. Policy CO 3.4.2: Consider principles of forest management in land use decisions for projects adjacent to the National Forest, including limiting the use of invasive species, discouraging off -road vehicle use, maintaining fuel modification zones and fire access roads, and other measures as appropriate, in accordance with the goals set forth in the Angeles National Forest Land Management Plan. Policy CO 3.4.3: On the Land Use Map, maintain low density rural residential and open space uses adjacent to forest land, and protect the urban -forest interface area from overdevelopment. Policy CO 3.4.4: Participate as a stakeholder in planning efforts by the United States Forest Service for land uses within the National Forest, providing input as appropriate. Initial Study - Negative Declaration 25 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update Objective CO 3.5: Maintain, enhance, and manage the urban forest throughout developed portions of the Santa Clarita Valley to provide habitat, reduce energy consumption, and create a more livable environment. Policy CO 3.5.2: Where appropriate, promote planting of trees that are native or climactically appropriate to the surrounding environment, emphasizing oaks, sycamores, maple, walnut, and other native species in order to enhance habitat, and discouraging the use of introduced species such as eucalyptus, pepper trees, and palms except as ornamental landscape features. Policy CO 3.5.3: Pursuant to the requirements of the zoning ordinance, protect heritage oak trees that, due to their size and condition, are deemed to have exceptional value to the community. Objective CO 3.6: Minimize impacts of human activity and the built environment on natural plant and wildlife communities Policy CO 3.6.1: Minimize light trespass, sky -glow, glare, and other adverse impacts on the nocturnal ecosystem by limiting exterior lighting to the level needed for safety and comfort; reduce unnecessary lighting for landscaping and architectural purposes, and encourage reduction of lighting levels during nonbusiness nighttime hours. Policy CO 3.6.2: Reduce impervious surfaces and provide more natural vegetation to enhance microclimates and provide habitat. In implementing this policy, consider the following design concepts: ■ Consideration of reduced parking requirements, where supported by a parking study and/or through shared use of parking areas; ■ Increased use of vegetated areas around parking lot perimeters; such areas should be designed as bioswales or as otherwise determined appropriate to allow surface water infiltration; ■ Use of connected open space areas as drainage infiltration areas in lieu of curbed landscape islands, minimizing the separation of natural and landscaped areas into isolated "islands;" ■ Breaking up large expanses of paving with natural landscaped areas planted with shade trees to reduce the heat island effect, along with shrubs and groundcover to provide diverse vegetation for habitat. Policy CO 3.6.3: Restrict use of unauthorized off -road vehicles within sensitive habitat areas through signage, fencing, or other means as appropriate. Policy CO 3.6.4: Provide public information and support with demonstration sites at City facilities on gardening and landscaping techniques to reduce spread of invasive species and pollution from pesticides and fertilizers that threaten natural ecosystems. Policy CO 3.6.5: Ensure revegetation of graded areas and slopes adjacent to natural open space areas with native plants (consistent with fire prevention requirements). The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in 26 Environmental Checklist Biological Resources impacts to candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Future development projects accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be subject to development plan review to determine potential concerns related to candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations based on site - specific locations and development design. Future development would also be required to comply with local and State regulations related to sensitive species. Therefore, the adoption of the Housing Element Update itself would not result in impacts to candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the CDFW or USFWS and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT b. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Plant communities are considered sensitive biological resources if they have limited distributions, high wildlife value, include sensitive species, or are particularly susceptible to disturbance. Sensitive habitats communities within the General Plan area include southern California threespine stickleback stream, Riversidian alluvial fan sage scrub, southern coast live oak riparian forest, southern cottonwood willow riparian forest, southern mixed riparian forest, southern riparian forest, southern riparian scrub, southern sycamore alder riparian woodland, southern willow scrub, California walnut woodland, valley oak woodland, mainland cherry forest, and vernal pools (City of Santa Clarita 2011). Reasonably anticipated development resulting from the Housing Element would be subject to policies within the 2011 Santa Clarita General Plan, as listed under Item a. Specifically, General Plan Policy CO 10.1.2 that protects the Santa Clara River corridor and its major tributaries and Policy CO 10.1.2 b. that requires development on properties adjacent to, but outside of the defined primary river corridor to be designed to protect water quality, plants, and habitat. Additionally, as listed under Item a, Policies CO 3.1.1 and 3.1.6 emphasize that new development would be concentrated in urban infill areas to prevent urban sprawl and natural elements should be preserved on vacant sites where feasible (City of Santa Clarita 2011). The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts to any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural communities in the city or adjacent areas. All development would be required to comply with federal and State regulations, in addition to the policies within the Conservation and Open Space Element of the City's General Plan, as discussed above. Future development projects accommodated by the Housing Element Update would also be subject to development plan review, pursuant to policies in the General Plan, such as Objective CO 3.1 and Policy CO 3.1.1, to determine potential concerns related to riparian habitats or other sensitive natural communities. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would not have a substantial adverse effect on riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT Initial Study - Negative Declaration 27 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? As previously discussed, the Santa Clara River corridor and its major tributaries create wetlands throughout the General Plan area. Additionally, federally protected wetlands outside of the primary river corridor may be impacted by development through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means (City of Santa Clarita 2010). According to the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory, the city contains wetlands in the form of Riverine habitats as well as Freshwater Forested/Shrub wetland habitats (USFWS 2021). The City's General Plan contains policies focused on avoidance and minimization of impacts to wetlands as follows: Policy CO 3.2.1: Protect wetlands from development impacts, with the goal of achieving no net loss (or functional reduction) of jurisdictional wetlands within the planning area. Policy CO 3.1.2: Avoid designating or approving new development that will adversely impact wetlands, floodplains, threatened or endangered species and habitat, and water bodies supporting fish or recreational uses, and establish an adequate buffer area as deemed appropriate through site specific review. Policy CO 10.1.3: Through dedications and acquisitions, obtain open space needed to preserve and protect wildlife corridors and habitat, which may include land within SEA's, wetlands, woodlands, water bodies, and areas with threatened or endangered flora and fauna. The Housing Element, in and of itself, does not propose any specific development. Any development that results from the implementation of the Housing Element Update would be subject to Santa Clarita General Plan polices, such as Policy CO 3.2.1 to protect wetlands from development impacts. Therefore, the Housing Element would have no impact on State or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means. NO IMPACT d. Would the project interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? Wildlife corridors are generally defined as connections between habitat patches that allow for physical and genetic exchange between otherwise isolated animal populations. Such linkages may serve a local purpose, such as between foraging and denning areas, or they may be regional in nature, allowing movement across the landscape. Some habitat linkages may serve as migration corridors, wherein animals periodically move away from an area and then subsequently return. Examples of barriers or impediments to movement include housing and other urban development, roads, fencing, unsuitable habitat, or open areas with little vegetative cover. Regional and local wildlife movements are expected to be concentrated near topographic features that allow convenient passage, including roads, drainages, and ridgelines. Santa Clarita has been converted from open space to residential, commercial, and recreational uses, resulting in habitat fragmentation. However, the San Gabriel—Castaic Connection links two units of 101 Environmental Checklist Biological Resources the Angeles National Forest. The San Gabriel—Castaic Connection linkage is the only connection between these two core habitat areas and provides for the exchange of individuals and genetic information between populations in the Castaic and San Gabriel Mountains that may otherwise become isolated (City of Santa Clarita 2010). General Plan Objectives 3.1 through 3.6, and 10.1, listed above under Items a through c, aim to preserve biological resource within the city thought the concentration of development in previously disturbed areas, preventing sprawl and habitat loss, requiring that natural areas be adequately buffered from development, and natural site elements be preserved. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts to the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites. All future development would require project -specific developmental review to determine compliance with the City's habitat conservation regulations, federal and State regulations, and the policies within the Conservation and Open Space Element of the City's General Plan, as listed above. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would not interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT Would the project conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? According to Los Angeles County's Department of Regional Planning (DRIP) SEA Program there are five designated SEA locations in the Santa Clarita Valley: Cruzan Mesa Vernal Pools SEA, Santa Clara River SEA, Santa Felicia SEA, Santa Susana Mountains/Simi Hills SEA and Valley Oaks Savannah. Among the five, the Santa Clara River SEA and the San Francisquito Canyon SEA traverses the city limits and provides habitat and biological resources for endangered species such as the unarmored threespine stickleback (City of Santa Clarita 2010). Development in SEAS is severely limited as the designation serves to ensure the continued protection and preservation of species and habitats within the SEAS. General Plan Policy LU 7.8.2 aims to protect all designated SEAS from incompatible development (City of Santa Clarita 2011). The City of Santa Clarita's Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance requires the preservation of all healthy oak trees, including scrub oaks, within the city, unless compelling reasons justify the cutting, pruning, encroachment, and/or removal of such trees. Additionally, the Ordinance states that no person shall cut, prune, remove, relocate, endanger, damage, or encroach into the protected zone of any oak on any public or private property within the city except in accordance with the conditions of a valid oak tree permit issued by the City. This generally applies to trees that are six inches or more in circumference (two inches in diameter). The Housing Element in and of itself does not propose the development of any specific site, rather it facilitates housing within the city. As a policy document the Housing Element Update would not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State habitat conservation plan. Any future development that results from the implementation of the Housing Element Update would be Initial Study - Negative Declaration 29 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update subject to all local, State and federal regulations, such as the City's tree preservation ordinance and General Plan Policy LU 7.8.2. NO IMPACT f. Would the project conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? The city is not part of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan or Natural Community Conservation Plan. The city does contain SEAS as described above in Item e, which designates areas where planning and development should be sensitive to resources and habitats. The Housing Element in and of itself does not propose the development of any specific site, rather it facilitates housing within the city. As a policy document the housing element would not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State habitat conservation plan. Any future development that results from the implementation of the Housing Element Update would be subject to all local, State, and federal regulations. NO IMPACT 30 Environmental Checklist Cultural Resources Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact Would the project: Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to Section 15064.5? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c. Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ CEQA requires that a lead agency determine whether a project could have a significant effect on historical resources (PRC, Section 21084.1), unique archaeological resources (PRC Section 21083.2 [g]), and tribal cultural resources (PRC Section 21074 [a][1][A]-[B]). A historical resource is a resource listed in or determined to be eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) (Section 21084.1), a resource included in a local register of historical resources (Section 15064.5[a][2]), or any object, building, structure, site, area, place, record, or manuscript that a lead agency determines to be historically significant (Section 15064.5[a][3]). Impacts to significant cultural resources that affect the characteristics of any resource that qualify it for the NRHP or adversely alter the significance of a resource listed in or eligible for listing in the CRHR are considered a significant effect on the environment. These impacts could result from physical demolition, destruction, relocation, or alteration of the resource or its immediate surroundings such that the significance of a historical resource would be materially impaired (CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5 [b][1]). Material impairment is defined as demolition or alteration in an adverse manner [of] those characteristics of a historical resource that convey its historical significance and that justify its inclusion or eligibility for inclusion in the CRHR (CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5[b][2][A]). G. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to Section 15064.5? b. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5? The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society and the CRHR list 20 historical properties, sites, and landmarks in the City of Santa Clarita and the surrounding area (City of Santa Clarita 2010). Of these 20 sites, one site is on the CRHR, four are State Points of Historical Interest, one is a State Historic Landmark, and 14 are City Points of Historical Interest (City of Santa Clarita 2011, NPS 2020, OHP 2021). Initial Study — Negative Declaration 31 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update A literature search prepared for the City's General Plan indicated that almost 70 Native American archeological sites have been identified near the Santa Clara River within the General Plan area. The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) identified three sites of Native American cultural significance near the river including CA-LAN-361, CA-LAN-366, and CA-LAN-367. The General Plan also listed dozens of significant historical properties, sites, and landmarks, of which one is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and 13 are recognized by the State of California (City of Santa Clarita 2011). Goals, objectives, and policies put forth in the City's General Plan are intended to protect cultural resources. The Conservation and Open Space Element of the City's General Plan contains the following applicable goals, objectives, and policies that focus on the protection and preservation of archaeological and historic sites within the city: Goal CO 5: Protection of historical and culturally significant resources that contribute to community identity and a sense of history. Objective CO 5.1: Protect sites identified as having local, state, or national significance as a cultural or historical resource. Policy CO 5.1.1: For sites identified on the Cultural and Historical Resources Map (Exhibit CO-6), review appropriate documentation prior to issuance of any permits for grading, demolition, alteration, and/or new development, to avoid significant adverse impacts. Such documentation may include cultural resource reports, environmental impact reports, or other information as determined to be adequate by the reviewing authority. Objective CO 5.3: Encourage conservation and preservation of Native American cultural places, including prehistoric, archaeological, cultural, spiritual, and ceremonial sites on both public and private lands, throughout all stages of the planning and development process. Policy CO 5.3.2: For any proposed development project that may have a potential impact on Native American cultural resources, provide notification to California Native American tribes on the contact list maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission that have traditional lands within the City's jurisdiction, and consider the input received prior to a discretionary decision. Policy CO 5.3.3: Review and consider a cultural resources study for any new grading or development in areas identified as having a high potential for Native American resources, and incorporate recommendations into the project approval as appropriate to mitigate impacts to cultural resources. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but puts forth goals and policies that regulate various aspects of new housing development in Santa Clarita. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not create adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to Section 15064.5 or cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an or archaeological resource. Future development under the Housing Element Update would be required to comply with federal, State, and local regulations and the policies in the City's General Plan. Therefore, the adoption of the Housing Element Update would not result in changes to historical or archeological resources and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT 32 Environmental Checklist Cultural Resources Would the project disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? The disposition of human remains is governed by Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 and PRC Sections 5097.94 and 5097.98 and falls within the jurisdiction of the NAHC. If human remains are discovered, the County Coroner must be notified within 48 hours and there should be no further disturbance to the site where the remains were found. If the remains are determined by the coroner to be Native American, the coroner is responsible for contacting the NAHC within 24 hours. The NAHC, pursuant to PRC Section 5097.98, will immediately notify those persons it believes to be most likely descended from the deceased Native Americans so they can inspect the burial site and make recommendations for treatment of the remains and associated grave goods. The Housing Element Update does not propose the development of any specific sites, and any future development would be subject to developmental review and required to adhere to the City's policies and goals designed to reduce impacts to historic and cultural resources. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries. Individual projects are not proposed as part of the Housing Element Update. New development accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be subject to federal, State, and local regulations and policies in the City's General Plan. Projects would be required to comply with CEQA Guidelines Section 15000 et seq. which set procedures for notifying the County Coroner and NAHC for identification and treatment of human remains if they are discovered during construction. Therefore, the adoption of the Housing Element Update would not disturb any human remains and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT Initial Study - Negative Declaration 33 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update This page intentionally left blank. 34 Environmental Checklist Energy Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact Would the project: Result in a potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b. Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Environmental Setting California is one of the lowest per capita energy users in the United States, ranked 48th in among states, due to its energy efficiency programs and mild climate. In 2019, California consumed 662 million barrels of petroleum, 2,144 billion cubic feet of natural gas, and one million short tons of coal in 2018 (United States Energy Information Administration [EIA] 2021a). The single largest end - use sector for energy consumption in California is transportation (39.4 percent), followed by industrial (23.1 percent), commercial (18.8 percent), and residential (18.7 percent) (EIA 2021b). Most of California's electricity is generated in state with approximately 28 percent imported from the Northwest and Southwest in 2019; however, the State relies on out-of-state natural gas imports for nearly 90 percent of its supply (California Energy Commission [CEC] 2021a and 2021b). In addition, approximately 32 percent of California's electricity supply comes from renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar photovoltaic, geothermal, and biomass (CEC 2021a). In 2018, Senate Bill 100 accelerated the State's Renewable Portfolio Standards Program, codified in the Public Utilities Act, by requiring electricity providers to increase procurement from eligible renewable energy and zero -carbon resources to 33 percent of total retail sales by 2020, 60 percent by 2030, and 100 percent by 2045. To reduce statewide vehicle emissions, California requires all motorists to use California Reformulated Gasoline, which is sourced almost exclusively from in -state refineries. Gasoline is the most used transportation fuel in California with 14.0 billion gallons sold in 2020 and is used by light duty cars, pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, and aviation (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration 2021). Diesel is the second most used fuel in California with 4.2 billion gallons sold in 2015 and is used primarily by heavy duty -trucks, delivery vehicles, buses, trains, ships, boats and barges, farm equipment, and heavy-duty construction and military vehicles (CEC 2016). Energy consumption is directly related to environmental quality in that the consumption of nonrenewable energy resources releases criteria air pollutant and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the atmosphere. The environmental impacts of air pollutant and GHG emissions associated with Initial Study - Negative Declaration 35 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update the project's energy consumption are discussed in detail in Section 3, Air Quality, and Section 8, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, respectively. Electricity services in the City are provided by SoCal Edison, and natural gas services are provided by Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas). Projects that are proposed under the Housing Element Update would be required to undergo project -specific evaluation to quantify specific impacts to energy consumption, which would occur during the permitting process for that project. As the criteria needed to assess these impacts is only available to the City upon submittal of a specific project proposal, any quantitative analysis would be speculative at this time. All projects would be required to conform to local, State, and federal regulations governing energy consumption reduction. The California Green Building Standards Code sets targets for energy efficiency; water consumption; dual plumbing systems for potable and recyclable water; diversion of construction waste from landfills; and use of environmentally sensitive materials in construction and design, including ecofriendly flooring, carpeting, paint, coatings, thermal insulation, and acoustical wall and ceiling panels. Furthermore, the California Energy Code provides energy conservation standards for all new and renovated commercial and residential buildings constructed in California. All new developments in California must adhere to the requirements of the California Green Building Standards Code and the California Energy Code. a. Would the project result in a potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation? Reasonably foreseeable development under the Housing Element Update would consume energy during construction and operation using petroleum fuel, natural gas, and electricity, as further addressed below. Construction Energy use during construction associated with reasonably foreseeable development under the Housing Element Update would be in the form of fuel consumption (e.g., gasoline and diesel fuel) to operate heavy equipment, light -duty vehicles, machinery, and generators for lighting. In addition, temporary grid power may also be provided to construction trailers or electric construction equipment. Energy use during the construction of individual projects would be temporary in nature, and equipment used would be typical of construction projects in the region. In addition, construction contractors would be required to demonstrate compliance with applicable CARB regulations that restrict the idling of heavy-duty diesel motor vehicles and govern the accelerated retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of heavy-duty diesel on- and off -road equipment. Construction activities associated with reasonably foreseeable development under the Housing Element Update would be required to utilize fuel -efficient equipment consistent with State and federal regulations and would comply with State measures to reduce the inefficient, wasteful, or unnecessary consumption of energy. In addition, individual projects would be required to comply with the City's Construction and Demolition (C&D) Ordinance (05-09) to divert 65 percent of construction and demolition debris (City of Santa Clarita 2021). Developers would be required to complete a Construction and Demolition Materials Management Plan (CDMMP) for projects pursuant to SCMC Section 15.46.300. 36 Environmental Checklist Energy These practices would result in efficient use of energy during construction of future development under the Housing Element Update. Therefore, future construction activities associated with reasonably foreseeable development under the Housing Element Update would not result in potentially significant environmental effects due to the wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy. No impact would occur. Operation Long-term operation of new projects developed in accordance with the Housing Element Update would require permanent grid connections for electricity and natural gas service to power internal and exterior building lighting, and heating and cooling systems. The Housing Element Update would prioritize development in non -vacant parcels of Santa Clarita already served by energy providers, and development on vacant parcels would similarly to be served by existing energy providers. Electricity services in the city are provided by SoCal Edison and natural gas services are provided by SoCalGas to residents and businesses in the city. Reasonably foreseeable development under Housing Element Update would be subject to the energy conservation requirements of the California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations, California's Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings) and the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen, Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations). The California Energy Code provides energy conservation standards for all new and renovated residential buildings constructed in California. This Code applies to the building envelope, space -conditioning systems, and water -heating and lighting systems of buildings and appliances and provides guidance on construction techniques to maximize energy conservation. Minimum efficiency standards are given for a variety of building elements, including appliances; water and space heating and cooling equipment; and insulation for doors, pipes, walls, and ceilings. The Code emphasizes saving energy at peak periods and seasons and improving the quality of installation of energy efficiency measures. CALGreen sets targets for energy efficiency; water consumption; dual plumbing systems for potable and recyclable water; diversion of construction waste from landfills; and use of environmentally sensitive materials in construction and design, including ecofriendly flooring, carpeting, paint, coatings, thermal insulation, and acoustical wall and ceiling panels. Furthermore, the City's General Plan Land Use Element and Conservation and Open Space Element both contain goals, objectives and policies to support ongoing efforts to conserve energy, as discussed in item b below. The Housing Element Update would prioritize future development projects close to transit areas and existing commercial/retail, recreational, and institutional land uses, which would reduce trip distances and encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation such as bicycling and walking. These factors would minimize the potential of the projects envisioned under the Housing Element Update to result in the wasteful or unnecessary consumption of vehicle fuels. In addition, since the Housing Element Update is a policy document, it would not result in a potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation. No impact would occur. NO IMPACT Initial Study - Negative Declaration 37 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update b. Would the project conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency? The Land Use Element of the City's General Plan contains the following applicable goals, objectives, and policies that establish regulatory requirements for the conservation of energy and environmentally responsible development: Goal LU 7: Environmentally responsible development through site planning, building design, waste reduction, and responsible stewardship of resources. Objective LU 7.1: Achieve greater energy efficiency in building and site design. Policy LU 7.1.1: Require shade trees within parking lots and adjacent to buildings to reduce the heat island effect, in consideration of Fire Department fuel modification restrictions. Policy LU 7.1.2: Promote the use of solar panels and renewable energy sources in all projects. Policy LU 7.1.3: Encourage development of energy -efficient buildings, and discourage construction of new buildings for which energy efficiency cannot be demonstrated. The Conservation and Open Space Element of the City's General Plan contains the following applicable objectives and policies that ensure energy efficient measures be implemented in new development: Goal CO 8: Development designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy and natural resource consumption, and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. Objective CO 8.3: Encourage the following green building and sustainable development practices on private development projects, to the extent reasonable and feasible. Policy CO 8.3.1: Evaluate site plans proposed for new development based on energy efficiency pursuant to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards for New Construction and Neighborhood Development, including the following: a) location efficiency; b) environmental preservation; c) compact, complete, and connected neighborhoods; and d) resource efficiency, including use of recycled materials and water. Policy CO 8.3.2: Promote construction of energy efficient buildings through requirements for LEED certification or through comparable alternative requirements as adopted by local ordinance. Policy CO 8.3.4: Encourage new residential development to include on -site solar photovoltaic systems, or pre -wiring, in at least 50% of the residential units, in concert with other significant energy conservation efforts. Policy CO 8.3.6: Require new development to use passive solar heating and cooling techniques in building design and construction, which may include but are not limited to building orientation, clerestory windows, skylights, placement and type of windows, overhangs to shade doors and windows, and use of light colored roofs, shade trees, and paving materials. Policy CO 8.3.7: Encourage the use of trees and landscaping to reduce heating and cooling energy loads, through shading of buildings and parking lots. Environmental Checklist Energy Policy CO 8.3.8: Encourage energy -conserving heating and cooling systems and appliances, and energy -efficiency in windows and insulation, in all new construction. Policy CO 8.3.9: Limit excessive lighting levels, and encourage a reduction of lighting when businesses are closed to a level required for security. Policy CO 8.3.10: Provide incentives and technical assistance for installation of energy -efficient improvements in existing and new buildings. Policy CO 8.3.11: Consider allowing carbon off -sets for large development projects, if appropriate, which may include funding off -site projects or purchase of credits for other forms of mitigation, provided that any such mitigation shall be measurable and enforceable. Policy CO 8.3.12: Reduce extensive heat gain from paved surfaces through development standards wherever feasible. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not conflict with or obstruct a State or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency. Future development accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be subject to the energy conservation requirements of the California Energy Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, and local policies. Therefore, there would be no impacts. NO IMPACT Initial Study - Negative Declaration 39 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update This page intentionally left blank. 40 Environmental Checklist Geology and Soils Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact Would the project: a. Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: 1. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 2. Strong seismic ground shaking? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 3. Seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 4. Landslides? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ f. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Initial Study - Negative Declaration 41 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update California is divided geologically into several physiographic or geomorphic provinces, including the Sierra Nevada range, the Central (Great) Valley, the Transverse Ranges, the Coast Ranges, and others. The Transverse Range includes Ventura County and portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. Locally, the Transverse Ranges are characterized by east -west trending mountains and faults. Major basins and ranges in the Transverse Ranges include the Ventura basin and the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains. The City of Santa Clarita is located in a highly active earthquake region of southern California and thus is subject to various seismic and geologic hazards, including ground shaking, surface rupture, and landslides. An Alquist-Priolo earthquake fault hazard zone has been established along the traces of the San Gabriel Fault within the General Plan area, running northwest to southeast (City of Clarita 2010). The California Building Code (CBC), the California Residential Code (CRC), and the City's General Plan and Santa Clarita Municipal Code incorporate policies and measures to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare from geologic hazards. a.1. Would the project directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? a.2. Would the project directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving strong seismic ground shaking? The city contains and is in the vicinity of several active fault zones, such as the San Gabriel Fault Zone which traverses the city from northwest to southeast. Ground shaking from earthquakes could result in the damage of buildings or the loss, injury, or death of people. However, the Safety Element Update includes goals, objectives, and policies that would reduce impacts from earthquakes and ground shaking by restricting land use type and development intensity in areas subject to fault rupture, landslides, and liquefaction. Additionally, goals and policies in the Safety Element Update require soils and geotechnical reports for new construction in areas with potential geological hazards and enforcement of seismic design and building techniques in local building codes. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts related to geologic hazards. Development proposals for individual projects accommodated under the Housing Element Update would be subject to adopted development guidelines and required to adhere to CBC requirements, policies in the Safety Element Update, and other applicable standards and regulations. Pursuant to objective and policies of the Safety Element Update, all new development in areas subject to geological hazards would be regulated, and would require soils and geotechnical reports as well as implement requirements of the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act. The Housing Element Update would not increase development potential above that already allowed under the General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code and impacts would be less than significant. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT 42 Environmental Checklist Geology and Soils a.3. Would the project directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction? a.4. Would the project directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving landslides? Liquefaction is a phenomenon in which loose, saturated, relatively cohesionless soil deposits lose shear strength during strong ground motions. Liquefaction factors include intensity and duration of ground motion, gradation characteristics of the subsurface soils, in -situ stress conditions, and the depth to groundwater. Liquefaction is typified by a loss of shear strength in the liquefied soil layers due to rapid increases in pore water pressure generated by earthquake accelerations. Liquefaction has been observed to occur in soft, poorly graded granular materials (such as loose sands) where the water table is high. Areas in the Planning Area underlain by unconsolidated alluvium, such as along the Santa Clara River and tributary washes, may be prone to liquefaction (City of Santa Clarita 2010). According to the California Department of Conservation (DOC) Earthquake Zones of Required Investigation Map, portions of the city are at risk of seismically induced liquefaction (DOC 2021). The General Plan area contains areas susceptible to landslides and liquefaction that may occur in the event of ground shaking. Pursuant to SCMC Section 17.51.020, the City has adopted a Hillside Development Ordinance which regulates development on hillside areas through development standards on grading design, architecture, building height, building style, fencing, landscape design, and contour construction and wall materials, in order to decrease the potential for property loss, injury, or death resulting from landslides. Furthermore, the Safety Element Update contains Seismic Design Requirements which would enforce structural requirements of the Building Code as well as sound engineering and geotechnical practices for proposed new development. Finally, policies in the Safety Element Update would warrant the review of new development by analyzing existing conditions and requirements for safe building practices in order to reduce impacts from seismic hazards (City of Santa Clarita 2021). The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts related to liquefaction or landslides. Development proposals for individual projects accommodated under the Housing Element Update would be subject to adopted development guidelines and required to adhere to CBC requirements, policies in the Safety Element Update, and other applicable standards and regulations. Additionally, Title 17 of the SCMC requires soil and geotechnical investigations for grading or new construction in areas with a potential for landslides. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT b. Would the project result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? The city is subject to erosion, runoff, and sedimentation. Climate, topography, soil and rock types and vegetation are key factors to erosion, runoff, and sedimentation processes. Human activities such as agricultural or land development accelerate natural erosion. Development that creates impermeable surfaces increases the potential for flooding and sedimentation downstream. The most developed part of the city occurs on alluvial fans that are still receiving sediments from the mountains, while future developments are proposed within the city's upland areas. Initial Study - Negative Declaration 43 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update The General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element contains the following applicable goal, objective, and policies designed to reduce impacts on soil erosion and the loss of topsoil: Goal CO 2: Conserve the Santa Clarita Valley's hillsides, canyons, ridgelines, soils, and minerals, which provide the physical setting for the natural and built environments. Objective CO 2.1: Control soil erosion, waterway sedimentation, and airborne dust generation, and maintain the fertility of topsoil. Policy CO 2.1.1: Review soil erosion and sedimentation control plans for development - related grading activities, where appropriate, to ensure mitigation of potential erosion by water and air. Policy CO 2.1.2: Promote conservation of topsoil on development sites by stockpiling for later reuse, where feasible. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts related to substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. Future development accommodated under the Housing Element Update would be subject to development plan review to determine potential concerns related to geologic hazards based on site -specific locations and development design. Development proposals for individual projects would be subject to adopted development guidelines and would be required to comply with CBC Chapter 70 standards, which are designed to ensure implementation of appropriate measures during grading and construction to control erosion and storm water pollution. Future development shall also be subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Permit process, which would require development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to outline best management practices (BMPs) for controlling erosion, sediment release, and otherwise reduce the potential for discharge of pollutants from construction into stormwater. Compliance with existing regulations would reduce the risk of soil erosion from potential construction activities. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would not result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil, and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT Would the project be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse? Impacts related to landslides and liquefaction are addressed under Items a.3. and a.4.; therefore, this discussion focuses on impacts related to unstable soils as a result of lateral spreading, subsidence, or collapse. Lateral spreading occurs as a result of liquefaction; accordingly, liquefaction -prone areas would also be susceptible to lateral spreading. Subsidence occurs at great depths below the surface when subsurface pressure is reduced by the withdrawal of fluids (e.g., groundwater, natural gas, or oil) resulting in sinking of the ground. Expansive soils swell with increases in moisture content and shrink with decreases in moisture content. These soils usually contain high clay content. Expansive soils can cause foundations, basement walls and floors to crack, causing substantial structural damage. As such, structural failure due to expansive soils near the ground surface is a potential hazard. 44 Environmental Checklist Geology and Soils The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not, in and of itself, result in impacts related to lateral spreading, subsidence, or collapse. All future development accommodated under the Housing Element Update would be required to comply with the CBC's minimum standards for structural design and site development. The CBC provides standards for excavation, grading, and earthwork construction; fills and embankments; expansive soils; foundation investigations; and liquefaction potential and soils strength loss. Therefore, CBC- required incorporation of soil treatment programs (replacement, grouting, compaction, drainage control, etc.) in the excavation and construction plans can achieve an acceptable degree of soil stability to address site -specific soil conditions. In addition, all future development accommodated under the Housing Element Update would adhere to Title 17 of the SCMC that requires soils and geotechnical investigations for grading or new construction in areas with a potential for subsidence activity. Adherence to these requirements would achieve accepted safety standards relative to unstable geologic units or soils. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts associated with unstable geologic units or soil and no impact would occur NO IMPACT d. Would the project be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property? Soils that volumetrically increase (swell) or expand when exposed to water and contract when dry (shrink) are considered expansive soils. A soil's potential to shrink and swell depends on the amount and types of clay in the soil. Highly expansive soils can cause structural damage to foundations and roads without proper structural engineering and are generally less suitable or desirable for development than non -expansive soils because of the necessity for detailed geologic investigations and costlier grading applications. Generally, the potential for soils to exhibit expansive properties occur in low-lying areas, especially near river channels. As stated in the General Plan EIR, certain bedrock and soils within the General Plan area contain sufficient clay content; thus, have the potential for shrink/swell (City of Santa Clarita 2010). Pursuant to policies in the Safety Element Update, all new construction in areas with potential geological hazards would be required to complete soils and geotechnical reports and incorporate recommendations from the reports to site design in order to reduce impacts to a less than significant level. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts related to expansive soils. Future projects accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be required to adhere to the CBC and City regulations to prevent substantial direct or indirect risks from expansive soils. Impacts would be less than significant. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Initial Study- Negative Declaration 45 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update Would the project have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts related to septic tanks. Development accommodated under the Housing Element Update is anticipated to be connected to the municipal waste disposal system. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would not have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT f. Would the project directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? Paleontological resources, or fossils, are the evidence of once -living organisms preserved in the rock record. They include both the fossilized remains of ancient plants and animals and the traces thereof (e.g., trackways, imprints, burrows, etc.). Paleontological resources are not found in "soil" but are contained within the geologic deposits or bedrock that underlies the soil layer. Most of the potential paleontological resources in Santa Clarita are located within the city's hilly terrain. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts to paleontological resources or unique geologic features. Future development accommodated under the Housing Element Update would be subject to development plan review to determine potential concerns related to paleontological resources or unique geologic features based on site -specific locations and development design. Therefore, the adoption of the Housing Element Update would not directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site, or unique geologic feature and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT 46 Environmental Checklist Greenhouse Gas Emissions Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact Would the project: Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ b. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Environmental Setting Gases that absorb and re -emit infrared radiation in the atmosphere are called greenhouse gases (GHGs). The gases that are widely seen as the principal contributors to human -induced climate change include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxides (N2O), fluorinated gases such as hydrofluorocarbons and perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride. Water vapor is excluded from the list of GHGs because it is short-lived in the atmosphere and its atmospheric concentrations are largely determined by natural processes, such as oceanic evaporation. GHGs are emitted by both natural processes and human activities. Of these gases, CO2 and CH4 are emitted in the greatest quantities from human activities. Emissions of CO2 are largely by-products of fossil fuel combustion, and CH4 results from off -gassing associated with agricultural practices and landfills. Different types of GHGs have varying global warming potentials (GWPs), which are the potential of a gas or aerosol to trap heat in the atmosphere over a specified timescale (generally 100 years). Because GHGs absorb different amounts of heat, a common reference gas (CO2) is used to relate the amount of heat absorbed to the amount of the GHG emissions, referred to as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), and is the amount of a GHG emitted multiplied by its GWP. CO2 has a 100-year GWP of one. By contrast, CH4 has a GWP of 28, meaning its global warming effect is 28 times greater than that of CO2 on a molecule per molecule basis (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [IPCC] 2014a).3 The accumulation of GHGs in the atmosphere regulates Earth's temperature. Without the natural heat -trapping effect of GHGs, the Earth's surface would be about 33 degrees Celsius (°C) cooler. However, emissions from human activities, particularly the consumption of fossil fuels for electricity production and transportation, have elevated the concentration of GHGs in the atmosphere beyond the level of naturally occurring concentrations. The City's General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element contains actions and additional programs and policies to address climate change and to comply with State direction to respond to the issue of GHG emissions. The actions, programs, and policies are directed at promoting mixed use 'The IPCC's (2014a) Fifth Assessment Report determined that methane has a GWP of 28. However, modeling of GHG emissions was completed using the California Emissions Estimator Model version 2016.3.2, which uses a GWP of 25 for methane, consistent with the IPCC's (2007) Fourth Assessment Report. Initial Study - Negative Declaration 47 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update designations, developing a connected multi -modal transportation system, preserving trees and open space, and ensuring the construction of energy efficient green buildings. The City also adopted its Climate Action Plan (CAP) as a component under the General Plan in 2012 that measures the amount of GHG emissions generated in the City and develops strategies to reduce emissions in the future, pursuant to the State's AB 32 GHG emission reduction mandate. The CAP contains five sections: emissions inventory, emission forecasts, public outreach, mitigation plan, and monitoring plan. Policies and strategies within the CAP include measures in transportation, land use, energy conservation, water conservation, and vegetation (City of Santa Clarita 2012). The CAP committed the City to reduce community -wide GHG emissions by four percent below 2005 levels by 2020 consistent with AB 32 and the related Climate Change Scoping Plan. Because the CAP was only qualified under CEQA until August 2020, this plan is no longer applicable, however is discussed for informational purposes. Since the Housing Element Update would not change any underlying General Plan land use or zoning designations and would not change any development standards that govern intensity or density, the Housing Element Update would be consistent with the City's CAP. Regulatory Framework In response to climate change, California implemented AB 32, the "California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006." AB 32 required the reduction of statewide GHG emissions to 1990 emissions levels (essentially a 15 percent reduction below 2005 emission levels) by 2020 and the adoption of rules and regulations to achieve the maximum technologically feasible and cost-effective GHG emissions reductions. On September 8, 2016, the Governor signed SB 32 into law, extending AB 32 by requiring the State to further reduce GHG emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 (the other provisions of AB 32 remain unchanged). On December 14, 2017, CARB adopted the 2017 Scoping Plan, which provides a framework for achieving the 2030 target. The 2017 Scoping Plan relies on the continuation and expansion of existing policies and regulations, such as the Cap -and - Trade Program and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, and implementation of recently adopted policies and legislation, such as SB 1383 (aimed at reducing short-lived climate pollutants including methane, hydrofluorocarbon gases, and anthropogenic black carbon) and SB 100 (discussed further below). The 2017 Scoping Plan also puts an increased emphasis on innovation, adoption of existing technology, and strategic investment to support its strategies. As with the 2013 Scoping Plan Update, the 2017 Scoping Plan does not provide project -level thresholds for land use development. Instead, it recommends local governments adopt policies and locally -appropriate quantitative thresholds consistent with a statewide per capita goal of six metric tons (MT) of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) by 2030 and two MT of CO2e by 2050 (CARB 2017). Other relevant State laws and regulations include: ■ SB 375: The Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (SB 375), signed in August 2008, enhances the state's ability to reach AB 32 goals by directing the CARB to develop regional GHG emission reduction targets to be achieved from passenger vehicles by 2020 and 2035. Metropolitan Planning Organizations are required to adopt a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS), which allocates land uses in the Metropolitan Planning Organization's Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). On March 22, 2018, CARB adopted updated regional targets for reducing GHG emissions from 2005 levels by 2020 and 2035. ■ SB 100: Adopted on September 10, 2018, SB 100 supports the reduction of GHG emissions from the electricity sector by accelerating the state's Renewables Portfolio Standard Program. SB 100 Environmental Checklist Greenhouse Gas Emissions requires electricity providers to increase procurement from eligible renewable energy resources to 33 percent of total retail sales by 2020, 60 percent by 2030, and 100 percent by 2045. California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24): The California Building Standards Code consists of a compilation of several distinct standards and codes related to building construction including plumbing, electrical, interior acoustics, energy efficiency, and handicap accessibility for persons with physical and sensory disabilities. The current iteration is the 2019 Title 24 standards. Part 6 is the Building Energy Efficiency Standards, which establishes energy -efficiency standards for residential and non-residential buildings in order to reduce California's energy demand. Part 12 is the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), which includes mandatory minimum environmental performance standards for all ground -up new construction of residential and non-residential structures. G. Would the project generate GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? b. Would the project conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? GHG emissions are pollutants subject to local control by SCAQMD. In April 2008, to provide guidance to local lead agencies on determining the significance of GHG emissions identified in CEQA documents, the SCAQMD convened a GHG CEQA Significance Threshold Working Group. The goal of the working group was to develop and reach consensus on acceptable CEQA significance thresholds for GHG emissions that may be utilized on an interim basis until CARB (or some other State agency) develops guidance on assessing the significance of GHG emissions under CEQA. The most recent proposal issued in September 2010 included a screening threshold of 3,000 MTCO2e/year for all non -industrial projects (SCAQMD 2010). The City's General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element contains several regulatory requirements related to energy consumption and GHG emissions. The following applicable goals, objectives, and policies would promote efficient, sustainable, and environmentally appropriate energy systems: Goal CO 8: Development designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy and natural resource consumption, and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. Objective CO 8.1: Comply with the requirements of State law, including AB 32, SB 375 and implementing regulations, to reach targeted reductions of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Policy CO 8.1.3: Revise codes and ordinances as needed to address energy conservation, including but not limited to the following: 1. Strengthen building codes for new construction and renovation to achieve a higher level of energy efficiency, with a goal of exceeding energy efficiency beyond that required by Title 24; 2. Adopt a Green Building Program to encourage green building practices and materials, along with appropriate ordinances and incentives; 3. Require orientation of buildings to maximize passive solar heating during cool seasons, avoid solar heat gain during hot periods, enhance natural ventilation, promote effective use of daylight, and optimize opportunities for on -site solar generation; Initial Study - Negative Declaration 49 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update 4. Encourage mitigation of the "heat island" effect through use of cool roofs, light-colored paving, and shading to reduce energy consumption for air conditioning. Objective CO 8.3: Encourage the following green building and sustainable development practices on private development projects, to the extent reasonable and feasible. Policy CO 8.3.1: Evaluate site plans proposed for new development based on energy efficiency pursuant to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards for New Construction and Neighborhood Development, including the following: a) location efficiency; b) environmental preservation; c) compact, complete, and connected neighborhoods; and d) resource efficiency, including use of recycled materials and water. Policy CO 8.3.2: Promote construction of energy efficient buildings through requirements for LEED certification or through comparable alternative requirements as adopted by local ordinance. Policy CO 8.3.3: Promote energy efficiency and water conservation upgrades to existing non- residential buildings at the time of major remodel or additions. Policy CO 8.3.4: Encourage new residential development to include on -site solar photovoltaic systems, or pre -wiring, in at least 50% of the residential units, in concert with other significant energy conservation efforts. Policy CO 8.3.6: Require new development to use passive solar heating and cooling techniques in building design and construction, which may include but are not limited to building orientation, clerestory windows, skylights, placement and type of windows, overhangs to shade doors and windows, and use of light colored roofs, shade trees, and paving materials. Policy CO 8.3.7: Encourage the use of trees and landscaping to reduce heating and cooling energy loads, through shading of buildings and parking lots. Policy CO 8.3.8: Encourage energy -conserving heating and cooling systems and appliances, and energy -efficiency in windows and insulation, in all new construction. Policy CO 8.3.9: Limit excessive lighting levels, and encourage a reduction of lighting when businesses are closed to a level required for security. Policy CO 8.3.10: Provide incentives and technical assistance for installation of energy -efficient improvements in existing and new buildings. Policy CO 8.3.11: Consider allowing carbon off -sets for large development projects, if appropriate, which may include funding off -site projects or purchase of credits for other forms of mitigation, provided that any such mitigation shall be measurable and enforceable. Policy CO 8.3.12: Reduce extensive heat gain from paved surfaces through development standards wherever feasible. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts to energy consumption, GHG emissions, or climate change. Future development would require development review to evaluate potential concerns related to GHG emissions. Development accommodated under the Housing Element Update would be consistent with SCAG 2020-2045 RTP/SCS, since the Housing Element would prioritize transit -oriented development and thereby 50 Environmental Checklist Greenhouse Gas Emissions reduce VMT and GHG emissions; promote balanced jobs and housing and thereby increase regional economic prosperity; and ensure access to services and thereby support healthy and equitable communities. This would support the SCAG goals of enhancing mobility, accessibility, and reducing GHG emissions and improving air quality. Furthermore, Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code ensures fair housing choices by promoting the provision of a range of housing types, which would support goals within the SCAG 2020-2045 RTP/SCS (SCAG 2020). Development proposals for individual projects would be subject to adopted development guidelines, including standards that govern the emissions of GHGs. Additionally, the City would require individual projects to comply with the latest Title 24 Green Building Code and Building Efficiency Energy Standards which reduce energy use from lighting, water -efficient faucets and toilets, and water efficient landscaping and irrigation. Development would obtain electrical power from SoCal Edison, which expects to source 50 percent renewable energy by 2030, up from 40 percent in 2021, in order to comply with Senate Bill 350's targeted renewable portfolio standards (RPS). The Housing Element Update would not generate GHG emissions that may have a significant impact on the environment and would not conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions. The Housing Element Update would not increase development potential above that already allowed under the City's General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code and GHG impacts would be less than significant. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Initial Study - Negative Declaration 51 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update This page intentionally left blank. 52 Environmental Checklist Hazards and Hazardous Materials Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact Would the project: a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within 0.25 mile of an existing or proposed school? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ d. Be located on a site that is included on a list of hazardous material sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ e. For a project located in an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ f. Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ g. Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Initial Study- Negative Declaration 53 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update Hazardous Materials Hazardous materials include any substance or combination of substances which, because of quantity, concentration, or characteristics, may cause or significantly contribute to an increase in death or serious injury, or pose substantial hazards to humans and/or the environment. These materials may include pesticides, herbicides, toxic metals and chemicals, liquefied natural gas, explosives, volatile chemicals, and nuclear fuels. The management of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes is regulated at federal, State, and local levels, including through programs administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA); agencies within the California Environmental Protection Agency, such as the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC); federal and State occupational safety agencies; and the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), which for Santa Clarita is the Los Angeles County Fire Department Health Hazardous Materials Division. There are three County fire stations that handle hazardous materials incidents (known as Haz Mat Stations); Station 76 serves the Santa Clarita Valley (City of Santa Clarita 2011). The transport of hazardous materials and explosives through the City on State highways and freeways is regulated by the California Department of Transportation. As a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency, DTSC is the primary agency in California that regulates hazardous waste, assumes authority for clean-up of the most serious existing contamination sites, and looks for ways to reduce the hazardous waste produced in California. The DTSC regulates hazardous waste in California primarily under the authority of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the California Health and Safety Code. The DTSC also administers the California Hazardous Waste Control Law to regulate hazardous wastes. The Hazardous Waste Control Law lists 791 chemicals and approximately 300 common materials that may be hazardous; establishes criteria for identifying, packaging, and labeling hazardous wastes; prescribes management controls; establishes permit requirements for treatment, storage, disposal, and transportation; and identifies some wastes that cannot be disposed of in landfills. California Government Code Section 65302(g) mandates that the general plan of a community address safety issues, including but not limited to hazardous materials. Responsibility for regulating and monitoring the management, disposal, labeling, and use of toxic and hazardous materials lies with a variety of federal, State, and local agencies, including the USEPA, the California Office of Health Planning and Development, and the Los Angeles County Department of Health. Assembly Bill 2948 (AB 2948, Chapter 1504, Statutes of 1986), commonly known as the Tanner Bill, authorizes counties to prepare Hazardous Waste Management Plans (HWMP) in response to the need for safe management of hazardous materials and waste products. The Los Angeles County HWMP was adopted in 1988 and identifies the types and amounts of wastes generated in the County and establishes programs for managing these wastes (Los Angeles Department of Public Works 1988). To comply with Health and Safety Code Section 25135, the Los Angeles County HWMP assures that adequate treatment and disposal capacity is available to manage the hazardous wastes generated within the jurisdiction, and addresses issues related to manufacture and use of hazardous waste. The HWMP provides direction for the proper management of all hazardous waste in the County and 38 contract cities, including Santa Clarita. The HWMP includes data on hazardous waste generation, existing treatment facilities, household and other small generator waste, and siting criteria for hazardous waste management facilities. Any such facility is required to consider protection of residents, surface and groundwater quality, air quality, environmentally sensitive areas, structural stability, safe transportation routes, social and economic goals. 54 Environmental Checklist Hazards and Hazardous Materials The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) GeoTracker website identifies Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) cleanup sites; Cleanup Program Sites, formerly known as Spills, Leaks, Investigations, and Cleanups sites; military sites; land disposal sites, or landfills; permitted underground storage tank sites; Waste Discharge Requirement sites; Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program sites; and DTSC cleanup and hazardous waste permit sites. Emergency Preparedness The City of Santa Clarita and County of Los Angeles both implement programs to facilitate emergency preparedness. As required by State law, both the County and City have adopted the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) for managing response to multi -agency and multi -jurisdictional emergencies, and to facilitate communications and coordination among all levels of government and affected agencies (City of Santa Clarita 2010). In addition, the County has an Operational Area Emergency Response Plan (ERP), which describes the planned response to emergencies associated with natural and man-made disasters and technological incidents. Both plans provide an overview of operational concepts, identify components of the County's and City's Emergency Management Organization within the Standardized Emergency Management System, and describe the overall responsibilities of the federal, State, and local agencies for protecting life and property and assuring the overall well-being of the population (City of Santa Clarita 2010). In addition to the SEMS plan, in 2004 the City adopted a five-year Natural Hazard Mitigation Action Plan as a collaborative effort between City staff and citizens, public agencies, non-profit organizations, the private sector, and regional and State agencies. The plan provides a list of activities that may assist the City in reducing risk and preventing loss from natural hazard events, including earthquakes, floods, hazardous material spills, landslides and earth movement, severe weather, and wildland fires. The plan contains a five-year action matrix based on the following mission statement: "To promote sound public policy designed to protect citizens, critical facilities, infrastructure, private property, and the environment from natural hazards. This can be achieved by increasing public awareness, documenting the resources for risk reduction and loss -prevention, and identifying activities to guide the City toward building a safer, more sustainable community." The Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan also identifies all critical facilities and infrastructure and establishes goals to increase emergency response and enhance recovery. a. Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? Any use of potentially hazardous materials during construction of future development as a result of the implementation of the Housing Element Update would be required to comply with all local, State, and federal regulations regarding the handling of potentially hazardous materials. Likewise, the transport, use, and storage of hazardous materials during any future construction would be required to comply with all applicable State and federal laws, such as the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the California Hazardous Material Management Act, and California Code of Regulations Title 22. Further, development within the city would be guided by the Los Angeles County HWMP. The addition of new residential housing under the Housing Element Update would involve the development of land that is currently vacant or has existing residential or commercial/industrial land use. The potential for future residents and employees within the Planning Area to encounter accidental exposure from hazardous materials would increase with this expected buildout. However, the Santa Clarita General Plan contains the following objectives, polices and goals to Initial Study - Negative Declaration 55 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update protect residents and employees from increased exposure of hazardous materials (City of Santa Clarita 2011): Goal S 4: Protection of public safety and property from hazardous materials. Objective S 4.1: Identify sites that are contaminated with chemicals and other hazardous materials and promote clean-up efforts. Policy S 4.1.1: Continue to support clean-up efforts and re -use plans for the Whittaker- Bermite property. Policy S 4.1.2: Coordinate with other agencies to address contamination of soil and groundwater from hazardous materials on various sites, and require that contamination be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the City and other responsible agencies prior to issuance of any permits for new development. Objective S 4.2: Cooperate with other agencies to ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Policy S 4.2.1: On the Land Use Map, restrict the areas in which activities that use or generate large amounts of hazardous materials may locate, to minimize impacts to residents and other sensitive receptors in the event of a hazardous materials incident. Policy S 4.2.2: Through the development review process, ensure that any new development proposed in the vicinity of a use that stores or generates large amounts of hazardous materials provides adequate design features, setbacks, and buffers to mitigate impacts to sensitive receptors in the event of a hazardous materials incident. Policy S 4.2.3: Require businesses to verify procedures for storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials. Policy S 4.2.4: Cooperate with other agencies to hold regular events to promote safe disposal of small amounts of household hazardous waste, including ewaste, by Santa Clarita Valley residents. The City's Safety Element Update would address hazards associated with new residential development facilitated by the Housing Element Update. The Safety Element Update ensures alignment with the City of Santa Clarita 2015 Hazards Mitigation Plan and Draft 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plano, and includes policies to address routine transport, use, and disposal of hazardous materials. Furthermore, housing is not a land use typically associated with the use, transportation, storage, or generation of significant quantities of hazardous materials. Operation of new housing developed under the Housing Element Update would likely involve an incremental increase in the use of common household hazardous materials, such as cleaning and degreasing solvents, fertilizers, pesticides, and other materials used in regular property and landscaping maintenance. Use of these materials would be subject to compliance with existing regulations, standards, and guidelines established by the federal, State, and local agencies related to storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials. In addition, potential for hazardous impacts for future projects implemented under the Housing Element Update will be evaluated on a project by project basis. Therefore, upon compliance with all applicable local, State, and federal laws and regulations relating to 'The City is drafting the 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan concurrently with the Safe Element of the General Plan for document consistency. This IS -ND does not analyze impacts of the 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is considered a separate project under CEQA. 56 Environmental Checklist Hazards and Hazardous Materials environmental protection and the management of hazardous materials, there would be no impact associated with the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials during construction and operation of development projects under the Housing Element Update. NO IMPACT b. Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? As previously discussed, the transport, use, and storage of hazardous materials during the construction of future housing under the Housing Element Update would be conducted in accordance with all applicable State and federal laws, such as the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the California Hazardous Material Management Act, and California Code of Regulations Title 22. There is the potential for future construction to involve the demolition or alteration of structures that may contain asbestos and/or lead -based paint (LBP), which could pose hazards to receptors at adjacent land uses. Furthermore, because the Housing Element Update would emphasize development on infill sites within urban areas, there is the potential for future development to occur on project sites where hazardous materials were once used or stored and have the potential to contain contaminated soils, the disturbance of which could pose hazards to receptors at adjacent land uses. However, the Los Angeles County HWMP deals with foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment. According to the General Plan EIR, Santa Clarita adopted a Household Hazardous Waste Element in 1991 that is focused on solid waste management throughout the City, whereas the Los Angeles County HWMP is more comprehensive and focuses on the management of hazardous wastes throughout the County (City of Santa Clarita 2010). In addition, Santa Clarita General Plan Policy S 4.1.2 states that the City will coordinate with other agencies to address contamination of soil and groundwater from hazardous materials on various sites and require that contamination be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the City and other responsible agencies prior to issuance of any permits for new development (City of Santa Clarita 2011). The Safety Element Update includes policies relevant to upset and accident conditions that involve the release of hazardous materials. Further, the Housing Element is a policy document and in and of itself does not propose any specific sites for development and therefore would have no impact on foreseeable or accidental release of hazardous materials. NO IMPACT Would the project emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within 0.25 mile of an existing or proposed school? Santa Clarita currently has five school districts that serve the planning area. Local public -school districts provide 55 schools including 37 elementary schools, seven junior high schools, 10 high schools, and one charter school (City of Santa Clarita 2010). As discussed above, implementation of the Housing Element Update would not involve the use or transport of large quantities of hazardous materials. The Housing Element in and of itself does not propose any specific sites for development and therefore has no impact on existing or proposed schools. Further, the Housing Element is a Initial Study - Negative Declaration 57 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update policy document and in and of itself does not propose any specific sites for development and therefore would have no impact on schools. NO IMPACT d. Would the project be located on a site that is included on a list of hazardous material sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? As of May 2020, there were 22 sites in the planning area on which clean-up was either on -going or completed (City of Santa Clarita 2020). Of these, the most significant in terms of area and potential for redevelopment is the Whittaker-Bermite property, a 996-acre site previously used for explosive and flare manufacture (City of Santa Clarita 2011). Today the site is largely vacant and soil clean-up of perchlorate and other chemicals released by previous industrial users has been completed, while groundwater clean-up is ongoing. The DTSC is responsible for overseeing the soil and groundwater remediation activities at the site. Implementation of the Housing Element Update may involve the alteration, intensification, and redistribution of land uses. Future development under the proposed project could occur on hazardous materials sites. Residential construction under the Housing Element Update could lead to a significant hazard to the public or environment by exposing future residents to potential contamination if not properly identified. However, as previously discussed General Plan Policy S 4.1.2 states that the City will coordinate with other agencies to address contamination of soil and groundwater from hazardous materials on various sites and require that contamination be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the City and other responsible agencies prior to issuance of any permits for new development (City of Santa Clarita 2011). The Housing Element in and of itself does not propose any specific sites for development and therefore does not impact any sites listed on hazardous material sites pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. In addition, any future development under the Housing Element Update would be subject to an individual CEQA review prosses. NO IMPACT For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area? The City of Santa Clarita is not located within an airport land use plan, or within two miles of a public or private airstrip. The closest airport is the Agua Dulce Airpark located approximately 14 miles northeast of the city. The airport is privately owned but is open to the public. The airport has a single 4,600-foot-long runway and serves general aviation aircraft only (City of Santa Clarita 2011). There are many noise restrictions in place for flight operations, including prohibiting night operations at the airport. If aircrafts depart to the north on Runway 4, they are to avoid flying over the homes 2,000 feet northeast of the end of the runway (City of Santa Clarita 2011). Finally, touch- and-go practices are not allowed at the airport. A 65 CNEL noise contour has been generated for the airport by the County of Los Angeles and is included in the Technical Appendix of the City's General Plan (City of Santa Clarita 2011). The noise contour barely extends past the runway and does not impact any existing residences. Within the city there is one heliport, the Henry Mayo Newhall WE Environmental Checklist Hazards and Hazardous Materials Hospital Heliport, that is used for medical emergency transport. The Housing Element Update would not result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the city. NO IMPACT f. Would the project impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Construction activities associated with reasonably foreseeable new development under the Housing Element Update could interfere with adopted emergency response or evacuation plans as a result of temporary construction activities within rights -of -way, due to temporary construction barricades or other obstructions that could impede emergency access. However, temporary construction barricades or other obstructions that could impede emergency access would be subject to the City's permitting process. If construction occurs within the public right-of-way an encroachment permit would be required, which requires a traffic control plan subject to City review and approval. Development and implementation of these plans for all construction activity would minimize potential impacts associated with the impairment or physically interference with adopted emergency response or evacuation procedures. In addition, increased housing development density in accordance with the Housing Element Update could result in additional traffic on area roadways. However, the goals, objectives, and policies of the City's ERP and the Los Angeles County Operational Area ERP provide guidance during unique situations requiring an unusual or extraordinary emergency response. Implementation of the ERP would involve coordination with all the facilities and personnel of County government, along with the jurisdictional resources of the cities and special districts within the County, into an efficient organization capable of responding to any emergency using a SEMS, mutual aid and other appropriate response procedures. As part of standard development procedures, plans would be submitted for review and approval to ensure that all new development has adequate emergency access and escape routes in compliance with existing City regulations. Furthermore, the Housing Element Update would not introduce any features or policies that would preclude implementation of or alter these policies or procedures, and the Safety Element Update includes goals, objectives, and policies to strengthen existing policies or procedures. For example, the Safety Element Update calls for protection of public safety and property from hazardous materials through the identification of sites that are contaminated with chemicals and other hazardous materials, promotion of clean-up efforts and cooperation with multiple agencies to ensure proper handing, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. The Housing Element is a policy document and in and of itself does not propose any specific sites for development and therefore would have no impacts related to emergency response plans and emergency evacuation plans. NO IMPACT g. Would the project expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires? As further discussed in Section 20, Wildfire, Santa Clarita is a highly urbanized city that does not contain any State Responsibility Areas (SRA) within the city's boundaries. According to CalFIRE, the city does contain Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) for wildland fires (CaIFIRE 2020). Reasonably foreseeable housing developed under the Housing Element Update would be required to be constructed according to the Uniform Building Code requirements for fire protection and Initial Study - Negative Declaration 59 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update would be subject to review and approval by the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD). In addition, the Safety Element Update includes goals, objectives, and policies that support emergency planning by calling for the implementation of disaster response and recovery plans and procedures and minimization of wildfire impacts. The Housing Element Update would not increase development potential above that already allowed under the City's General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code and impacts would be less than significant. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT .81 Environmental Checklist Hydrology and Water Quality Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact Would the project: a. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ b. Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would: (i) Result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off -site; ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ (ii) Substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off -site; ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ (iii) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff, or ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ (iv) Impede or redirect flood flows? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ d. In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ e. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Initial Study - Negative Declaration 61 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update Water Supply and Quality The City Santa Clarita is within the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), which is responsible for the preparation and implementation of the water quality control plan for the Los Angeles Region. Santa Clarita is serviced by the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water), which consists of three water divisions further explained in Section 19, Utilities. The primary sources of water in the City includes groundwater pumped from the aquifers in the East Subbasin, supplemented by imported water from the State Water Project (SWP). The most southerly reservoir on the West Branch of the SWP California Aqueduct is Castaic Lake. SCV Water receives water from Castaic Lake and distributes it to the local purveyors, including Santa Clarita, following treatment. Surface Water The Santa Clara River is the primary surface water feature in Santa Clarita and the longest free - flowing river in southern California. The river is also one of the few remaining in the area still in a relatively natural state. From its headwaters in the San Gabriel Mountains to its terminus at the Pacific Ocean, the Santa Clara River flows approximately 84 miles. Principal tributaries to the upper Santa Clara River include creeks located in Mint, Bouquet, San Francisquito, Castaic, Oak Spring, and Sand Canyons. The principal tributaries of the South Fork of the river, which drains in a northerly direction toward its confluence with the main course of the river, include Placerita Creek, Newhall Creek, and Pico Creek (City of Santa Clarita 2011). Castaic Lake is a 324,000 acre-foot storage facility created by an earth -filled dam across Castaic Creek. The reservoir serves as the West Branch Terminus of the California Aqueduct. In addition to its SWP functions, the lake is operated to conserve local floodwaters for use in water recharge of underlying groundwater basins. Castaic Lagoon is located directly south and downstream of Castaic Dam, and was created by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to provide recreational opportunities. The Lagoon has a surface area of 197 acres and a capacity of 5,701-acre feet. Elderberry Forebay is also a part of the Castaic Reservoir system, and is an enclosed section of Castaic Lake (City of Santa Clarita 2011). Groundwater Santa Clarita consists of three major groundwater basins underlying the region are the Santa Clara River Valley Groundwater Basin, East Subbasin (East Subbasin) and the Acton Valley Groundwater Basin. The East Subbasin encompasses the upper Santa Clara River Valley and is comprised of two aquifer systems, the Alluvium (also referred to as the Alluvial Aquifer), and the Saugus Formation. The Alluvial Aquifer generally underlies the Santa Clara River and its tributaries, and the Saugus Formation underlies nearly the entire Upper Santa Clara River area. Groundwater in the East Basin generally flows from east to west, following the movement of the Santa Clara River. The East Subbasin is the sole source of local groundwater for urban water supply in the Valley (City of Santa Clarita 2011). Flooding The Santa Clarita Valley contains many natural streams and creeks that function as storm drain channels, conveying surface water runoff into the Santa Clara River. From its headwaters in the San Gabriel Mountains to its mouth at the Pacific Ocean, the Santa Clara River drains a watershed of 1,643 square miles, approximately 80 miles in length and about 25 miles in width. Ninety percent of 62 Environmental Checklist Hydrology and Water Quality the watershed consists of mountainous terrain; the remaining portion is a mix of valley floor, floodplain, and coastal plain. Within the headwater areas of the Santa Clarita Valley, discharge during rainfall events tends to be rapid due to the steep terrain. High intensity rainfalls, in combination with alluvial soils, sparse vegetation, erosion, and steep gradients, can result in significant debris -laden flash floods (City of Santa Clarita). G. Would the project violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality? c.(i) Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off -site? c.(ii) Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off -site? c.(iii) Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner that would create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? c.(iv) Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would impede or redirect flood flows? Construction of potential development accommodated under the Housing Element Update could potentially impact surface or ground water quality due to erosion resulting from exposed soils and the generation of water pollutants, including trash, construction materials, and equipment fluids. However, SCMC Chapter 10.04 requires owners or developers to implement stormwater pollution control requirements for construction activities. In addition, regulations under the Federal Clean Water Act require compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit for projects disturbing more than one acre during construction. Operators of a construction site would be responsible for preparing and implementing a SWPPP that outlines project specific BMPs to control erosion, sediment release, and otherwise reduce the potential for discharge of pollutants in stormwater. Typical BMPs include covering stockpiled soils, installation of silt fences and erosion control blankets, and proper handling and disposal of wastes. Compliance with these regulatory requirements would minimize impacts to water quality during the construction of future projects under the Housing Element Update. Additionally, the SCMC Chapter 15.50, Storm Drainage Utility Enterprise Fund, states that the City has established a special fund within the City's fiscal system due to the City's storm drainage system being designated a utility in order to improve water quality and control runoff, meeting the requirements of the NPDES. Additionally, the SCMC Section 10.24.070, Construction Activity Stormwater Measures, requires compliance with regulations governing State Construction Activity Stormwater Permits. The SCMC also states that: Each person applying for a grading or building permit for any project for which compliance with regulations governing State Construction Activity Stormwater Permits is not required shall Initial Study - Negative Declaration 63 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update submit to the City for information, and shall implement a grading and construction activity runoff control program adequate to accomplish all of the following: 1. Retain on site the sediments generated on or brought to the project site, using treatment control or structural BMPs; 2. Retain construction -related materials and wastes, spills and residues at the project site and prevent discharges to streets, drainage facilities, the MS4, receiving waters or adjacent properties; 3. Contain non-stormwater runoff from equipment and vehicle washing at the project site; and 4. Control erosion from slopes and channels through use of effective BMPs, such as limitation of grading during the wet season, inspection of graded areas during rain events; planting and maintenance of vegetation on slopes, if any, and covering any slopes susceptible to erosion. The Safety Element Update in accordance with the Conservation and Open Space Element acknowledges that limiting the use of impermeable surface area on development sites is a way to maximize flood control and drainage facilities. Objectives in the Safety Element Update would require flood plan protection, adequate drainage and flood control, and flood safety measures for new development. In addition, the Conservation and Open Space Element acknowledges that Low Impact Development (LID) techniques would reduce impacts to drainage and flood control systems from increased flows generated by new development and provide for recharge of local groundwater aquifers. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts that violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality. Future development accommodated under the Housing Element Update would be subject to compliance with existing regulations, standards, and guidelines established by the federal, state, and local agencies in addition to the goals and policies in the General Plan, SCMC, and the Conservation and Open Space Element and Safety Element Update related to water quality. The Housing Element Update would not introduce any features that would preclude implementation of or alter these policies and procedures in any way. Additionally, any by -right development would also be required to comply with zoning and land use regulations, which include design and development standards that would ensure water quality would not be impacted. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements; generate a substantial increase in runoff that would result in substantial erosion, siltation, flooding on- or off -site; or increase polluted runoff. Impacts would be less than significant. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT b. Would the project substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin? The primary sources of water in the city include groundwater pumped from the aquifers in the East Subbasin, supplemented by imported water from the SWP including the Castaic Lake California Aqueduct (City of Santa Clarita 2011). According to the SCV Water's 2021 Water Supply Reliability Plan: Appendix C, Groundwater Treatment Implementation Plan, half of the SCV Water's demand 64 Environmental Checklist Hydrology and Water Quality are met with groundwater from Alluvial and Saugus formations in the Santa Clara River Valley East Sub -basin (SCVWA 2021). The General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element has established the following policies in order to protect ground water: Policy CO 1.6.2: Use Geographic Information Systems, modeling, and other tools to indicate the locations of natural systems such as groundwater recharge areas, floodplain and floodway areas, oak tree woodlands, Significant Ecological Areas, and plant and animal species habitat. Policy CO 2.3.5: Promote remediation and restoration of mined land to a condition that supports beneficial uses, which may include but are not limited to recreational open space, habitat enhancement, groundwater recharge, or urban development. Policy CO-4.1.9: Support the development of additional facilities to store or bank stormwater, particularly on lands located outside the groundwater recharge areas that are depicted on Exhibit CO-3b. Policy CO 4.2.4: Protect areas with substantial potential for groundwater recharge as depicted on Exhibit CO-3b, and promote recharge of groundwater basins throughout the watershed (excluding the river bed) to assure water quality and quantity. The greatest consideration should be given to the Alluvial Aquifer and Saugus Aquifer groundwater recharge areas, followed by groundwater recharge areas for other groundwater basins that are designated by the State of California. Policy CO 4.3.3: Provide flexibility for design standards for street width, sidewalk width, parking, and other impervious surfaces when it can be shown that such reductions will not have negative impacts and will provide the benefits of stormwater retention, groundwater infiltration, reduction of heat islands, enhancement of habitat and biodiversity, saving of significant trees or planting of new trees, or other environmental benefit. Policy CO 4.4.2: Support the cooperative efforts of property owners and appropriate agencies to eliminate perchlorate contamination on the Whittaker-Bermite property and eliminate the use of any industrial chemicals or wastes in a manner that threatens groundwater quality. Policy CO 4.4.4: Promote the extension of sanitary sewers for all urban uses and densities, to protect groundwater quality, where feasible. Policy CO 10.1.9: Preserve forested areas, agricultural lands, wildlife habitat and corridors, wetlands, watersheds, groundwater recharge areas, and other open space that provides natural carbon sequestration benefits. Future development to be accommodated by the Housing Element Update could increase demand for water by increasing residential density, but residential growth under the Housing Element Update was anticipated as part of the Upper Santa Clara River Watershed Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (UWMP) demand forecast. Overtime the rate of decrease in agricultural land use and related amount of water supply is anticipated to decrease, with an anticipated amount of water needed for municipal water supply. According to the UWMP the local aquifer is intended to remain within sustainable ranges (CLWA 2016). Additionally, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Initial Study - Negative Declaration 65 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update has projected population growth analysis which estimates the projected growth at an average annual rate of approximately 1.3 percent per year over the 30-year planning period to 2050 (SCVA 2020). Future development accommodated under the Housing Element Update would increase the amount of impervious surface in the city. However, the Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not, in and of itself, result in impacts that would substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge that would impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin. Additionally, future development would implement appropriate construction BMPs and comply with the Conservation and Open Space Element, the City's Safety Element, and the SCMC. There would be no impact to groundwater supplies or regeneration. NO IMPACT d. In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, would the project risk release of pollutants due to project inundation? The proposed Safety Element Update states that the City has prepared an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) which addresses the response to emergency situations associated with natural disasters, technological incidents, and national security emergencies. In addition to the EOP, the City also upholds the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) which provides an analysis of potential hazards to assist the City in reducing risk and preventing loss from natural hazard events, including floods and mitigation strategies: "The plan describes existing mitigation strategies and includes a matrix for mitigation actions and priorities over the next five years in order to best "promote sound public policy regarding natural and man-made hazards," with the plan's goals in order of priority to protect life and property, enhance natural systems, augment emergency services, encourage partnerships and implementation, and promote public awareness" (Safety Element 2021) The City's Conservation and Open Space Element includes the potential subjugation to flooding, slope failure, seiche, or other hazards. In addition, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has mapped most of the flood risk areas within the United States as part of the National Flood Insurance Program. Most communities with a one percent chance of a flood occurring in any given year have the floodplains depicted on a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The Conservation and Open Space includes methods of maximizing the use of existing flood control and drainage facilities. One of these being limiting the use of impermeable surface areas on development sites. The General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element contains the following goals, objectives, and policies that focus on flood hazards and hydrology: Goal CO.1: A balance between the social and economic needs of Santa Clarita Valley residents and protection of the natural environment, so that these needs can be met in the present and in the future. Objective CO 1.1: Protect the capacity of the natural "green" infrastructure to absorb and break down pollutants, cleanse air and water, and prevent flood and storm damage. Policy CO 1.6.2: Use Geographic Information Systems, modeling, and other tools to indicate the locations of natural systems such as groundwater recharge areas, Environmental Checklist Hydrology and Water Quality floodplain and floodway areas, oak tree woodlands, Significant Ecological Areas, and plant and animal species habitat. Policy CO 3.1.2: Avoid designating or approving new development that will adversely impact wetlands, floodplains, threatened or endangered species and habitat, and water bodies supporting fish or recreational uses, and establish an adequate buffer area as deemed appropriate through site specific review. Policy CO 9.1.4: Explore and implement opportunities to share facilities with school districts, utility easements, flood control facilities, and other land uses, where feasible. Policy CO 9.2.7: Explore joint use opportunities to combine trail systems with utility easements, flood control facilities, open spaces, or other uses, where feasible. Policy CO 10.1.6: Delineate open space uses within hazardous areas to protect public health and safety, which may include areas subject to seismic rupture, flooding, wildfires, or unsafe levels of noise or air pollution. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not, in and of itself, result in impacts regarding flood hazards. Development accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be reviewed for consistency with federal, State, and local requirements to limit flood hazards, including release of pollutants. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would not result in the release of pollutants due to project inundation and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan? USEPA has delegated responsibility for implementation of portions of the Clean Water Act, including water quality control planning, to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB). The SWRCB establishes statewide policies and regulations for implementing water quality control programs. The RWQCBs develop and implement Water Quality Control Plans (Basin Plans) that consider regional beneficial uses, water quality characteristics, and water quality problems (City of Santa Clarita 2011). The Los Angeles RWQCB, is responsible for the preparation and implementation of the water quality control plan for the Los Angeles Region. A Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Clara River Basin was adopted by the Los Angeles Water Board on March 3, 1975. The RWQCB also adopted a Basin Plan for the Coastal Watersheds of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties in 2014. The Basin Plan identifies beneficial uses supported by key water surface drainages and contains numerical objectives for designated groundwater basins, such as the Santa Clara River Valley East Groundwater Basin (RWQCB 2014). The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts related to a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan. Potential water quality and groundwater impacts associated with the Housing Element Update are Initial Study - Negative Declaration 67 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update analyzed above under Impacts a. and b. The Housing Element Update would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan. There would be no impact. NO IMPACT Environmental Checklist Land Use and Planning Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact Would the project: Physically divide an established community? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b. Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ The City's Zoning Map implements seven broad land use designations: urban residential, non -urban residential, commercial, open space, mixed use, industrial, and public/institutional (City of Santa Clarita). More specific types of land uses are delineated further under each broad land use. In addition to these land use designations, the City has developed seven specific plans to establish land use policies. Specific plans for Fair Oaks Ranch, Porta Bella, Old Town Newhall, Vista Canyon, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, MetroWalk, North Valencia I, and North Valencia II each have unique land use designations and zoning categories. a. Would the project physically divide an established community? Implementation of the Housing Element Update would prioritize the development of new housing on infill and appropriately zoned vacant sites within areas of the city. Reasonably foreseeable development under the Housing Element Update would encourage development near public transportation, schools, retail, and other services and would not involve the construction of new roads, railroads, or other features that may physically divide established communities in the city. Goals, policies, and objectives under the Housing Element Update would put a greater emphasis on preventing displacement and promoting housing stability to maintain and preserve the quality of the city's existing neighborhoods. The Housing Element is a policy document and in and of itself does not propose any specific sites for development and therefore has no impact on dividing an established community. Consequently, the Housing Element Update would not impact the physical division of an established community. NO IMPACT b. Would the project cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? The Housing Element Update examines the city's housing needs, as they exist today, and projects future housing needs. This Housing Element Update focuses on addressing the city's housing needs by providing objectives and policies associated with fair housing, the prevention of displacement, and promoting housing stability. The Housing Element Update includes actions the City is undertaking to achieve its housing RHNA targets and also would implement SCAG's land use goals Initial Study - Negative Declaration 69 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update and policies by encouraging new development in areas with access to transit and services, thus minimizing vehicle trips and GHG emissions. Upon its adoption by the City, the Housing Element Update would serve as a comprehensive statement of the City's housing policies and as a specific guide for program actions to be taken in support of those policies This Housing Element Update is strictly a policy document that encourages housing development in infill areas and on appropriately zoned vacant sites. Adoption of the Housing Element Update would not grant entitlements for any project and future development proposals that are intended to assist in meeting the City's projected housing need would be reviewed by the City for consistency with all adopted local and State laws, regulations, standards, and policies. Furthermore, the Housing Element Update would not change the Land Use Element and therefore would not increase development potential above that already allowed under the City's General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code. Impacts related to conflicts with land use plans, policies, or regulations adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect would have no impact. NO IMPACT 70 Environmental Checklist Mineral Resources Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact Would the project: Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ According to the Santa Clarita General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element the planning area contains extensive aggregate mineral resources. Approximately 19,000 acres in the planning area are designated by the State as MRZ-2, or areas of prime importance due to known economic mineral deposits (City of Santa Clarita 2011). Sand and gravel resources are primarily concentrated along waterways, including the Santa Clara River, the South Fork of the Santa Clara River, Castaic Creek, and east of Sand Canyon Road. A significant deposit of construction -grade aggregate extends approximately 15 miles from Agua Dulce Creek in the east, to the Ventura County line on the west. As of 2003 there were about 525 acres of land in the planning area used for mineral extraction of sand, gravel, and rock. There were 14 permits for surface mining activities filed with the County. Aggregate mining sites within the city are located in Canyon Country, Mint Canyon, and Soledad Canyon (City of Santa Clarita 2011). The General Plan contains policies to protect California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act areas from incompatible development, while ensuring that extraction and reclamation activities are compatible with other development and that adverse environmental impacts are mitigated. The Santa Clarita Valley also contains other mineral resources which have been extracted historically, including gold, natural gas, and oil. Many older mines and oil wells have been abandoned, although several oil and natural gas wells are still in production. a. Would the project result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b. Would the project result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? The conservation and Open Space Element of the Santa Clarita contains the following objectives and policies regarding mineral resources: Objective CO 2.3: Conserve areas with significant mineral resources and provide for extraction and processing of such resources in accordance with applicable laws and land use policies. Initial Study - Negative Declaration 71 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update Policy CO 2.3.1: Identify areas with significant mineral resources that are available for extraction through appropriate zoning or overlay designations. Policy CO 2.3.2: Consider appropriate buffers near mineral resource areas that are planned for extraction, to provide for land use compatibility and prevent the encroachment of incompatible land uses. Policy CO 2.3.3: Through the review process for any mining or mineral extraction proposal, ensure mitigation of impacts from mining and processing of materials on adjacent uses or on the community, including but not limited to air and water pollution, traffic and circulation, noise, and land use incompatibility. Policy CO 2.3.4: Ensure that mineral extraction sites are maintained in a safe and secure manner after cessation of extraction activities, which may include the regulated decommissioning of wells, clean-up of any contaminated soils or materials, closing of mine openings, or other measures as deemed appropriate by the agencies having jurisdiction. Policy CO 2.3.5: Promote remediation and restoration of mined land to a condition that supports beneficial uses, which may include but are not limited to recreational open space, habitat enhancement, groundwater recharge, or urban development. The Housing Element Update does not propose the development of a specified area, rather identifies areas for potential development. The Housing Element Update would prioritize new housing development on infill sites in urban areas of the city. Reasonably foreseeable new development would likely primarily occur in areas with existing commercial and residential areas, which are generally not compatible with mineral extraction. It is not anticipated that new development under the Housing Element Update would occur on lands presently in use for mineral extraction. The proposed project in and of itself would not result in the loss of availability of a known valuable mineral resource to the region, nor to a mineral resource recovery site. Further, the Housing Element is a policy document and in and of itself does not propose any specific sites for development and therefore would have no impact on mineral resources. NO IMPACT 72 Environmental Checklist Noise Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact Would the project result in: Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b. Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c. For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Noise Environmental noise levels typically fluctuate over time, and different types of noise descriptors are used to account for this variability. The unit of measurement used to describe a noise level is the decibel (dB). Decibels are measured on a logarithmic scale that quantifies sound intensity. A doubling of the energy of a noise source, such as a doubling of traffic volume, would increase the noise level by 3 dB; similarly, dividing the energy in half would result in a decrease of 3 dB. Noise sensitive land uses generally include residences, hospitals, schools, churches, libraries, and parks. Groundborne Vibration Typical outdoor sources of perceptible groundborne vibration are construction equipment, steel - wheeled trains, and traffic on rough roads. The primary concern from vibration is that it can be intrusive and annoying to building occupants and vibration -sensitive land uses. Vibration amplitudes are usually expressed in peak particle velocity (PPV) or root mean square (RMS) vibration velocity. The PPV and RMS velocity are normally described in inches per second (in./sec.). PPV is defined as the maximum instantaneous positive or negative peak of a vibration signal. A PPV of 0.035 is considered barely noticeable while a PPV of 2.00 is considered severe (Caltrans 2020). Vibration sensitive receivers, which are similar to noise -sensitive receivers, include residences and institutional uses, such as hospitals, schools, and churches. However, vibration -sensitive receivers also include buildings where vibrations may interfere with vibration -sensitive equipment that is Initial Study - Negative Declaration 73 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update affected by vibration levels that may be well below those associated with human annoyance (e.g., recording studies or medical facilities with sensitive equipment). Descriptors The impact of noise is not a function of loudness alone. The time of day when noise occurs, and the duration of the noise are also important. In addition, most noise that lasts for more than a few seconds is variable in its intensity. Consequently, a variety of noise descriptors has been developed. The noise descriptors used for this analysis is the community noise equivalent level (CNEL). ■ The Leq is defined as the single steady A -weighted level that is equivalent to the same amount of energy as that contained in the actual fluctuating levels over a period. Typically, Leq is equivalent to a one -hour period, even when measured for shorter durations as the noise level of a 10- to 30-minute period would be the same as the hour if the noise source is relatively steady. Lmax is the highest Root Mean Squared (RMS) sound pressure level within the sampling period, and Lmin is the lowest RMS sound pressure level within the measuring period (Crocker 2007). ■ The CNEL is a 24-hour equivalent sound level with an additional 5 dBA penalty to noise occurring in the evening hours, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and an additional 10 dBA penalty to noise occurring during the night, between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., to account for the added sensitivity of humans to noise during these hours (Caltrans 2013). Quiet suburban areas typically have a CNEL in the range of 40 to 50 dBA, while areas near arterial streets are in the 50 to 70+ CNEL range (FTA 2018). G. Would the project result in generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b. Would the project result in generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? The Noise Element of the City's General Plan contains the following goals and policies related to noise conditions within the city: Goal N 1.0: A healthy and safe noise environment for Santa Clarita Valley residents, employees, and visitors. Policy N 1.1.1: Use the Noise and Land Use Compatibility Guidelines contained on Exhibit N- 8, which are consistent with State guidelines, as a policy basis for decisions on land use and development proposals related to noise. Policy N 1.1.2: Continue to implement the adopted Noise Ordinance and other applicable code provisions, consistent with state and federal standards, which establish noise impact thresholds for noise abatement and attenuation, in order to reduce potential health hazards associated with high noise levels. Policy N 1.1.3: Include consideration of potential noise impacts in land use planning and development review decisions. Policy N 1.1.4: Control noise sources adjacent to residential, recreational, and community facilities, and those land uses classified as noise sensitive. Policy N 1.1.5: Monitor and update data and information regarding current and projected noise levels in the planning area. 74 Environmental Checklist Noise Policy N 1.1.6: Provide development review comments on projects proposed by other agencies and special districts that may generate noise impacts affecting land uses within the Santa Clarita Valley, including any freeway and high-speed rail projects. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Future development projects would be subject to development plan review to determine potential concerns related to noise based on site -specific locations and development design. As required in SCMC Section 17.51.035, Noise Standards, future development projects would be required to comply with the City's noise standards and design requirements to ensure indoor noise attenuation standards are achieved. Additionally, SCMC Section 11.44.080, Special Noise Sources — Construction and Building, requires that construction within 300 feet of a residentially zoned property can only occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Housing Element Update is a policy document and as such does not propose specific development projects, but facilitates density needed to accommodate the 6th cycle RHNA. Because specific projects are not known at this time, the City cannot assess the specific impacts of development in quantitative terms. All housing development proposals would be subject to the General Plan policies listed above, standard conditions of approval, and project -specific environmental review. Furthermore, because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not, in and of itself, result in generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise or vibration levels in the city. NO IMPACT c. For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? The Agua Dulce Airport is located in the northeast quadrant of the Santa Clarita Valley, in a rural populated area under the jurisdiction of the County of Los Angeles approximately 14 miles northeast of the City of Santa Clarita. The airport is privately owned but is open to the public. The airport has a single 4,600-foot-long runway and serves general aviation aircraft only (City of Santa Clarita 2011). There are many noise restrictions in place for flight operations, including prohibiting night operations at the airport. If aircrafts depart to the north on Runway 4, they are to avoid flying over the homes 2,000 feet northeast of the end of the runway (City of Santa Clarita 2011). Finally, touch-and-go practices are not allowed at the airport. A 65 CNEL noise contour has been generated for the airport by the County of Los Angeles and is included in the Technical Appendix of the City's General Plan (City of Santa Clarita 2011). The noise contour barely extends past the runway and does not impact any existing residences. Within the city there is one heliport, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Heliport, that is used for medical emergency transport. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts involving airport safety. Future development accommodated under the Housing Element Update would include project -specific developmental review to evaluate potential concerns regarding excessive noise from airports. Therefore, the adoption of the Housing Element Update Initial Study - Negative Declaration 75 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update itself would not expose people to excessive noise for people residing or working near an airport and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT 76 Environmental Checklist Population and Housing Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact Would the project: a. Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (e.g., by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (e.g., through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ b. Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ a. Would the project induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? The City of Santa Clarita had an estimated a population of 228,673 residents as of April 2020 (United States Census 2020). Pursuant to federal and State law, SCAG serves as a Council of Governments, a Regional Transportation Planning Agency, and the metropolitan planning organization for Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and Imperial Counties. SCAG is responsible for preparing the RTP/SCS and RHNA in coordination with other State and local agencies. These documents include population, employment, and housing projections for the region and its 15 subregions. SCAG estimates that the City's population will reach 243,100 in 2030 and 258,800 in 2045 (adjusted to 285,555 assuming three persons per household) (SCAG 2020). The OVOV General Plan assumes buildout of the Land Use Policy Map would result in a total population of 275,000 residents within the City's planning area. The Housing Element Update would emphasize the creation of new residential units within urban infill areas and appropriately zoned vacant sites in Santa Clarita, which could increase development density throughout the city. The Housing Element Update could potentially accommodate up to 9,845 housing units. If all of the units were built, it could result in up to 29,240 new residents if all units were fully occupied by the estimated household size (2.97 persons per household, DOF 2020). Not all units would accommodate this household size, but 29,240 additional residents over existing conditions associated with full buildout of the Housing Element Update is the conservative estimate upon which this analysis is based. This number of new residents could bring the 2030 population in Santa Clarita to 257,913, a number consistent with SCAG's and the General Plan's population growth projections. The Housing Element Update in and of itself does not develop residential units because it is a plan. The Housing Element assumes that up to 9,845 residential units could be developed. The Housing Element Update is a policy document and as such does not propose specific development projects, but facilitates density needed to accommodate the 6th cycle RHNA. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not, in and of itself, induce substantial unplanned Initial Study - Negative Declaration 77 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update population growth in an area. The Housing Element Update emphasizes the creation of new housing units within urban infill areas of the city, which could increase development density throughout the city. As discussed in the Project Description, the Housing Element Update provides the capacity to meet the City's RHNA, therefore, the Housing Element Update would be consistent with State requirements for the RHNA. In addition, the Housing Element Update would not increase development potential above that already allowed under the General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code. The Housing Element Update would bring the forecasts for the City's General Plan and the RTP/SCS into consistency since the RTP/SCS will be updated to reflect new forecasts for each city in the region. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would not induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area and impacts would be less than significant. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT b. Would the project displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing. The project would not involve any changes in land use designations or zoning or allowed density of any parcel. The Housing Element Update would accommodate potential future residential development that meets the City's RHNA, including housing for low-income households. Implementation of the Housing Element Update would increase access to housing to meet housing needs in the city. Any potential displacement that would occur is required by Section 7261(a) of the California Government Code to proactively provide relocation assistance advisory services to all persons displaced. Therefore, the adoption of the Housing Element Update would not displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT WE Environmental Checklist Public Services Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact a. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, or the need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: 1 Fire protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ 2 Police protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ 3 Schools? 4 Parks? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ 5 Other public facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Park facilities are addressed in Impact 16, Recreation. The City of Santa Clarita contracts with the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) for fire protection services. The Santa Clarita Valley is currently served by 15 LACFD fire stations, eleven of which are found within the city. In 2020, the LACFD was staffed by 4,775 personnel and responded to 379,517 calls for service; 81 percent of these were medical emergencies. The LACFD has additional resources available to provide back-up services to the city as needed, including additional engine companies, truck companies, paramedic squads, hazardous material squads, firefighting helicopters, other fire camps, and a variety of specialty equipment. Police protection services for Santa Clarita are provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The Sheriff Department's service area covers 656 square miles, including both city and county areas and portions of the Angeles National Forest. The Sheriff's Department oversees general law and traffic enforcement within the City, while the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has jurisdiction over traffic on State highways and in unincorporated county areas (Safety Element 2021). The city includes five school districts: William S. Hart Union High School District; Saugus Union Elementary School District; Newhall Elementary School District; Sulphur Springs Union Elementary School District; and Castaic Union School District. The City also provides access to private education institutions and higher education facilities, such as the College of the Canyons Community College (OVOV 3.15). Initial Study - Negative Declaration 79 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update The Santa Clarita Public Library operates three Public Libraries which include the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, Old Town Newhall Library, and the Valencia Branch (City of Santa Clarita). a.1. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered fire protection facilities, or the need for new or physically altered fire protection facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives? a.2. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered police protection facilities, or the need for new or physically altered police protection facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives? a.3. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered schools, or the need for new or physically altered schools, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios or other performance objectives? a.4. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered parks, or the need for new or physically altered parks, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios or other performance objectives? a.5. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of other new or physically altered public facilities, or the need for other new or physically altered public facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives? The Safety Element Update includes several goals and policies to further reduce impacts associated with public services. Specifically, policies in the Safety Element Update require planned emergency response, adequate emergency access, new fire stations throughout the city as needed, and cooperation with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to expand facility space in Santa Clarita Valley to meet projected law enforcement needs. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not, in and of itself, result in impacts related to public facilities and services. The Safety Element Update also addresses the safety planning needs for the City though implementing policies and objectives to address such needs, such as expansion of police and fire facilities to meet projected demands. Future development would require project -specific development review to evaluate potential concerns related to public services. Development proposals for individual projects would be subject to adopted development guidelines, including standards that govern public facilities, services, and adequate fire and public safety protections. Public services would be funded through the payment of development fees or project specific mitigation, as appropriate and in accordance with Section 65995(h) of the California Government Code (Senate Bill 50, August 27, 1998). The City funds school construction through a statewide bond measure and development impact fees. Likewise, libraries are also funded through development impact fees, assessed by the City. :91 Environmental Checklist Public Services Development fees that would fund public services facilities ensure that impacts from population growth are mitigated prior to potential substantial induced growth. Facilities planning is conducted by the City on an ongoing basis to assess needs to maintain adequate service ratios and response times, as required by the City's Safety Element. Additionally, as part of the annual General Plan review process, implementation of the Safety Element Update requires an annual review of the Safety Element, along with other General Plan elements, to determine compliance, and the filing of a report with the California Office of Planning and Research and Department of Community Development pursuant to Government Code Section 65400(a) (2). Therefore, Housing Element Update would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered public facilities and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT Initial Study - Negative Declaration 81 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update This page intentionally left blank. 119 Environmental Checklist Recreation Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact a. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b. Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ The City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department operates 35 parks totaling approximately 399 acres and ranging in area from about 0.5 to 120 acres, which provide a wide range of recreational facilities (City of Santa Clarita). The City abides by the State's Quimby Act (Government Code 66477), which allows local agencies to collect impact fees from residential subdividers to finance development of new parks to serve residents. Section 17.51.010 of the SCMC allows developers to dedicate and build parks to serve residents of a new development, or to pay in - lieu fees to the City for parkland acquisition and development. The City's park fee ordinance requires dedication or payment of in -lieu fees for a minimum of three acres of parkland for each 1,000 residents. However, the City's General Plan standard calls for parks to be provided at a ratio of five acres per 1,000 residents. There were approximately 1.5 to 2 acres of developed parkland per 1,000 residents in the city as of 2021, with 399 acres of developed park space and hundreds of acres of passive park land (City of Santa Clarita). The city includes 25 neighborhood parks, 9 community parks, and 1 regional park. These parks include amenities such as art galleries, ball diamonds, basketball courts, BBQ areas, child play areas, community rooms, disc golf courses, dog parks, fitness zones, food stands, horseshoe pits, kitchen facilities, lighted areas, multi -purpose fields, open turf play areas, pickle ball areas, picnic tables, public restrooms, racquetball courts, rental spaces, sand volleyball courts, skate parks, sports fields, swimming pools, and tennis courts. G. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b. Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? The City's Conservation and Open Space Element of the General Plan has established the following goals and policies for the maintenance and development of parks and parkland facilities: Initial Study - Negative Declaration 83 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update Goal CO 9: Equitable distribution of park, recreational, and trail facilities to serve all areas and demographic needs of existing and future residents. Objective CO 9.1: Develop new parklands throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, with priority given to locations that are not now adequately served, and encompassing a diversity of park types and functions (including passive and active areas) in consideration of the recreational needs of residents to be served by each park, based on the following guidelines: Policy CO 9.1.1: Common park standards shall be developed and applied throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, consistent with community character objectives, with a goal of five acres of parkland per 1,000 population. Policy CO 9.1.2: A range of parkland types, sizes, and uses shall be provided to accommodate recreational and leisure activities. Policy CO 9.1.3: Provide local and community parks within a reasonable distance of residential neighborhoods. Policy CO 9.1.4: Explore and implement opportunities to share facilities with school districts, utility easements, flood control facilities, and other land uses, where feasible. Policy CO 9.1.5: Promote development of more playfields for youth and adult sports activities, in conjunction with tournament facilities, where needed. Policy CO 9.1.6: Continue to upgrade and expand existing facilities to enhance service to residents, including extension of hours through lighted facilities, where appropriate. Policy CO 9.1.7: Establish appropriate segments of the Santa Clara River as a recreational focal point, encouraging a beneficial mix of passive and active recreational uses with natural ecosystems by providing buffers for sensitive habitat. Policy CO 9.1.8: Make available easily accessible park and recreation facilities throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Policy CO 9.1.9: Ensure that new development projects provide a fair share towards park and recreational facilities, phased to meet needs of residents as dwelling units become occupied, pursuant to the Quimby Act (California Government Code Section 66477) and local ordinances as applicable. Policy CO 9.1.10: Where appropriate, use flexible planning and zoning tools to obtain adequate park and open space land, including but not limited to specific plans, development agreements, clustering, and transfer of development rights. Policy CO 9.1.11: Locate and design parks to address potential adverse impacts on adjacent development from noise, lights, flying balls, traffic, special events, and other operational activities and uses. Policy CO 9.1.12: Establish minimum design standards for both public and private parks to provide for public safety and welfare through lighting, access, crime prevention through design, equipment, visibility, and other aspects of design. ME Environmental Checklist Recreation Policy CO 9.1.13: Provide passive areas for natural habitat, meditation, birdwatching, and similar activities in parks, where feasible and appropriate, including meditation gardens, wildflower and butterfly gardens, botanic gardens, and similar features. Policy CO 9.1.14: Ensure adequate park maintenance, and encourage programs for volunteers to assist in maintaining local parks, where feasible and appropriate. Policy CO 9.1.15: Provide a wide variety of recreational programs geared to all ages and abilities, including passive, active, educational, and cultural programs. Objective CO 9.2: Recognize that trails are an important recreational asset that, when integrated with transportation systems, contribute to mobility throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Policy CO 9.2.1: Plan for a continuous and unified multi -use (equestrian, bicycling and pedestrian/hiking) trail network for a variety of users, to be developed with common standards, in order to unify Santa Clarita Valley communities and connect with County, regional, State trails and Federal such as the Pacific Crest Trail. Policy CO 9.2.2: Provide trail connections between paseos, bike routes, schools, parks, community services, streets and neighborhoods. Policy CO 9.2.3: Use the Santa Clara River as a major recreational focal point for development of an integrated system of bikeways and trails, while protecting sensitive ecological areas. Policy CO 9.2.4: Ensure that new development projects provide trail connections to local and regional trail systems, where appropriate. Policy CO 9.2.5: Promote the expansion of multi -use trails within rural areas of the Santa Clarita Valley. Policy CO 9.2.6: Provide trails to scenic vistas and viewpoints. Policy CO 9.2.7: Explore joint use opportunities to combine trail systems with utility easements, flood control facilities, open spaces, or other uses, where feasible. Policy CO 9.2.8: Ensure that trails are designed to protect habitat, ecosystems, and water quality. Policy CO 9.2.9: Pursue funding for trail maintenance and encourage volunteer participation in trail maintenance programs, where appropriate. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts related to recreational facilities. Development proposals for individual projects would be subject to adopted development guidelines, including standards that govern recreational facilities. Additionally, Chapter 17.51.010 (E) of Santa Carita Municipal Code requires a parkland dedication or in -lieu fee for any new residential development. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would not increase the use of existing recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT Initial Study - Negative Declaration 85 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update This page intentionally left blank. Would the project: a. Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities? b. Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? c. Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible use (e.g., farm equipment)? d. Result in inadequate emergency access? Environmental Checklist Transportation Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ The City's General Plan Circulation Element identifies the existing transportation conditions in the city. Existing and future roadways are included in the City's General Plan Circulation Element. The city is served by the City of Santa Clarita Transit including local routes, commuter routes and stations linking routes throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. The City's current Circulation Element includes an inventory of existing bicycle and pedestrian trails. Additional information on conditions, recommendations, and programs regarding bike and pedestrian trails are also provided in the City of Santa Clarita 2020 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan, adopted September 2020. In 2018, CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3 was finalized to help determine the significance of transportation impacts. Beginning on July 1, 2020, level of service (roadway congestion) is no longer an acceptable metric for analyzing transportation impacts under CEQA. Instead, jurisdictions must adopt vehicle miles traveled (VMT) thresholds to analyze impacts related to the number of automobile trips and miles traveled. a. Would the project conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities? b. Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? C. Would the project substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible use (e.g., farm equipment)? The City of Santa Clarita Circulation Element has established several regulatory requirements for the development of transportation facilities: Initial Study - Negative Declaration 87 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update Goal C 1.0: An inter -connected network of circulation facilities that integrates all travel modes, provides viable alternatives to automobile use, and conforms with regional plans. Policy C 1.1.1: Reduce dependence on the automobile, particularly single -occupancy vehicle use, by providing safe and convenient access to transit, bikeways, and walkways. Policy C 1.1.2: Promote expansion of alternative transportation options to increase accessibility to all demographic and economic groups throughout the community, including mobility -impaired persons, senior citizens, low-income persons, and youth. Policy C 1.1.3: Work with local and regional agencies and employers to promote an integrated, seamless transportation system that meets access needs, including local and regional bus service, dial -a -ride, taxis, rail, van pools, carpools, bus pools, bicycling, walking, and automobiles. Policy C 1.1.4: Promote public health through provision of safe, pleasant, and accessible walkways, bikeways, and multi -purpose trail systems for residents. Policy C 1.1.5: Plan for efficient links between circulation systems at appropriate locations, including but not limited to bus -rail connections and pedestrian -bus connections. Policy C 1.1.6: Provide adequate facilities for multi -modal travel, including but not limited to bicycle parking and storage, expanded park -and -ride lots, and adequate station and transfer facilities in appropriate locations. Policy C 1.1.7: Consider the safety and convenience of the traveling public, including pedestrians and cyclists, in design and development of all transportation systems. Policy C 1.1.8: Acquire and/or reserve adequate right-of-way in transportation corridors to accommodate multiple travel modes, including bus turnouts, bus rapid transit (BRT), bikeways, walkways, and linkages to trail systems. Policy C 1.1.9: Incorporate funding for all modes of transportation in the capital improvement program, and seek funding from all available sources for multimodal system development. Policy C 1.1.10: Provide for flexibility in the transportation system to accommodate new technology as it becomes available, in order to reduce trips by vehicles using fossil fuels where feasible and appropriate. Policy C 1.1.11: Promote use of multi -modal facilities by providing adequate and attractive way -finding programs directing users to transit stations, park -and ride lots, bicycle storage, and other facilities. Policy C 1.1.12: Implement recommendations of the City's Non -Motorized Transportation Plan to expand opportunities for alternative travel modes. Policy C 1.1.13: Design new activity centers and improve existing activity centers to prioritize walking, bicycling and circulator transit for internal circulation of person - travel. :: Environmental Checklist Transportation Goal C 4.0: Rail service to meet regional and inter -regional needs for convenient, cost-effective travel alternatives, which are fully integrated into the Valley's circulation systems and land use patterns. Policy C 4.1.1: Develop permanent Metrolink facilities with an expanded bus transfer station and additional park -and -ride spaces at the Via Princessa station, or other alternative location as deemed appropriate to meet the travel needs of residents on the Valley's east side. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts related to consistency with adopted transportation and emergency evacuation plans, transportation facilities, safety, and VMT. Future development accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be reviewed on a project -specific level for potential transportation -related concerns. Individual projects would be required to adhere to federal, State, and local policies and regulations including those included in the General Plan, as listed above. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would not conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities; conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b); or substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature or incompatible use; and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT d. Would the project result in inadequate emergency access? The Santa Clarita General Plan Circulation lists several policies as with the main goal of a safe and efficient transportation system as listed below: Goal C 2.0: A unified and well -maintained network of streets and highways which provides safe and efficient movement of people and goods between neighborhoods, districts, and regional centers, while maintaining community character. Policy C 2.5.1: Maintain a current evacuation plan as part of emergency response planning. Policy C 2.5.2: Ensure that new development is provided with adequate emergency and/or secondary access for purposes of evacuation and emergency response; require two points of ingress and egress for every subdivision or phase thereof, except as otherwise approved for small subdivisions where physical constraints preclude a second access point. Policy C 2.5.3: Require provision of visible street name signs and addresses on all development to aid in emergency. Policy C 1.1.4: Provide directional signage to Interstate 5 and State Route 14 at key intersections in the Valley, to assist emergency evacuation operations. Additionally, all applicable City policies and review processes related to hazards and emergency access (as described in Section 9, Hazards and Hazardous Materials) would continue to apply to future development carried out subsequent to adoption of the Housing Element. The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current Initial Study - Negative Declaration 89 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not, in and of itself, result in inadequate emergency access. Development accommodated by the Housing Element Update would be subject to federal, State, and local regulations and standards, including General Plan goals and policies, that govern transportation and emergency access. Future development proposals will be reviewed for consistency with the City's existing and planned circulation network; and ensure that the construction of new features will not impede emergency access. Proposed improvements to off -site and on -site circulation systems would also be reviewed by the City prior to project construction. These review processes would evaluate the design of future projects' emergency access schematics, which would minimize the potential for the creation of inadequate emergency access. Additionally, the Safety Element Update would require two points of emergency access for neighborhoods. Therefore, the Housing Element would not result in inadequate emergency access and impacts would be less than significant. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT .81 Environmental Checklist Tribal Cultural Resources Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in a Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, or cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is: a. Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1(k)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b. A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1? In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe. ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ AB 52 was enacted in 2015 and expanded CEQA by defining a new resource category, "tribal cultural resources." AB 52 established that "A project with an effect that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource is a project that may have a significant effect on the environment" (PRC Section 21084.2). It further stated that the lead agency shall establish measures to avoid impacts that would alter the significant characteristics of a tribal cultural resource, when feasible (PRC Section 21084.3). PRC Section 21074 (a)(1)(A) and (B) defines tribal cultural resources as "sites, features, places, cultural landscapes, sacred places, and objects with cultural value to a California Native American tribe" and is: 1. Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in PRC Section 5020.1(k), or 2. A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of PRC Section 5024.1. Initial Study - Negative Declaration 91 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update In applying these criteria, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe. AB 52 also establishes a formal consultation process for California tribes regarding those resources. The consultation process must be completed before a CEQA document can be certified. Under AB 52, lead agencies are required to "begin consultation with a California Native American tribe that is traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of the proposed project." Native American tribes to be included in the process are those that have requested notice of projects proposed within the jurisdiction of the lead agency. California Government Code Section 65352.3 (adopted in 2004 pursuant to the requirements of SB 18 [SB 18]) requires local governments to contact, refer plans to, and consult with tribal organizations prior to making a decision to adopt or amend a general or specific plan. The tribal organizations eligible to consult have traditional lands in a local government's jurisdiction, and are identified, upon request, by the NAHC. As noted in the California Office of Planning and Research's Tribal Consultation Guidelines (2005), "The intent of SB 18 is to provide California Native American tribes an opportunity to participate in local land use decisions at an early planning stage, for the purpose of protecting, or mitigating impacts to, cultural places." a. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 that is listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1(k)? b. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource as defined in Public Resources Code 21074 that is a resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1 ? The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts to tribal cultural resources. Consistent with AB 52 and SB 18, the City must consult with traditionally and culturally affiliated Native American tribes to determine if the Housing Element Update would result in a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource. The City mailed consultation letters on May 24, 2021 according to SB 18 and AB 52 to contacts identified by the Native American Heritage Commission and that requested that the City of Santa Clarita notify them of projects subject to AB 52 or SB 18. Under AB 52, Native American tribes have 30 days to respond and request further project information and formal consultation, and under SB 18 Native American tribes have 90 days to respond requesting consultation. On June 2, 2021 the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) requested consultation on the project. To date consultation is still ongoing. Development proposals for individual projects would be subject to adopted development guidelines, including standards that govern archaeological resources as described in Impact 5, Cultural Resources, and disposition of human remains as governed by Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 and PRC Sections 5097.94 and 5097.98. Based on the consultation efforts and the regulations and standards the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts to tribal cultural resources and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT 92 Environmental Checklist Utilities and Service Systems Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact Would the project: a. Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ d. Generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ e. Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ The City of Santa Clarita is currently served by the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water). SCV Water is made up of three water divisions: Newhall Water Division (NWD), Santa Clarita Water Division (SCWD) and Valencia Water Division (VWD). Cable, internet, and telephone services are widely available throughout the community through Viasat, AT&T, DirecTV, Spectrum, or other providers. Electricity is provided by SoCal Edison while SoCal Gas Company provides natural gas to the city. Initial Study - Negative Declaration 93 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update a. Would the project require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? b. Would the project have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years? Would the project result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? The Santa Clarita General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element and Land Use Element lists several policies as with the main goal of maintaining utilities, sufficient water supply, and proper wastewater treatment and operations: Goal CO 1.0: A balance between the social and economic needs of Santa Clarita Valley residents and protection of the natural environment, so that these needs can be met in the present and in the future. Policy CO 1.1.1: In making land use decisions, consider the complex, dynamic, and interrelated ways that natural and human systems interact, such as the interactions between energy demand, water demand, air quality and water quality, and waste management. Goal CO 4.0: An adequate supply of clean water to meet the needs of present and future residents and businesses, balanced with the needs of natural ecosystems. Policy CO 4.2.5: Participate and cooperate with other agencies to complete, adopt, and implements an Integrated Regional Water Management Plan to build a diversified portfolio of water supply, water quality, and resource stewardship priorities for the Santa Clarita Valley. Goal LU 9.0: Adequate public facilities and services, provided in a timely manner and in appropriate locations to serve existing and future residents and businesses. Policy LU 9.1.1: Ensure construction of adequate infrastructure to meet the needs of new development prior to occupancy. Policy LU 9.1.2: Coordinate review of development projects with other agencies and special districts providing utilities and other services. Policy LU 9.1.3: Protect major utility transmission corridors, pumping stations, reservoirs, booster stations, and other similar facilities from encroachment by incompatible uses, while allowing non -intrusive uses such as plant nurseries, greenbelts and recreational trails. Policy LU 9.1.4: Develop and apply compatible standards within City and County areas for design and maintenance of utility infrastructure, in consideration of the character of each community. Policy LU 9.1.5: Work with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to expand law enforcement facilities to meet the needs of the Santa Clarita Valley's growing population. 94 Environmental Checklist Utilities and Service Systems Policy LU 9.1.6: Coordinate with appropriate agencies and organizations to ensure that landfill expansion needs are met while minimizing adverse impacts to Valley residents. Future development accommodated under the Housing Element Update would be concentrated in urban areas that are served by existing utilities infrastructure, including potable water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, electrical power, natural gas, and telecommunications facilities. Development proposals for individual projects would be subject to adopted development guidelines, including standards that govern utility services. Any impacts identified for an individual project would be addressed through the project approval process, including development review specific to any impacts determined to be potential for that project. Water Supply Castaic Lake is a 324,000 acre-foot storage facility created by an earth -filled dam across Castaic Creek. The reservoir serves as the West Branch Terminus of the California Aqueduct. In addition to its SWP functions, the lake is operated to conserve local floodwaters for use in water recharge of underlying groundwater basins. Castaic Lagoon is located directly south and downstream of Castaic Dam. The Lagoon has a surface area of 197 acres and a capacity of 5,701 acre feet. Elderberry Forebay is also a part of the Castaic Reservoir system, and is an enclosed section of Castaic Lake (General Plan 2011). SCV Water is made up of three divisions with separate but interconnected distribution systems: NWD, SCWD, and VWD. These districts combined provide water to nearly the entire City of Santa Clarita and unincorporated portions of Los Angeles County. SCV Water also serves LACWWD 36 whose service areas include the Hasley Canyon and Val Verde communities in the Los Angeles County unincorporated area. SCV Water is responsible for providing water to utility customers as well as resource planning for long-term reliable water supply. The 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) discusses water resources available to SCV Water through 2050 (Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency [SCV Water] 2021). SCV Water's existing water resources include imported supplies, local groundwater, recycled water, and water from existing groundwater banking programs. Although it is difficult to assess projected water demand that would result from the Statewide effort to increase housing production, several safeguards still exist to ensure water supply for new projects. State law requires that the local water purveyor prepare a water supply assessment for larger subdivisions to ensure adequate long-term water supply for single -year and multi -year drought conditions prior to issuance of a building permit. Concurrent with the 2020 UWMP, SCV Water also updated its Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) that outlines SCV Water's action plan for a drought or water shortage and specifies opportunities to reduce demands. SCV Water has also created a Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan, conservation measures, and public education and outreach plans to address water demand security. According to the 2021 Water Reliability Plan Update (WRP), SCV Water's total existing water supplies usage sits at 66,630 acre feet per year (AFY) (SCV Water 2021: 4-1). This amount is lower than the projection in the 2015 UWMP of 68,900 AFY and 2019 Santa Clarita Valley Water Report projection of 82,000 AFY (SCV 2015: 2-6, SCV Water 2020: ES-4). However, the 2019 Santa Clarita Valley Water Report suggests that SCV Water had up to 92,893 AFY available supplies for 2020 (SCV Water 2020: ES-4). The updated 2020 version of the UWMP and WRP both provide projections for water, showing increases in total water supply every five years between 2020 and 2050. Existing and projected supplies consist of existing groundwater, recycled water, imported water, and existing banking and exchange programs. At the beginning of 2020, a total of 9,013 AFY of carryover supplies Initial Study - Negative Declaration 95 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update were available. A total 3,036 AFY of those supplies were delivered, and the rest was saved for carryover into 2021. The 2019 Santa Clarity Valley Report also showed that the total additional dry year supplies were 164,465 AFY aggregated from the amounts for several banking and exchange programs (SCV Water 2020: 4-52). The Housing Element Update is a policy document and as such does not propose specific development projects, but facilitates density needed to accommodate the 6th cycle RHNA. New development accommodated under the Housing Element Update would require water for a variety of activities such as landscaping, controlling fugitive dust, and providing potable water to workers during construction and residents of the future development. As new housing development occurs incrementally throughout the city, upgrades to water conveyance facilities may be required. The precise location and connection would need to be determined at the time development is proposed. Should any new connections or upgrades be required, such upgrades would be subject to subsequent developmental review. Any future line size modifications or connections would be designed in accordance with applicable provisions of Chapter 15.16 of the SCMC, Design and Construction, and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and subject to the policies listed above. No impact would occur. Stormwater New development accommodated under the Housing Element Update would likely include stormwater infrastructure to meet new demand. The Housing Element Update is a policy document and as such does not propose specific development projects, but facilitates density needed to accommodate the 6th cycle RHNA. Future residential development in conformance with the Housing Element Update would be subject to the policies listed above and evaluated to determine adequacy of utility infrastructure as part of the standard city development review process and no impact would occur. Wastewater Generation SCV Water's source of supply for current and planned recycled water consists of flows from the Valencia Water Reclamation Plant, Saugus Water Reclamation Plant (Saugus WRP) and planned Newhall Ranch Water Reclamation Plant (Newhall WRP) as well as the Vista Canyon Ranch Water Factory (Vista Canyon RWF). The Saugus WRP and Valencia WRP are both operated by the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of Los Angeles (SCVSD). According to the updated Recycled Water Master Plan (RWMP) and Urban Water Master Plan (UWMP), the City found few deficiencies in the existing and projected wastewater treatment facilities. Both the RWMP and UWMP identified increases in wastewater demand due to population growth and have planned facilities to provide for the City based on those projections. The Valencia WRP has a capacity of 21.6 million gallons per day (mgd) and the Saugus WRP has a capacity of 6.5 mgd (Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County [LACSD] 2016). The planned Newhall WRP and Vista Canyon RWF have expected capacities of 3.75 mgd and 392,000 gpd (Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County [LACSD] 2016). The Housing Element Update is a policy document and as such does not propose specific development projects, but facilitates density needed to accommodate the 6th cycle RHNA. Wastewater treatment would be provided by existing and planned infrastructure within the city. Project development would be required to comply with the regulations to maintain wastewater capacity in the city. Future residential development accommodated under the Housing Element Update would be evaluated to determine adequacy of utility infrastructure as part of the standard Environmental Checklist Utilities and Service Systems city development review process. The Housing Element Update would not result in impacts to wastewater and no impact would occur. Electricity, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications Electricity is currently provided by SoCal Edison and natural gas service is provided by SoCalGas. Telecommunications services would be provided by AT&T, Viasat, or other providers, at the discretion of future tenants. The Housing Element Update is a policy document and as such does not propose specific development projects, but facilitates density needed to accommodate the 6th cycle RHNA. Telecommunications are generally available in the project area, and facility upgrades would not likely be necessary. Future residential development in conformance with the Housing Element Update would be evaluated to determine adequacy of utility infrastructure as part of the standard City development review process and no impact would occur. NO IMPACT d. Would the project generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals? Would the project comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste? The purpose of the Housing Element Update is to comply with State housing element law requiring that the City show it has adequate land designated to accommodate the existing and projected housing needs reflected in the City's RHNA, which is based on the regional population forecasts. The RHNA does not encourage or promote growth, but rather requires communities to address the projected growth and accommodate its fair share of the regional housing needs to accommodate the forecasted growth. The General Plan Land Use Element chapter offers a goal and the following policies to manage solid waste: Goal LU 9.0: Adequate public facilities and services, provided in a timely manner and in appropriate locations to serve existing and future residents and businesses. Policy LU 9.1.1: Ensure construction of adequate infrastructure to meet the needs of new development prior to occupancy. Policy LU 9.1.6: Coordinate with appropriate agencies and organizations to ensure that landfill expansion needs are met while minimizing adverse impacts to Valley residents. Policy LU 9.1.7: Provide for location of additional waste transfer stations and other facilities to promote recycling and reuse of materials within Industrial designations on the Land Use Map, subject to applicable zoning requirements. The Housing Element Update is a policy document and as such does not propose specific development projects, but facilitates density needed to accommodate the 6th cycle RHNA. Because specific projects are not known at this time, the City cannot assess the specific impacts from solid waste. Currently, the three landfills that serve the city have remaining capacity (City of Santa Clarita Climate Action Plan [CAP] 2012). In total, the City of Santa Clarita has access to 17 landfills throughout the County but the majority of solid waste is sent to the Chiquita Canyon Sanitary Landfill, the Antelope Valley Public Landfill, and the Puente Hills Landfill No. 6 (City of Santa Clarita CAP 2012). All housing development proposals will be subject to the policies listed above, the Initial Study - Negative Declaration 97 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update standard conditions of approval, and project -specific environmental review. Furthermore, proposals are subject to development standards and conditions of approval as part of the permitting process, including environmental review. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would not generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals and there would be no impact. NO IMPACT Environmental Checklist Wildfire Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project: a. Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ b. Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks and thereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c. Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ d. Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslopes or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post -fire slope instability, or drainage changes? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ The City of Santa Clarita contracts with the LACFD for fire protection. Santa Clarita is a highly urbanized city that does not contain any state responsibility areas (SRA) within the City's boundaries. However, the City contains Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) for wildland fires within the City's boundaries (CaIFIRE 2020). Approximately, 80 to 90 percent of the General Plan planning area is located in a VHFHSZ (City of Santa Clarita 2011). Areas within the Santa Clarita Valley subject to wildland fire danger include portions of Newhall and Canyon Country, Sand Canyon, Pico Canyon, Placerita Canyon, Hasley Canyon, White's Canyon, Bouquet Canyon, and all areas along the interface between urban development and natural vegetation in hillside areas. G. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? As discussed in Section 20, Wildfire, construction activities associated with reasonably foreseeable new development under the Housing Element Update could interfere with adopted emergency Initial Study - Negative Declaration 99 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update response or evacuation plans as a result of temporary construction activities within rights -of -way. However, temporary construction barricades or other obstructions that could impede emergency access would be subject to the City's permitting process, which requires a traffic control plan for encroachment on a public right-of-way, subject to City review and approval. Implementation of these plans would ensure that future development under the proposed project would not impair or physically interfere with adopted emergency response or evacuation procedures. Increased housing development density under the Housing Element Update could result in additional traffic within area roadways. However, following the 2003 wildfires, Santa Clarita put into place emergency response procedures to reduce losses through better notification, evacuation procedures, and quick action by the State and federal governments to declare an emergency and provide suppression support (City of Santa Clarita 2011). The Safety Element Update also includes policies to support emergency response to wildfires in order to protect public safety infrastructure and property from fires, support the needs of fire protection in urban and wildland interface settings, maintain acceptable emergency response times, and prioritize fire safe development. Local fire response resources include those of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the Fire Services mutual aid system, the California Division of Forestry, and the United States Forest Service. In addition, in cooperation with the County, the City implements compatible policies for wildland fire safety, including but not limited to fuel reduction and defensible space, building materials and design, emergency access and evacuation routes, and fire flow requirements, to protect the public from wildfires. The following objectives, polices and goals in the Santa Clarita General Plan are aimed at protecting residents from wildfire (City of Santa Clarita 2011): Goal S 3: Protection of public safety and property from fires. Objective S 3.1 Provide adequate fire protection infrastructure to maintain acceptable service levels as established by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Policy S 3.1.1: Coordinate on planning for new fire stations to meet current and projected needs. Policy S 3.1.2: Program adequate funding for capital fire protection costs, and explore all feasible funding options to meet facility needs. Policy S 3.1.3: Require adequate fire flow as a condition of approval for all new development, which may include installation of additional reservoir capacity and/or distribution facilities. Objective S 3.2: Provide for the specialized needs of fire protection services in both urban and wildland interface areas. Policy S 3.2.1: Identify areas of the Santa Clarita Valley that are prone to wildland fire hazards, and address these areas in fire safety plans. Policy S 3.2.2: Enforce standards for maintaining defensible space around structures through clearing of dry brush and vegetation. Policy S 3.2.3: Establish landscape guidelines for fire -prone areas with recommended plant materials, and provide this information to builders and members of the public. Policy S 3.2.4: Require sprinkler systems, fire resistant building materials, and other construction measures deemed necessary to prevent loss of life and property from wildland fires. M Environmental Checklist Wildfire Policy S 3.2.5: Ensure adequate secondary and emergency access for fire apparatus, which includes minimum requirements for road width, surface material, grade, and staging areas. Policy S 3.2.6: For areas adjacent to the National Forest, cooperate with the United States Forest Service regarding land use and development issues. Policy S 3.2.7: Continue to provide information and training to the public on fire safety in wildland interface areas. Objective S 3.3: Maintain acceptable emergency response times throughout the planning area. Policy S 3.3.1: Plan for fire response times of five minutes in urban areas, eight minutes in suburban areas, and 12 minutes in rural areas. Policy S 3.3.2: Require the installation and maintenance of street name signs on all new development. Policy S 3.3.3: Require the posting of address numbers on all homes and businesses that are clearly visible from adjacent streets. Safety City of Sant Furthermore, LACFD has adopted programs directed at wildland fire prevention, including adoption of the State Fire Code standards for new development in hazardous fire areas. The City of Santa Clarita and LACFD would be responsible for ensuring that future development does not impair adopted emergency response or evacuation plans. As part of standard development procedures, future housing development plans would be submitted for review and approval to ensure that all new development has adequate emergency access and escape routes in compliance with existing City regulations. Impacts to emergency response to wildfire would thus be less than significant. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT b. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project, due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks and thereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire? If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? d. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslopes or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post fire slope instability, or drainage changes? The Santa Clarita Valley planning area is susceptible to wildland fires because of its hilly terrain, dry weather conditions, and native vegetation. Steep slopes allow for the quick spread of flames during fires and pose difficulty for fire suppression due to access problems for firefighting equipment. However, Santa Clarita is in a mutual aid agreement covering federal forest lands. Responsibility for non -structure fires within the National Forest belongs to the United States Forest Service and local fire response resources include those of the LACFD, the Fire Services mutual aid system, and the California Division of Forestry. Suppression efforts can involve fire equipment, heavy construction equipment, and air fire bombardment aircraft, in addition to hand crews (City of Santa Clarita 2011). LACFD operates 10 fire suppression camps assigned to the Air and Wildland Division, that have Initial Study - Negative Declaration 101 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update access to use of water -dropping helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, as deemed appropriate that would be able to assist in the event of a wildfire in sloped areas. As previously discussed, LACFD has adopted the State Fire Code standards for new development in hazardous fire areas. Fire prevention requirements include provision of access roads, adequate road width, and clearance of brush around structures located in hillside areas. In addition, proof of adequate water supply for fire flow is required within a designated distance for new construction in fire hazard areas. The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team responds to post -fire conditions in the city. BAER is a group of specialists in fields such as hydrology, soil sciences and wildlife management who evaluate damage to habitat areas from fires, and from firebreaks which may have been constructed to contain fires by cutting and clearing vegetation with earthmovers. In order to prevent erosion and re-establish vegetation consistent with native plant communities, appropriate planting and other management techniques must occur as soon as possible after a fire is extinguished. In addition, recovery from emergency incidents and minimization of economic and social disruption is the focus of General Plan Safety Element Goal S 7 and Objective S 7.2. Policies S 7.2.1 through 7.2.4 promote agency cooperation in planning for temporary shelters, expedited plan check, permitting and inspection programs to aid in the rebuilding of damaged structures; proper record -keeping procedures for obtaining reimbursement from state and federal agencies, and the purchasing of disaster and recovery supplies locally to assist local businesses in their recovery efforts. The Safety Element Update includes goals, objectives, and policies that support emergency planning by calling for the implementation of disaster response and recovery plans and procedures and minimization of economic and social disruption. Further, the majority of funding for fire services is obtained through property taxes. A special tax goes towards essential fire suppression and emergency medical services. The special tax is billed on the Joint Consolidated Annual Tax Bill under Detail of Taxes Due, Direct Assessments (City of Santa Clarita 2010). Any new homeowners that would relocate to Santa Clarita due to development facilitated by the Housing Element Update would be subject to this tax. Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but puts forth goals and policies that regulate various aspects of new housing development in Santa Clarita. Because it is a policy document, the 2021 Housing Element Update would not, in and of itself, have a significant impact on wildfire safety. Further, the Housing Element is a policy document and in and of itself does not propose any specific sites for development nor does it increase development potential beyond allowable amounts in the General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code. Therefore there would be no impact on exacerbated fire risks. NO IMPACT M Does the project: a. Have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? Environmental Checklist Mandatory Findings of Significance Less than Significant Potentially with Less than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b. Have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ c. Have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ a. Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment. Adopting the Housing Element Update would not have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species. In addition, the Housing Initial Study - Negative Declaration 103 City of Santa Clarita Housing Element Update Element Update would not have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or sensitive natural community. Through the City's development review process, future development projects would be evaluated for potential direct and indirect impacts on biological and cultural resources. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would not substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory and no impacts would occur. NO IMPACT b. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not result in impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable. In addition, through the City's development review process, future development projects would be evaluated for potential cumulative impacts and for consistency with all applicable policies of the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Municipal Code. Through this development review process, potential cumulative impacts to various natural and human -made resources would be evaluated. The Housing Element Update would not increase development potential above that already allowed under the City's General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code. The Housing Element Update would not have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable and impacts would be less than significant. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? The Housing Element Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but sets forth goals and policies that promulgate new housing development in Santa Clarita consistent with the current RHNA cycle. Because it is a policy document, the Housing Element Update would not have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. Through the City's development review process, future residential development projects would be evaluated for potential direct and indirect impacts on human beings. 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SCAG Regional Accessory Dwelling Unit Affordability Analysis. https:Hscag.ca.gov/sites/main/files/file- attachments/adu_affordability_analysis_120120v2.pdf?1606868527 (accessed November 2021). List of Preparers Rincon Consultants, Inc. prepared this IS -ND under contract to the City of Santa Clarita. Persons involved in data gathering analysis, project management, and quality control are listed below. RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. Deanna Hansen, Principal and Vice President Jerry Hittleman, Senior Environmental Planner Kari Zajac, MESM, Senior Environmental Planner Rachel Irvine, Associate Environmental Planner Jesse Voremberg, MS, Associate Environmental Planner Nichole Yee, Associate Environmental Planner Adriana Romero Velasquez, Associate Environmental Planner Antonia Davetas, Environmental Planning Intern RESOLUTION NO.22-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE PROJECT AND APPROVING MASTER CASE 21-088 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-001), AMENDING THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND THE SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S GENERAL PLAN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact: a. On June 14, 2011, the City Council adopted the Santa Clarita General Plan, by adoption of Resolution No. I 1-61. The General Plan includes the state mandated elements required by the State of California, including the Housing Element and the Safety Element. b. On October 22, 2013, the City Council adopted the 2013-2021 Housing Element. c. The State of California Government Code Section 65588 requires the review and adoption of a Housing Element that is updated according to the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) planning cycle. d. Following receipt of grant funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) under the Planning Grants Program provisions of Senate Bill (SB) 2, the City Council authorized a contract with the City of Santa Clarita's (City) consulting team of 4LEAF, Inc., and Rincon Consultants, Inc., on January 26, 2021, to prepare the updates to the Housing Element ("Housing Element Update" or "2021-2029 Housing Element") and the Safety Element. e. The proposed project is identified as Maser Case 21-088 (project), consisting of General Plan Amendment 21-001, which includes updates to the Housing Element and the Safety Element of the City's General Plan to ensure consistency with all State of California requirements. f. The State of California Government Code Section 65583(c)(9) requires that local jurisdictions make a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the Housing Element, and the Housing Element must describe this effort. Public outreach was conducted to allow and encourage meaningful public participation. Staff and consultants made use of multiple digital platforms to facilitate public input. Public participation included the establishment of the Housing Element Update website in March 2021; stakeholder interviews between January 2021 and September 2021; an online community opinion Page 1 of 7 survey that was conducted in English and Spanish in the spring of 2021; a virtual community workshop to introduce major elements of the Housing Element Update process on April 29, 2021; the distribution of informational flyers at City libraries and on the City's buses; a study session meeting with the Planning Commission on June 15, 2021; and a City Council Development Committee meeting on March 30, 2022. Concerns raised during these public participation events were addressed in the 2021-2029 Housing Element and Safety Element updates. g. On October 29, 2021, the complete public review Draft Housing Element Update was released, emailed to interested parties, and made available on the City's website. h. On November 12, 2021, a draft of the Housing Element Update was submitted to HCD for its 60-day review. i. On January 11, 2022, a comment letter from HCD on their review of the Draft 2021- 2029 Housing Element was received by staff. Revisions to the Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element have been made pursuant to HCD's comments and the document has been updated to comply with State Housing Element Law. The City Council acknowledges that comments on the Draft Housing Element provided by HCD will be considered and incorporated as appropriate prior to final adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element by City Council, in compliance with state law. d=ft k. In accordance with California Government Code Section 65302.5, the updated Safety Element was submitted to the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF) and the California Geological Survey for review. On January 18, 2022, the Resource Protection Committee of the BOF completed its review and assessment of the updated Safety Element and determined it meets the requirements of Government Code Section 65302. 1. The Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public hearing on April 5, 2022, in accordance with the City's noticing requirements. The public hearing for the Housing Element and Safety Element updates was advertised in The Signal newspaper on March 15, 2022. The public hearing was held at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:00 p.m. m. At the public hearing held on April 5, 2022, the Planning Commission received City staff s presentation summarizing the proposed project, conducted the public hearing, and received public testimony regarding the project and the Negative Declaration prepared for the project. The Planning Commission, in a 5-0 vote, recommended the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the project and adopt the Housing Element and Safety Element Updates. Included in their recommendation was a request to make a minor revision to the Safety Element clarifying the service area for the Pitchess Detention Center. =NO n. The City Council held a duly -noticed public hearing on May 10, 2022, in accordance with the City's noticing requirements. The public hearing for the Housing Element Page 2 of 7 and Safety Element updates was advertised in The Signal newspaper on April 19, 2022. The public hearing was held at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:00 p.m. o. At the public hearing held on May 10, 2022, the City Council received City staff s presentation summarizing the proposed project, conducted the public hearing, and received public testimony regarding the project and the Negative Declaration prepared for the project. p. Based upon the staff presentation, staff report, and public comments and testimony, the City Council finds that the project will not adversely affect the health, peace, comfort, or welfare of persons residing in the area; nor will the project jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare. q. The location of the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based for the Master Case 21-088 project file is with the Community Development Department; the record specifically is in the custody of the Director of Community Development. SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby find as follows: a. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration for this project have been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). b. The Draft Initial Study has been circulated for review and comment by affected governmental agencies and the public, and all comments received have been considered. The Draft Negative Declaration was advertised and posted on December 16, 2021, in accordance with CEQA. The public review period was open from December 16, 2021, through January 18, 2022. c. A Final Initial Study, which includes responses to comments and revisions to the Draft Initial Study (Errata), was prepared, published for public review, and sent to all commenters on March 18, 2022. d. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City. e. The documents and other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is made is the Master Case 21-088 project file, located within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development. MWIM f. The City Council, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds that the Negative Declaration for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA. Page 3 of 7 SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 21-088. Based on the Ann foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 21-088, the City Council hereby finds as follows: a. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan. The project is consistent with the General Plan's objectives, policies, and procedures. The proposed update to the Housing Element and the Safety Element of the City's General Plan ensures consistency with all requirements of the State of California Government Code. The amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element would not result in amendments to any other elements of the General Plan. b. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element would not result in any General Plan land use changes or zoning changes. No changes to the land use map or zoning map were necessary to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. c. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity '� and zone in which the property is located. Nothing contained in the proposed amendments would endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element consist of updates as required by state law and would not be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity. d. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use. 2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate. 3. Public protection service (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available. 4. The provision of utilities (e.g. potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site. The proposal is physically suitable for the site in terms of location, shape, size, and operating characteristics. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Page 4of7 Element consist of updates as required by state law. No changes to the land use map or zoning map were necessary to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. Furthermore, the City conducted outreach with public protection service and utility providers as a part of the Project and incorporated comments received in the Housing and Safety Element Updates. Nothing in the proposed amendments would increase the need for fire or police protection services, or increase demand for utilities. SECTION 4. FINDINGS FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-001. Based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record, including, without limitation, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and other transmittals from City staff to the City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the City Council, the City Council finds as follows: a. The proposed General Plan amendment meets all of the findings per Section] 7. 06.130 (Findings and Decision). The proposed General Plan amendment meets all of the findings per Section 17.06.130, as summarized in Section 3, above. b. Properties which benefit from increased density or intensity of development resulting MMN from the General Plan amendment shall fully mitigate their increased sewer impact at the time that development occurs on the properties. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element consist of updates as required by state law. No changes to the land use map or zoning map were necessary to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. c. In addition, the City Council shall make at least one of the following findings: 1. The proposed General Plan amendment is consistent with other elements of the City's General Plan pursuant to Government Code Section 65300.5. 2. The proposed General Plan amendment, if applicable, responds to changes in state andlor federal law pursuant to Government Code Section 65300.9. 3. The proposed General Plan amendment has been referred to the County of Los Angeles and any adjacent cities abutting or affected by the proposed action, the Local Agency Formation Commission, and any federal agency whose operations or lands may be affected by the proposed decision pursuant to Government Code Section 65352. The proposed General Plan amendment consisting of updates to the Housing Element and Safety Element include revisions to ensure consistency with all requirements of the State of California Government Code. The amendments to the Housing Element and Safety mom Element are consistent with the other elements of the City's General Plan. As a part of the outreach for the General Plan amendment and the CEQA process, the proposed Page 5 of 7 amendments were referred to the applicable county, state, and federal agencies. Input mom received, if any, was incorporated into the applicable documents. d. Additional findings for the Housing Element Update include the following: 1. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element are consistent with Government Code Section 65583, which states that a Housing Element is a mandatory element of the General Plan and shall consist of an identification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs and a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives, financial resources, and a schedule of programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing. 2. The proposed General Plan amendment is necessary to update the Housing Element in order to reflect the adequate sites for housing, including rental housing, factory - built housing, and mobile homes, and shall make adequate provisions for the existing and projected needs of all economic segments of the community. 3. The Housing Element describes existing and projected housing inventories and opportunities for additional housing within the planning area. 4. The Housing Element determines the extent of housing needs in the community and planning area. 5. The Housing Element describes methods for solving housing deficiencies and "' providing the City and its planning area with sufficient housing at all income levels. 6. The information which is the subject of this General Plan amendment is consistent with all other provisions of the Housing Element. SECTION 5. The City Council hereby approves Master Case 21-088, consisting of General Plan Amendment 21-001, adopting the Negative Declaration prepared for the project and allowing for the amendment of the Housing Element and Safety Element, as shown in the Housing Element Update (Exhibit A) and the Safety Element Update (Exhibit B). SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and certify this record to be a full, complete, and correct copy of the action taken. Page 6 of 7 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 101h day of May, 2022. MAYOR ATTEST: k L44M--6c� &ITY.CLER�K DATE: --5//d/Q� f— STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 1, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-21 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the I 01h of May, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth, Weste NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None CITY CLERK Page 7 of 7 EXHIBIT A HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (HEARING DRAFT) DOCUMENT CAN BE FOUND AT https://www.santa-clarita.com/housin�element' .r SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (HEARING DRAFT) I DOCUMENT CAN BE FOUND AT https://www.santa-clarita.com/1-iome/showdoew-nent?id=21018&t=6')78588866041 13876 Agenda Item: 2 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT PUBLIC HEARINGS /f PLANNING MANAGER APPROVAL: DATE: February 21, 2023 SUBJECT: Zoning Code Amendment for Implementation of Housing Element Program HP-1.13 (Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods) APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita LOCATION: Citywide CASE PLANNER: Erika Iverson RECOMMENDED ACTION Planning Commission: 1. Conduct the public hearing and receive testimony from the public; and 2. Adopt Resolution P23-02 recommending the City Council: a) find the project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption; and b) approve Master Case 23-006 (Unified Development Code Amendment 23-001). BACKGROUND All cities in California are required by state law to produce, update, and certify their Housing Elements every eight years. On April 5, 2022, the City of Santa Clarita's (City) Planning Commission voted to recommend the City Council adopt an update to its Housing Element covering the planning period between 2021 and 2029, also referred to as the sixth Housing Element cycle. On May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted the sixth Housing Element cycle as recommended by the Planning Commission. The Housing Element must include a sites inventory demonstrating the City has enough suitable sites to accommodate the number of units by each income category included in the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation. The sites inventory must comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 1397, which amended the Housing Element Law and placed stricter requirements on local jurisdictions when identifying adequate and available sites to meet their RHNA allocations. This law resulted in added scrutiny and more eligibility requirements for identifying housing sites, including new requirements for streamlining the permitting of projects on sites included in previous Housing Elements that are reused in the updated sites inventory. Specifically, sites identified in prior Housing Element Page 1 cycles (non -vacant sites included in one previous Housing Element inventory and vacant sites included in two previous Housing Elements) must allow by -right approval requirements if at least 20 percent of the proposed units are affordable to lower -income households. The City's sites inventory demonstrates that the City has adequate sites to meet its RHNA allocation under existing zoning; therefore, no re -zoning of sites, and no increase in density to the General Plan was required as part of the sixth Housing Element cycle. In order to comply with state law, the City's sixth Housing Element cycle included a program (Program HP- 1.13) to amend the Unified Development Code (UDC) to specify the by -right approval requirements for those specific sites in accordance with AB 1397, if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower -income households. The proposed UDC amendments identified under Program HP-1.13 would not change the General Plan Land Use or Zoning designation for any parcel. PROJECT AREA The proposed UDC changes would apply to 36 parcels (shown in the attached Sites Map) across the City that have been included on the sites inventory list(s) in previous Housing Element cycle(s), as suitable sites for lower -income housing units. The affected parcels are located in the Regional Commercial (CR) zone, Mixed -Use Corridor (MXC) zone, the Lyons Corridor Plan, and Soledad Corridor Plan. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Summary The proposed project would update the City's UDC. The project consists of text amendments only; no changes to the City's General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning Map are proposed. The intent of the proposed code amendment is to comply with state law and would implement Program HP- 1.13 of the Housing Element, which was adopted by City Council in May of 2022. The proposed code language is attached as Exhibit A and would establish a definition in Section 17.11.020 (Definitions) for lower -income households in the UDC, and amend UDC Sections 17.42.010 (Residential Use Types), 17.37.010 (Corridor Plan (CP) Zone), and 17.35.010 (Mixed - Use Corridor (MXC) Zone) to clarify that multifamily residential projects on specific sites (shown in the attached Sites Map) within the CR zone, CP zone, and MXC zone are a permitted use, without the need for a use permit, when at least 20 percent of the project units are affordable to lower -income households. It should be noted, that while a use permit would not be required, new development proposals would still be subject to the Development Review application process to ensure compliance with the applicable objective development regulations of the UDC, and are required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The proposed UDC amendments require the approval of the City Council to be enacted. Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve and adopt the proposed amendments. ANALYSIS Page 2 Entitlements A zoning code amendment (UDC Amendment 23-001) is required to update the UDC, and is subject to the Zoning Amendment process listed in UDC Section 17.28.120.I. General Plan Consistency The proposed amendments are consistent with the General Plan. Specifically, the amendments are consistent with Housing Element Goal H1, and will implement Housing Element Program HP- 1.13 to ensure the City's compliance with Government Code § 65583: Goal HI: Identify and maintain adequate sites to accommodate the City's regional housing need through the planning period. Program HP-1.13: Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods. Government Code § 65583 requires analysis and justification of the sites included in the sites inventory of the City's Housing Element. The Housing Element may only count non -vacant sites included in one previous Housing Element inventory and vacant sites included in two previous Housing Elements if the sites are subject to a program that allows affordable housing by right. The Unified Development Code will be amended for housing sites used for multiple Housing Elements and allow by -right approval requirements if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower income households to ensure compliance with Government Code § 65583. ENVIRONMENTAL A Notice of Exemption was prepared for the project. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Future development under this UDC language would be subject to CEQA regulations in place at the time of application for development. NOTICING All noticing requirements for a public hearing have been completed as required by Section 17.06.110 of the Unified Development Code. A 1/8th page advertisement was placed in The Signal newspaper on January 31, 2023. CONCLUSION Changes in state law have placed stricter requirements on local jurisdictions when identifying Page 3 adequate sites to meet their RHNA allocation. The proposed amendments implement Housing Element Program HP-1.13, which was incorporated into the Housing Element, adopted by City Council in May 2022, to ensure the City's sites inventory follows state law. Staff has drafted the necessary findings of support so the Planning Commission can make a recommendation of approval to the City Council. ATTACHMENTS Resolution P23-02 Exhibit A Sites Map Notice of Exemption Public Notice Page 4 RESOLUTION P23-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL FIND THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIORNMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND APPROVE MASTER CASE 23-006, CONSISTING OF UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 23-001, AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings of fact: A. Assembly Bill (AB) 1397 went into effect January 1, 2018, and amended the Housing Element Law (state law), specifically Government Code sections 65580, 65583, and 65583.2; B. AB 1397 added new requirements for streamlining the permitting of affordable housing projects with at least 20 percent of units allocated for lower -income households on sites included in previous Housing Elements that are reused in the updated sites inventory; C. On May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element; D. The adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element included Program HP- 1.13 in order to comply with state law, which would amend the Unified Development Code (UDC) to specify the by -right approval requirements for those specific [sites that have been listed as suitable sites for affordable housing development in previous Housing Elements, if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower -income households]; consistent with AB 1397; E. The proposed amendments are attached to Resolution P23-02 as Exhibit A; F. The proposed amendments implement Program HP- 1.13 of the 2021-2029 Housing Element; G. The project was duly noticed in accordance with the public hearing noticing requirements of the Unified Development Code and a 1/81h-page advertisement was placed in The Signal newspaper on January 31, 2023; H. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on this issue commencing on February 21, 2023, at, or after, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California; and I. At the hearing described above, the Planning Commission considered a staff presentation, the staff report, and public testimony on the proposed amendments. Resolution P23-02 Master Case 23-006 Page 2 of 6 SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the Planning Commission recommends the City Council hereby finds as follows: A. A Notice of Exemption for this project was prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); B. The project is exempt from CEQA under Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; C. The documents and other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the Planning Commission is made is the Master Case 23-006 project file located within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development; and D. Based upon the findings set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby finds the Notice of Exemption for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA. SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 23-006. Based on the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 23-006, the Planning Commission recommends the City Council hereby finds as follows: A. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan; The amendments are consistent with the General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element adopted by the City Council in May 2022. Specifically, the amendments are consistent with Housing Element Goal H1, and will implement Housing Element Program HP-1.13 to ensure the City's compliance with Government Code § 65583: Goal Hl: Identify and maintain adequate sites to accommodate the City's regional housing need through the planning period. Program HP-J. 13: Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods. Government Code § 65583 requires analysis and justification of the sites included in the sites inventory of the City's Housing Element. The Housing Element may only count non -vacant sites included in one previous Housing Element inventory and vacant sites included in two previous Housing Elements if the sites are subject to a program Resolution P23-02 Master Case 23-006 Page 3 of 6 that allows affordable housing by right. The Unified Development Code will be amended for housing sites used for multiple Housing Elements and allow by -right approval requirements if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower income households to ensure compliance with Government Code § 65583. B. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code; The amendments comply with the provisions of the UDC. The proposed amendments would not change the General Plan land use or Zoning designation for any properties. No changes to the development densities or development regulations are proposed. C. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and Nothing contained in the proposed amendments would endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public. The proposed amendments consist of updates to the UDC that are intended to implement the programs outlined in the 2021-2029 Housing Element and maintain compliance with recent updates to Housing Element laws. D. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use; 2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are ofsujficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity oftraffic such proposal would generate; 3. Public protection service (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriprotection, etc) are readily available; 4. The provision of utilities (e.g. potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site. The proposal is physically suitable for the site in terms of location, shape, size, and Resolution P23-02 Master Case 23-006 Page 4 of 6 operating characteristics. The amendments specify by -right approval requirements for certain affordable housing projects on specific sites (those non -vacant sites included in one previous Housing Element sites inventory, and those vacant sites included in two previous Housing Elements) as mandated by state law. No development is proposed or would be approved by the amendments, and any future development that may occur under the revised amendments would require separate development permit reviews at the time the projects are submitted. The City currently receives adequate service from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff s Department. The project area is likewise served by all applicable utilities. Nothing in the proposed amendments would increase the need for fire or sheriff protection services, or increase demand for utilities. SECTION 4. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS FOR UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 23-001. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings for UDC Amendment 23-001, the Planning Commission recommends the City Council hereby finds as follows: A. The amendment is consistent with the adjacent area, if applicable; The proposed amendments would apply to properties across the City and are consistent with the existing General Plan Land Use and Zoning designation. No changes to the General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning Map are proposed. B. The amendment is consistent with the principles of the General Plan; The amendments are consistent with the General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element adopted by the City Council in May 2022. Specifically, the amendments are consistent with Housing Element Goal H1, and will implement Housing Element Program HP-1.13 to ensure the City's compliance with Government Code § 65583: Goal HI: Identify and maintain adequate sites to accommodate the City's regional housing need through the planning period. Program HP- 1.13: Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods. Government Code § 65583 requires analysis and justification of the sites included in the sites inventory of the City's Housing Element. The Housing Element may only count non -vacant sites included in one previous Housing Element inventory and vacant sites included in two previous Housing Elements if the sites are subject to a program that allows affordable housing by right. The Unified Development Code will be amended for housing sites used for multiple Housing Elements and allow by -right approval requirements if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower income households to ensure Resolution P23-02 Master Case 23-006 Page 5 of 6 compliance with Government Code § 65583. C. Approval of the amendment will be in the interest ofpublic health, convenience, safety, and general welfare and in conformity with good zoning practice; The amendments support the public health, convenience, safety, and general welfare of the community, and is in conformity with good zoning practice because the proposed amendments would implement one of the General Plan Housing Element Programs to ensure compliance with state law. D. The amendment is consistent with other applicable provisions of this code; and The amendments are consistent with the UDC and would not change the General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning Map, and would not alter the development densities or development regulations of the code. E. Is necessary to implement the General Plan and/or that the public convenience, the general welfare or good zoning practice justifies such action. The amendments are necessary in order to implement the General Plan, more specifically, to implement the General Plan's 2021-2029 Housing Element in compliance with state law. SECTION 5. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita, California, as follows: Adopt Resolution P23-02, recommending the City of Santa Clarita City Council find the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under section 15061(b)(3), and approve Master Case 23-006, consisting of Unified Development Code Amendment 23-001, amending the Unified Development Code as shown in Exhibit A. Resolution P23-02 Master Case 23-006 Page 6 of 6 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of February, 2023. CHAIRPERSON PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: RACHEL CLARK, SECRETARY PLANNING COMMISSION STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF SANTA CLARITA I, Rachel Clark, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 21' day of February, 2023, by the following vote of the Planning Commission: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY EXHIBIT A: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS — REDLINE/STRIKETHROUGH Note that new proposed language is shown in blue underline. Amendments to Definitions The Unified Development Code (UDC) is amended at Section 17.11.020 (Definitions) to add a definition for lower -income households in its alphabetic location, to read as follows: "Lower -income households" means persons and families whose income does not exceed the qualifying in limits for lower -income families as established and amended from time to time pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, and includes very -low income households and extremely -low income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, and as may be later amended. Amendments to Mixed Use Corridor (MXC) Zone 17.35.010 (Mixed Use Corridor (MXC) Zone) A. Development Standards. Property in the MXC zone shall be subject to the following general development standards: 1. Maximum density (units per gross acre) 30 2. Minimum density (units per gross acre)' 11 3. Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of nonresidential component 1.0 4. Minimum floor area ratio (FAR) of nonresidential component' 0.25 5. Building setback from public right-of-way (major or secondary highway) (in feet) 5 6. Building setback from public right-of-way (not on a major or secondary highway) (in feet) 0 7. Surface -level parking setback from major/secondary highway (in feet) 1015 8. Structure setback from neighboring residential zones or uses (in feet)' 25 9. Maximum height of building/structure without a CUP (in feet) 50 Notes: 1. Floor area ratios and densities less than the minimum required shall be subject to a minor use permit, excent that a multifamily broiect that includes at least 20% of total broiect units as affordable to lower - income households shall be bermitted without need for use hermit on anv of the followlnE barcels: 2811- 002-069 and 2836-011-018 Amendments to Residential Use Types 17.42.010 (Residential Use Types) 4. Dwelling c. Multifamily -includes a building designed and intended for occupancy by three (3) or more families living independently of each other, each in a separate dwelling unit, which may be owned individually or by a single landlord. Includes apartments, townhomes, row houses, triplexes, and fourplexes. Accessible parking stalls shall be required in accordance with the Building Code. NUI NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 URI UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I X X X X X X X P P P M* C C X X *Notwithstanding the above, a multifamily project that includes at least 20% of total project units as affordable to lower -income households shall be permitted without need for use permit on any of the following parcels: 2861-058-072, 2861-058-073, 2861-058-074, 2861-058-075, 2861-058-076, 2861-058- 077, 2861-058-079, 2861-058-080, 2861-058-081, 2861-058-082, 2861-058-083, 2861-058-084, 2861-058- 085, and 2861-058-071. Amendments to Corridor Plan (CP) Zone 17.37.010 (Corridor Plan (CP) Zone) The corridor plan (CP) zoning designation identifies lands in the planning area that are governed by an adopted corridor plan. Specific allowable uses, maximum intensity standards, and development standards shall be determined by the adopted corridor plan. For any properties rezoned CP prior to the final adoption of a corridor plan, development of such properties shall be governed by the underlying General Plan land use designation and the corresponding zone's development standards. Notwithstanding the above, a multifamily project that includes at least 20% of total project units as affordable to lower -income households shall be permitted without need for use permit on any of the following parcels: 2844-001-046, 2844-001-033, 2830-001-214, 2830-001-208, 2830-001-051, 2830-001- 043, 2830-001-042, 2830-001-027, 2830-001-215, 2830-001-036, 2830-001-015, 2830-001-029, 2803- 032-001, 2803-032-026, 2803-032-034, 2803-032-035, 2803-032-042, 2803-032-043, 2825-015-015, and 2944-001-077 SANTA CLARITA C23-006 - Unified Development Code Amendment 23-001 Legend N Impacted Parcels A 0 1 2 r7L City Boundary Miles The City of Santa Clarita does not warrant the accuracy Santa Clara River of the data and assurnes no liability for any errors or ornissions. Q \PROJ ECTS\CD\230127bl\ZoneCodeAmendment M%IPA- . ME NEW 1% 1 --- LM k 01' 1 1. Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall (CR zone) 2. Former KMart Center (MXC zone) 3. Former Saugus Speedway (MXC zone) 4. Soleclad Corridor Plan - at Crossglade Ave (CP zone) 5. Soleclad Corridor Plan - south of Solamint Rd (CP zone) 6. Lyons Corridor Plan - Valencia Plaza shopping center (CF) zone) 7. Lyons Corridor Plan - Smart & Final shopping center (CP zone) NOTICE OF EXEMPTION TO: FROM: ` [X] Los Angeles County Clerk City of Santa Clarita Business Filings and Registration Community Development P.O. Box 1208 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 4302 Norwalk, CA 90650 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 [ ] Office of Planning and Research 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 Sacramento, CA 95814 DATE: February 21, 2023 PROJECT NAME: Unified Development Code Amendments (Master Case 23-006) PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project consists of amendments to various sections to Title 17 of the City of Santa Clarita's Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Unified Development Code (UDC) PROJECT APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita Department of Community Development (Contact: Erika Iverson, (661) 255-4962) This is to advise that the [ ] Director of Public Works [ ] Planning Commission [X] City Council of the City of Santa Clarita has approved the above project on (Date to be Determined). Review of the project by the Department of Community Development found that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. EXEMPT STATUS: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Person or agency carrying out the project: City of Santa Clarita This is to certify that the Notice of Exemption with comments/responses and record of project approval is available for public review at: CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 4302 Santa Clarita, California 91355 (661) 255-4330 Contact Person/Title: Erika Iverson, Associate Planner Signature: CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION: Master Case 23-006: Unified Development Code Amendment 23-001 PROJECT APPLICANT PROJECT LOCATION City of Santa Clarita Citywide PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Santa Clarita (City) is requesting amendments to the City's Unified Development Code (UDC) in order to implement one of the Programs identified in the City's 6tn Cycle Housing Element to comply with state law. The proposed UDC amendments would specify the by - right approval requirements for specific sites that have been listed as suitable sites for affordable housing development in previous Housing Elements, if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower income households. The proposed UDC amendments would not change the City's General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning Map. The City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on this matter on the following date: DATE: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 TIME: At or after 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall, Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 The Planning Commission agenda can be found at www.santa-clarita.com/a eg ndas by February 17, 2023. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: A Notice of Exemption was prepared for the proposed project. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clarita at, or prior to, the public hearings. If you wish to have written comments included in the materials the Planning Commission receives prior to the public hearing, those comments must be submitted to the Community Development Department by Friday, February 10, 2023. For further information regarding this proposal, you may contact the Project Planner, by appointment, at the City of Santa Clarita Permit Center: 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 140, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Telephone: (661) 255-4330. Website: www.santa-clarita.com/planning. Send written correspondence via e-mail to eiversonksanta-clarita.com, or by US mail to: City of Santa Clarita Planning Division, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Project Planner: Erika Iverson, Associate Planner. Jason Crawford, AICP Director of Community Development Published: The Signal, January 31, 2023 RESOLUTION P23-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL FIND THE PROJECT IS EXEY5 PT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIORNMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND APPROVE MASTER CASE 23-006, CONSISTING OF UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 23-001, AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings of fact: A. Assembly Bill (AB) 1397 went into effect January 1, 2018, and amended the Housing Element Law (state law), specifically Government Code sections 65580, 65583, and 65583.2; B. AB 1397 added new requirements for streamlining the permitting of affordable housing projects with at least 20 percent of units allocated for lower -income households on sites included in previous Housing Elements that are reused in the updated sites inventory; C. On May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element; D. The adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element included Program HP- 1.13 in order to comply with state law, which would amend the Unified Development Code (UDC) to specify the by -right approval requirements for those specific [sites that have been listed as suitable sites for affordable housing development in previous Housing Elements, if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower -income households]; consistent with AB 1397; E. The proposed amendments are attached to Resolution P23-02 as Exhibit A; F. The proposed amendments implement Program HP- 1.13 of the 2021-2029 Housing Element; G. The project was duly noticed in accordance with the public hearing noticing requirements of the Unified Development Code and a 1/8th-page advertisement was placed in The Signal newspaper on January 31, 2023; H. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on this issue commencing on February 21, 2023, at, or after, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California; and At the hearing described above, the Planning Commission considered a staff presentation, Resolution P23-02 Master Case 23-006 Page 2 of 6 the staff report, and public testimony on the proposed amendments. SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the Planning Commission recommends the City Council hereby finds as follows: A. A Notice of Exemption for this project was prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); B. The project is exempt from CEQA under Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; C. The documents and other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the Planning Commission is made is the Master Case 23-006 project file located within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development; and D. Based upon the findings set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby finds the Notice of Exemption for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA. SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 23-006. Based on the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 23-006, the Planning Commission recommends the City Council hereby finds as follows: A. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan; The amendments are consistent with the General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element adopted by the City Council in May 2022. Specifically, the amendments are consistent with Housing Element Goal H1, and will implement Housing Element Program HP- 1.13 to ensure the City's compliance with Government Code § 65583: Goal HP Identify and maintain adequate sites to accommodate the City's regional housing need through the planning period. Program HP-1.13: Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods. Government Code § 65583 requires analysis and justification of the sites included in the sites inventory of the City's Housing Element. The Housing Element may only count non -vacant sites included in Resolution P23-02 Master Case 23-006 Page 3 of 6 one previous Housing Element inventory and vacant sites included in two previous Housing Elements if the sites are subject to a program that allows affordable housing by right. The Unified Development Code will be amended for housing sites used for multiple Housing Elements and allow by -right approval requirements if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower income households to ensure compliance with Government Code § 65583. B. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code; The amendments comply with the provisions of the UDC. The proposed amendments would not change the General Plan land use or Zoning designation for any properties. No changes to the development densities or development regulations are proposed. C. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and Nothing contained in the proposed amendments would endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public. The proposed amendments consist of updates to the UDC that are intended to implement the programs outlined in the 2021-2029 Housing Element and maintain compliance with recent updates to Housing Element laws. D. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use; 2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate; 3. Public protection service (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriffprotection, etc.) are readily available; 4. The provision of utilities (e.g. potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is Resolution P23-02 Master Case 23-006 Page 4 of 6 adequate to serve the site. The proposal is physically suitable for the site in terms of location, shape, size, and operating characteristics. The amendments specify by -right approval requirements for certain affordable housing projects on specific sites (those non -vacant sites included in one previous Housing Element sites inventory, and those vacant sites included in two previous Housing Elements) as mandated by state law. No development is proposed or would be approved by the amendments, and any future development that may occur under the revised amendments would require separate development permit reviews at the time the projects are submitted. The City currently receives adequate service from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The project area is likewise served by all applicable utilities. Nothing in the proposed amendments would increase the need for fire or sheriff protection services, or increase demand for utilities. SECTION 4. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS FOR UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 23-001. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings for UDC Amendment 23-001, the Planning Commission recommends the City Council hereby finds as follows: A. The amendment is consistent with the adjacent area, if applicable; The proposed amendments would apply to properties across the City and are consistent with the existing General Plan Land Use and Zoning designation. No changes to the General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning Map are proposed. B. The amendment is consistent with the principles of the General Plan; The amendments are consistent with the General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element adopted by the City Council in May 2022. Specifically, the amendments are consistent with Housing Element Goal H1, and will implement Housing Element Program HP- 1.13 to ensure the City's compliance with Government Code § 65583: Goal HI: Identify and maintain adequate sites to accommodate the City's regional housing need through the planning period. Program HP-1.13: Sites Identified in Multiple Planning Periods. Government Code § 65583 requires analysis and justification of the sites included in the sites inventory of the City's Housing Element. The Housing Element may only count non -vacant sites included in one previous Housing Element inventory and vacant sites included in two previous Housing Elements if the sites are subject to a program that allows affordable housing by right. The Unified Development Resolution P23-02 Master Case 23-006 Page 5 of 6 Code will be amended for housing sites used for multiple Housing Elements and allow by -right approval requirements if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower income households to ensure compliance with Government Code § 65583. C. Approval of the amendment will be in the interest ofpublic health, convenience, safety, and general welfare and in conformity with good zoning practice; The amendments support the public health, convenience, safety, and general welfare of the community, and is in conformity with good zoning practice because the proposed amendments would implement one of the General Plan Housing Element Programs to ensure compliance with state law. D. The amendment is consistent with other applicable provisions of this code; and The amendments are consistent with the UDC and would not change the General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning Map, and would not alter the development densities or development regulations of the code. E. Is necessary to implement the General Plan and/or that the public convenience, the general welfare or good zoning practice justifies such action. The amendments are necessary in order to implement the General Plan, more specifically, to implement the General Plan's 2021-2029 Housing Element in compliance with state law. SECTION 5. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita, California, as follows: Adopt Resolution P23-02, recommending the City of Santa Clarita City Council find the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under section 15061(b)(3), and approve Master Case 23-006, consisting of Unified Development Code Amendment 23-001, amending the Unified Development Code as shown in Exhibit A. Resolution P23-02 Master Case 23-006 Page 6 of 6 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21" day of February, 2023. CHAIRPERSON PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: RACHEL LARK, SECRETARY PLANNING�COMMISSION STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF SANTA CLARITA I, Rachel Clark, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 21 sc day of February, 2023, by the following vote of the Planning Commission: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: ,t�y��� �E�2.1.11J� ,�USL�!-�1i'c�LT� EIGHNAT>J NOES: COMMISSIONERS: QS-- gOM ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: PLANN COMMISSION SECRETARY EXHIBIT A: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS — REDLINE/STRIKETHROUGH Note that new proposed language is shown in blue underline. Amendments to Definitions The Unified Development Code (UDC) is amended at Section 17.11.020 (Definitions) to add a definition for lower -income households in its alphabetic location, to read as follows: "LON'ver-income households'' means persons and families Xwhose income sloes not exceed thegualif,in T limits for lot-ver-income families as established and amenciccl from time to time pursuant to Section 8 of the United States 1-10using Act of 1937_ and includes very-lornw income households and extreme) �-lovv income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 ol�lhe Callf'orma 1-lealt1i and Safety Code, and as may be later amended. Amendments to Mixed Use Corridor (AMC) Zone 17.35.010 (Mixed Use Corridor (MXC) Zone) A. Development Standards. Property in the MXC zone shall be subject to the following general development standards: 1. Maximum density (units per gross acre) 30 2. Minimum density (units per gross acre)' 11 3. Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of nonresidential component 1.0 4. Minimum floor area ratio (FAR) of nonresidential component' 0.25 5. Building setback from public right-of-way (major or secondary highway) (in feet) 5 6. Building setback from public right-of-way (not on a major or secondary highway) (in feet) 0 7. Surface -level parking setback from major/secondary highway (in feet) 10/5 8. Structure setback from neighboring residential zones or uses (in feet)' 25 9. Maximum height of building/structure without a CUP (in feet) 50 Notes: 1. Floor area ratios and densities less than the minimum required shall be subject to a minor use permit, except that a multifamily project that includes at least 20% ol'total proiect units as affordable to lower - income households shall be permitted without need for use permit on any of the followifig mircels: 281 1- 002-069 and 2836-01 1-018. Amendments to Residential Use Types 17.42.010 (Residential Use Types) 4. Dwelling c. Multifamily —includes a building designed and intended for occupancy by three (3) or more families living independently of each other, each in a separate dwelling unit, which may be owned individually or by a single landlord. Includes apartments, townhomes, row houses, triplexes, and fourplexes. Accessible parking stalls shall be required in accordance with the Building Code. NUI NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I I X X X X X X X P P P M:` C C X X `Notvvithstancling the above_ a III tiltil'amily project that includes at least 20% of total project units as affordable to lower -income households shall be permitted without need for use permit on env of the folloNvin; parcels: 2861-058-072.2861-058-073 2861-058-074 2861-058-075 2861-058-076 2861 058 077. 2861-058-079. 2861-058-080. 2861-058-081. 2861-058-082, 2861-058-083, 2861-058-084. 2861-058- 085, and 2861-058-071. Amendments to Corridor Plan (CP) Zone 17.37.010 (Corridor Plan (CP) Zone) The corridor plan (CP) zoning designation identifies lands in the planning area that are governed by an adopted corridor plan. Specific allowable uses, maximum intensity standards, and development standards shall be determined by the adopted corridor plan. For any properties rezoned CP prior to the final adoption of a corridor plan, development of such properties shall be governed by the underlying General Plan land use designation and the corresponding zone's development standards. Notwithstanclin r the above, a 111ultifamily project that includes at least 20% of total project units gs affordable 1.0 lower -income households shall be permitted V,vithout need for use permit on an ofthe 1,0110vvin; parcels: 2844-001-046. 2844-00 1 -033,2830-001-214 2830-001-208 2830-001-051 2830 001 043. 2830-001-042. 2830-001-027, 2830-001-215 2830-001-036. 2830-001-015. 2830-00 1 -029. 2803- 032-001, 2803-032-026. 2803-032-034. 2803-032-035. 2803-032-042 2803-032-043 2825-015-015 anti 2844-001-072.