Report Prepared by: Leah Brown, Management Analyst, Development Services
Title
SUBJECT: Report on Programs Within the Draft Housing Element, Public Input Received, and Seek Council Direction Regarding Requests for Additional Programs from the Public
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review programs within the Draft Housing Element, Public Input received and seek Council direction on the inclusion of additional programs from the public.
RECOMMENDATION
Review and provide policy direction to staff.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve programs as drafted in the Housing Element; or,
2. Advise staff to include specific additional programs; or,
3. Continue to a future City Council meeting (date and time to be specified in City Council motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200, et seq.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-25 Adopted Budget and City Council's Prohousing Policies
DISCUSSION
As part of the eight-year period (2024-2032) of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, the City must outline a comprehensive Housing Plan. The Housing Plan sets forth a strategy, including goals, policies, and programs, to address housing issues identified in the City of Merced.
Goals
1. Regional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with jurisdictions in the county to efficiently address housing issues and find regional solutions.
2. Housing Development: Provide an adequate supply and range of housing types to meet the diverse needs of residents.
3. Affordable Housing Options: Facilitate the development of affordable housing and protect the existing supply of affordable housing to extremely low, very low-, low- and moderate-income households.
4. Housing and Neighborhood Preservation: Maintain and improve the City's existing housing stock.
5. Housing for Persons with Special Needs: Support and provide housing and services for people with special needs in the community. People with special needs include, but are not limited to, seniors, families with ch...
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