HomeMy WebLinkAboutCERTIFICATION-cupertino-adopted-in-090424STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
651 Bannon Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
September 4, 2024
Pamela Wu, City Manager
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
Dear Pamela Wu:
RE: City of Cupertino 6th Cycle (2023-2031) Adopted Housing Element
Thank you for submitting the City of Cupertino (City) housing element that was adopted
May 14, 2024 and received for review on July 12, 2024. Pursuant to Government Code
section 65585, the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD) is reporting the results of its review. HCD received Resolution 24-039,
Ordinances 24-2262 and 24- 2261, and correspondence dated August 19,2024 from
the City regarding rezoning to accommodate the regional housing needs allocation
(RHNA) for review. In addition, HCD considered comments from Cupertino for All
pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (c).
HCD is pleased to find the adopted housing element in substantial compliance with
State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq) as of date of this letter. The
adopted element was found to be substantially the same as the revised draft element
that HCD’s April 10, 2024 review determined met statutory requirements. This finding is
based on, among other things, completion of Program 1.3.2 (Rezoning to Achieve
RHNA).
Additionally, the City must continue timely and effective implementation of all programs
including but not limited to the following:
• Program 1.3.4 (Development of Nonvacant Sites)
• Program 1.3.6 (Encourage Missing Middle Housing Developments to
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing)
• Program 1.3.7 (Lot Consolidation)
• Program 1.3.8 (Accessory Dwelling Units)
• Program 1.3.9 (Review Development Standards)
• Program 2.3.1 (Support Affordable Housing Development)
• Program 2.3.6 (Surplus Properties for Housing and Faith-Based Housing)
Pamela Wu, City Manager
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•Program 2.3.10 (Extremely Low-Income Housing)
•Program 3.3.2 (Preservation of At-Risk Housing units)
•Program 5.1.1 (Emergency Shelters)
•Program 5.1.4 (Low-Barrier Navigation Center)
•Program 5.1.5 (Residential Care Facilities)
The City must monitor and report on the results of this and other programs through the
annual progress report, required pursuant to Gov. Code section 65400. Please be
aware, Government Code section 65585(i) grants HCD authority to review any action
or failure to act by a local government that it determines is inconsistent with an adopted
housing element or housing element law. This includes failure to implement program
actions included in the housing element. HCD may revoke housing element
compliance if the local government’s actions do not comply with state law.
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 program, 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.
HCD appreciates the dedication and work that was put into the housing element
update and review process. HCD particularly commends the leadership and
collaboration of the City staff in taking significant steps towards addressing the housing
needs of the community. HCD wishes the City success in implementing its housing
element and looks forward to following its progress through the General Plan annual
progress reports pursuant to Government Code section 65400. If HCD can provide
assistance in implementing the housing element, please contact
Jose Armando Jauregui, of our staff, at Jose.Jauregui@hcd.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
Melinda Coy
Proactive Housing Actionability Chief