Agenda - 09-08-2016 - 1 - Discussion of the Proposed Orange County FY 2016 - 2020 Affordable Housing Strategic Plan

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2 Staff has also included a few other discussion items for further clarification in moving forward: • the Board's criteria and priorities on the use of land banking, • moving forward on use of County-owned property, • planning initiatives to further affordable housing, • the County's 1,000 units goal and special needs housing; and • criteria or other areas of emphasis the Board would like included to address affordable housing needs in the county The Plan has identified ten goals with strategies, recommendations and actions to implement each goal. Following discussion by the Board at this Work Session, staff requests approval to prepare the final draft of the Plan incorporating Board and community comments. With regard to next steps, the Plan will need to be implemented in phases and that with the Board's approval of the Plan, staff will bring back to the Board detailed work plans and metrics in consultation and collaboration with community and municipal partners and county agencies. Staff has included in the materials examples of innovations and successes from other communities particularly with regard to use of mobile homes to meet special affordable housing needs (Attachments A and C). FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact regarding the discussion of the Proposed 2016— 2020 Affordable Housing Strategic Plan. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. The creation and preservation of affordable housing options helps to meet a basic need and advances economic self-sufficiency. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. Affordable housing options allow individuals to reduce risks associated with being unhoused. • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board review and discuss the information provided on the Proposed 2016 — 2020 Affordable Housing Strategic Plan and provide direction to staff.