2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (6th Cycle)
The Housing Element is a state-mandated and city-initiated policy document included in the City of Pico Rivera General Plan. The Housing Element identifies policies and programs to meet existing and projected future housing needs for all economic segments in the City. The 2021-2029 Housing Element identifies specific actions to be taken over the planning period to address local housing needs.
PUBLIC REVIEW REVISED DRAFT 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT – MARCH 14, 2022
The City of Pico Rivera has revised the draft of the 2021-2029 Housing Element. Please click below on links to view. If you have any questions or comments please contact Julia Gonzalez, Deputy Director at 562-801-4447 or by email at juliagonzalez@pico-rivera.org.
2021- 2029 DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT – REDLINED
2021-20209 DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT – CLEAN
NOTICE OF INTENT AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The City has made the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration available for public review and comment pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 15072. The Mitigated Negative Declaration includes a description of the proposed project; an evaluation of the proposed project’s potential environmental impacts; the findings of the environmental analyses; and recommended standard conditions and mitigation measures to avoid/lessen the project’s significant adverse impacts on the environment. All comments must be submitted in writing to Julia Gonzalez, Planning Division, City of Pico Rivera, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, CA 90660. The comment period during which the City will receive comments on the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration is:
Starting Date: Friday, December 17, 2021 End Date: Monday, January 17, 2022
Document Availability: The draft 6th cycle Housing Element Update and draft Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for public review during regular business hours at City Hall Community and Economic Development Department, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 and during posted library hours at the following: Pico Rivera Library, 9001 Mines Avenue, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 and Rivera Library at 7828 S. Serapis Avenue, Pico Rivera, CA 90660.
A copy of the Notice of Intent and Mitigated Negative Declaration may also be found by clicking the link below.
Mitigated Negative Declaration
PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT- 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE- RELEASED JUNE 16, 2021
The City of Pico Rivera has completed a draft of the 2021-2029 Housing Element. Please click below on links to view. If you have any questions or comments please contact Julia Gonzalez, Deputy Director at 562-801-4447 or by email at juliagonzalez@pico-rivera.org. You may also submit comments by going to the following link https://forms.office.com/r/hTFfnBkDrD .
5. Appendix A- Review of Past Performances
7. Appendix C-Summary of Community Engagement (PART I)
Appendix C- Summary of Community Engagement (PART II)
Appendix C- Summary of Community Engagement (PART III)
Appendix C- Summary of Community Engagement (PART IV)
8. Appendix D- Glossary of Terms
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Community Virtual Workshop #2 – June 17, 2021
View English Virtual Community Meeting HERE and Power Point Presentation HERE.
View Spanish Virtual Community Meeting HERE and Power Point Presentation HERE.
Planning Commission Presentation- November 16, 2020
Watch a recording of the Planning Commission Presentation held on Monday, November 16, 2020 HERE
A PowerPoint Presentation can be found at this link Housing Element Presentation
Community Virtual Workshop #1 – December 3, 2020
Workshop Flyer (Spanish) (PDF)
Workshop PowerPoint Presentation (English and Spanish) (PDF)
View Virtual Community Meeting here
Key Features of the Housing Element:
- Population and housing profile of Pico Rivera
- Evaluation of housing constraints and resources
- Evaluation of existing housing programs and policies
- Identification of sites appropriate to accommodate housing at all income levels
- Development of policies, programs & quantified objectives
Why is the City updating the Housing Element?
The State of California requires that each jurisdiction update its Housing Element every eight (8) years to address future housing needs. The current adopted Housing Element covers the 2014-2021 planning period. The City is now planning for the 2021-2029 planning period.
Background:
The Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process is mandated by state law and quantifies projected housing growth needs for Pico Rivera and the region. HCD and SCAG determine regional housing need projections for the 2021-2029 planning period. With some input from the jurisdictions, SCAG establishes a methodology that allocates growth need for each city in the region.
For the 2021-2029 planning period, the City of Pico Rivera was allocated 1,024 units to accommodate the City’s share of the regional housing needs. The City’s share of the regional housing needs is distributed by various income categories. The Housing Element must provide adequate sites to accommodate this allocated housing growth.
2021 – 2029 City of Pico Rivera RHNA Housing Needs Allocation:
Income Category for Household of 4 | % of Median Family Income | Income Range | RHNA Allocation | |
Min. | Max. | |||
Very Low | 0-50% | $ – | $ 40,000 | 299 |
Low | 51-80% | $40,001 | $ 64,000 | 146 |
Moderate | 81-120% | $ 64,001 | $ 96,000 | 149 |
Above Moderate | >120% | $96,001 | >$96,001 | 430 |
Total: | 1,024 units | |||
Importance of updating the Housing Element:
- Ensures that Pico Rivera complies with State housing laws
- Allows Pico Rivera to become eligible for State grants and funding sources
- Demonstrates Pico Rivera’s ability to meet future housing growth need
- Allows Pico Rivera residents to further engage in the planning process
Anticipated Project Schedule
- Virtual Presentation – Fall/Winter 2020
- Community Survey – Fall/Winter 2020
- Planning Commission and City Council Study Sessions – Fall 2020/Spring 2021
- Public Review Draft – Spring/Summer 2021
- Community Workshop –Spring/Summer 2021
- Public Hearings – Winter/Spring 2022
- Anticipated Hearing Dates: TBD
For information, contact (Tambien en Español):
Julia Gonzalez, Deputy Director by email or call (562) 801-4447.
