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City manager: Villa Park housing element close to HCD certification after minor ordinance clarification
Summary
City staff told council the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) requested a minor ordinance clarification; staff will agendize the change and expects HCD certification after the required noticing and second reading.
City staff reported that the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has indicated Villa Park’s housing element is near certification but requires a minor clarification to local ordinances.
Staff said HCD has already agreed the requested change would satisfy the outstanding issue, but because the adjustment must be made to an ordinance the city must provide public noticing and hold the required hearings. The city will publish the notice and place the amendment on the next council agenda so hearings can occur; staff expects a second reading will be required before final adoption.
Why it matters: Certification from HCD is required for state compliance and can affect grant eligibility and local planning timelines. City staff said with the minor change adopted on the required public schedule, HCD certification is expected by October.
Ending: Staff scheduled the ordinance amendment for the next council meeting so the city can pursue final certification from HCD.
