HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 155-1983RESOLUTION NO. 155-83
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE TOTAL HOUSING NEEDS
NUMBER IN THE ABAG HOUSING NEEDS REPORT, AND
REJECTING THE INCOME DISTRIBUTION ALLOCATIONS
WHEREAS, the Association of Bay Area Governments is the council of governments
(hereinafter "ABAG") under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Section 6500 et seq. of
the Government Code) for the San Francisco Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, each council of governments is required by Section 65584 of the
Government Code (hereinafter "Section 65584") to determine the existing and projected
housing needs for its region; and
WHEREAS, each council of governments is further required to determine each
city's and county's share of the regional housing needs; and
WHEREAS,ABAG's staff has prepared and circulated, for public review and
comment, a draft Housing Needs Report meeting the requirements of Section 65584; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Needs Report was approved by the ABAG ~ork Program and
Coordination Committee for tile purpose of beginning the official review and revision
of the determinations contained therein; and
WHEREAS,ABAG's staff have worked with the staff of the City of South San
Francisco to ensure that the most complete and reliable information has been used in
the determination of housing needs for this jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco is in accord with the total Housing
Needs Report number prepared for the City, which number is 2,166; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco has reviewed the income distribution
allocations prepared by ABAG.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
......... Francisco that, pursuant to Section 65584, the City of South San Francisco accepts the
total Housing Needs Report number of 2,166 as contained in said Report.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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155-83
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
1.The City of South San Francisco rejects ABAG's income distribution
allocation as contained in the Housing Needs Report; and
2. The City recommends that ABAG approve an income distribution allocation
of 0 units for Very Low income households, 129 units for Low Income
households, 851 units for Moderate Income Households, and 1,186 units
for Above Moderate Income households for the period 1980-1990; and
3.The rejection of ABAG's income distribution ..a!!.ocation is described in
the attached report (Exhibit "A"); and
4. Documentation supporting the City's recommended income distribution
allocation is described in attached Exhibits "A" and "B", which exhibits
are incorporated herein by reference.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and
adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular
meeting held on the 19th day of October 1983, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Ronald G. Acosta, Mark N. Addiego, Emanuele N. Damonte,
Gus Nicolopulos; and Roberta Cerri Teglia
NOES: None
ABSENT' None
ATTEST:
EXHIBIT "A" TO RESOLUTION 155-83
C. C. Mtng. 10/19/83
--'Fhe ABAG Housing Needs Report assigns an increase of 2,166 housing units to the
:ity of South San Francisco for the 1980-1990 period~to satisfy projected housing
leeds.
Of these, 2,166 units, 931 (43%) are earmarked for above moderate income households;
477 (22%) for moderate income households;~ 347 (16% for low income households; and
411 (19%) for very low income households.
Although the City accepts its responsibilities in meeting regional housing needs
and is willing to accept the total housing figure of 2,166 units, it rejects the
recommended distribution by income categories as specified in the Reports.
The City recommends that the following alternate Housing Needs figures be approved
by ABAG based on 1980 Census information attached to this ReSolution and findings
specified below:
Very Low Low "Moderate '~Above~MOderate
Income ' IIncome "Income ~Income '~Total
0 129' 851'* 1,1 86'** 2,166
The City rejects the income distribution proposed by ABAG for the following reasons-
1. The distribution would serve to perpetuate existing patterns of housing
inequity in the region. Further, the income allocation would negatively
impact the city of South San Francisco by requiring a higher than reasonable
proportion of lower income housing units.
2. The distribution is neither practical nor feasible considering present
economic conditions (e.g. high interest rates) and limited Federal and
State housing subsidies.
3. The distribution is both unfair and inequitable in that cities which have,
in the past, done a good job in. providing housing for low and moderate
income families are being required to do more in the future. Those
cities which have, in the past, provided little or no housing for these
income groups are being required to make a minimal effort in the future.
4. The distribution is based on arbitrary criteria in that it ignores current
policies of the City which seek to upgrade existing housing stock and encourage
a~higher quality of housing.in the City in the future.
5. The distribution ignores the relationship between incomes of households
and the current availability of lower cost housing in the Community as
documented in the 1980 U.S. Census. (Exhibit "B").
The City understands the practical difficulties associated with devising an income
distribution for regional housing needs and encourages ABAG to approve the more
equitable distribution herein recommended by the City.
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Fairway Apartments, Goldrick Kest (74 units) and Rotary Club Addition (55 units)
.Based on percentage (41.8%) of total shortfall of Moderate and Above Moderate
income housing contained in 1980 Census figures (5182 units). Times 2037'units.
***Based on percentage (58.2%) of total shortfall of Moderate and Above Moderate
income housing contained in 1980 Census figures (5,182 units) Times.2037 units.
EXHIBIT "B" TO RESO. 155-83
C.C.Mtng. lO/1 9/83
HOUSEHOLD INCOME/HOUSING COST CORRELATION
The 1980 United States Census reports a 1979 median household income for the nine county Bay Area Region as $20,607; for
San Mateo County as $23,175; and for the city of South San Francisco as $22,257. Very low, low, moderate, and above
moderate household incomes are calculated as follows.
1. Very Low Income (0 - 50% of Median)
2. Low Income (51%- 80% of Median)
3. Moderate Income (81%- 120% of Median)
4. Above Moderate Income (over 120% of Median)
Annual Household Income
INCOME/COST CORRELATION
Nine County San Mateo South San
Region County Francisco
$ 10,304 or
less
$ 11,588 or $ 11 ,129 or
less less
10,305 - 11,589 - ll,130 -
16,486 18,540 17,806
16,487 - 18,541 - 17,807 -
24,728 27,810 26,708
Greater
than 24,728
Greater Greater
than 27,810 than 26,708
Federal and State agencies have established twenty-five percent (25%) of gross household income as a guideline for the
maximum amount a household should have to pay for housing. An increase to thirty percent (30%) of gross household
income is currently being considered as a more realistic guideline. Income ranges are translated into maximum income
available for housing by dividing the total income by 12 (this gives monthly amount) and multiplying by 25 percent.
Rent or Monthly Mortgage Payment
(Up to 25% of Monthly Income)
Nine County San Mateo South San
Region County Francisco
1. Very Low Income
$ 215/mo. $ 241/mo. $ 232/mo.
2. Low Income
343/mo. 386/mo. 371/mo.
3. Moderate Income
4. Above Moderate Income
515/mo. 579/mo. 556/mo.
Above Above Above
515/mo. $579/mo. $556/mo.
EXHIBIT "B"TO RESO. 155-83
C.C.Mtng.10/19/83
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The 1980 Census reveals the following information regarding household income and monthly rents/mortgage payments made
in South San Francisco.
Households in City by Income
Range Number % of
City
Available and Occupied Housing Units by Type
Renter-Occupied Owner-Occupied Total % of City
Number Max.pmnt. Number Max.pmnt.
per mo. per mo.
Housing Available/
Housing Needs
$0- $12,499 4,098 23.5%
(Very Low)
1,669 $ 249 4,311 $ 249 5,980 38.4%
(+) 1,882 Units
$12,500- $17,499 2,255 12.9%
(Low)
2,248 349 1,408 349 3,656 23.5%
(+) 1,401 Units
$18,000 - $27,499 5,051 28.9%
(Moderate)
1,743 499 1,141 499 2,884 18.5%
(-) 2,167 Units
$27,500 or more
(Above Moderate)
6,063 34.7%
740 500 or 2,308 500 or 3,048 19.6%
more more
(-) 3,015 Units
TOTALS 17,467 100.0%
6,400 321/mo. 9,168 339/mo. 15,568 100.0%
(Median (Median
Rent) Payment)
The above data seems to indicate that, while 36% of all households in the City are in the "Very Low" and "Low" income
category, 62% of South San Francisco's dwelling units are affordable by people in these income categories. It also appears
that a large number of households having moderate and above moderate incomes are occupying dwellings which require payment
of less than 25% of their monthly incomes. The conclusion which can be reached is that South San Francisco is already
providing housing for low income households far in excess of the need for such housing.