NEWPORT BEACH, CITY OF (5) -2015

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I • Conclude whether there are any impediments to fair housing choice found In the programs and practices of private lending institutions and real estate brokers, C. Public Policies and Practices This section will present the various public policies that could influence fair housing choices in each city. After reviewing the General Plan, zoning ordinances, Consolidated Plan and Housing Element of each city, the team will evaluate the potential impediments to fair housing choice and affordable housing development. • Housing Element policies and housing and land use - related policies identified in other elements of the a city's General Plan. All policies should advance the goals of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act. • Review and assess other barriers for fair housing, including administrative policies affecting housing activities or community development resources for areas of minority concentration and for persons with disabilities. Review and assess planning and development approval process, including the length of time required, fees and CECA, • Community representation on planning and zoning boards and commissions. D. Fair Housing Practices Discuss fair housing practices in the homeownership and rental housing market. • Analyze information on discrimination cases, complaints, findings and actions provided by fair housing services. Information may be obtained from the State Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the federal Fair Housing Enforcement Center, and the City's current fair housing service provider. • Examine fair housing services and the level of outreach available for each city and its residents. • Interview each city's fair housing service provider and the Orange County Housing Authority to assess additional steps being taken to promote fair housing choice, especially Section 8 tenants. E. Action Plan The Action Plan includes a summary of conclusions and findings of potential Impediments in each city and the region as a whole. The Action Plan also reviews the progress in implementing action programs identified in the previous Regional Al and the AI's of the four additional cities. Finally, the Action Plan will identify recommendations and implementation programs to address the impediment finds. The Action Plan will include: • Summary of the common problems and barriers to fair housing found in the regional (all 16 cities) and conclusions and impediments identified for specific City of Newport Beach I Regional AI and 5 -Year kdr I- lousing Action Plan Page 9