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Compare Versions Page 21 of 22 (1)The council of governments, or the county board of supervisors in a county without a council of governments, shall establish a working group comprised of residents of potentially sensitive communities within the county, ensuring equitable representation of vulnerable populations, including, but not limited to, renters, low-income people, and members of classes protected under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900)of Division 3 of Title 2). (2)The working group shall develop a map of sensitive communities within the county, which shall include some or all of the areas identified as potentially sensitive communities pursuant to subdivision (i) of Section 65918.50. The working group shall prioritize the input of residents from each potentially sensitive community in making a determination about that community. (3) Each board of supervisors or council of governments shall adopt the sensitive communities map for the county, along with an explanation of the composition and function of the working group and the community process and methodology used to create the maps,at a public hearing held on or before July 1, 2020.2023. (c) Sections 65918.51 to 65918.54, inclusive, shall apply in a sensitive community on and after January 1, 2026, unless the city or county in which the sensitive community is located has adopted a community plan for an area that includes the sensitive community that is aimed toward increasing residential density and multifamily housing choices near transit stops and meets all of the following: (1)The community plan is not in conflict with the goals of this chapter. (2)The community plan permits increased density and multifamily development near transit, with all upzoning linked to onsite affordable housing requirements that meet or exceed the affordable housing requirements in Sections 65918.51 to 65918.54, inclusive. Community plans shall, at a minimum, be consistent with the overall residential development capacity and the minimum affordability standards set forth in Sections 65918.51 to 65918.54, inclusive,within the boundaries of the community plan. (3)The community plan includes provisions to protect vulnerable residents from displacement. (4)The community plan promotes economic justice for workers and residents. (5)The community plan was developed in partnership with at least one of the following: (A)A nonprofit or community organization that focuses on organizing low-income residents in the sensitive community. (B)A nonprofit or community organization that focuses on organizing low-income residents in the jurisdiction. (C)If there are no nonprofit or community organizations working within the sensitive community or the jurisdiction,a nonprofit with demonstrated experience conducting outreach to low-income communities. (6) Residents of the sensitive community are engaged throughout the planning process, including through at least three community meetings that are held at times and locations accessible to low-income residents. (7)All public documents and meetings related to the planning process are translated into all languages spoken by at least 25 percent of residents of the sensitive community. (8)The community plan is adopted before July 1, 2025. (d) Each city and each county shall make reasonable efforts to develop a community plan for any sensitive communities within its jurisdiction. A community plan may address other locally identified priorities, provided they are not in conflict with the intent of this chapter or any other law. A city or county may designate a community plan adopted before July 1, 2020, 2023, as the plan that meets the requirements of this subdivision, provided that the plan meets all criteria in this section. (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, Sections 65918.51 to 65918.54, inclusive, shall apply in any sensitive community if all of the following apply: (1)At least 20 percent of adult residents of the sensitive community sign a petition attesting that the community desires to make the provisions of Sections 65918.51 to 65918.54, inclusive, applicable in the area. The petition shall describe in plain language the planning standards set forth in Sections 65918.51 to 65918.54, inclusive; be translated into all languages spoken by at least 25 percent of residents in the affected area; and collect contact information from signatories to the petition, including first, middle, and last name, mailing address, and phone number and email address if available. (2)The local government has verified the petition to ensure compliance with paragraph (1). https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/bill VersionsCompareClient.xhtml?bill_id=2019202... 1/10/2020