SB 2011 of 1990

Senate Bill 2011 (L. Greene-1990) Chapter 1439, Statutes of 1990 The Ways and Means Committee analysis provided the following description of Senate Bill 2011 as it was amended on August 15, 1990: This bill prohibits local agencies from disapproving an affordable, as defined, housing project or conditioning its approval in a manner which renders it infeasible development for the use by low- and moderate-income households unless the agency makes one of several specified findings. (See Exhibit #11) According to Senator Greene, Senate Bill 2011 resulted from the recognition that the affordability and availability of housing are major factors in business and industrial site location decisions, stating also that: This measure will increase housing opportunities for the backbone of our society . . . teachers, public safety employees, retail clerks, secretaries and nurses. It is supported by a broad coalition of groups representing business interests, the housing industry, building and construction trade unions, mental health advocates, religious lobbies and low income housing advocacy groups. The League of California Cities, County Supervisors Association of California, Sierra Club and Farm Bureau are all neutral on the bill. (See Exhibit #16 document PE-3; see also Exhibit #4 document SP-23) The bill file of the Senate Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs contains a copy of the Governor’s August 3, 1990 radio address indicating that the Governor was also concerned about the difficulties involved with affordable housing. (See Exhibit #4, document SP-24) In his radio address, the Governor said: Unfortunately, when builders try to construct affordable housing projects, such as apartment houses, they are often blocked by community concerns that lower income projects will bring congestion, lower property values and other undesirable effects. Everyone agrees that California needs more affordable housing, but most people don’t want those kinds of projects in their communities. This is an unfair and counterproductive attitude. (See Exhibit #4, document SP-24) The complete Legislative History Report and Analysis and documents with authenticating declaration expands upon the information above. In addition to available legislative file materials from the Assembly and Senate Committees, the author and the Governor, our research typically includes review for competitor and predecessor bills, interim reports, hearings, studies and other relevant background documentation unique to this legislation. To order a complete report, please contact us at Legislative Intent Service or by calling us toll free at 1-800-666-1917.