HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 22-06 Draft 2023-2031 Housing ElementReso. No. 22-06, Item 7.1, Adopted 04/26/22 Page 1 of 3
RESOLUTION NO. 22-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO SUBMIT THE DRAFT
2023 – 2031 HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR REVIEW
WHEREAS, the State of California requires cities and counties to adopt a comprehensive,
long-term General Plan for the physical development of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is one of seven mandated elements of the General Plan
and must address the existing and projected housing needs for all economic segments of the
community; and
WHEREAS, State law requires Housing Elements to be updated and certified by the
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) every eight years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has prepared the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element in
accordance with State law; and
WHEREAS, the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element includes goals to accomplish the
following:
Expand housing choice and multi-modal transportation opportunities for existing and
future Dublin residents;
Expand housing opportunities for all economic segments of Dublin’s population ;
Use public and private resources to maintain and enhance existing residential
neighborhood character;
Provide housing opportunities for all Dublin residents, regardless of race, color,
ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital
status, familial status, medical condition or disability, military or veteran status, source
of income, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic; and
Promote energy efficiency and conservation throughout Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element includes specific Housing Programs
to implement the goals outlined above; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Programs are grouped into the following six categories:
Housing Conservation and Preservation
Housing Production
Adequate Housing Sites
Removal of Governmental Constraints
Promoting Equal Housing Opportunity
Green Building Program; and
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WHEREAS, on February 18, 2020, the City Council received an informational report about
the upcoming sixth cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and Housing Element
Update; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2020, the City Council received a status update on the RHNA
and Housing Element Update and provided feedback; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2021, the City Council conducted a Study Session on the
RHNA and Housing Element Update, with focus on the Preliminary Sites Inventory. The City
Council directed staff to disperse lower-income housing sites throughout Dublin and prioritized
the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority properties at the Transit Center and the Hacienda
Crossings shopping center as sites to accommodate the remaining need; and
WHEREAS, between December 20, 2021, and February 28, 2022, the City conducted an
online survey to receive community feedback that will help to create policies and programs that
appropriately address the housing needs of current and future Dublin residents. The 10-question
survey, available in English and Mandarin, focused on housing needs, desired housing locations,
community assistance, fair housing, the vision for housing, and demographics ; and
WHEREAS, on January 19, 2022, and February 17, 2022, the City held Community
Workshops to solicit input from the development community, service providers, housing
advocates, residents, and property owners; and
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a Study Session on
the Housing Element Update; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, the City Council received a status report on the Housing
Element Update and provided feedback on the Preliminary Sites Inventory, including: 1) the
distribution of units on the additional sites to meet the remaining need; 2) the selection of sites
identified in Downtown Dublin; and 3) holding units identified in Downtown Dublin outside of the
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Development Pool; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State
Guidelines and City of Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures, require certain projects be
reviewed for environmental impacts and environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA, the City will prepare the necessary environmental review
for the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element. However, the Planning Commission and City
Council’s action to direct Staff to submit the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element to HCD for review
is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, as the project involves only
feasibility or planning studies for possible future actions which have not been approved or
adopted; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Planning Commission recommending the
City Council direct Staff to submit the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element to HCD for review; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public meeting on April 26, 2022, to review
the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct
and made a part of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby recommend that
the City Council direct Staff to submit the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element to HCD for review.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of April, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Benson, Grier, Thalblum, Tyler, Wright
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Assistant Community Development Director