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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: March 6, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin General Plan and
Housing Element for Calendar Year 2017
Prepared by: Martha Battaglia, Associate Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will review the Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin
General Plan and Housing Element for Calendar Year 2017 in accordance with
Government Code Section 65400(a)(2).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin General Plan and
Housing Element Compliance for Calendar Year 2017; and, direct Staff to forward the
Annual Progress Report to the California State Office of Planning and Research and the
California Department of Housing and Community Development.
DESCRIPTION:
Local governments are required to provide an annual report to their legislative body, the
California Office of Planning and Research (OPR), an d the California Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD), on the status of the General Plan and the
progress made in implementing the General Plan as well as meeting its share of
regional housing needs (Government Code Section 65400(a)(2)).
The Annual Progress Report on the status of the Dublin General Plan and Housing
Element Compliance for Calendar Year 2017 has been prepared in accordance with the
Government Code and is included as Attachment 1 to this Staff Report. The Annual
Progress Report is divided into Sections according to the Elements of the General Plan.
For each Element, a description of actions taken to further the policies of that Element is
included.
The Dublin General Plan groups the seven (7) State-mandated Elements and the five
(5) optional Elements into the following five Sections:
1) Land Use and Circulation Section:
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Land Use Element (State-mandated)
Parks and Open Space Element (State-mandated)
Schools, Public Lands, and Utilities Element (Optional)
Circulation and Scenic Highways Element (State-mandated)
2) Housing Section:
Housing Element (State-mandated)
3) Environmental Resources Management Section:
Conservation Element (State-mandated)
Seismic Safety and Safety Element (State-mandated)
Noise Element (State-mandated)
Water Resources Element (Optional)
Energy Conservation Element (Optional)
4) Community Design and Sustainability Section:
Community Design and Sustainability Element (Optional)
5) Economic Development Section:
Economic Development Element (Optional)
Throughout 2017, the City of Dublin continued to implement the goals and policies of the
General Plan as well as work towards meeting the City’s share of the regional housing
need. The Land Use Element was amended one time during the calendar year. The
amendment was for Schaefer Ranch Lot 70. This amendment is described on Page 3 of
the Annual Progress Report.
No other Elements of the General Plan were amended during Calendar Year 2017. The
Housing Element was last amended in 2014 for the 2015 -2023 planning period in
accordance with State-law.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) basic data collection
strictly for information gathering purposes which does not result in a serious or major
disturbance to an environmental resource is Categorically Exempt under Section 15306,
Class 6 (Information Collection).
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The Annual Progress Report on the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element is a
progress report to the State on the status of implem enting the General Plan and
Housing Element. The Progress Report is not subject to a public hearing; therefore, a
public notice is not required. Public outreach is also not required as the progress report
does not change any of the guiding policies or programs in the General Plan. A copy of
this Staff Report has been posted to the City’s website . The Annual Progress Report will
also be posted on the City’s website once accepted by the City Council.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Annual General Plan Progress Report 2017
Annual Progress Report
on the
Dublin General Plan and Housing Element
Reporting Period:
Calendar Year 2017
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INTRODUCTION
Government Code Section 65400(a)(2) requires planning agencies to provide an annual report
to their legislative body, the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD) on the status of their General Plan and their
progress in its implementation. The report must detail the progress in meeting the jurisdiction’s
share of the regional housing need and address efforts by the local agency towards removing
governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. The
City of Dublin’s Annual Report was presented to the City Council on March 6, 2018.
The purpose for the Annual Progress Report is to: assess how the General Plan is being
implemented in accordance with adopted goals, policies and implementation measures; identify
any necessary adjustments or modifications to the General Plan as a means to improve local
implementation; provide a clear correlation between land use decisions that have been made
during the 12-month reporting period and the goals, policies and implementation measures
contained in the General Plan; and, provide information regarding local agency progress in
meeting its share of regional housing needs.
The Dublin General Plan was adopted on February 11, 1985, three years following the City’s
incorporation in 1982. The General Plan contains the seven State-required elements which are
Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise and Safety. The State allows
the combining of elements or the addition of new elements as long as the required seven
elements are present in some fashion. The Dublin General Plan contains the following twelve
(12) Elements:
Land Use Element
Parks and Open Space Element
Schools, Public Lands, and Utilities
Element
Circulation and Scenic Highways
Element
Housing Element
Conservation Element
Seismic Safety and Safety Element
Noise Element
Community Design & Sustainability
Element
Economic Development Element
Water Resources Element
Energy Conservation Element
Local governments are required to keep their General Plans current and internally consistent.
There is no specific requirement that a local government update its General Plan on any
particular timeline, with the exception of the Housing Element, which is required to be updated
as prescribed by State Law. The Dublin Housing Element was last updated and certified by the
State Department of Housing and Community Development on January 21, 2015 for the 2015-
2023 planning period.
The City of Dublin continues to actively implement the policies of the General Plan including the
goals, policies and programs of the Housing Element. The following represents the progress the
City has made towards implementing the General Plan and Housing Element during the
Calendar Year 2017 reporting period. The information to follow is organized to correspond with
the elements of the Dublin General Plan.
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LAND USE ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
State Law limits the number of times the Land Use Element can be amended to a maximum of
four per calendar year. The Land Use Element of the Dublin General Plan was amended one (1)
time during Calendar Year 2017 as follows:
Land Use Amendment No. 1: On November 21, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution
144-17 amending the General Plan to increase the size of an undeveloped lot (lot 70) within the
Schaefer Ranch development. The approved General Plan Amendment changed the land use
designation of 0.35 acres from Open Space to Single-Family Residential. Lot 70 is planned to
continue to have only one single-family home.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT
Residential Land Use
During the Calendar Year 2017, the following residential projects were either, approved and/or
under construction in furtherance of the guiding policies of the Land Use Element for residential
land use:
Boulevard (Dublin Crossing): In November 2013, the City Council approved a General
Plan Amendment, Specific Plan, Rezoning, Development Agreement, and certified an
Environmental Impact Report for the Dublin Crossing project. In June 2015, the City
Council approved a General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment for the
project. The project entitlements allow for the future development of up to 1,995
residential units, up to 200,000 square feet of commercial uses, a public school site, 30+
acres of public park land and associated infrastructure to serve the community.
Phase 1 – In June 2016, the Planning Commission approved the Vesting Tentative Map
and Site Development Review for construction of 453 townhomes, condominiums, and
detached small-lot single family homes for Phase 1A and 1B as described below.
Construction began in 2016.
Union (Neighborhood 1): CalAtlantic Homes is developing 62 condominium
homes. The project is currently under construction.
Madison (Neighborhood 2): CalAtlantic Homes is developing 107 townhomes. The
project is currently under construction.
Wilshire (Neighborhood 3): Brookfield Homes is developing 75 condominium
homes. The project is currently under construction.
Huntington (Neighborhood 4): Brookfield Homes is developing 69 single family
residential homes. The project is currently under construction.
Fillmore (Neighborhood 5): Brookfield Homes is developing 80 townhomes. The
project is currently under construction.
Sunset (Neighborhood 6): CalAtlantic Homes is developing 60 single family
residential homes. The project is currently under construction.
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Phase 2 & 3 – In May 2017, the Planning Commission approved the Vesting Tentative
Map and Site Development Review for construction of 791 townhomes, condominiums,
and detached small-lot single family homes for Phase 2 and 3. Construction began in
2017.
Broadway (Neighborhood 7): Brookfield Homes is developing 110 condominium
homes. The project is currently under construction
Skyline (Neighborhood 8): CalAtlantic is developing 114 condominium homes. The
project is currently under construction
Downing (Neighborhood 9): CalAtlantic is developing 48 townhomes. The project is
currently under construction
Hyde Park (Neighborhood 10): Brookfield Homes is developing 102 condominium
homes. The project is currently under construction
Mullholand (Neighborhoods 11 and 18): Brookfield Homes is developing 80
townhomes. The project is currently under construction
Newbury (Neighborhood 12): CalAtlantic is developing 49 single-family homes. The
project is currently under construction
Lincoln (Neighborhood 13): CalAtlantic is developing 45 single-family homes. The
project is currently under construction
Downing (Neighborhood 16): CalAtlantic is developing 48 townhomes.
Gramercy (Neighborhood 14): CalAtlantic is developing 102 townhomes.
Abbey (Neighborhood 15): Brookfield Homes is developing 56 townhomes.
Huntington (Neighborhood 17): Brookfield Homes is developing 37 single family
residential homes.
Dublin Transit Center: The Dublin Transit Center project includes up to 1,800 high-
density residential units adjacent to the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station. Thus far, 1,556
units have been constructed including the following project.
Tribeca (Site A-1) In September 2014, the City Council approved a General Plan
and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment, Planned Development Rezoning
with a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Site Development Review
and Vesting Tentative Tract Map for Site A-1 at the Dublin Transit Center. Pulte
Homes developed 52 three-story condominium townhouses on 2.86 acres.
Construction of the project was completed in 2017.
Enclave @ Tassajara Highlands (Tim Lewis Communities): In August 2014, the City
Council approved a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment, a
Planned Development Rezoning with a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, a
Site Development Review and a Vesting Tentative Tract Map for a 12.93 acre site. The
project includes the development of 48 Single Family detached residences and 3.06
acres of Open Space. The project is currently under construction.
Grafton Plaza Residential: In April 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution 46-16
approving a Site Development Review Permit and Vesting Tentative Map for a 115-unit
townhome condominium development on a 6.55 acre site. The project is currently under
construction.
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Heritage Park (Pulte Homes): In July 2014, the City Council approved a General Plan
and Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan Amendment, Planned Development
Rezoning with a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Site Development
Review and Vesting Tentative Tract Map for the redevelopment of an existing commercial
office complex with 54 single family detached units and a 14,000 square foot office
building for Challenge Dairy. The commercial building was completed in summer 2015
and is currently occupied. The residential project was completed in 2017.
Irongate (Dublin Ranch Subarea 3): In June 2014, the City Council approved a General
Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment, a Planned Development Rezoning
with a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, a Site Development Review, a
Vesting Tentative Tract Map and a Development Agreement for the development of 437
residential units on 64 acres of land bounded by Central Parkway to the North, Dublin
Boulevard to the South, Fallon Road to the East and Lockhart Street to the West.
Approximately 51 acres of the site will be developed under two General Plan land use
designations: Medium Density Residential and Medium-High Density Residential. The
project proposes 330 medium density single family detached units (under the Medium
Density designation) and 107 townhouse units (under the Medium-High Density
designation) for a total of 437 units. The project also includes a 10.4 acre Nature Park,
2.0 acre Neighborhood Park and a 2.0 acre enhanced stream corridor. Grading began in
the spring of 2015 and backbone infrastructure was installed in late 2015. Residential
construction is currently underway.
Wexford (Neighborhood 1): Lennar Homes is developing 112 detached single-
family units. Project construction was completed in 2017.
Hillcrest (Neighborhood 2): Lennar Homes is developing 63 detached single-family
units. Project construction was completed in 2017.
Hillcrest (Neighborhood 3): Lennar Homes is developing 33 detached single-family
units. Project construction was completed in 2017.
Tramore (Neighborhood 4): Lennar Homes is developing 69 small lot products at a
minimum of 1,500 square feet.
Wexford (Neighborhood 5): Lennar Homes is developing 53 detached single-
family units.
Ashbourne (Neighborhood 6): Lennar Homes is developing 107 3-story
townhomes.
Jordan Ranch. In June 2010, the City Council adopted Ordinance 13-10 to rezone
approximately 189-acre area known as Jordan Ranch to a Planned Development Zoning
District and adopted a Stage 2 Development Plan for the area. The project was amended
on June 19, 2012 and October 6, 2015, which included a revised school site that was
provided to the Dublin Unified School District at no charge. The project will provide up to
899 residential units. Residential product types include single family detached; cluster
homes; small lot alley homes and townhomes.
Capri (Neighborhood 3): Brookfield Homes is developing 94 single family homes
with a minimum lot size of 2,900 square feet. Project construction was completed
in 2017.
Trio (Neighborhood 4): Brookfield Homes is developing 126 townhomes on
approximately 7 acres. Project construction was completed in 2017.
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Slate (Neighborhood 5): Tri-Point is developing 56 single family detached homes
on approximately 7.3 acres. The project is currently under construction.
Kingswood (Neighborhood 6): Landsea is developing 109 town homes on
approximately 6 acres. Project construction was completed in 2017.
Onyx (Neighborhood 7): Tri-Point is developing 105 single family detached homes
on approximately 9.3 acres. The project is currently under construction.
Quartz (Neighborhood 8): Tri-Point is developing 45 single family duets on
approximately 4.6 acres. The project is currently under construction.
Schaefer Ranch: The project includes 418 single-family detached residential units in five
distinct neighborhoods. As part of the project, Dublin Boulevard was extended, new trails
were constructed and a new East Bay Regional Park District staging area including a
parking lot, trailer parking area, restroom, maintenance building and associated
landscaping was constructed.
Orchid @ Schaefer Ranch (Schaefer Ranch South): Discovery Builders is
developing 140 single family detached homes on approximately 41.5 acres.
Project construction was completed in 2017.
Schaefer Ranch Unit 3: Discovery Builders is developing 18 single family detached
homes on approximately 7 acres; 10.26 acres have been designated as Open
Space. The master building plan check or the architecture of the homes was
approved in 2017. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2018.
Tassajara Hills/Moller Ranch: In December 2012, the City Council approved a General
Plan Amendment, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment, Planned Development
rezone with a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan for the 226.3 acre Moller
Ranch project. The project will provide 370 single family detached homes on 80 acres;
137 acres have been designated Rural Residential/Agricultural. Site Development
Review approval for the architecture of the homes and private clubhouse was granted by
the Planning Commission on August 9, 2016. Replacement of the culvert under
Tassajara Road was completed in December 2016. The Master Plan Check has been
approved for all of the homes, construction began on the first neighborhoods in 2017, and
it is expected to continue through 2018 and 2019. The 370 homes are divided into three
different types, which are dispersed throughout the development area:
The Glen @ Tassajara Hills: 107 single family detached units on minimum 4500
SF lots
The Knolls @ Tassajara Hills: 179 single family detached units on minimum 5000
SF lots
The Bluffs @ Tassajara Hills: 84 single family detached units on minimum 5500
SF lots
Terrace Ridge (William Lyon Homes): In June 2014, the Planning Commission approved
a Site Development Review permit for the development of 36 single family homes on a
ten acre site. The Planned Development Zoning and environmental document were
approved in 2010. Construction began in summer 2015 and was completed in 2017..
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Wallis Ranch/Dublin Ranch West: The Wallis Ranch project includes the development
of a variety of housing types and residential densities including low, medium and
medium-high on 189 acres of land. The project has been approved and will provide 806
housing units on approximately 85.6 acres of the site. There will be two City parks
totaling 7.59 acres (3.99 acres and 3.60 acres) and a private community center that has
been constructed. The remaining site area is devoted to permanent open space. There
are 8 individual residential neighborhoods; 6 for single-family detached living and 2 for
townhomes. The backbone infrastructure has been completed and each of the residential
neighborhoods are under construction.
Bridgecroft (Neighborhood 1): DR Horton is developing 92 single-family detached
units. The project is currently under construction.
Barnwell (Neighborhood 2): DR Horton is developing 101 single-family detached
units. The project is currently under construction.
Ivy Oak (Neighborhood 3): by Taylor Morrison is developing 74 single-family
detached alley loaded units. The project is currently under construction.
Citron (Neighborhood 4, Phase 1): Pulte Homes is developing 72 single-family
detached 6-pack garden court units. The project is currently under construction.
Haven (Neighborhood 4, Phase 2): Meritage Homes is development 75 single-
family detached 6-pack garden court units. This project is currently under
construction.
Trestle (Neighborhood 5): Warmington Homes 60 units in a 3-plex configuration.
The project is under construction.
Riverton (Neighborhood 6): KB Homes is developing 125 townhomes. The project
is currently under construction.
Driftsong (Neighborhood 7): Warmington Homes is developing 68 single-family
detached alley loaded units. The project is currently under construction.
Fielding (Neighborhood 8): Trumark Homes is developing 139 single-family
detached 6-pack court units. The project is currently under construction.
Westport/Dublin Ranch Lot 3 (Lennar Homes): In March 2014, the City Council
approved a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment, a Planned
Development Rezoning with a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, a Site
Development Review and a Vesting Tentative Tract Map for a 6.36 acre site for the
development of 122 unit townhouse units. Construction was completed in 2017.
Residential Land Use: Downtown Dublin
Aster (Bay West): In March 2013, the Planning Commission approved a Site
Development Review application to construct 314 high-density residential units and
17,000 square feet of commercial uses on 4.74 acres and 72 high-density residential
units on an adjacent 1.37 acre parcel. In 2014, the site was acquired by Bay West. Bay
West constructed a 314 unit project. Eden Housing constructed a 66 unit affordable
project with preference for Veterans on the 1.37 acre parcel. Building permits were
issued for both projects in 2015. Construction was completed in 2017.
Avesta: In March 2016, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review
and Conditional Use Permit for the Avesta project. The project includes 35 senior
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apartments, 13 high-acuity assisted living units, and 32 memory care units on a one acre
site in Downtown Dublin. Construction is expected to start in 2018.
The Perch/Trumark Regional: In October 2015, the Planning Commission approved a
Site Development Review, Vesting Tentative Map and Conditional Use Permit for
Trumark Regional. The project includes 60 townhomes on a 2.7 acre site located in the
downtown. The project is currently under construction.
Commercial and Industrial Land Use
During the Calendar Year 2017 reporting period, the following commercial and industrial
projects were either approved and/or under construction in furtherance of the guiding policies of
the Land Use Element for Commercial and Industrial land use:
Aloft Hotel: In April 2016, the City Council approved a Site Development Review for a
127 room, four story hotel on a two acre site. The hotel is a part of the Grafton Plaza
mixed-use project. The project is currently under construction.
Amador Crossings: In June 2017, the Planning Commission approved a Site
Development Review Permit to demolish an existing 13,500 square foot commercial
building and construct three new commercial buildings totaling 17,000 square feet
located within the Dublin Place Shopping Center in downtown. The developer is currently
seeking a building permit.
Fallon Gateway: Fallon Gateway is a 34 acre commercial shopping center located at the
southwest corner of Fallon Road and Dublin Boulevard within the Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan Area. The project was approved in June 2009 and includes 379,000 square feet of
retail commercial development. Subsequently in May 2010, the Community Development
Director approved minor revisions to the Site Development Review permit. There are 5
major tenant stores and 13 smaller commercial buildings which are planned to be
constructed in four phases. The first three phases of development include approximately
311,000 square feet, 4 major tenants and 6 smaller shop buildings, construction has
been completed. Major C (PetSmart) was completed in fall 2017 and Major D (Lucky’s) is
currently under construction. On-site amenities include outdoor seating areas, pedestrian
paseos and unique paving, landscaping and lighting elements.
Kaiser: The Kaiser Dublin Medical Center project is located on an approximately 58 acre
parcel south of Dublin Boulevard between Tassajara Road and Fallon Road. The project
was approved in October 2016 and allows up to 950,000 square feet of medical campus
uses in three main buildings in addition to 250,000 square feet of commercial uses. In
September 2016, the City Council approved a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan Amendment to create new land use districts, Planned Development Rezoning, and
Site Development Review for the first phase of development (a 220,000 square foot
medical office building). The project will be developed in three phases over the course of
up to 25 years. Construction of Phase 1A began in December 2016.
Commercial and Industrial Land Use: Downtown Dublin
Fountainhead Montessori: In May 2016, the Community Development Director
approved a Site Development Review for a façade remodel, the construction of solar
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carport structures within the parking lot and the construction of outdoor play areas and
associated site improvements related to the operation of the Fountainhead Montessori
complex. Construction of the project was completed in 2017.
Rahma Mediterranean Market & Cuisine: In November 2013, the Community
Development Director approved a Site Development Review for the Rahma Market
located at 7111 Village Parkway, the former Hunan House restaurant. The remodeled
building will be a 4,762 square foot restaurant and market occupied by Rahma
Mediterranean Market & Cuisine, which will relocate from its existing space in the Dublin
Crossroads shopping center. Building permits were issued in 2015. Construction was
completed in 2017.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Parks and Open Space Element was not amended during Calendar Year 2017.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
ELEMENT
Emerald Glen Park Recreation and Aquatic Complex (The Wave): The City opened
the Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex (The Wave) on May 27, 2017. The
project includes a 51,000 square foot facility including one indoor swimming pool, one
outdoor swimming pool, a water splash zone, and a waterslide tower. In addition to all of
the pool amenities, a community room, rentable lockers, changing rooms and
administrative spaces completes the complex. The next phase of the project is a 750
square foot concession building scheduled to open for the 2018 summer season.
Fallon Sports Park, Phase II Design: The design and construction documents for
Phase II of the park were completed in late 2014. Amenities will include a lighted 90-foot
baseball diamond; two lighted synthetic turf soccer fields; adventure playground; group
picnic area; restroom and concession building and related parking and pedestrian
circulation improvements. Construction began in May 2016 and will be completed and
open to the public in March 2018.
Dublin Crossing Park: The Dublin Crossing Park Master Plan project was approved in
November 2016. The 30-acre community park will be centrally located in Dublin at the
Dublin Crossings (“Boulevard”) project site. The park will be designed and constructed by
the developer of the Boulevard. The Park Concept Plan was approved in January 2018.
Construction for the community park is expected to start in 2019.
Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Park: The 4.4-acre park includes canopy shades
playground area, picnic area, basketball court, grass volley ball court, picnic areas,
restroom building, and an open space meadow. Construction of the park began in March
2016 and opened to the public on February 10, 2018.
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Sean Diamond Park: The 5-acre park includes a playground area, picnic areas, tennis
court, restroom, landscaping and turf space. Construction of the park began in April 2017
and will be open to the public in spring 2018.
Clover Ranch and Sunrise Park: Formerly Dublin Ranch Subarea 3 Parks, design for
the 2-acre neighborhood park, Clover Park, and the 10.75 acre community nature park,
Sunrise Park, began in 2016. The park amenities will include a playground area, picnic
area, restroom, bike and walking trail, landscaping and turf area. Construction is
anticipated to start in 2018 and will be completed in 2019.
Tassajara Hills Neighborhood Square: The 1.08 acre neighborhood square will be
designed and constructed by the developer of Tassajara Hills. The park amenities will
include a playground, picnic area, trellis, landscaping and turf space. Construction is
anticipated to start in 2018 and be completed in 2019.
SCHOOLS, PUBLIC LANDS AND UTILITIES ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Schools, Public Lands, and Utilities Element was not amended during Calendar Year 2017.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE SCHOOLS, PUBLIC LANDS
AND UTILITIES ELEMENT
Schools
In 2017, the City continued to work with developers and property owners to ensure that
adequate sites are reserved to meet the Dublin Unified School District’s (DUSD)
projected demand for future school uses.
The City partnered with the DUSD to provide a K-8 school site within Jordan Ranch at no
cost to the District. Construction of the school, Cottonwood Creek Elementary, is
currently underway.
As part of the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan Area, a school site has been reserved for
future development by the Dublin Unified School District. The City has an agreement with
the Developer to acquire the site, and ownership of the site will be transferred to the City
in the future.
In 2017, the City continued to verify that school fees had been paid to the District prior to
issuing building permits for development projects in accordance with State law.
Public Lands
Public Safety Complex – Police Services: On March 1, 2016, the City Council
approved a new Capital Improvement Project for the Public Safety Complex – Police
Services project to relocate Police Services from the Civic Center to the Public Safety
Complex. On May 3, 2016, the City Council approved the Public Safety Complex master
plan to renovate the building façade and core building, demolish the attached Butler
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building and tower building, and improve site parking and landscaping. The project will
also relocate the Emergency Operations Center to the Public Safety Complex.
Construction will start in 2018.
Alameda County Courthouse: In November 2004, Alameda County received City
approval to construct a 210,000 square-foot East County Hall of Justice (County
Courthouse) complex on a 22-acre portion of the Santa Rita Property near the
intersection of Gleason Drive and Hacienda Drive. In December 2009 and again in
January 2014, Alameda County was granted an amendment to the original approval for a
slightly smaller building (196,000 square feet). The East County Hall of Justice will house
13 courtrooms and associated governmental facilities. Grading on the site began in
September 2014, vertical construction started in 2015. Construction was completed in
2017 and is now open to the public.
Federal and Military Communities Committee: On September 3, 2013, City Council
established the Federal and Military Communities Committee (FMCC) on which two
council members serve and which is staffed by the Public Works Department. The FMCC
provides information and updates on programs and services related to federal agencies
and military installations operating in Dublin.
Utilities
In 2017, the City continued to work closely with project applicants and service utilities to
ensure that there is adequate capacity to serve all new and existing areas of Dublin.
CIRCULATION AND SCENIC HIGHWAYS ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Circulation and Scenic Highways Element was not amended during Calendar Year 2017.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE CIRCULATION AND
SCENIC HIGHWAYS ELEMENT
Right-of-Way Maintenance: The City provides for the maintenance, repair, and
replacement of pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and traffic signals throughout the
City. The City also completes annual ADA curb ramp, sidewalk repair, street overlay, and
slurry seal projects.
Traffic Impact Fees: The City continues to collect traffic impact fees for new
development projects to ensure that new facilities are built to accommodate the additional
vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian trips that result from the projects.
Dougherty Road Improvements: The City is currently widening Dougherty Road to six
lanes with bicycle lanes and a reconstructed bicycle/pedestrian path from Sierra Lane to
the northern City limit. Construction began in Fiscal Year 16-17 and will be completed in
summer 2018.
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan: The Master Plan, which was adopted in 2015,
achieves consistency with recently updated regional transportation plans and conforms to
current design standards and state guidelines for bicycle facilities. The Master Plan also
sets a pedestrian policy framework and implementation strategy with emphasis on the
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area. The City continues to implement projects and
programs identified in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Amador Plaza Road Project: The first phase of this project was completed in 2016. It
included the construction of two mid-block crosswalks along Amador Plaza Road with
enhanced safety features designed to make downtown Dublin more walkable. The safety
features include flashing yellow lights, raised concrete medians and sidewalk extensions.
The second phase of the project includes construction of a right-turn lane from
southbound Amador Plaza Road onto Dublin Boulevard. Design and right-of-way
acquisition for the right-turn lane will be completed in 2018.
Dublin Boulevard Improvements: The project will widen Dublin Boulevard to six lanes
with bicycle lanes between Sierra Court and Dublin Court and includes undergrounding of
existing overhead utilities. The utility undergrounding started in summer 2017 and will be
complete in spring 2018. The roadway widening will be bid in summer 2018 and
construction is anticipated to take 12 months.
Iron Horse Trail Connectivity to BART: The City approved the Iron Horse Trail
Feasibility Study in November 2017. One of the key improvements identified in the study
was a bicycle and pedestrian bridge at Dublin Blvd. In February 2017, the City Council
approved a Capital Improvement Program project for the design of the bridge. The final
bridge design will be complete in spring 2019. The City received grant funding from the
Alameda County Transportation Commission for both the feasibility study and bridge
design.
San Ramon Road Arterial Management Project: In 2016, the City received a grant
from the Alameda County Transportation Commission to implement transit priority and
signal coordination on San Ramon Road. Construction is planned to begin in spring 2018
and be complete in late summer 2018.
Dublin Blvd Extension to North Canyons Parkway: This project is planned for the 1.5
mile extension of Dublin Boulevard from Fallon Road to North Canyons Parkway in
Livermore. The extension is planned to have four to six travel lanes, bike lanes,
sidewalks, curb and gutter, traffic signals, street lighting, landscaped raised median
islands, bus stops, and all city street utilities. This project requires preliminary
engineering including a feasibility analysis to define the new roadway alignment, design
cross-section, right of way, and environmental clearance before it can be moved forward
for design and construction. On November 1, 2016, City Council approved a contract for
Preliminary Engineering and an Environmental Impact Report. On April 27, 2017,
Alameda County Transportation Commission approved Measure BB Grant in the amount
of $8.288 million for the design and environmental phases of the project starting with the
Fiscal Year 2017-2018 funding.
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HOUSING ELEMENT
The Dublin Housing Element was last updated and certified by the State Department of Housing
and Community Development on January 21, 2015 for the 2015-2023 planning period. The
Housing Element was not amended during Calendar Year 2017.
PROGRESS TOWARD MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400, the City Council is required to prepare an annual
report on the status and progress in implementing the City’s Housing Element using forms and
definitions adopted by the Department of Housing and Community Development. These forms
and definitions were adopted on March 27, 2010 and are required to be used for the Annual
Progress Report. The completed forms for Calendar Year 2017 are attached as Exhibit A to
this report.
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Conservation Element was not amended during Calendar Year 2017.
PROGRESS TOWARD MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT
Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan: The City continues to work on preserving
Dublin’s historic resources through the implementation of the Dublin Village Historic Area
Specific Plan.
The City continues to review each new development project that is proposed near a
natural resource such as a stream corridor with the intent of protecting the resource.
Conditions of approval include measures to ensure adequate setbacks, minimal impacts
to water quality, passive recreational opportunities, and the maintenance of natural
systems to the extent possible.
The City continues to work with developers to ensure that open space corridors
established in new neighborhoods are maintained and managed appropriately, and open
space areas are contiguous with other such lands.
SEISMIC SAFETY AND SAFETY ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Seismic Safety and Safety Element was not amended during Calendar Year 2017.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE SEISMIC SAFETY AND
SAFETY ELEMENT
All new construction and certain building renovations are reviewed for compliance with
the California Building Code for seismic safety.
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All new development projects are required to submit a Geotechnical Analysis to assess
site conditions.
The City continues to implement the Wildfire Management Plan for all properties
identified within a fire buffer zone.
The City continues to participate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s
(FEMA) flood insurance program.
In 2017, the City in coordination with Park RFTA (Camp Parks) conducted a joint disaster
training exercise. The City also participated in Alameda County’s Office of Emergency
Services table top exercise and participated in three care and shelter trainings.
In October 2017, the City conducted a Personal Emergency Preparedness class, a
Safety Kept in Place Kits course and an Emergency Action Plan class as part of the
City’s Safety Awareness Week.
The City is in the process of updating the 2010 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The
updated plan is anticipated to be approved in 2018.
NOISE ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Noise Element was not amended during Calendar Year 2017.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE NOISE ELEMENT
Due to the nature of the Guiding and Implementing Policies of the Noise Element, efforts
to implement this Element of the General Plan are on-going in nature. Projects are
reviewed on a case-by-case basis for adverse noise impacts to the environment and
sensitive receptors. In addition, a Noise Mitigation fee is charged to developers in the
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area to assist in funding the construction of improvements
to mitigate noise impacts.
COMMUNITY DESIGN & SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Community Design & Sustainability Element was not amended during Calendar Year 2017.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE COMMUNITY DESIGN &
SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENT
The Community Design & Sustainability Element was adopted in September 2008. The
Community Design Element establishes principles, policies and implementation
measures that are designed to enhance the livability of Dublin and encourage a high level
of quality design while encouraging well designed sustainability measures. The purpose
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of the Element is to enhance the physical form of the community by establishing policies
that will guide future development. The Community Design Element applies to
developments throughout the City. The efforts to implement this Element of the General
Plan are on-going in nature. Projects are reviewed on a case-by-case basis for
conformance with this Element.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Economic Development Element was not amended during Calendar Year 2017. The
Economic Development Element is a newer Element that was adopted in April 2013. This
Element guides the City’s efforts to foster business expansion and job growth and provide the
City with a framework for economic development programs and activities. The overarching
objective of the Economic Development Element is to enhance the competitiveness of the City
of Dublin and maintain a strong and diverse economic base. The Element includes specific
goals, policies and implementation measures to promote economic vibrancy, improve conditions
for small businesses, encourage development of the strategic employment-supporting sites, and
achieve the Downtown vision.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
Maintain an Economic Development Function: The City continues to maintain an
Economic Development Office to implement the economic development goals of the City.
The services include, business attraction activities; access to labor force data; business
recruitment; business retention and expansion assistance; and, site selection assistance.
The goal of these efforts is to market the City's many economic advantages in order to
enhance the competitiveness of our local economy and to maintain a strong and diverse
revenue and job base in the Tri-Valley. The Economic Development Office also supports
the following efforts:
Hosted the second annual #Commerce Con Small Business Resource Summit.
This well attended event included a series of speakers on topics such as revenue
generation, marketing and effective business plans, as well as a business
resource expo and one-on-one business consulting. The regional event is
designed to connect the Tri-Valley’s small businesses with local resources, as well
as to celebrate the vital role that small businesses play in the region.
In partnership with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, the City held the second
annual “Decorate Dublin” contest to encourage holiday shopping as a part of the
Discover Dublin social media campaign.
In partnership with the cities of Livermore, Pleasanton, the Tri-Valley Regional
Occupation Program and Las Positas Community College, Dublin promoted local,
modern manufacturing with participation in National Manufacturing Day 2017.
AMP Printing in Dublin provided tours which informed students, educators, and
other interested attendees about rewarding, local career opportunities, which was
followed by tours of several other Tri-Valley businesses and a luncheon.
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Developed a Hotel (Transient Occupancy Tax) Incentive Program to encourage
the development of new hotels, as well as promote reinvestment in existing hotels
in the City of Dublin.
Maintain a Comprehensive Marketing and Branding Plan: In February 2015, the
Council adopted a new marketing and branding strategy. The brand efforts promote
Dublin as a destination for visitors, families, businesses, and events.
In 2017, the City of Dublin celebrated its 35th anniversary of incorporation. A new,
branded 35th Anniversary logo was created and used on all marketing materials,
including correspondence, advertising, and merchandise sold at City events over the
course of the year.
Advertisements touting Dublin as the “New American Backyard” were placed in Diablo
Magazine for the City of Dublin’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Splatter
Festival. Branded large-scale ads were also placed in several BART stations during
the month leading up to Dublin’s signature event.
Additional branded ads, targeting new residents, visitors, and business opportunities
were published in a range of regional and national publications including California
Centers, Western Real Estate Business, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Urban
Land Magazine.
The City expanded its social media efforts to include Nextdoor and a Facebook page
for the Parks and Community Services Department. Both tools promote the City of
Dublin as “The New American Backyard.”
New department brochures were created featuring the branded logo and colors. The
brochures, which include fire safety tips, information on City ordinances, building
permit information, and more, are placed in the lobbies and counters at City facilities.
Focus Business Visitation Program on High-Growth Companies: The Economic
Development Office continues to advance the objectives of the Business Visitation
Program through meetings with potential high growth companies throughout the City. The
Business Visitation Program was established to assist businesses with retention and
expansion needs and bring awareness to the resources available to support their
business.
Key firms visited in 2017 included Graybar Electric, the auto dealers and retail center
owners.
Participate in Regional Economic Development Efforts: During Calendar Year 2017,
the Economic Development Office continued to partner with regional organizations such
as the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (EB EDA), Visit Tri-Valley, Innovation
Tri-Valley and i-Gate. Some of the meetings and events that were held during the
calendar year include:
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Participated in a wide-variety of EB EDA events, including Annual Legislative
Reception, Economic Development Director Council, General Assembly, Annual
Board Retreat, and the International Trade Forum.
Partnered with Innovation Tri-Valley on signature events including
#GameChangers, Innovation Forum, and Dream Makers and Risk Takers.
Staff participated in the Visit Tri-Valley Board and participated in ongoing
marketing efforts including social media campaigns for Restaurant Month, Tri-
Valley Beer Trail, Tri-Valley Ice Cream Trail, Wine Ships Free, #BachBash, and
others.
Maintain Small-Business Friendly Development Services: The City of Dublin
continues to encourage the development of small businesses through the following:
A step-by-step “How to Start a Business—Your Guide to Growing a Business in
Dublin, California” which is printed and online. In addition to the guide, information
on business incentive programs, financing and support services posted on the City
webpage.
Provided individualized assistance for new and expanding businesses, including
permitting, site selection searches and marketing. Also provide leasing assistance
and business recruitment efforts for vacant spaces.
Promoted the Small Business Assistance Program to help fund ADA, Title 24, and
trash enclosure improvements and other legal obligations imposed on small
business.
Partner with the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority: The City worked
closely with the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority (ACSPA) and their
commercial brokerage partner to market their development sites. The City also promotes
these new materials (marketed as “Tri-Valley Concept” Campus) on our website.
City Staff assisted the ACSPA with the selection of a broker to market a vacant
property for office development. Staff then facilitated the relocation of a major
Dublin employer, Zeiss Meditec, to the vacant property for their new, expanded
research & development/manufacturing site. This will retain one of Dublin’s largest
and highest-paying employers in the City.
Support Downtown Business Attraction and Development Efforts: During Calendar
Year 2017, the City continued working with individual property owners to consider
improvements, joint activities and possible events.
City Staff continues to work to bring new businesses to key Dublin vacancies,
including Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, which will reuse the former Elephant
Bar, and redevelopment of the former Coco’s Restaurant, Grocery Outlet, Orchard
Supply Hardware, and Sport Authority spaces.
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In 2017 the following development activities occurred in the downtown during the
reporting period:
o Façade improvements at the Dublin Place shopping center were
constructed to attract new tenants, which include Pieology Pizza.
o Inc. 82 Craft Beer: Staff worked with a small business owner to open a
small craft brewing businesses on San Ramon Boulevard. This project,
which helped add a new gathering spot in the Downtown has received
Sewer Capacity Assistance to help offset their startup costs.
o Façade improvements to 7201 Regional Street (CVS) were constructed to
attract new tenants. Interior tenant improvements included adding demising
walls.
Achieve the Downtown Vision: During Calendar Year 2017, the City continued to
advance the Downtown Vision to improve the quality of place and quality of life in Dublin.
The City continues to be active in Downtown development in the following ways:
Staff has worked closely with property owners to attract activation programs for the
Downtown area. Current concepts under discussion include a weekly food truck
event, and a Sunday morning Farmer’s Market. Site selection discussions are
continuing on these efforts.
Installation of Downtown Dublin Wi-Fi was completed. To start, about 30% of the
Downtown District will be covered, most notably near the West Dublin BART
station toward Dublin Boulevard, and along Village Parkway. The City will review
the results from the pilot program in determining whether or not to expand the
program in the future.
Providing a consolidated toolkit to business owners and developers to promote
economic development. The toolkit includes, the Sales Tax Reimbursement
Program; Fee Deferral Program; Sewer Capacity Assistance Program;
Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program; Small Business Assistance
Program; and, PACE Financing for Energy Upgrades.
WATER RESOURCES ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Water Resources Element was not amended during Calendar Year 2017. The Water
Resources Element is a newer Element that was adopted in June 2013. The primary purpose of
the Water Resources Element and the reason for including this optional Element in the Dublin
General Plan is to ensure that the City’s water resources are sustained and protected, and to
consolidate information and polices related to the conservation and management of water
resources, riparian corridors, and watershed lands. The Water Resources Element also defines
the storm water facilities needed to serve Dublin at build out of the General Plan.
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PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE WATER RESOURCES
ELEMENT
City Staff engaged in continued collaboration with DSRSD and Zone 7 to ensure that
existing and new development is served with adequate water resources.
Staff coordinated creek cleanup events as part of Dublin Pride Week, Creek Cleanup Day
and for a local business doing a team building service day. Over 10 cubic yards of trash
and recyclables were removed from local creeks.
As part of the development review process, the City continued to require installation of
full trash capture devices at public and private development projects. Through these
efforts, the City has achieved a stormwater trash load reduction of 74%.
City Council adopted a Resolution approving a Green Infrastructure Framework
committing the City to set goals for reducing, over the long term, the adverse water
quality impacts of urbanization on receiving waters, and to meet mercury and
polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) total maximum daily load stormwater reduction
requirements. Green infrastructure manages stormwater using vegetation, soils, cisterns,
and natural processes. At the scale of a city or county, green infrastructure refers to the
patchwork of natural areas that provides flood protection, cleaner water, and other
benefits. At the scale of a neighborhood or site, green infrastructure refers to stormwater
management systems that mimic nature by soaking up and storing water (also referred to
as low impact development, or LID).
The City of Dublin promotes several efforts to encourage residents to reduce vehicles
miles, which helps to decrease stormwater pollution. Bike valet was offered at the City’s
two largest events, St. Patrick’s Day and Spatter, to encourage residents to bike instead
of drive. City Council proclaimed October 2 through October 6, 2017 as “Walk and Roll to
School Week” and provided giveaways to students who walked, biked, or carpooled to
school. The City partnered with Bike East Bay to host two well attended workshops on
bicycle safety in the fall.
The City proclaimed the month of May “Bike Month” and May 11th as “Bike to Work Day.”
Businesses were challenged to encourage their employees to bike to work all month long
by competing against other local businesses for the most miles commuted by bike. On
May 11th, over 650 bicycle commuters visited energizer stations at the East and West
Dublin Bart Station and received refreshments and goodies. Dublin also hosted a
community bike ride in partnership with Pleasanton and a Bike to Market Day.
Staff completed the construction of several additional park facilities, implementing several
of the policies in Section 12.3.4 of the Water Resources Element.
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ENERGY CONSERVATION ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Energy Conservation Element was not amended during Calendar Year 2017. The Energy
Conservation Element is a new Element that was adopted in July 2014. The primary purpose of
the Energy Conservation Element and the reason for including this optional Element in the
Dublin General Plan is to ensure that the City is taking an active role in encouraging and
promoting energy conservation at every level, and to consolidate information and policies
related to energy supply, current conservation programs, and opportunities for future
improvements.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE ENERGY CONSERVATION
ELEMENT
The Mayor and Vice Mayor have actively participated on the Joint Powers Agency Board
of Directors for the new community choice aggregation (CCA) program in Alameda
County called the East Bay Community Energy Authority (EBCE). EBCE will provide
energy with a higher renewable portfolio standard than mandated by the State.
Authorized by California law in 2002, CCA enables cities and county governments to pool
the electricity demand within their jurisdictions in order to procure or generate electrical
power supplies on behalf of the residents and businesses in their communities. City
Council adopted resolutions to add two new Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
providers as options for Dublin residents and businesses. PACE Programs are intended
to allow property owners to finance energy and water efficiency improvements and pay
off the debt through annual installments on their property tax bill. The intent is to provide
an additional means of financing to make environmentally sustainable property
improvements and seismic upgrades more affordable and accessible to property owners.
With the addition of the two PACE providers, a total of five PACE programs operate in
Dublin.
The Building Division ensures the continued implementation of Chapter 7.94 of the
Municipal Code (Dublin Green Building Code) and the 2013 California Green Building
Standards Code, also known as the “Cal Green” Code, which was adopted by the City
and became effective January 1, 2014.
During Calendar Year 2017, the Building Division issued 635 residential and 6
commercial photovoltaic permits; and, 47 residential and 4 commercial electrical
vehicle charger permits.
Environmental Services Staff play an active role in educating residents and businesses
about the various programs, tools, and incentives of the agencies and organizations
whose main function is to encourage and enable energy conservation, including PG&E,
and StopWaste.
City Staff partnered with StopWaste to host a Home Energy Upgrade workshop in May
2017. Over 40 residents attended to learn about the Home Energy Score, a rating system
which grades a home’s energy efficiency. They also learned about the Energy Upgrade
California’s Home Upgrade Program which provides rebates for energy efficient
upgrades. Seven service providers affiliated with the Upgrade Program tabled before
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and after the presentation. Residents received customized information from contractors
and loan providers on what services might best match their home upgrade needs.
Energy Upgrade California, Hope Upgrade Program: This program provides rebates and
loans to homeowners completing energy efficiency upgrades in their home. At the end of
2017, 53 Dublin homeowners had participated in the program.
California Youth Energy Services provided green house calls to 105 Dublin residents in
the summer of 2017. They provided basic energy efficiency upgrades resulting in an
annual reduction of 17,280 kWh and 181,440 gallons of water.
Dublin Green Samrock Business Program: The goal of the Dublin Green Shamrock
Business Program is to educate businesses on sustainable practices and connect them
with potential savings. Energy Conservation is part of the multi-faceted program. The
program began in October 2014. As of 2017, 33 businesses have enrolled in the
program.
BayRen Multi-Family Homeowner Programs: City Staff promoted Energy Upgrade
California’s Bay Area Multifamily Building Enhancements which offers cash rebates and
no-cost energy consulting for multifamily properties that undertake energy and water
upgrades. The program assists in planning energy saving improvements designed to
save 15% or more of a building’s energy and water usage and provides $750 per unit in
rebates to help pay for the upgrade. As of 2017, 120 units had completed upgrades as
part of the program.
BEST (Business Energy Service Team) worked with six Dublin businesses to implement
energy savings initiates resulting in 59,128 kWh saved.
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3 4
Note below the number of units determined to be affordable without financial or deed
restrictions and attach an explanation how the jurisdiction determined the units were
affordable. Refer to instructions.
See Instructions
8
5 5a
1,225
Above
Moderate-
Income
16
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1 2
Housing Development Information
Project Identifier
(may be APN No.,
project name or
address)
Unit
Category
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or
Deed Restrictions
6 7 8
Housing without
Financial Assistance
or Deed Restrictions
Very Low-
Income
Low-
Income
Moderate-
Income See Instructions
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction City of Dublin, CA
O
Assistance
Programs
for Each
Development
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Affordability by Household Incomes
Total Units
per
Project
Deed
Restricted
UnitsEst. # Infill
Units*
8
* Note: These fields are voluntary
1,217
(10) Total by income Table A/A3 ► ►
(9) Total of Moderate and Above Moderate from Table A3 ► ► ► ► ► ►8
1,217
Table A
1,233
Tassajara Hills
(11) Total Extremely Low-Income Units*
12/31/2017
8
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction
Very Low-, Low-, and Mixed-Income Multifamily Projects
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Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction City of Dublin, CA
12/31/2017
Activity Type (4) The Description should adequately document how each unit complies with subsection (c )(7) of Government Code Section
65583.1
0
0
0
(2) Preservation of Units At-Risk
0 0
1,217
Extremely
Low-
Income*
Very Low-
Income
0 0
6.
Total
949
5.
Mobile Homes
216
(3) Acquisition of Units
30
2.
2 - 4 Units
3.
5+ Units
Affordability by Household Incomes
Table A3
Please note: Units may only be credited to the table below when a jurisdiction has included a program it its housing element to rehabilitate, preserve or acquire
units to accommodate a portion of its RHNA whichmeet the specific criteria as outlined in GC Section 65583.1(c)(1)
022
Annual building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate-Income Units
(not including those units reported on Table A)
* Note: This field is voluntary
(5) Total Units by Income
(1) Rehabilitation Activity
No. of Units Permitted for
Above Moderate
1.
Single Family
Low-
Income
TOTAL
UNITS
4.
Second Unit
* Note: This field is voluntary
00
7. Number of infill units*
8No. of Units Permitted for
Moderate
Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant
to GC Section 65583.1(c)(1)
800
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Jurisdiction City of Dublin, CA
12/31/2017
Total
Remaining RHNA
by Income Level
Total Units
to Date
(all years)2019
Year
5
411
-462
2,747
2,668
14
770
407
Deed
Restricted
26
39
Income Level
RHNA
Allocation by
Income Level
2017
Year
3
Non-deed
restricted
Low
Deed
Restricted 0
Very Low
Deed
Restricted
Non-deed
restricted
39
446
0
Enter Calendar Year starting with the first year of
the RHNA allocation period. See Example.
0
2022
Year
8
2021
Year
7
8
00
0
908
Total RHNA by COG.
Enter allocation number:
Above Moderate
2018
Year
4
2015
Year
1
Moderate
4
0
614
Remaining Need for RHNA Period ► ► ► ► ►
2,285
Total Units ► ► ►
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals.
612 -2,050
0
1,217
1,225
Table B
425
618
796
Non-deed
restricted
839
26
0
2016
Year
2
0
2
0
0
0
2020
Year
6
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
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Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction City of Dublin, CA
12/31/2017
Status of Program Implementation
2015-2023
The Alameda County CDA administers the home repair and improvement programs for the City of
Dublin. Below are the grants and loans issued during the planning period.
Timeframe
in H.E.
Program Implementation Status
2015-2023
The City continues to support the Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA) in administering
the Housing Choice Voucher. According to HACA, as of December 2017, 396 Dublin households
receive assistance through this program. Among these, 315 are tenant based vouchers and 81 are
project based (assigned to Carlow Court, Wexford Way). Of the tenant vouchers, HACA and the US
Dept. of Veterans Affairs, have provided 25 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers at
Valor Crossing.
The City of Dublin continues to refer interested households and homeowners to the Alameda County
Housing Authority for program information and application procedures. In addition, information on
developments within the City that accept Housing Choice Vouchers is provided in the Tri-Valley Area
Affordable Rental Housing Directory ( available online and in hard copies at the City's public counter)
and in a flyer listing Dublin rental communities (available on the City's website and at the City's public
counter, and frequently distributed to interested parties via email by City Housing Division staff).
1: Housing Rehabilitation Assistance
Table C
Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583.
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of
housing as identified in the housing element.
2. Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance
Program Description
(By Housing Element Program Names)
Name of Program Objective
Continue to support the Alameda
County Community Development
Agency to implement the Minor
and Major home improvement
programs with the goal of assisting
32 households over eight years.
Continue to support the assistance
of 350 lower income households
each year throughout the planning
period.
Continue to refer interested
households and homeowners to
the Housing Authority of the
County of Alameda.
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12/31/2017
4. Condominium Conversion Ordinance No condominium conversions occurred during Calendar Year 2017.
6. Affordable Housing Developers
7. Density Bonuses
5. Mixed Use Development No mixed-use units were permitted during CY 2017.
Ongoing. The City continues to monitor state legislation and staff shall make any necessary changes
as needed.
The City continues to implement the ordinance and provide information to interested parties. The
information is widely available on the City's website and Municipal Code.
2015-2023
The City continues to actively enforce the Municipal Code and Building Code with Planning Code
Enforcement and Building Code Enforcement. The table below identifies the number of code
enforcement cases opened annually by both inspection divisions.
Annual
2015-2023
The City worked closely with Eden housing on the Valor Crossing project, leased up in 2017, and began
working with them on a new project within the Downtown Dublin planning area. The City continues to be
proactive with possible developments and incentive packages.
The City continues to work closely with all developers and non-profits to provide project assistance,
advice, discuss future project scenarios and ideas.
Since 2015, the City has worked with developers to produce 79 affordable dwelling units (20 of which
were set aside of extremely low income residents and veterans).
2015-2023
2015-2023
3. Code Enforcement
Continue to enforce local
ordinances relating to property
maintenance and substandard
housing both proactively and on
complaint basis.
Conduct approximately 2,000
residential inspections during the
planning period
Monitor conversion activities
annually.
Facilitate the construction of 100
high-density residential units within
mixed-use development within the
planning period.
Negotiate a specific incentives
package for projects with
increased incentives for projects
that include extremely low income
housing and housing for those with
disabilities.
Provide application/technical
assistance as needed.
Provide assistance to affordable
housing developers within the
planning period to facilitate
construction of 100 affordable
housing units with 20 of those for
extremely low income households
and/or persons with disabilities.
Review and revise the Density
Bonus Ordinance to ensure
compliance with state law.
Continue to implement the Density
Bonus Ordinance and provide
information to developers and
interested parties.
Provide information about density
bonuses and incentives on the
City's website.
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12/31/2017
8. Inclusionary Zoning
9. Commercial Linkage Fee
10. Housing Type and Size Variation
Facilitate the construction of 50
affordable units within the planning
period (10 extremely low, 15 low,
and 25 moderate income units).
Assist 5 moderate income
households with first time
homebuyer loans.
Since 2015, the 79 affordable dwelling units have been created through the Inclusionary Zoning
Ordinance (IZO). In 2015, Valor Crossing made up the majority of affordable units with 66 new rental
units. Since then, the 13 other units have been ownership units mixed into market rate development
projects throughout the City.
Ongoing. The City's General Plan and policies facilitate diversity of housing types and sizes to meet the
City's housing needs.
Facilitate the construction of 100
affordable housing units through
direct construction and/or
Inclusionary Housing In-lieu Fund.
Require that developers provide a
diversity of housing type and size
on a case by case basis to meet
the City's housing needs
throughout the planning period.
2015-2023
2015-2023
Commercial linkage fees are collected from developers upon issuance of building permits for
commercial developments and are collected in the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) to be issued to
developers building affordable housing projects. The AHF was used most recently to facilitate the
development of Valor Crossing and is used in negotiations with other developers looking to build
affordable housing.
The City has issued one new down payment assistance loan to a moderate income first time
homebuyer since 2015. The City continued to actively market and discuss this program with interested
applicants. The City continues to contract with Tri Valley Housing Opportunity Center for Homebuyer
Education, foreclosure prevention, rental assistance, and purchase counseling.
2015-2023
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14. Tri-Valley Affordable Housing Committee
2015-2023
Ongoing. Information about secondary dwelling units, now called Accessory Dwelling Units per the
2017 regulations, is commonly available on the City's website and in the Civic Center. Since 2015, the
City has issued 34 permits for ADUs (8 of which are restricted for moderate income households).
2015-2023
12. Second Dwelling Units
13. Homeless Assistance
Continue to fund emergency
shelter programs in the Tri Valley
to house residents in need.
Annually evaluate the homeless
services needs as part of the
Community Support Grant
program with the objective of
assisting 300 persons per years.
Continue to participate in the
regional collaboration efforts to
address homelessness.
Participate in at least one
affordable housing fair annually
throughout the planning period.
The City of Dublin continues to support Tri Valley Have and Eden I&R through the Community Support
Grants. Tri Valley Haven's homeless assistance program served 415 Dublin residents in 2017 and 461
residents were supported through Eden I&R. Additionally, CityServe served over 1000 Dublin residents.
In 2017, Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton applied jointly for a $100,000 County grant to further
support organizations serving homeless individuals. Results of the grant will not be announced until
2018.
2015-2023
Market this program through an
informational brochure, make
available on City website and
throughout public locations.
Facilitate the construction of 30
SDUs within the planning period.
11. First Time Homebuyer Programs
The City has issued one new loan since the beginning of the planning period.
Ongoing. The City continues to provide information on the First Time Homebuyer Loan Program
(FTHLP) on the City website, in the Civic Center, and at local housing service organizations throughout
the tri-valley.
2015-2023
Assist 20 income qualified first
time homebuyers during the
planning period, 10 of which being
moderate income.
Continue to distribute FTHL
information to interested parties
and public locations.
The City participates in quarterly meetings of the Tri Valley Affordable Housing Committee, and
discussed housing related issues and opportunities in the tri valleys. This group arranges housing fairs
every spring during Affordable Housing Week in May.
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18. Emergency Shelters and
Supportive/Transitional Housing
Review and amend, if necessary,
the Emergency Shelter Ordinance
within two years of the adoption of
th Housing Element.
Review and amend the transitional
and supportive housing proviisions
of the zoning ordinance within two
years of adoption of the housing
elment.
17. Universal Design Ordinance
Continue to make the brochure
and informatiom available to the
public.
2015-2023 Ongoing. City will continue to review our ordinances to be sure they are consistent with state legislation.
19. Monitor Development Fees
Monitor development fees to
ensure they are reasonable and
do not unduly constrain
devleopment, while protecting the
quality, health, and public safety of
the community.
2015-2023 Continue. The City continues to offer these options to interested parties and has the information
available on the City's website.
2015-2023 Information regarding the City's universal Design Ordinance is available on the City's website and at the
Civic Center.
2015-2023 Complete as needed.
15. Residential Sites Inventory
Monitor housing development on
an ongoing basis to ensure that
the sites identified in the inventory
are developed at densities
appropriate for fulfilling the City's
RHNA.
Annually evaluate land availability
to meet the RHNA requirements
remaining (796 very low, 446 low,
425 moderate, 618 above
moderate).
2015-2023 Ongoing. The City monitors housing development annually to ensure adequate sites remain available
to meet the RHNA obligation. The City has met its above market rate RHNA requirements.
16. Fee Deferment or Amortization
Continue to offer the deferment or
amortization of fees as an option
to interested parites.
Provide informatiom on the City's
website regarding incentives.
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22. Energy Conservation
Implement applicable waste
management and building code
regulations, provide training
resources to staff, and distribute
energy conservation informatiom
to the public.
2015-2023
The City requires all developments to submit a Water Management Plan to meet the City's
Construction and Debris Ordinance. The ordiance requires at least 50% of construction waste be
diverted from landfills. The City also adotped Green Building Guidelines for Civic Buildings. the City
continues to implememnt these practices and guidelines on a project specific basis. All information is
available online or at the Civic Center.The City offers subsidized permit fees for solar energy pannels
and has a team of Environmental Specialists certified by the Green Building Certification organization.
20. Equal Housing Opportunity
Provide referrals to appropraite
agencies for services. Distribute
fair housing information and post
to City's website.
Participate in Alameda County's
impediments to fair housing study
through CDBG.
2015-2023
The City provides preferrals to appropraite agencies through direct communication and with digital
information our website and print information at the Civic Center and other housing services in the tri-
valley area. The City participated in the preparation of the most recent impediments to fair housnig
study through the County in 2015. This information can be found on the City and County's websites.
21. Green Building Guidelines
Continue to implement the
provisions of the Green Building
Ordinance and update
brochures/information as needed/
2015-2023 The City continues to implement and update information as needed.
General Comments:
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