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G~~~ OF~D~B~~ 19' - _~ `82 ~~~~// ~`1LIFpR~~ STAFF REPORT CITY C L E R K DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL File # ^©©0-~® DATE: March 16, 2010 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Joni Pattillo, City Manager SUBJE Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element for Calendar Year 2009 Prepared By: Marnie R. Waffle, Senior Planner4yJ ~` 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 2009 in accordance with Government Code Section 65400(b). FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Accept the Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element Compliance for Calendar Year 2009 and 2) 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. Submitted By Community Development Director Rev ew d By Assistant y Manager Page 1 of 3 ITEM NO. ~`{ • ~'' DESCRIPTION: Local governments are required by Government Code Section 65400(b) to provide an annual report to their legislative body, the California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) that includes 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. The Annual Progress Report on the status of the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element Compliance for Calendar Year 2009 has been prepared in accordance with the Government Code and is included as Attachment 1 to the Staff Report. The Dublin General Plan contains the following nine 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 and Sustainability Element 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. Throughout 2009, 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 General Plan was amended three times during Calendar Year 2009. The Land Use Element was amended twice for the Dublin Ranch North and Arroyo Vista projects. The Circulation and Scenic Highways Element was also amended for the Multi-Modal Map. No other Element was amended during Calendar Year 2009. Significant progress was made during Calendar Year 2009 on the update to the Housing Element. In November 2009, the City received a letter from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) stating that the updated Housing Element was certifiable upon adoption by the Dublin City Council. The updated Housing Element was adopted by the City Council at the March 2, 2010 meeting and sent to HCD for certification. Having a certified Housing Element demonstrates the City's commitment to providing housing that meets the needs of all segments of the community and also creates opportunities for the City to secure grant funding through State programs. Efforts during 2009 to implement the programs contained within the Housing Element included the following: • $14,406 of Community Development Block Grants were allocated to assist homeowners with a total of nine home improvement projects including, a minor home repair (1), new paint (3), major rehabilitations (4) and accessibility improvements (1). Page 2 of 3 • Four, first-time homebuyer loans were provided in 2009 totaling $181,619. Other notable achievements during Calendar Year 2009 include the completion of the new Shannon Community Center and installation of public art. The Fallon Sports Park and the Dublin Historic Park commenced construction in 2009 and the historic Kolb Ranch buildings were successfully relocated from Pleasanton to the Historic Park site. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), compliance reports are exempt from environmental review. 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 implementing the General Plan and Housing Element. The Progress Report is not subject to a public hearing; therefore, a public notice is not applicable. Public outreach is also not applicable as the progress report does not change any of the guiding policies or programs in the General Plan. Following the City Council's acceptance of the Annual Progress Report, Staff will post the Report to the City's website. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Annual Progress Report, Dublin .General Plan and Housing Element, Calendar Year 2009. Page 3 of 3 l^6 aq City of Dublin Annual Progress Report Dublin General Plan and Housing Element 19~ ~% OF Isz Reporting Period: Calendar Year 2009 ATTACHMENT 1 ~ ~6 aq INTRODUCTION Government Code Section 65400(b) 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 regional housing needs 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 16, 2010. 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 nine (9) Elements: * Land Use Element * Parks and Open Space Element +lie Schools, Public Lands, and Utilities Element * Circulation and Scenic Highways Element * Housing Element +R Conservation Element +K Seismic Safety and Safety Element +R Noise Element * Community Design & Sustainability Element (adopted 2008) 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 a particular timeline, with the exception of the Housing Element, which is required to be updated every five years. The Dublin Housing Element was last updated and certified by the State Housing and Community Development Department on July 11, 2003 for the planning period of 1999-2006. Housing Elements were required to be updated again in 2007; however, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) was granted a 2 year extension by the State and the new deadline established is June 30, 2009. The City of Dublin has prepared an update Housing Element which was adopted by the Dublin City Council on March 2, 2010 and sent to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for certification. 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 2of29 a6 a~ City has made towards implementing the General Plan and Housing Element during the Calendar Year 2009 reporting period. The information to follow is organized to correspond with the elements of the Dublin General Plan. LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENTS The Land Use Element can be amended a maximum of four times per calendar year. The Land Use Element of the Dublin General Plan was amended two times during the reporting period of Calendar Year 2009 for the following project: Dublin Ranch North: Amendments to the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan were approved by the City Council in December 2009 to re-designate the site from Low Density Residential and Rural Residential/Agricultural to Estate Residential and Open Space. Arroyo Vista: An amendment to the General Plan was approved by the City Council in September 2009 to re-designate the Arroyo Vista site from Medium-Density Residential to Medium/High-Density Residential and Public/Semi-Public. PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT Residential Land Use During the Calendar Year 2009, the following residential projects were under review, approved and/or under construction in furtherance of the guiding policies of the Land Use Element for residential land use: • Fallon Village: The Fallon Village project includes the future development of up to 3,108 residential units at various densities; up to 2.5 million square feet of commercial, office, light industrial and mixed use development; two elementary school sites; parks; utility extensions; and, open space. The project area includes 1,134 acres of land within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area and consists of various parcels with 11 different ownership interests. A Vesting Tentative Map for Positano (Braddock & Logan) was approved in 2005 to subdivide 488 acres into 1,043 low density single family residential units within a portion of Fallon Village. A Site Development Review for the first 247 lots in Positano (Salerno and Cantara) was approved in 2007 and the homes are currently under construction. Jordan Ranch, also a portion of Fallon Village, is currently in Planning review. The project is currently proposed to provide 776 residential units and up to 12,500 square feet of potential retail commercial uses. Of the 776 units, 248 are single family detached; 111 are cluster homes; 94 are small lot alley homes; 218 are townhomes; and, 105 are mixed use units which include residential living space and retail commercial uses. • Dublin Ranch Area F West and East (`Sorrento'): The Dublin Ranch Area F West and East projects have been approved for 1,112 medium density residential units and will 3of29 !~ a9 provide a variety of housing types within ten distinct neighborhoods. The Dublin Ranch Area F West project is currently under construction by Toll Brothers, Inc and is partially occupied. There are a total of 5 neighborhoods comprised of 418 single family attached units and 75 detached units. The project also includes a neighborhood square and private recreation complex both of which are constructed and available for use. An amendment to the Dublin Ranch Area F East project has been proposed and is currently in Planning review. The original approval was for 694 residential units in 5 neighborhoods. Regent Properties is proposing six neighborhoods comprised of 581 single family detached units with small yards. The project also includes a 5 acre neighborhood park, private recreation complex and 10 acre elementary school site. • Schaefer Ranch: In June 2006, the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution approving a Site Development Review for the Schaefer Ranch (Discovery Homes) project. The project includes 302 single-family detached residential units in four distinct neighborhoods. The extension of Dublin Boulevard to the project is complete. The project is under construction and the homes are being occupied upon completion. The project also includes the construction of trails that the East Bay Regional Park District will provide for potential future connections to the Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail, the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park and Don Castro Regional Park. The East Bay Regional Parks Staging Area, including a parking lot, trailer parking area, restroom, maintenance building and associated landscaping are currently under construction. • Schaefer Ranch South: In December 2008, the City Council approved a General Plan Amendment for Schaefer Ranch South to replace 12 estate lots and a 5.69-acre commercial site in the original Schaefer Ranch project with up to 104 single-family detached homes. The next step in the development process is for the Applicant to submit a Site Development Review application for the architecture of the homes. • Anderson: The City Council approved a General Plan Amendment for the Anderson property in March 2008 to change the land use designation of the site from Medium Density Residential to Medium/High Density Residential. Braddock and Logan received approval to construct a residential development consisting of 108 apartments on the Anderson property. The Anderson project is located at the southeast corner of Croak Road and the future extension of Central Parkway in Fallon Village. The project will include 19 market rate units, 88 affordable units, 1 manager's unit, and related amenities including a club house and swimming pool. A construction start date is unknown at this time. • Dublin Ranch North: The City Council approved amendments to the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan for the 157.7 acre Dublin Ranch North project site (commonly referred to as Redgewick) in December 2009 to change the land use designation of the site from Low Density Residential and Rural Residential/Agricultural to Estate Residential and Open Space. Approval of a Planned Development Pre-zone with a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan and a Vesting Tentative Tract Map allows for the construction of four custom residential homes on approximately 30 acres (in the future). The majority of the project site will be designated as Open Space and maintained in a permanent conservation easement. The project site is located within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area and the City's Sphere of Influence, but outside of the 4 of 29 s~aq City limits. The project also includes a request that the City submit an application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for annexation of the property into the City of Dublin and the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD). The City Council directed Staff to file an Annexation Application with Alameda County LAFCO. A hearing before LAFCO will be held in March 2010 to consider the annexation request into the City and DSRSD. • Arroyo Vista: The Dublin City Council approved a General Plan Amendment, Planned Development Rezone with a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Tentative Map, Site Development Review and associated environmental review for the Arroyo Vista project in September 2009. The project includes the demolition of 150 existing affordable housing units and the construction of 378 new housing units (both attached and detached) including market rate, affordable senior housing, affordable family housing, a child care center and community building. Nielsen: The proposed Nielsen project consists of 36 residential units on 10 acres. The current General Plan designation is Rural Residential/Agricultural. The Applicant has proposed a General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment to change the designation of the site to Single-family Residential. The project is currently under review and also includes a Planned Development Rezone with a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Tentative Map and associated Environmental Review. • Fallon Crossing: In June 2006, the City Council adopted an Ordinance to pre-zone the Mission Peak/Fallon Crossing (Standard Pacific Homes) project. The project was annexed to the City in September 2006 and includes 106 single family residential units (8 duets and 98 single-family homes) on 67 acres of land. The project was approved by the City Council in December 2007. Currently the developer is preparing construction documents for the backbone infrastructure. Moller Ranch/Casamira Valley: The City Council adopted a Planned Development Rezone and Stage 1 Development Plan for the Moller Ranch/Casamira Valley project in July 2007. The project consists of 298 attached and detached residential units on 226 acres of land. The property was annexed into the City in July 2008. A Stage 2 Development Plan and Site Development Review are required prior to development of the property. • Dublin Transit Center: The Dublin Transit Center project includes up to 1,800 high- density residential units adjacent to the existing Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station. The following projects have been constructed and are currently occupied: * Camellia Place (EAH, Inc.): 112 affordable apartment units * Avalon @ Dublin Station (Avalon Bay Communities): 305 apartment units with 10% moderate income units +li Elan @ Dublin Station (D.R. Horton): 257 condominium units with 10% moderate income units The following projects at the Dublin Transit Center are currently in Planning Review: +1i Esprit (D. R. Horton): 105 townhomes 5 of 29 b ~`I +Kr Avalon II @ Dublin Station (Avalon Bay Communities): approximately 485 apartment units with 10% moderate income units Dublin Ranch West: The Dublin Ranch West (commonly referred to as Wallis) 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 935 housing units. Development will occur on approximately 80 acres of the site, with the remaining site area devoted to permanent open space. There are 6 individual residential neighborhoods; 3 for single-family detached living and 3 for condominium living. Additionally there will be a 7.9-acre City park and a private community green where the historic Antone School is proposed to be relocated and enhanced. Phase 1 construction of the vehicular and pedestrian bridges that cross Tassajara Creek has been completed. Construction drawings for the backbone infrastructure are currently under review. Tralee Village: The Tralee Village (Pinn Brothers Fine Homes) project is a mixed-use project containing medium-high density residential and retail/commercial uses. The project is under construction and includes 35,000 square feet of ground floor commercial (partially occupied), 130 apartment units and 103 for sale townhomes. • Dublin Ranch Area F North: The Dublin Ranch Area F North project, which includes Neighborhood F-1 `Sonata' (Lennar Homes, previously owned by Standard Pacific Homes) and Neighborhood F-2 `Verona' (Pulte Homes) will contribute 119 medium density single-family homes and 121 low density single family homes, respectively. The Sonata project is currently under construction with approximately half of the homes constructed and occupied. The Verona project has completed construction and all units are occupied. Silvera Ranch: The Silvera Ranch (Pinn Brothers Fine Homes) project is under construction with 254 residential units on 105 acres of land. The four phase development contains a mix of housing types, including single-family estate-size units, smaller lot single-family cluster homes and multi-family condominiums. The project is currently under construction. Phases 1 and 2 have been completed and are occupied. Phase 3 is partially built and occupied. Construction on Phase 4 has not yet commenced. Dublin Ranch Villages: The Dublin Ranch Villages (Toll Brothers) project includes 1,396 condominiums and townhomes within four neighborhoods. Three of the neighborhoods are completely occupied and the fourth neighborhood is nearing completion. Windstar: The Windstar project, which includes 309 residential units on approximately 3.66 acres in the West Dublin BART Specific Plan area, was approved by the City Council in November 2007. The project was recently sold and is currently on hold. A 150-room hotel and 7,500 square foot restaurant have also been conceptually approved in conjunction with the Windstar project. Construction timelines of the hotel and restaurant are unknown at this time. Camp Parks Real Property Exchange: As part of a General Plan Amendment study, the City has been working closely with the Army regarding future development of 187 6of29 7~b a~ acres on the southern portion of Camp Parks. A Community Visioning Process was completed in 2004, which identified potential uses for the site. The Camp Parks Master Plan identifies the redevelopment of 187 acres for private commercial, residential and open space uses. In 2007, the City worked extensively with the Army on Industry Day, the first step in the Army's selection of a Master Developer. Industry Day was held in January 2008 and involved nearly 150 investors, contractors, developers and other interested parties. In October 2008, the Army announced the selection of SunCal Companies as the Master Developer. SunCal and the Army continue negotiations on the exchange agreement. Commercial and Industrial Land Use During the Calendar Year 2009 reporting period, the following commercial and industrial projects were under review, approved and/or under construction in furtherance of the guiding policies of the Land Use Element for Commercial and Industrial land use: • Custom Fireplace, Patio &BBQ: The Dublin Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review and the Dublin City Council approved a Downtown Core Specific Plan Amendment August 2007 and October 2007 respectively. The project includes .the expansion and re-use of a vacant auto dealership building from 9,370 square feet to 20,270 square feet on a 1.94-acre parcel within the downtown area of Dublin. The building was to be occupied by Custom Fireplace, Patio & BBQ and is currently partially constructed. The property is currently for sale. • Grafton Station Shopping Center: In August 2006, the City Council approved a Planned Development Rezone for the 318,000 square foot Grafton Station Shopping Center located within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area. Grafton Station encompasses approximately 29 acres at the southwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Grafton Street. In 2006, the Planning Commission also approved a Site Development Review for an approximately 140,000 square foot Lowe's home improvement warehouse with an approximately 30,000 square foot garden center within the shopping center. Lowe's opened to the public in December 2007. In March 2007, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review for four retail buildings totaling approximately 48,000 square feet; construction of these buildings are complete. In June 2008, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review for one 107,000 square foot retail building and one 16,600 square foot retail/restaurant building, which are not yet under construction. • The Green at Park Place Retail Lifestyle Center: The City worked closely with Blake Hunt Ventures on The Green at Park Place Retail Lifestyle Center project located at the intersection of Hacienda Drive and Dublin Boulevard in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area. In 2008, the City approved a 305,000 square-foot outdoor retail shopping center on the 27.5 acre site. The center will be anchored by a couple major retailers and will include a pedestrian-oriented area called "The Green," which will be lined with shops and restaurants. The project start date is unknown at this time. • West Dublin BART Station: Construction of a 720 space, multi-level parking garage was recently completed and the West Dublin BART Station is currently under 7 of 29 S~a9 construction in the median of Interstate 580. The project is anticipated to be complete in 2011. • The Promenade: The Promenade project is comprised of 6 individual blocks that are proposed to be developed with a combination of retail and office uses patterned on a Main Street developed over time. Buildings will front the sidewalk with storefront openings and display windows with exterior seating areas. Total square footage of development is anticipated to be 230,000 square feet. Potential uses include restaurants, florists, gift stores, banks, dry cleaners, business and professional office, travel agencies and other similar uses. The first block of development was recently approved by the City Council and includes Club Sport, a 40,000 square foot athletic club; approximately 32,000 square feet of retail with office uses above; and, parking garage, all located on the northeast corner of Dublin Boulevard and Grafton Street, at the southerly end of The Promenade. The 2-story Club Sport will include a pool, spa and various workout facilities as well as an eating facility. These buildings are currently in building plan check review. Grafton Plaza: The proposed Grafton Plaza project is currently in Planning review and includes a request to amend the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan to create a Mixed Use/Campus Office land use category and establish a subarea within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. The project also includes a request for Stage 1 rezoning to allow one of two development options: 1) a mixed use development of approximately 235 dwellings (not to exceed 248,259 square feet) and 248,260 square feet of commercial, hotel, and campus office uses; or, 2) a campus office development up to 496,519 square feet. An environmental document has been prepared and circulated for public comment. School of Imagination: The City is currently reviewing a request for a Planned Development Rezone with a Stage 2 Development Plan and Site Development Review for the School of Imagination. The project is located within the Schaefer Ranch development and includes a 12,229 square foot daycare/school building, playground, landscaping and related improvements. Springfield Montessori School: In February 2009 the Dublin Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review application for the Springfield Montessori School. The project is located at the corner of Kohnen Way and Brannigan Street within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area and includes a new 16,000 square foot daycare/school building, playground, parking lot and related improvements. The project is currently under construction. • Kaiser Permanente Hospital and Medical Offices: The City is currently reviewing a Pre-Application for Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser owns approximately 56-acres within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area and is proposing to construct a hospital and medical office buildings. The timeline for this project is approximately 10 to 20 years. • Nissan: The City is currently reviewing a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review application for the establishment of a new 27,500 square foot Nissan automobile dealership on Scarlett Court. 8of29 9~a~y • 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. 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. On-site amenities include open seating areas, pedestrian paseos and unique paving, landscaping and lighting elements. Commencement of construction has not yet been scheduled. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT AMENDMENTS The Parks and Open Space Element was not amended during the reporting period for Calendar Year 2009. PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT • Stagecoach Park: The Stagecoach Park play area renovation was completed in January 2009. The project included replacement of existing play equipment and sand surfacing with new equipment and poured-in-place rubberized surfacing. This project implements the City's goal to replace aging play equipment in City Parks. • Shannon Community Center: The Shannon Community Center project was accepted by the City Council in May 2009. The project included the demolition of the former community center, construction of the new 19,700 square foot community center and selected site improvements. In addition, the following three alternates were included in the project: 1) construction of a park restroom building, 2) installation of an emergency generator hook-up; and, 3) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. • Shannon Community Center -Public Art: The Shannon Community Center Public Art Project was accepted by the City Council in July 2009. Public art was included in the following areas: children's preschool area, the south wall of the lobby and the outdoor entry seat walls and fountain. • Bus Shelter Capital Improvement Project (CIP): The City entered into a Consultant Services Agreement with a professional art coordinator to replace and enhance eight bus shelters along Dublin Boulevard with student art murals. Before commencing the project, a new project was approved in May 2009 to replace the bus shelters as part of the Livermore-Amador Valley Transit Authority Bus Rapid Transit Project. As a result, the Bus Shelter Capital Improvement Project has been deferred for a period of 2 years. • Fallon Sports Park, Phase I: The contract for the Fallon Sports Park, Phase I was awarded in March 2009. The project includes the development of approximately 27 acres with two regulation softball fields (lighted); two 60-foot baseball fields; two regulation synthetic turf soccer fields (lighted); four lighted basketball courts; and, four 9of29 in~~ay lighted tennis courts. Rough grading for a BMX Course, pedestrian circulation, parking and street frontage improvements will also be completed. Dublin Sports Grounds, Phase 4 Renovation: A Consulting Services Agreement for the Dublin Sports Grounds, Phase 4 was approved by the City Council in October 2009. The project includes turf and irrigation renovations to approximately 4 acres of the 22 acre park. • Dublin Sports Grounds, Remodel: An additional project in 2009 at the Dublin Sports Grounds included the remodel of the Snack Bar and Restrooms which was completed in October. The Snack Bar was remodeled to meet current Alameda County Health standards and upgraded to meet Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act requirements. Deteriorating partitions and fixtures in the Restrooms were also replaced and upgraded to meet Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act requirements. Dublin Sports Grounds, Bullpens: A project to construct two bullpens at the Dublin Sports Grounds was approved by the City Council in October 2009. The project involved the installation of a chain link fence adjacent to the existing backstop and dugout along with a partial clay pitching mound and home plate. The project will be funded by Dublin Little League and the ownership of the improvements would be transferred to the City upon completion. Fallon Sports Park & Dublin Sports Grounds, Grant Funding: Project applications were submitted in March 2009 to the East Bay Regional Park District for Measure WW Local Grant Program for Fallon Sports Park Synthetic Turf ($1,123,610) and Dublin Sports Grounds Area 2 ($887,870). Shannon Park and Kolb Park: The Park Furniture Replacement project at Shannon Park and Kolb Park was completed in January 2009. The project included the replacement of aging wood park furniture with furniture made of recycled materials. • Dublin Transit Center -Public Art: The Dublin Transit Center Public Art Project moved forward in August 2009 with the approval of a contract with artist Cliff Garten to prepare conceptual designs for two artwork sites at the Dublin Transit Center. The proposed artwork would be installed in two key places within the Dublin Transit Center: Campbell Green and Iron Horse Plaza. • Emerald Glen Park Recreation and Aquatic Complex: The City entered into a Consultant Services Agreement for the Emerald Glen Park Recreation and Aquatic Complex, a 35,895 square foot facility including two swimming pools, a gymnasium, fitness center, game room/teen center, group exercise/dance studio, special events room, juice bar, locker rooms, and administrative offices. One of the swimming pools will be a leisure and instructional pool (6,675 s.f.) and the other a 25-meter by 25-yard (6,150 s.f.) deep water competition pool. The design of the project is currently on hold pending additional funding. Parks and Community Services Strategic Plan: In August 2008, the results of the Parks and Community Services Needs Assessment were presented to the City Council. As a result of the needs assessment, a Parks and Community Services Strategic Plan 10 of 29 d~a~ was adopted by the City Council in November 2008. Implementation of the plan is underway. Western Extended Planning Area Open Space: The City continues to work with the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) to negotiate a land acquisition in the Western Extended Planning Area for a designated Open Space Area. Schaefer Ranch Park: Discovery Homes has submitted plans and specifications for a 10.6 acre park within the Schaefer Ranch housing development. The plans are currently being reviewed by the City. • Dublin Historic Park: The demolition of the Dublin Square Shopping Center was completed in January 2009. The Shopping Center was acquired by the City in order to expand the existing Dublin Heritage Center through the construction of a historic park. Five structures from the historic Kolb Ranch were relocated to the park site in 2009 and include: the Old House; the Main House; the Sunday School Barn; the Hay Barn; and the Pump house. Construction of the park is underway and is anticipated to be complete in June 2010. SCHOOLS, PUBLIC LANDS AND UTILITIES ELEMENT AMENDMENTS The Schools, Public Lands, and Utilities Element was not amended during the reporting period for Calendar Year 2009. PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE SCHOOLS, PUBLIC LANDS AND UTILITIES ELEMENT Schools • In 2009, 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 projected demand for future school uses. As part of the Fallon Village project (as described in the Land Use section above) two elementary school sites have been reserved for future development by the Dublin Unified School District. In 2009, the City continued to collect school fees upon issuance of building permits for development projects in accordance with State law. Public Lands • 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, 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 11 of 29 ~a ~~aq associated governmental facilities. The project is expected to be under construction in 2011 and operational by 2013. • Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training Area: The City continues to work with the Army and their selected master developer, SunCal Companies, on the development of approximately 187 acres of land at the southern end of Camp Parks. As part of the development of the property, improvements along Dougherty Road would be constructed. The project is still in the preliminary planning stages. Utilities • In 2009, 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 amended once during the reporting period for Calendar Year 2009 for the following project: Multi-Modal Map: An amendment to the General Plan was approved by the City Council in June 2009 to add aMulti-Modal Map to the Circulation and Scenic Highways Element. PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE CIRCULATION AND SCENIC HIGHWAYS ELEMENT I-580/Fallon Road and EI Charro Road Interchange Improvements: The City, in cooperation with Caltrans and the Cities of Pleasanton and Livermore constructed improvements to the I-580/Fallon Road and EI Charro Road freeway interchange to increase the interchange capacity while maintaining safe and efficient traffic operations. Alamo Canal Trail: The City worked jointly with East Bay Regional Park District, the City of Pleasanton, Caltrans and Zone 7 to complete the design of the Alamo Canal Trail underneath I-580. The design is nearing completion and funds have been acquired to construct the project. Final design will be completed in 2010 and construction will begin in 2011. • In 2009, the City continued to provide for the replacement of damaged curbs, gutters and sidewalks at various locations throughout the City as well as completing annual street overlay and slurry seals projects. • Fallon Road Extension: The extension of Fallon Road through Silvera Ranch to Dublin Ranch is under construction and project is scheduled for completion in late 2010. • Tassajara Road Widening: The engineering design phase for the widening of Tassajara Road between I-580 and the Alameda-Contra Costa County limit line in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area began in 2003 and continues with the review of future projects. 12 of 29 ~~ b~ ~29 • Traffic Impact Fees: In 2009, the City continued to collect trafFc 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. • Multi-Modal Improvements and Streetscape Enhancements: In 2006, the City received a Housing Incentives Grant of approximately $3,000,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). The City is using the grant to fund multi-modal improvements and streetscape enhancements in accordance with the Streetscape Master Plan along Dublin Boulevard, from Hansen Drive to Tassajara Road. Construction is underway and will be completed in Summer 2010. • Multi-Modal Map: In 2008, the City Council identified the creation of a Multi-Modal Map as a high priority goal. The City prepared aMulti-Modal Map which provides a central location where residents and visitors of the City can view transportation opportunities throughout the City. The map displays streets as well as pedestrian paths and bicycle lanes to help residents and visitors determine which areas are accessible by alternative methods of transportation (i.e., by walking or by bicycle). Additionally, the map encourages the use of alternative methods of transportation and use of recreation areas by showing each opportunity for recreation in the City (trails, parks, etc.) and encouraging people to walk or bike to these opportunities by showing pedestrian paths and bicycle lanes. The Multi-Modal Map was approved in 2009. • Bus Rapid Transit: The City cooperated with the Livermore-Amador Valley Transit Authority in development of the Bus Rapid Transit project that will provide express bus service and coordinated signal timing along Dublin Boulevard providing connections to the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station. The design was completed in 2009 and construction is anticipated to be complete in 2010. • Dublin Transit Center Street Improvements: Street improvements for the Dublin Transit Center, a mixed-use transit oriented development adjacent to the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station, were completed in 2009 allowing further development of high density residential uses adjacent to the BART Station. HOUSING ELEMENT AMENDMENTS The Dublin General Plan Housing Element was certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development on July 11, 2003 for the planning period 1999-2006. The City of Dublin has prepared an update Housing Element which was adopted by the Dublin City Council on March 2, 2010 and sent to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for certification. The Housing Element was not amended during the Calendar Year 2009. STATUS OF HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS (CALENDAR YEAR 2009 13 of 29 w~av PROGRAM 1: HOUSING REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE Objective: Continue to support the Alameda County Community Development Agency to implement the Minor and Major Improvement Programs. Progress: The Alameda County Community Development Agency administers a Minor and Major Home Improvement Program for the City of Dublin. The Agency administered $14,406 of Community Development Block Grant funds to Dublin residents for the completion of 1 minor home repair, 3 paint grants, 4 rehabilitation loans and 1 accessibility grant during Calendar Year 2009. 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total CDBG Funds $14,786 $14,216 $14,406 $ $ $ $ $ $ Objective: Facilitate 25 minor home repairs, 10 paint grants, 10 major home improvements during the planning period (2007-2014). Progress: OBJECTIVE 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL REMAINING Minor Home 25 2 1 1 4 21 Re air Paint 10 3 0 3 6 4 Grant Major 10 3 0 4 7 3 Rehabilitation Accessibility 0 0 0 1 1 0 Grant Total 45 8 1 9 18 28 PROGRAM 2: HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER RENTAL ASSISTANCE Objective: Continue to support the assistance of 150 very low and extremely low income households each year throughout the planning period (2007-2014). Progress: Arroyo Vista, a 150 unit affordable housing development, has historically been supported by the Housing Choice Voucher program. Arroyo Vista is currently proposed to be redeveloped with 378 units of which approximately 191 will be affordable. The redeveloped Arroyo Vista project will continue to support the housing choice voucher program. The Housing Choice Voucher program is administered by Alameda County. The City of Dublin refers interested parties to the Alameda County Housing Authority to be placed on a list for qualification. While the City of Dublin does not administer the housing choice voucher program, the following developments in Dublin currently accept housing vouchers: * Avalon @ Dublin Station •R Camellia Place * Oak Groves @ Dublin Ranch ~ Park Sierra Apartments 14 of 29 ~s~ ~~ +It< Pine & Cedar Groves @ Dublin Ranch +IG Wicklow Square Objective: Continue to refer interested households and homeowners to the Housing Authority of the County of Alameda. Progress: The City of Dublin continues to refer interested households and homeowners to the Alameda County Housing Authority to be placed on a list for qualification. In addition, information on developments within the City that accept Section 8 vouchers is provided in the Tri-Valley Area Affordable Rental Housing Directory. PROGRAM 3: CODE ENFORCEMENT Objective: Continue to enforce local ordinances relating to property maintenance and substandard housing both proactively and on a complaint basis. Progress: There are two areas of Code Enforcement: Planning Code Enforcement and Building Code Enforcement. Planning Code Enforcement. Planning Code Enforcement enforces violations of the Dublin Municipal Code Property Maintenance and Graffiti Ordinances as well as the Zoning Ordinance. Common property maintenance violations include weeds, inoperable vehicles, junk & debris, overgrown/dead vegetation, and graffiti. Property maintenance violations are enforced proactively and on a complaint basis. Building Code Enforcement. Building Code Enforcement actively patrols City streets enforcing Building Code Violations, such as contractors or homeowners working without required building permits. In addition, Building Code Enforcement responds to anonymous callers, concerned citizens and other contractors reporting any activity connected to illegal construction. Enforcement officers spend time educating the public on the importance of obtaining required building permits and seeking proper approval to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Due to the success of code enforcement efforts in 2008, reported cases decreased in 2009. Objective: Conduct approximately 1, 700 residential inspections during the planning period (2007-2014). Progress: Objective Goal = 1,700 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total Planning Code Enforcement 383 611 520 1,514 Building Code Enforcement 420 832 643 1,895 Total 803 1,443 1,163 3,409 Objective: Pen`orm annual review of City Ordinances. 15 of 29 ld ~ zy Progress: In 2008, the City reviewed the Dublin Municipal Code and updated the following Ordinances: 1) DMC 5.70 Weeds and Refuse (Ord. 29-08) 2) DMC 5.72 Rodents and Fly Control (Ord. 30-08) 3) DMC 5.64 Property Maintenance (Ord. 31-08) 4) DMC 5.68 Graffiti (Ord. 32-08) Also in 2008, the following new Ordinance was added to the Dublin Municipal Code to address residential foreclosures: 1) DMC 5.66 Maintenance of Foreclosed Residential Properties (Ord. 44-08) PROGRAM 4: CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION ORDINANCE Objective: Monitor conversion activities annually. Progress: In 2005, a Condominium Conversion Ordinance was adopted by the City Council to preserve the existing rental housing stock. The City continues to monitor conversion activities annually. There were no condominium conversions during Calendar Year 2009. 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total Condominium 0 0 0 Conversions PROGRAM 5: MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT Objective: Facilitate the construction of 100 high-density residential units within mixed-use developments within the planning period (2007-2014). Progress: In August 2008, amixed-use project consisting of 305 high density residential units and approximately 15,000 square feet of ground floor retail completed construction at the Dublin Transit Center. The project, Avalon @ Dublin Station, is an apartment community with 10% of the units set aside for moderate income households. In March 2007, Avalon Bay Communities submitted an application for Avalon II @ Dublin Station. The project is proposed to have 485 high density residential units and approximately 25,000 square feet of ground floor retail and is also located at the Dublin Transit Center. 10% of the units will be set aside for moderate income households. The project is currently in Planning review. In November 2007, Windstar Communities was approved for the construction of 309 high density residential units located adjacent to the future West Dublin Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station. The project is currently in building plan check review. Future phases of the project include the construction of a 150-room hotel and 7,500 square feet of retail commercial uses. 16 of 29 l9~' dq PROGRAM 6: AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPERS Objective: Negotiate specific incentives package for each project. Progress: During the planning period, the City has worked with Eden Housing, Citation Homes and the Dublin Housing Authority on the Arroyo Vista Project. This public/private partnership has involved various agreements between the entities including vouchers, land and other incentives to facilitate the development of the project. In addition, the City expedited the processing of the entitlements to the greatest extent possible. Objective: Provide application/technical assistance as needed. Timing of applications or technical assistance will depend on application deadlines for funding sources. Progress: The City is currently working with Eden Housing, Citation Homes and the Dublin Housing Authority on the development of the Arroyo Vista mixed-income development project. The City provides application/technical assistance as needed by the developer in order to securing financing and other sources of funding to support the development of the project. Objective: Provide assistance to affordable housing developers within the planning period (2007-2014) to facilitate the construction of 100 affordable housing units within the planning period (2007-2014) (5 extremely low, 20 very low, 35 low and 40 moderate income units). Progress: As noted above, the City has been working with Eden Housing, Citation Homes and the Dublin Housing Authority on the Arroyo Vista Project. The project was approved by the Dublin City Council in September 2009 and includes the demolition of 150 existing affordable housing units and the construction of 378 new housing units (both attached and detached) including market rate, affordable senior housing, affordable family housing, a child care center and community building. The project includes approximately 191 affordable units in various income categories. PROGRAM 7: DENSITY BONUSES Objective: Facilitate the construction of 50 affordable units during the planning period (2007- 2014) (10 very low, 20 low, and 20 moderate income units). Progress: On April 20, 2007, the City of Dublin adopted a Density Bonus Ordinance which grants a density bonus and certain other concessions or incentives to a developer when the developer agrees to construct the requisite percentage of affordable housing units. The City of Dublin continues to encourage developers to provide affordable housing by awarding qualifying developments with additional market rate units. The City did not receive any requests for a density bonus during the reporting period. 17 of 29 i~~' a9 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total Density 0 0 0 Bonus Units PROGRAM 8: INCLUSIONARY ZONING Objective: Facilitate the construction of 1,000 affordable housing units either through direct construction or through the Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fund within the planning period (2007-2014). Specific construction targets include 300 very low, 200 low and 500 moderate income units. Progress: OBJECTIVE 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL REMAINING Ve Low 300 0 1 0 1 299 Low 200 0 4 3 7 193 Moderate 500 0 1 0 1 499 Total 1,000 0 6 3 9 991 Note: Units are reported upon issuance of building permits for the construction of the unit. Objective: Work with the stakeholders, review and consider modification of the Inclusionary Zoning Regulations to enhance feasibility as needed within two years of the adoption of the Housing Element. Progress: In December 2008, the City Council approved an amendment to the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance to eliminate the requirement to construct owner-occupied very low income units. This modification was in response to feedback the City was receiving from the development community on the feasibility of constructing owner occupied very low income units. During Calendar Year 2009, the City was in the process of updating the Housing Element. The updated Housing Element was adopted on March 2, 2010. Within two years of adopting the updated Housing Element, the City will work with stakeholders to review and consider modifications to the Inclusionary Zoning Regulations to enhance the feasibility of the Regulations. PROGRAM 9: COMMERCIAL LINKAGE FEE Objective: Facilitate the construction of 50 affordable housing units within the planning period (2007-2014) (10 very-low, 15 low and 25 moderate income units). Progress: Commercial Linkage Fees are collected from developers upon issuance of building permits for commercial development and are placed in the City's Housing In-Lieu Fund along with other in-lieu fees collected from developers for residential development. 18 of 29 l9 G~i 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL COMMERCIAL LINKAGE $138 280.01 $0 $0 $ $ $ $ $ $138,280.01 FEES , COLLECTED Objective: Assist five moderate income households with first-time homebuyer loans. Progress: The City of Dublin offers a First Time Homebuyer Loan Program for all income levels. In Calendar Year 2007, the City of Dublin assisted 11 moderate income households with First Time Homebuyer Loans. In 2008, the City assisted 5 moderate income households and in 2009, 2 moderate income households. 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL REMAINING Moderate Income 11 5 2 18 0 Loans Objective: Provide funding towards homeownership training and foreclosure prevention services, rental assistance programs and the Alameda County Homeless Management Information System. Progress: The City continues to support the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center (TVHOC) through the community grant process. The TVHOC is designed to serve as a one- stop center for affordable homeownership in the Tri-Valley and offers foreclosure prevention services, rental assistance and pre- and post purchase counseling to clients. In addition, the City continues to support the Alameda County Homeless Management Information System through the Housing In-Lieu Fund. The Alameda County Homeless Management Information System (HMIs) is managed by Everyone Home, a new community based organization formed in 2007 under the fiscal sponsorship of the Tides Center. Everyone Home manages the County's in-house HMIs in the collection and reporting of the homeless count and other data collection. PROGRAM 10: HOUSING TYPE AND SIZE VARIATIONS Objective: 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 (2007- 2014). Progress: In January 2007, the Planning Co 935 unit residential development. varying densities including low, include, single family detached wi detached cluster homes around a condominiums (Neighborhood 3) emission approved the Wallis Ranch project, a The project has 6 distinct neighborhoods of nedium and medium-high. Residential units h a granny flat option (Neighborhood 1); 5-unit motor court (Neighborhood 2); row houses and multi-family stacked flats (Neighborhood 4); 19 of 29 ao~al single family detached with alley garages and a granny flat option (Neighborhood 5); and, multi-family stacked flats and walk up townhomes (Neighborhood 6). In April 2007, the City Council approved the Sycamore Grove project, a 304 unit high density residential condominium project with 22 live/work units. The live/work units have been designed as 3-story townhomes; 278 units are condominium flats; and the remaining 4 units are also 3-story townhomes (but not live/work units). In September 2007, the Planning Commission approved the Positano project, a 287 unit single family detached residential development. The project includes 4 neighborhoods, Cantera and Solerno, Solerno II and Fiorano. Cantera provides 72 units and 5 different floor plans; Solerno provides 175 units and 4 different floor plans. The Positano project will also provide 19 second units. In November 2007, the Planning Commission approved the Fallon Crossing project, a 106 unit single family residential development including 8 duets, and 3 private motor courts. In February 2008, the Planning Commission approved the Anderson project, a 108 unit apartment community with 88 of the units set aside as affordable. PROGRAM 11: FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAMS Objective: Assist 75 income-qualified first time homebuyers during the planning period (2007- 2014). Strive to provide assistance to approximately 15 above moderate income, 50 moderate income, and 10 low income households. Progress: For each of the last three Fiscal Years (2007-2008, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010), $500,000 was allocated by the City Council towards the First Time Homebuyer Loan Program (FTHLP). During the Calendar Year 2009, the City was successful in lending $181,619 to 4 households through the FTHLP. OBJECTIVE 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL REMAINING Ve Low 0 1 0 1 2 0 Low 10 1 0 0 3 7 Moderate 50 11 5 2 18 32 Market 15 2 2 1 5 10 Total 75 15 7 4 26 49 Objective: Distribute FTHLP application packets at the Civic Center, City website, and locations that provide housing services. Progress: The City provides information on its website to First Time Homebuyers wishing to receive assistance with the purchase of their first home. The website is routinely updated to provide current information on various housing opportunities in Dublin and the region. Included on the website are the Inclusionary Ordinance Regulations and the newly adopted Inclusionary Ordinance Guidelines to assist developers with the requirements related to the development of affordable housing units. 20 of 29 a~b~~ PROGRAM 12:SECOND DWELLING UNITS Objective: Market this program through an informational brochure. The brochure will be available on the City website and at the Civic Center, library, senior center and other public locations. Progress: In September 2009, the City updated its Second Unit brochure. The brochure explains the purpose and intent of a second unit as well as the permitting procedures and development standards. The brochure is made available to the public on the City's website and at the public counter. The City of Dublin also publishes a quarterly Housing Newsletter which is provided to the City Council, posted on the City's website and made available to the public at the Civic Center, library and senior center. Articles, including information about Second Dwelling units, are routinely included in the Newsletter. Objective: Facilitate the construction of 15 second dwelling units within the planning period (2007-2014). Progress: Braddock & Logan's Positano development introduced second dwelling units as an additional housing opportunity. A second dwelling unit (also commonly referred to as an "in-law unit") is aself-contained residential dwelling located on the same lot as an existing primary residential dwelling. Within Positano, there are three neighborhoods that include second dwelling units: * Cantara (Braddock & Logan): 8 second dwelling units * Solerno II ~R Fiorano (DR Horton): 11 second dwelling units PROGRAM 13: HOMELESS ASSISTANCE Objective: Continue to fund emergency shelter programs in the Tri-Valley area to house residents in need of emergency shelter. Progress: The City contributes Community Development Block Grant funds to the Tri-Valley Haven which supports a Domestic Violence Shelter and a Homeless Shelter. FISCAL YEAR 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15 TOTAL Amount $14 900 $14 271 $14 366 $ $ $ $ $ $43 537 Contributed , , , , Objective: Continue to participate in regional collaborations to address homelessness. Progress: On November 1, 2009, the Tri-Valley Housing Resource Center (HRC) was launched to provide homeless prevention and rapid re-housing services. Since the launch date, over 25 households from the Tri-Valley region and surrounding areas have been referred to the HRC. The HRC is a collaboration of staff members from Alameda County Housing & Community Development; staff members from the cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton; and, staff from Tri- 21 of 29 a~~av Valley community based organizations. Operations of the HRC are carried out as follows: * Overall administration of the program is provided by the City of Livermore's Horizons Program. * Homelessness prevention services (e.g., emergency shelter, case management, referral, etc.) are coordinated by ECHO Housing. * Rapid re-housing services are provided by Abode Services (formerly Tri- City Homeless Coalition). Funding for the HRC is provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009. The Tri-Valley HRC received over $900,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide administration and services for the program. PROGRAM 14:TR1-VALLEY AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE Objective: Participate in at least one affordable housing fair annually throughout the planning period (2007-2014). Progress: On an annual basis the City participates in the Housing Forum and Affordable Housing Roundtable. The Housing Forum is an event sponsored by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. This event is open to the public and offers information regarding various affordable housing opportunities in Dublin. The Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center serves as Dublin's spokesperson in disseminating information on affordable housing programs at the Forum. The Affordable Housing Roundtable Association of Realtors. This event offers information regarding various which are also distributed to the public, is an event sponsored by the Bay East is open to the real estate community and affordable housing opportunities in Dublin PROGRAM 15: RESIDENTIAL SITES INVENTORY Objective: Annually evaluate the land availability to meet the remaining RHNA. Ensure adequate capacity exists to accommodate the remaining RHNA of 1, 730 units (879 very low, 519 low, and 332 moderate income units). Progress: During Calendar Year 2009, the City was in the process of updating the Housing Element. The updated Housing Element is anticipated to be adopted irr March 2010. Upon adoption of the updated Housing Element, the City will annually evaluate land availability to meet its remaining RHNA. Table C-35 in Appendix C of the updated Housing Element demonstrates that the City has adequate sites to accommodate the remaining RHNA of 1,730 units. Objective: Propose modifications to be implemented as needed as part of the City's ongoing planning efforts or at the time development proposals are submitted to the City. Progress: As noted above, Table C-35 in Appendix C of the update Housing Element demonstrates that the City has adequate sites to accommodate the remaining 22 of 29 ~°6a9 RHNA of 1,730 units. The City will continue to monitor projects to ensure that development proposals are consistent with the updated Housing Element. PROGRAM 16: ARROYO VISTA SITE Objective: Strive to achieve 180 affordable housing units on the site, including 20 extremely low, 40 very low, 50 low, and 70 moderate units. Progress: The Dublin City Council approved a General Plan Amendment, Planned Development Rezone with a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Tentative Map, Site Development Review and associated environmental review for the Arroyo Vista project in September 2009. The project includes the demolition of 150 existing affordable housing units and the construction of 378 new housing units (both attached and detached) including market rate, affordable senior housing, affordable family housing, a child care center and community building. The project includes approximately 191 affordable units in various income categories. Objective: Ensure compliance with all applicable relocation, displacement and replacement housing requirements. Progress: The Dublin Housing Authority has adopted a Relocation Plan for the relocation of Arroyo Vista tenants and relocations in accordance with this Plan have begun. The Plan provides for relocation benefits that meet or exceed the requirements of applicable law. These include counseling and advisory services, help with packing for disabled and senior residents if requested, security deposits, credit check fees, comparable replacement housing in the form of a Section 8 voucher or, if ineligible, a replacement housing payment, and a 150-day notice to move (upon notice). The Relocation Plan demonstrates that there are adequate available housing resources for the displaced households and that the Dublin Housing Authority will provide advisory assistance and relocation benefits necessary to ensure that all households are adequately housed in the event of displacement. The Relocation Plan also demonstrates that the impacts of displacement will be mitigated by the provision of relocation benefits. PROGRAM 17: DUBLIN TRANSIT CENTER Objective: Facilitate the review, approval and/or construction of 900 housing units during the planning period (2007-2014). Progress: In April 2007, an application was submitted for the development of Avalon II @ Dublin Station. The project proposes to provide approximately 485 units at the Dublin Transit Center. Due to project re-design the application is still in Planning review; however, it is anticipated to be brought before the Planning Commission in Spring 2010 for approval. In June 2008, construction was completed on the Elan @ Dublin Station project, a 257 unit condominium complex at the Dublin Transit Center. 23 of 29 ~/~a~ In September 2008, construction was completed on the Avalon @ Dublin Station project, a 305 unit apartment community at the Dublin Transit Center. PROGRAM 18: FEE DEFERMENT OR AMORTIZATION Objective: Assist 100 units through the deferment or amortization of fees, subject to funding availability (15 extremely low, 25 very low, 35 low and 25 moderate income units). Proqress: The City is currently exploring the Statewide Community Infrastructure of all types. feasibility of expanding its participation in the Program (SCIP) to include residential projects PROGRAM 19: UNIVERSAL DESIGN ORDINANCE Objective: Produce a brochure on universal design, resources for design approaches, and compliance with City requirements in 2009. Brochure and other related information will be posted on the City website and distributed at public counters. Progress: The City developed a brochure on the Universal Design Ordinance after its adoption in December 2007. The brochure was updated in September 2009 to include more current information on useful websites relating to Universal Design. The brochure and other related information regarding the Ordinance has been posted to the City's website and is also available at the public counter. PROGRAM 20: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Objective: Revise Zoning Ordinance to amend definition of "family" and to prepare a formal reasonable accommodation procedure within one year of the adoption of the Housing Element. Proqress: During Calendar Year 2009, the City was in the process of updating the Housing Element. The updated Housing Element was adopted on March 2, 2010. Within one year of adopting the updated Housing Element, the Zoning Ordinance will be amended to revise the definition of "family" and a formal reasonable accommodation procedure will be prepared. PROGRAM 21: EMERGENCY SHELTERS Objective: Revise the Zoning Ordinance within one year of the adoption of the Housing Element to accommodate Emergency Shelters consistent with SB 2. Proqress: During Calendar Year 2009, the City was in the process of updating the Housing Element. The updated Housing Element was adopted on March 2, 2010. Within one year of adopting the updated Housing Element, the Zoning Ordinance will be amended to accommodate Emergency Shelters consistent with SB 2. PROGRAM 22:TRANSITIONAL HOUSING Objective: Revise the Zoning Ordinance to accommodate transitional housing consistent with SB 2 within one year of the adoption of the Housing Element. 24 of 29 as ~~y Progress: During Calendar Year 2009, the City was in the process of updating the Housing Element. The updated Housing Element was adopted on March 2, 2010. Within one year of adopting the updated Housing Element, the Zoning Ordinance will be amended to accommodate Transitional Housing consistent with SB 2. Objective: Facilitate the development of transitional housing for persons with disabilities and extremely low income households using in-lieu fees. Progress: During Calendar Year 2009, the City was in the process of updating the Housing Element. The updated Housing Element was adopted on March 2, 2010. To date there have been no requests for the development of Transitional Housing. PROGRAM 23: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Objective: Revise the Zoning Ordinance to accommodate supportive housing consistent with SB 2 within one year of the adoption of the Housing Element. Progress: During Calendar Year 2009, the City was in the process of updating the Housing Element. The updated Housing Element was adopted on March 2, 2010. Within one year of adopting the updated Housing Element, the Zoning Ordinance will be amended to accommodate Supportive Housing consistent with SB 2. Objective: Facilitate the development of supportive housing for persons with disabilities and extremely low income households using in-lieu fees. Progress: During Calendar Year 2009, the City was in the process of updating the Housing Element. The updated Housing Element is anticipated to be adopted in March 2010. To date there have been no requests for the development of Supportive Housing. PROGRAM 24: SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY (SRO) UNITS Objective: Revise the Zoning Ordinance within one year of the adoption of the Housing Element to accommodate Single Room Occupancy Units consistent with AB 2634. Progress: During Calendar Year 2009, the City was in the process of updating the Housing Element. The updated Housing Element was adopted on March 2, 2010. Within one year of adopting the updated Housing Element, the Zoning Ordinance will be amended to accommodate Single Room Occupancy Units consistent with AB 2634. Objective: Encourage the inclusion of SRO/efficiency units in large-scale developments to offer a range of housing choices. Progress: During Calendar Year 2009, the City was in the process of updating the Housing Element. The updated Housing Element was adopted on March 2, 2010. The City will encourage the inclusion of SRO/efficiency units in large scale developments to offer a range of housing choices. 25 of 29 a~~Fay PROGRAM 25: EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Objective: Provide referrals to appropriate agencies for services. Progress: The City of Dublin website provides a link for fair housing issues which directs interested readers to the Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) Housing and to the State of California Consumer Affairs Office booklet "California Tenants: Guide to Residential Tenants and Landlord's Rights and Responsibilities." In addition, the City contributes Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) funding to ECHO housing. Objective: Distribute fair housing information to public locations throughout the City. Progress: Fair housing information, in the form of brochures and pamphlets, has been made available at the City's public counter. In addition, the City hosts a booth at the City's annual St. Patrick's Day Festival where Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) Housing distributes information to the public about the services they offer. Objective: Post information on the City website. Progress: Fair housing information is made available to the public on the City's website. Objective: Distribute information to real estate agents, rental property owners/managers, and financial institutions in Dublin. Progress: Real estate agents, rental property owners/managers and financial institutions are directed to the City's website for information or are mailed information via the United Sates Postal Service. In addition, during the annual rental monitoring site visits to properties with below market rate units, information is distributed to the property managers. Objective: Participate in Alameda County's Impediments to Fair Housing Study through the CDBG program. Progress: The City participated in the Impediments to Fair Housing Study that was implemented by the County of Alameda. Dublin provided a representative on the consultant selection committee for the Study. In addition, information was provided regarding the City of Dublin to the consultants in order to complete the Study. A copy of the draft Study was placed on the City's website for public review and comment and the final draft has been posted on the City's website as well. PROGRAM 26: GREEN BUILDING GUIDELINES Objective: Develop green building guidelines or ordinance within one year of certification of the Housing Element. Progress: The City of Dublin adopted a Green Building Ordinance in April 2009. The Ordinance applies to all residential projects over 20 units. 26 of 29 ~J+~a y Objective: Create brochures to describe the program requirements and methods of compliance within six months of the adoption of the guidelines/ordinance. Progress: A brochure was developed in April 2009 at the time the Green Building Ordinance was adopted. The brochure was revised in September 2009 to include various examples of Green Building. PROGRAM 27: ENERGY CONSERVATION Objective: Implement applicable Waste Management and Building Code regulations, provide Green Building training to City staff, and distribute energy conservation information to the public. Progress: The City requires all developments to submit a Waste Management Plan to meet the City's Construction and Debris Ordinance which was adopted in January 2008. The Ordinance requires the diversion of at least 50% of construction waste away from landfills. In addition, the City Council adopted Green Building Guidelines for Civic Buildings to promote energy efficiency. The City continues to implement the Guidelines on a project specific basis. Informational brochures and pamphlets are available on the City's website and at the public counter. The City also offers subsidized permit fees on the installation of solar roof panels for a variety of projects throughout the City of Dublin. The City's Environmental Specialist and Environmental Technician have also been Green Building Certified by the Build It Green organization. CONSERVATION ELEMENT AMENDMENTS The Conservation Element was not amended during the reporting period of Calendar Year 2009. PROGRESS TOWARD MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT East Bay Regional Park District Staging Area: In 2009, construction was underway on the East Bay Regional Park District Staging Area. The staging area was approved as part of the Schaefer Ranch development project and is part of a larger land dedication for the future construction of trails and trailheads with potential future connections to the Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail, the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park and Don Castro Regional Park. The East Bay Regional Parks Staging Area includes a parking lot, trailer parking area, restroom, maintenance building and associated landscaping. • 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. 27 of 29 d8~d~ Dublin Historic Park Master Plan: The Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan anticipates development of a public park, known as the Dublin Historic Park within the Specific Plan area. In August 2006, following the adoption of the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan, the City Council adopted the Dublin Historic Park Master Plan. The Master Plan envisions the creation of a historic park that will compliment the existing Heritage Center, meet the needs of the community for parkland and re-establish the City's historic heart. The Historic Park site, which was acquired by the City in 2007, will add to the Dublin Heritage Center where several notable historic buildings have been assembled and preserved. In 2007, the City entered into a Consultant Services Agreement to contract Phase I improvements for the Dublin Historic Park. Additionally, the agreement provided for a study of the implications of moving historic structures from the Kolb Ranch in Pleasanton to the Dublin Historic Park, the potential uses of these structures, and the cost of rehabilitating the structures. In 2008, the shopping center was demolished, the design details for Phase 1 were completed, and the bid for construction of the Phase 1 improvements was subsequently awarded in December 2008. In 2009, the historic structures from Kolb Ranch were relocated to the park site. Completion of the park is anticipated in June 2010. 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 wprk 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 the reporting period for Calendar Year 2009. 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 Uniform Building Code for seismic safety. • 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. 28 of 29 ~%~~j • The following disaster objectives were added to the City's Goals and Objectives for 2009: conduct a disaster exercise for the City's Emergency Operations Center personnel; update the City's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; and, provide City Staff with comprehensive training on the Emergency Operations Center. NOISE ELEMENT AMENDMENTS The Noise Element was not amended during the reporting period for Calendar Year 2009. 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 the reporting period for Calendar Year 2009. 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 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. 29 of 29