HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 55-22 Directing Staff to Submit the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Review
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RESOLUTION NO. 55 – 22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DIRECTING STAFF TO SUBMIT THE DRAFT 2023 – 2031 HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR
REVIEW
WHEREAS, the State of California requires cities and counties to adopt a comprehensive,
long-term General Plan for the physical development of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is one of seven mandated elements of the General Plan
and must address the existing and projected housing needs for all economic segments of the
community; and
WHEREAS, State law requires Housing Elements to be updated and certified by the
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) every eight years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin prepared the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element in
accordance with State law; and
WHEREAS, the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element includes goals which to accomplish
the following:
• Expand housing choice and multi-modal transportation opportunities for existing and
future Dublin residents;
• Expand housing opportunities for all economic segments of Dublin’s population;
• Use public and private resources to maintain and enhance existing residential
neighborhood cha racter;
• Provide housing opportunities for all Dublin residents, regardless of race, color,
ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression,
marital status, familial status, medical condition or disability, military or veter an
status, source of income, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic;
and
• Promote energy efficiency and conservation throughout Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element includes specific Housing Programs
to implement the goals outlined above; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Programs are grouped into the following six categories:
• Housing Conservation and Preservation
• Housing Production
• Adequate Housing Sites
• Removal of Governmental Constraints
• Promoting Equal Housing Opportunity
• Green Building Program; and
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WHEREAS, on February 18, 2020, the City Council received an informational report about
the upcoming sixth cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and Housing Element
Update; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2020, the City Council received a status update on RHNA and
the Housing Element Update and provided feedback; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2021, the City Council conducted a Study Session on the
RHNA and Housing Element Update, with focus on the Preliminary Sites Inventory. The City
Council directed staff to disperse lower-income housing sites throughout Dublin and prioritized
the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority properties at the Transit Center and the Hacienda
Crossings shopping center as sites to accommodate the remaining need; and
WHEREAS, between December 20, 2021, and February 28, 2022, the City conducted an
online survey to receive community feedback that will help to create policies and programs that
appropriately address the housing needs of current and future Dublin residents. The 10-question
survey, available in English and Mandarin, focused on housing needs, desired housing locations,
community assistance, fair housing, the vision for housing, and demographics; and
WHEREAS, on January 19, 2022, and February 17, 2022, the City held Community
Workshops to solicit input from the development community, service providers, housing
advocates, residents, and property owners; and
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a Study Session on
the Housing Element Update; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, the City Council received a status report on the Housing
Element Update and provided feedback on the Preliminary Sites Inventory, including: 1) the
distribution of units on the additional sites to meet the remaining need; 2) the selection of sites
identified in Downtown Dublin; and 3) holding units identified in Downtown Dublin outside of the
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Development Pool; and
WHEREAS, the Draft Housing Element was available for public review from April 15 to
May 15, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2022, the Planning Commission reviewed the Draft 2023 – 2031
Housing Element and adopted Resolution No. 22-06 recommending that the City Council direct
Staff to submit the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element to HCD for review; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the City Council recommending that the City
Council direct Staff to submit the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element to HCD for review; and
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2022, the City Council reviewed the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing
Element; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State
Guidelines and City of Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures, require certain projects be
reviewed for environmental impacts and environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA, the City will prepare the necessary environmental review
for the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element. However, the City Council’s action to direct Staff to
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submit the Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing Element to HCD for review is exempt from CEQA pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, as the project involves only feasibility or planning studies for
possible future actions which have not approved or adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct
and made a part of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby direct Staff to make non-
substantive edits identified in the staff report, changes discussed by the City Council, and other
non-substantive changes to carry out the intent of this Resolution and submit the Draft 2023 –
2031 Housing Element to HCD for review.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 17th day of May 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hu, Josey, Kumagai, McCorriston and Mayor Hernandez
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk