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Contra Costa Master Meeting Notes Tracker
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EBHO HE Tracker
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EBHO Running Notes Doc
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Countywide Partners: Contra Costa Climate Leaders, 350 Contra Costa, SLIA, East Bay For Everyone, Alliance for Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE), Ensuring Opportunity, First 5 Contra Costa, Multi-Faith ACTION Coalition (MFAC), Tenants Together

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Contra Costa HE Tracker
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Internal Notes
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Antioch
5th Cycle’s progress: 38.1%
6th Cycle: 3046 units
Public comment period for firs draft: May 16, 2022-June 15, 2022
Draft HE EIR public comment period: (45-day public comment period) Friday September 2, 2022 - Monday October 17, 2022
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HCD Comment Letter on Draft HE
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Currently in the process of modifying the draft to address HCD’s comments
04/2021
Entered into a contract with a consultant to prepare the new Housing Element. They expect to concurrently update the Safety Element and draft a new Environmental Justice Element. This additional effort will be going to the City Council for approval on July 27. They have not developed a public schedule just yet, but we hope to have all efforts completed well ahead of the 2023 deadline. There will be ample opportunities for public participation as we move further into the process.
7/15/21
reached out via email → response: no progress made
11/9/21
updated their docs and schedule on website
1/13/22 updated coda with previous meetings and current winter 2022 timeline/planned schedule
1/26/22 and asked to present to staff on playbook and learn more about update
they said they will watch the Pinole presentation and decide
3/8/2022 attended city council meeting to support transitional housing overlay
Passed 3-2
05/31/22 Update
Draft HE up for review
https://www.antiochca.gov/community-development-department/planning-division/housing-element-docs/
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Public comment period: May 16, 2022-June 15, 2022 - written comments may be submitted to Anne Hersch, Planning Manager, at
ahersch@antiochca.gov
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sent comment letter > overall good
09/12/22
No updates

Alexis Morris, Planning Manager
https://www.antiochca.gov/comment-forms/planning-division/
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planning@ci.antioch.ca.us
Forrest Ebbs, Community Development Director febbs@ci.antioch.ca.us
KScudero@antiochca.gov
Zoe Meredith, Senior Planner zmerideth@antiochca.gov
Monument Impact, Debra Ballinger debra@monumentimpact.org
Save Mount Diablo
want to “insert Measure T land and zoning protection provisions lost in the courts into the General Plan Update there, and the housing element is likely part of that, specifically transferring units from an area we don’t want developed to infill sites that are better suited for it.”
Hope Solutions
Multi-faith Action Coalition
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60.3%
2
Brentwood
5th Cycle's progress: 213%
6th Cycle: 1536 units
Submitted Draft HE to HCD: Oct 17
reached out 11/9
should be kicking the project off in the next week or two
recently approved a contract with Kimley-Horn to provide assistance with the Housing Element
11/19 - will be kicking off project soon :)
1/13 sent an email for an update about HE and plugged Playbook
no info on website about the HE update
Erik responded 1/14
Website should be live in February
Looking at a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and City Council at the end of March
Not updating any other elements concurrently
Housing Element Update Work Program pdf in email
January 2022 update
In a contract with Kimley-Horn as the consultant
Website should be live in February
Looking at a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and City Council at the end of March
Not updating any other elements concurrently
3/17/22 requested update form Erik and plugged the Playbook
7/26/22
No updates
09/12/22
Comments and feedback on the Draft Document will be collected from August 25, 2022, to September 27, 2022.
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https://brentwoodhousingelement.com/resources/
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Erik Nolthenius, Planning Manager (925) 250-6583
planning@brentwoodca.gov
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77.2%
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Clayton
5th Cycle’s progress: 4.4%
6th Cycle: 570 units
City submitted its draft Housing Element to HCD on July 14, 2022
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HCD Comment Letter on Draft HE
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Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. on the Draft Housing Element Update for the 6th Housing Cycle
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Draft Housing Element
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City Council Study Session: January 10, 2022
City Council Public Hearing: January 17, 2022
reached out 7/26 via email
Council authorized execution of the professional services agreement. The estimated timeline for completion of the update is on pdf page 110 of the agenda packet.
The May 18, 2021, agenda full packet can be downloaded here:
https://claytonca.gov/fc/agendas/council/5.18.21web.pdf
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reached out 11/30
took HE survey 12/1
34% of respondents don’t support any new housing in Clayton
1/13/22 no new updates on website
7/24/22
Finished 30-day public review and held 4 community comment meetings
Submitted draft to HCD on July 14, 2022
09/12/22
The Draft EIR comment period will begin on August 19, 2022, and close on October 3, 2022.
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https://claytonca.gov/fc/community-development/housing/housing-element/DEIR_Clayton_6thCycle_HousingElement.pdf
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Dana Ayers, Community Development Director (925) 673-7300
InterimCDD@claytonca.gov
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Milan Sikela, Assistant Planner (925) 673-7300
msikela@ci.clayton.ca.us
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Sent
92.9%
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Concord
5th Cycle's progress: 4%
6th Cycle: 5121 units

Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element for the City of Concord was made available for a 30-day public review period from May 27, 2022, through June 27, 2022
The draft Housing Element was sent to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for a 90-day review period on Monday, August 15th, 2022. The 90-day review period has closed and the City received a letter from HCD on November 14, 2022
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HCD Comment Letter on Draft HE
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Took Concord Survey 1/3
1/13 no new updates on website
Sent Policy Recommendations Letter 3/28
7/24/22
The public review period ended June 27, 2022. We are currently reviewing comments and taking into consideration your input as we prepare the next Draft Plan, which will is projected to be posted for review in July 2022.
09/12/22
the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element for the City of Concord was made available for a 30-day public review period from May 27, 2022, through June 27, 2022.
This draft will be sent to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for a 90-day review period on Monday, August 15th, 2022.
Mindy Gentry, Planning Manager (925) 671-3369
mindy.gentry@cityofconcord.org
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info@concordhousingelement.org
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City Council
citycouncil@cityofconcord.org,
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tim.mcgallian@cityofconcord.org,
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dominic.aliano@cityofconcord.org,
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edi.birsan@cityofconcord.org,
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laura.hoffmeister@cityofconcord.org,
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carlyn.obringer@cityofconcord.org
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Planning Division General Email zoning@cityofconcord.org
EBHO, Sophia DeWitt sophia@ebho.org
Concord Communities Alliance (CCA), Ady Olvera adyolvera@gmail.com
East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE), Kristi Laughlin kristi@workingeastbay.org
Monument Impact, Debra Ballinger debra@monumentimpact.org
Sent
59.9%
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Danville
5th Cycle's progress: 51% 6th Cycle: 2241 units
Initial Draft Housing Element released for public review: July 1, 2022 Submit Initial Draft Housing Element to State HCD for review: August 15, 2022
Input received from State HCD on Initial Draft Housing Element: November 10, 2022
Revise Draft Housing Element in response to State HCD input: November-December 2022
Planning Commission Hearing(s) to consider updated Draft Housing Element, and all associated actions: Starting December 13, 2022
The Town Council is scheduled to consider this item at a Special Meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM. The meeting will occur in person at a Danville community facility to be determined.
10/1 update
Took poll on TownTalks webpage and 2/3 of people think housing is not affordable in Danville
July 9, 2021 filed RHNA appeal
1/13 no new updates on website
Sent Housing Policy Recommendations letter 3/9
07/24/22
The
Draft Danville 2023-2031 Housing Element
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is now available for a public review period that will conclude on August 1, 2022.
09/12/22
Currently in 90 day initial state review period
David Crompton, Chief of Planning (925) 314-3349
dcrompton@danville.ca.gov
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Genesis of the Tri-Valley, Monith Ilavarasan milavarasan1@gmail.com
Sent
83.8%
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El Cerrito
5th Cycle's progress: 87%
6th Cycle: 1404 units

First Draft HE 30-day public review period: July 29 to August 29, 2022
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Revised Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element - Tracked Changes - September 16, 2022
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Revised Draft Submitted to HCD for comments: September 16, 2022
reached out 7/26 via email
no updates yet
told to check back in Fall/Winter
reached out 11/9 via email
11/30 no response...
Fred from SRVCC recommended reaching out to Lisa Montoyama, a city council member with lots of housing experience
1/13 reached out to Ashoori Aissia, Housing Analyst
no updates on website
09/12/22
PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT: 2023-31 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE
HERE
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- PUBLISHED JULY 19, 2022
We are please to share the draft 2023-31 Housing Element Update. The community is welcome to provide comments to City staff through August 29, 2022. Written comments can be submitted to
planning@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
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and verbal comments can be shared at the
City Council meeting
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on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 or by contacting 510-215-4361.
Sean Moss, Planning Manager (510) 215-4359
planning@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
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Jeff Ballantine, Senior Planner
planning@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
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Aissia Ashoori, Housing Analyst
aashoori@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
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59.5%
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Hercules
5th Cycle's progress: 68%
6th Cycle: 736 units
First Public Review Draft released: May 11, 2022
NO NEW INFO
been added to list of interested parties → will be contacted with further information
reached out 11/30/21
stakeholder interview with Karen 12/22/21
1/18 no new info on website
3/3 update
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Community Surveys
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(now accepting responses)
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Public Workshops
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(workshop #1 scheduled for March 21 at 7:00 PM)
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City Council Presentations and Workshops
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Planning Commission Presentation and Workshops
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Stakeholder Interviews and Focus Groups
09/12/22
DRAFT RELEASED!
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Download Draft
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Comments may be emailed to Tim Rood, Community Development Director,
trood@ci.hercules.ca.us
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Robert Reber, Interim Community Development Director
rreber@ci.hercules.ca.us
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(510) 799-8248
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Sent
81.6%
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Lafayette
5th Cycle's progress: 80%
6th Cycle: 2114 units
Initial HE Draft submitted to HCD: June 17, 2022
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HCD Comment Letter on Draft HE
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: September 29, 2022
10/13/2021
Housing Element Goals: First Draft
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Greg Wolff, Planning and Building Director
GWolff@ci.lafayette.ca.us
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(925) 299-3204
Inclusive Lafayette, Jeremy Levine
inclusivelafayette@gmail.com
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71.40000000000001%
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Martinez
5th Cycle's progress: 7%
6th Cycle: 1358 units
Community Workshop #1 was held on October 20, 2022
Cannot find any drafts available
no reply during first round of emails - reached out again 7/26
Reached out via email 10/25 for update
Special Advisor Patrick O’Keefe from Management Partners will present the above remaining elements of the Revised Draft General Plan to the City Council and Planning Commission during the third joint meeting on January 12th. Staff will continue taking notes of the comments made by the City Council, Planning Commission, and public and summarize these in a document that will be posted on the City’s General Plan Update webpage. The document will be updated to reflect comments made at each joint meeting and it will also be updated on a monthly basis to include additional comments received after the joint meetings. Public comments on the Revised Draft General Plan can be emailed to GPcomments@cityofmartinez.org.
reached out for update 1/18
7/26/22
No updates - could only find info on GP update
9/12/22
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dutyplanner@cityofmartinez.org
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Michael Chandler, Deputy Director of Administrative Services
mchandler@cityofmartinez.org
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(925) 372-3500
Hector Rojas, Planning Manager hrojas@cityofmartinez.org
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67.29999999999999%
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Moraga
5th Cycle's progress: 31%
6th Cycle: 1118 units

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Working Draft HE
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HCD Comment Letter on Draft HE
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: November 10, 2022
emailed 8/2 for update on schedule and plan for proper outreach and community engagement
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staff report regarding housing element update
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1/25 updated timeline
upcoming meetings + events per website
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 6:30pm Bollinger Valley Neighborhood Meeting
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 6:30pm Bollinger Valley Town Council Meeting.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 6:30pm Housing Site Selection Town Council Meeting
Environmental Review Scoping Meeting (TBD)
Housing Survey (TBD)
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staff report regarding housing element update
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Timeline on page 56
7/24/22 Update
You can review the HCD Working Draft Housing Element at
https://www.moraga.ca.us/519/Working-Draft-Housing-Element
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. Submit comments to makemoragahome@moraga.ca.us by July 30, 2022.
Afshan Hamid, Planning Director ahamid@moraga.ca.us
General Email
planning@moraga.ca.us
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Town Council mmccluer@moraga.ca.us, swoehleke@moraga.ca.us, tonoda@moraga.ca.us, rsos@moraga.ca.us, townclerk@moraga.ca.us
Inclusive Lafayette, Jeremy Levine
inclusivelafayette@gmail.com
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350 Contra Costa, Marti Roach
martiroach@gmail.com
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4CL, Lynda Deschambault
info@cccclimateleaders.org
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82.40000000000001%
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Oakley
5th Cycle's progress: 66%
6th Cycle: 1069 units
The City submitted the
Revised Draft
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to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in August 2022 for initial review

held a meeting 9/1 with planning team, DeNovo and community members
7/24/22 update
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2023-2031 Draft Housing Element Update
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- Submit comments by: August 5, 2022
By Mail: City of Oakley, Planning Division, 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561
By Email:
strelo@ci.oakley.ca.us
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Joshua McMurray
McMurray@ci.oakley.ca.us
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City Council: randypope@ci.oakley.ca.us, meadows@ci.oakley.ca.us, awilliams@ci.oakley.ca.us, fuller@ci.oakley.ca.us,
Higgins@ci.oakley.ca.us
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Oakley Residents United... Advocates for Safe Growth
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, Conan Moats
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76.3%
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Orinda
5th Cycle's progress: 81%
6th Cycle: 1359 units
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1/13 concurrently updating, HE, downtown precise plan, and safety element
can create own HE on website
signed up for notifications
Attended 1/20 Orinda Downtown Planning and HE Subcommittee Meeting
2/21 Orinda Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NPM3PPJ
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7/26/22
Draft:
https://www.planorinda.com/housing-element
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Public comment period ended
orindaplanning@cityoforinda.org (925)253-4210
Drummond Buckley, Planning Director
dbuckley@cityoforinda.org
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(925) 956-9305
Winnie Mui, Associate Planner
wmui@cityoforinda.org
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90.09999999999999%
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Pinole
5th Cycle's progress: 3%
6th Cycle: 505 units
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reached out 1/18
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building2@ci.pinole.ca.us
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(510) 724-8912
David Hanham, Planning Manager
DHanham@ci.pinole.ca.us
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66.9%
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Pittsburg
5th Cycle's progress: 43%
6th Cycle: 2036 units

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Notes on Community Engagement
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https://pittsburg.generalplan.org/community-events
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3 Visioning Workshops in 2019
Online Workshops Series in 2020
2 Land Use Alternatives Workshops
Land Use Stakeholders Meeting
3/3/2022 Update
Emailed Jordan Davis about HE update and playbook

Jordan Davis, Director of Community and Economic Development/Acting Planning Manager (925) 252-4015
jdavis@pittsburgca.gov
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Pittsburg Youth Action, Manisha Rattu rattumanisha@gmail.com
Monument Impact, Debra Ballinge rdebra@monumentimpact.org
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54.29999999999999%
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Pleasant Hill
5th Cycle's progress: 15%
6th Cycle: 1623 units

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Draft Environment Element
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Open Space Element
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Hazard Element
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City took public comments on potential sites through Aug 11, 2021
9/22 update
Currently in “Phase 5: Preparing the Plan”
No scheduled upcoming meetings
reached out 1/18
Troy Fujimoto, Tfujimoto@pleasanthillca.org
City Council
kcarlson@pleasanthillca.org
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snoack@pleasanthillca.org
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mharris@pleasanthillca.org
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tflaherty@pleasanthillca.org
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mrinn@pleasanthillca.org
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jcatalano@pleasanthillca.org
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jdavalos@pleasanthillca.org
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4CL
Sent
60.4%
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Richmond
5th Cycle's progress: 24%
6th Cycle: 3645 units

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emailed 8/9
reached out 1/13
Planning on getting started at end of month
want admin draft by July and public review draft by august
website and timeline will be updated in February
Dulce from Richmond Land has connections with city council members: Melvin, Eduardo, Claudia

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planning@ci.richmond.ca.us
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(510) 620-6706
Lina Velasco, Director of Planning and Building Services
lina_velasco@ci.richmond.ca.us
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Andrea Villarroel, Planner
Andrea_Villarroel@ci.richmond.ca.us
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Richmond Land, Dulce Galicia dulce@richmondland.org
Richmond Progressive Alliance Housing Committee
RYSE Youth Center, Kimberly Aceves-Iñiguez kimberly@rysecenter.org
Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services, Nikki Beasley nikki@eastbaynhs.org
Communities for a Better Environment, Andres Soto andres@cbecal.org
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49.8%
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San Pablo
5th Cycle's progress: 8%
6th Cycle: 752 units

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emailed 8/9
sent out comm survey Jan 2022
Tyler Libby, Planning Manager
libbyt@sanpabloca.gov
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(510) 215-3036
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38.1%
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San Ramon
5th Cycle's progress: 97%
6th Cycle: 5111 units
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Working on General Plan, HE Update, and CAP
9/22
Survey for feedback that will help guide the General Plan, Housing Update, and Climate Action Plan Update process - open until October 31st, 2021 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPNF6SY)
Currently in Phase 1
No upcoming meetings
Held GP, HE, AND CAP meeting on 10/19
Community Survey # 1 Results
https://files.constantcontact.com/120b9cb7001/f0a85aea-0120-4ce0-aa54-96b8ea69a89d.pdf
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1/13 no new info on website
added previous meetings to coda
still in phase 1
phase 4 is HE
BECAUSE THEY ARE UPDATING THEIR CAP, GP, AND HE THIS WOULD BE AN INTERESTING AREA TO ENGAGE IN AND MAKE SURE THE POLICIES ARE ALL CONSISTENT ... I ALSO FEEL LIKE WE COULD HAVE A GOOD IMPACT HERE CONSIDERING THE RHNA NUMBERS, AND OUR EXISTING PARTNERS
1/2/22 currently in HE update phase
2/3/2022 update
Website states that they are currently in Phase 4: HE update
7/24/22
The Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element is available for a 30-day public review period, from Friday, May 13, 2022 to Sunday, June 12, 2022. The Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element is available below and on the
PlanSanRamon.com
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website:
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Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element
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Lauren Barr, Planning Services Manager
lbarr@sanramon.ca.gov
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(925) 973-2567
Ryan Driscoll, Associate Planner
rdriscoll@sanramon.ca.gov
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(925) 973-2568
General Public Comment Email
planningcommission@sanramon.ca.gov
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Debbie Chamberlain, Community Development Director (Planning Commission Staff Contact)
dchamberlain@sanramon.ca.gov
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City Council
dhudson@sanramon.ca.gov
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sperkins@sanramon.ca.gov
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marmstrong@sanramon.ca.gov
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SVerose@sanramon.ca.gov
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,
szafar@sanramon.ca.gov
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4CL
Genesis of the Tri-Valley, Monith Ilavarasan milavarasan1@gmail.com
San Ramon Valley Climate Coalition, Sara Noaych saranoaych@gmail.com
Sent
72.40000000000001%
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Unincorporated, Contra Costa County
5th Cycle's progress: 80%
6th Cycle: 7722 units
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Reached out to Amalia 1/18
3/9 Planning Commission Meeting and Study Session for Stronger Communities Element
Provided
public comment
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Will Nelson
Will.Nelson@dcd.cccounty.us
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Amalia Cunningham
Amalia.Cunningham@dcd.cccounty.us
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4CL
Richmond Land, Dulce Galicia dulce@richmondland.org
Pittsburg Youth Action
350 Contra Costa
Sent
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Walnut Creek
5th Cycle's progress: 47%
6th Cycle: 5866 units

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reached out 1/18
Tiny homes project in the city → DV4E is engaged in this development
update on progress to planning commission on Feb 10 and city council on Feb 15
Walnut Creek Housing and Community Development Council Special Meeting 1/31/2022
Introduction to the Housing and Safety Elements update, and review of the draft Community Engagement Plan
3/14/22 update
sent email to Andrew Smith about Playbook and timeline
7/24
Released HE Update draft for 30-day public review period through August 19, 2022
Ethan Bindernagel, Planning Manager
bindernagel@walnut-creek.org
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(925) 256-3530
Cara Bautista-Rao, Sustainability Coordinator & Housing Analyst
Bautista-Rao@walnut-creek.org
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Margot Ernst, Housing Program Manager
ernst@walnut-creek.org
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Andrew M. Smith, Senior Planner – Long Range & Transportation Planning
asmith@walnut-creek.org
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Diablo Valley For Everyone, Aaron Eckhouse aaron@cayimby.org

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Contra Costa Decision Matrix
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Antioch
SHOULD WE GET RID OF THIS TAB??
Pleasant Hill
Danville
5th Cycle's progress: 51% 6th Cycle: 2241 units
Lafayette
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