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5th Cycle’s progress: 38.1%6th Cycle: 3046 units Public comment period for firs draft: May 16, 2022-June 15, 2022Draft HE EIR public comment period: (45-day public comment period) Friday September 2, 2022 - Monday October 17, 2022Currently in the process of modifying the draft to address HCD’s comments04/2021Entered 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 schedule1/26/22 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 UpdateDraft HE up for review Public comment period: May 16, 2022-June 15, 2022 - written comments may be submitted to Anne Hersch, Planning Manager, at sent comment letter > overall good 09/12/22No updates
Alexis Morris, Planning Manager planning@ci.antioch.ca.us Forrest Ebbs, Community Development Director febbs@ci.antioch.ca.us KScudero@antiochca.gov Zoe Meredith, Senior Planner zmerideth@antiochca.govMonument Impact, Debra Ballinger debra@monumentimpact.org Save Mount Diablowant 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 SolutionsMulti-faith Action Coalition 5th Cycle's progress: 213%6th Cycle: 1536 unitsSubmitted Draft HE to HCD: Oct 17reached out 11/9should be kicking the project off in the next week or tworecently approved a contract with Kimley-Horn to provide assistance with the Housing Element11/19 - 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 MarchNot updating any other elements concurrentlyHousing Element Update Work Program pdf in emailJanuary 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 MarchNot updating any other elements concurrently3/17/22 requested update form Erik and plugged the Playbook 7/26/22No updates09/12/22Comments and feedback on the Draft Document will be collected from August 25, 2022, to September 27, 2022.
5th Cycle’s progress: 4.4%6th Cycle: 570 unitsCity submitted its draft Housing Element to HCD on July 14, 2022Planning 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 City Council Study Session: January 10, 2022City Council Public Hearing: January 17, 2022 reached out 7/26 via emailCouncil 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: 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 website7/24/22Finished 30-day public review and held 4 community comment meetings Submitted draft to HCD on July 14, 202209/12/22The Draft EIR comment period will begin on August 19, 2022, and close on October 3, 2022.5th 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
Took Concord Survey 1/3 1/13 no new updates on website Sent Policy Recommendations Letter 3/287/24/22The 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 2022.09/12/22the 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.City Council Planning Division General Email zoning@cityofconcord.org EBHO, Sophia DeWitt sophia@ebho.orgConcord Communities Alliance (CCA), Ady Olvera adyolvera@gmail.comEast Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE), Kristi Laughlin kristi@workingeastbay.orgMonument Impact, Debra Ballinger debra@monumentimpact.orgInitial 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, 2022Revise Draft Housing Element in response to State HCD input: November-December 2022Planning 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 07/24/22The is now available for a public review period that will conclude on August 1, 2022. 09/12/22Currently in 90 day initial state review periodGenesis of the Tri-Valley, Monith Ilavarasan milavarasan1@gmail.com5th Cycle's progress: 87%6th Cycle: 1404 units
First Draft HE 30-day public review period: July 29 to August 29, 2022Revised Draft Submitted to HCD for comments: September 16, 2022
reached out 7/26 via email no updates yet told to check back in Fall/Winterreached 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 09/12/22We 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 and verbal comments can be shared at the on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 or by contacting 510-215-4361.5th Cycle's progress: 68%6th Cycle: 736 unitsFirst Public Review Draft released: May 11, 2022 NO NEW INFObeen added to list of interested parties → will be contacted with further information reached out 11/30/21stakeholder interview with Karen 12/22/211/18 no new info on website3/3 update Stakeholder Interviews and Focus Groups09/12/22 DRAFT RELEASED! Comments may be emailed to Tim Rood, Community Development Director,
5th Cycle's progress: 80%6th Cycle: 2114 unitsInitial HE Draft submitted to HCD: June 17, 2022 5th Cycle's progress: 7%6th Cycle: 1358 unitsCommunity Workshop #1 was held on October 20, 2022Cannot find any drafts available no reply during first round of emails - reached out again 7/26 Reached out via email 10/25 for updateSpecial 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 1/187/26/22No updates - could only find info on GP update9/12/22Michael Chandler, Deputy Director of Administrative Services (925) 372-3500Hector Rojas, Planning Manager hrojas@cityofmartinez.org 5th Cycle's progress: 31%6th Cycle: 1118 units
emailed 8/2 for update on schedule and plan for proper outreach and community engagement1/25 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 MeetingEnvironmental Review Scoping Meeting (TBD)Housing Survey (TBD)Timeline on page 567/24/22 Update You can review the HCD Working Draft Housing Element at . Submit comments to makemoragahome@moraga.ca.us by July 30, 2022.Afshan Hamid, Planning Director ahamid@moraga.ca.usTown Council mmccluer@moraga.ca.us, swoehleke@moraga.ca.us, tonoda@moraga.ca.us, rsos@moraga.ca.us, townclerk@moraga.ca.us
5th Cycle's progress: 66%6th Cycle: 1069 unitsThe City submitted the 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 members7/24/22 updateBy Mail: City of Oakley, Planning Division, 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561City Council: randypope@ci.oakley.ca.us, meadows@ci.oakley.ca.us, awilliams@ci.oakley.ca.us, fuller@ci.oakley.ca.us, 5th Cycle's progress: 81%6th Cycle: 1359 units1/13 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 Meeting7/26/22Public comment period endedorindaplanning@cityoforinda.org (925)253-4210
5th Cycle's progress: 3%6th Cycle: 505 unitsreached out 1/185th Cycle's progress: 43%6th Cycle: 2036 units
Notes on Community Engagement 3 Visioning Workshops in 2019 Online Workshops Series in 2020 2 Land Use Alternatives WorkshopsLand Use Stakeholders Meeting 3/3/2022 UpdateEmailed Jordan Davis about HE update and playbook
Jordan Davis, Director of Community and Economic Development/Acting Planning Manager (925) 252-4015 Pittsburg Youth Action, Manisha Rattu rattumanisha@gmail.comMonument Impact, Debra Ballinge rdebra@monumentimpact.org5th Cycle's progress: 15%6th Cycle: 1623 units
City took public comments on potential sites through Aug 11, 2021 9/22 updateCurrently in “Phase 5: Preparing the Plan” No scheduled upcoming meetingsreached out 1/18Troy Fujimoto, Tfujimoto@pleasanthillca.org 4CL5th Cycle's progress: 24%6th Cycle: 3645 units
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
Richmond Land, Dulce Galicia dulce@richmondland.orgRichmond Progressive Alliance Housing CommitteeRYSE Youth Center, Kimberly Aceves-Iñiguez kimberly@rysecenter.orgRichmond Neighborhood Housing Services, Nikki Beasley nikki@eastbaynhs.org Communities for a Better Environment, Andres Soto andres@cbecal.org5th Cycle's progress: 8%6th Cycle: 752 units
emailed 8/9 sent out comm survey Jan 2022 5th Cycle's progress: 97%6th Cycle: 5111 unitsWorking on General Plan, HE Update, and CAP9/22Survey 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 meetingsHeld GP, HE, AND CAP meeting on 10/19 Community Survey # 1 Results 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 phase2/3/2022 update Website states that they are currently in Phase 4: HE update7/24/22The 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 website: Debbie Chamberlain, Community Development Director (Planning Commission Staff Contact) 4CLGenesis of the Tri-Valley, Monith Ilavarasan milavarasan1@gmail.comSan Ramon Valley Climate Coalition, Sara Noaych saranoaych@gmail.com5th Cycle's progress: 80%6th Cycle: 7722 units Reached out to Amalia 1/183/9 Planning Commission Meeting and Study Session for Stronger Communities Element
4CLRichmond Land, Dulce Galicia dulce@richmondland.orgPittsburg Youth Action350 Contra Costa5th Cycle's progress: 47%6th Cycle: 5866 units
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 15Walnut 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 Plan3/14/22 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, 2022Diablo Valley For Everyone, Aaron Eckhouse aaron@cayimby.org
5th Cycle's progress: 8%6th Cycle: 752 units
emailed 8/9 sent out comm survey Jan 2022 5th Cycle's progress: 68%6th Cycle: 736 unitsNovember 2021 - Stakeholder interviews and outreach December 2021 - Stakeholder focus group, update webpageJanuary 2022 - Community Workshop #1, launch survey been added to list of interested parties → will be contacted with further information reached out 11/30/21stakeholder interview with Karen 12/22/215th Cycle's progress: 87%6th Cycle: 1404 units
August 2022: Public Review Draft HE, Planning Commission and City Council Hearings, Virtual Community WorkshopSeptember - December 2022: HCD Reviewreached out 7/26 via email no updates yet told to check back in Fall/Winter5th Cycle's progress: 213%6th Cycle: 1536 unitsreached out 11/9should be kicking the project off in the next week or tworecently approved a contract with Kimley-Horn to provide assistance with the Housing Element5th Cycle's progress: 3%6th Cycle: 505 unitsreached out 1/185th Cycle’s progress: 4.4%6th Cycle: 570 unitsJune 2021 - Project Kick-off and City Tour July 2021 - Community Engagement Plan Project Website (Optional) August 2021 - Stakeholder Focus Group or Interviews Review Existing Housing Element Housing Needs Assessment Site Inventory Work Begins reached out 7/26 via emailCouncil 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: 5th Cycle's progress: 7%6th Cycle: 1358 unitsno reply during first round of emails - reached out again 7/26 Reached out via email 10/25 for updateSpecial 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.Michael Chandler, Deputy Director of Administrative Services (925) 372-3500Hector Rojas, Planning Manager hrojas@cityofmartinez.org 5th Cycle's progress: 24%6th Cycle: 3645 units
emailed 8/9 reached out 1/13 Planning on getting started at end of month Richmond Land, Dulce Galicia dulce@richmondland.orgRichmond Progressive Alliance Housing CommitteeRYSE Youth Center, Kimberly Aceves-Iñiguez kimberly@rysecenter.org5th Cycle's progress: 81%6th Cycle: 1359 unitsFeb 2022: EIR scoping period, community workshopMarch-June 2022: Prepare draft EIR, prepare draft HE and public review (40 days) submit draft to HCD (90 days), public meetingJuly - August 2022: Circulate draft EIR for public review and gather comments on draft EIR, revise draft HE 2nd public review (2 weeks), public meeting 1/13 concurrently updating, HE, downtown precise plan, and safety element can create own HE on website signed up for notifications orindaplanning@cityoforinda.org (925)253-4210 5th Cycle's progress: 43%6th Cycle: 2036 units
Notes on Community Engagement 3 Visioning Workshops in 2019 Jordan Davis, Director of Community and Economic Development/Acting Planning Manager (925) 252-4015 Pittsburg Youth Action, Manisha Rattu rattumanisha@gmail.comMonument Impact, Debra Ballinge rdebra@monumentimpact.org5th Cycle's progress: 80%6th Cycle: 7722 units CCC Draft Housing Element available for public review March - April 2022Planning Commission and or Board of Sups meetings on Drafts May- June 2022Prepare Draft Env Review March-August 2022Reached out to Amalia 1/183/9 Planning Commission Meeting and Study Session for Stronger Communities Element 4CLRichmond Land, Dulce Galicia dulce@richmondland.orgPittsburg Youth Action5th Cycle's progress: 66%6th Cycle: 1069 unitsheld a meeting 9/1 with planning team, DeNovo and community members7/24/22 updateCity Council: randypope@ci.oakley.ca.us, meadows@ci.oakley.ca.us, awilliams@ci.oakley.ca.us, fuller@ci.oakley.ca.us, 5th Cycle's progress: 4%6th Cycle: 5121 units
June 2021 - Data collection begin Aug. 2021 - Consultant contract to Council Sept. 2021 - Community outreach begins Took Concord Survey 1/3 1/13 no new updates on website Sent Policy Recommendations Letter 3/28City Council EBHO, Sophia DeWitt sophia@ebho.orgConcord Communities Alliance (CCA), Ady Olvera adyolvera@gmail.comEast Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE), Kristi Laughlin kristi@workingeastbay.org5th Cycle's progress: 31%6th Cycle: 1118 units
Summer 2021: Select consultant, launch projectFall 2021: Assess needs, identify sites, evaluate constraintsWinter 2021-22: Assess rezoning options, draft policies emailed 8/2 for update on schedule and plan for proper outreach and community engagement1/25 updated timeline Afshan Hamid, Planning Director ahamid@moraga.ca.usTown Council mmccluer@moraga.ca.us, swoehleke@moraga.ca.us, tonoda@moraga.ca.us, rsos@moraga.ca.us, townclerk@moraga.ca.us 5th Cycle's progress: 97%6th Cycle: 5111 unitsWorking on General Plan, HE Update, and CAP9/22Survey 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)4CLGenesis of the Tri-Valley, Monith Ilavarasan milavarasan1@gmail.comSan Ramon Valley Climate Coalition, Sara Noaych saranoaych@gmail.com5th Cycle's progress: 47%6th Cycle: 5866 units
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 15Diablo Valley For Everyone, Aaron Eckhouse aaron@cayimby.org
5th Cycle’s progress: 38.1%6th Cycle: 3046 units 05/31/22 Draft HE up for review Public comment period: May 16, 2022-June 15, 2022 - written comments may be submitted to Anne Hersch, Planning Manager, at ahersch@antiochca.gov04/2021Entered 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 Alexis Morris, Planning Manager planning@ci.antioch.ca.us Forrest Ebbs, Community Development Director febbs@ci.antioch.ca.us KScudero@antiochca.gov Monument Impact, Debra Ballinger debra@monumentimpact.org Save Mount Diablowant 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.”5th Cycle's progress: 15%6th Cycle: 1623 units
City took public comments on potential sites through Aug 11, 2021 9/22 updateTroy Fujimoto, Tfujimoto@pleasanthillca.org 4CL10/1 update Took poll on TownTalks webpage and 2/3 of people think housing is not affordable in Danville July 9, 2021 filed RHNA appeal Genesis of the Tri-Valley, Monith Ilavarasan milavarasan1@gmail.com5th Cycle's progress: 80%6th Cycle: 2114 units
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