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Proposal • City of Pleasanton Housing Element Update Part 1 Overview Project Objectives This proposal identifies tasks, schedule and a budget for assisting City staff in a revision of the Pleasanton Housing Element. The Housing Element must (1) be consistent with Article 10.6 of the State Planning 21 Elements and Zoning Laws, (2) be prepared through an orderly and inclusive asimani st.o.s A process involving outreach to the community, housing developers, ,,,., affordable housing and special housing needs providers, and decision - makers, (3) conform to State standards, legal requirements, and high S standards of professional planning practice, (4) foster community ownership and support for housing element recommendations, and (5) produce all products in a timely manner within the schedule and SanMateocountyandCities "21 budget parameters established by the City. Elements" Housing Element Workbook "21 Elements" is a unique approach Project Understanding that not only helps all jurisdictions in San Mateo County effectively comply The City's current Housing Element was adopted in April 2003. As stated in with State housing law but also the Request for Proposals (RFP), City staff does not anticipate major changes creates an unprecedented working to current Housing Element programs. However, a significant effort will be relationship among all 21 jurisdictions needed in evaluating potential sites for housing and refining site development in the County to forge a common standards for the sites selected for rezoning. Besides an update of the entire understanding of how best to face Housing Element in compliance with State law requirements, specific tasks the challenge of meeting San Mateo will include a review of potental carryover units from the City's previous and the region's housing needs in a RNHA, identification sites suitable for multifamily housing, development of comprehensive manner anti - discrimination programs, outreach to stakeholders and the community, and changes to the City's Zoning Ordinance consistent with SB2 requirements "Asa result of this effort, the quality of for emergency shelters, and transitional and supportive housing. the housing elements received from San Mateo County jurisdictions, and With the current Housing Element providing an important starting point, reviewed by this Department, have this update will (1) address housing needs, resources, and potential constraints been of particularly high quality and to housing, (2) identify an adequate number of sites at various densities to will provide an effective foundation for accommodate local housing needs and the City's RHNA, (3) coordinate addressing the housing challenges in with other planning initiatives currently be undertaken by the City, and (4) the County. We also believe the process respond to the requirements and greater level of analysis required of recent and materials from "21 Elements" State legislation for housing elements. At the same time, it will be important could provide a model for other to ensure that new housing fits with the goals of the recently adopted General jurisdictions in California." Plan, and the vision, character, quality, environmental constraints and resources of the community. Cathy Creswell Deputy Director HCD Part 1— Overview 1