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THE CITY OF 19 CITY COUNCIL - PLANNING COMMISSION pL'EASANTONC JOINT WORKSHOP AGENDA REPORT December 6, 2011 Community Development Planning Division TITLE: PGPA-17, CITY OF PLEASANTON — DISCUSSION OF HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE INCLUDING SITES TO BE REZONED SUMMARY On July 19, 2011, the City Council authorized the submittal of a Draft Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for its statutory 60- day review. The Draft Housing Element included a list of 17 housing sites (which had been recommended by the Housing Element Task Force and the Planning Commission) totaling 112 acres, with the understanding that the City Council would approve General Plan amendments, Specific Plan amendments, and rezoning only for those sites necessary to meet the City's share of its regional housing need. Staff is recommending a list of sites for the City Council and Planning Commission's discussion and consideration. RECOMMENDATION Provide feedback regarding staff's recommended list of sites to be selected for General Plan amendments, Specific Plan amendments and rezoning to allow for multifamily residential development. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The proposed land use regulation changes would have no immediate fiscal impact on the City. At the time any of the sites are developed, there would be a negligible financial impact on the City. Increases in property taxes would be used to provide services, such as police, fire protection, etc. for the increased demand generated by the new residences. Applicants for development would also pay development impact fees (e.g. public facilities fees, traffic fees, water/sewer connection fees, etc.) that are used to pay for the cost of new City facilities and infrastructure necessitated by development.