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Director Clark noted that the draft RHNA number is usually very reliable. It is estimated the Draft Housing Element and EIR to be submitted to the State in Summer 2022 with the City Council reviewing and adopting the new Housing Element by December 2022. Councilmember Narum inquired as to the timing to send the draft Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to be in compliance, to which Director Clark responded it would be preferable to have the draft Housing Element completed by August. Director Clark concluded her report, noting that staff is requesting City Council provide additional input on project approach and scope of work and direction to proceed with the EPSP update, per the proposed timeline. Councilmember Brown referred to the variance of housing unit numbers provided by the Governor and whether this would impact the City's RHNA numbers and requirements. Director Clark noted the City will have better information over the next few months as items are reviewed at the State level. Councilmember Brown inquired whether the 137 acres are available for rezoning. Director Clark responded additional processes are involved with annexation, although any land can be proposed for annexation at any time. Staff recommends a comprehensive planning process for any proposed annexation. Councilmember Pentin requested clarification regarding the land use process for proposed housing sites. Assistant City Manager Brian Dolan stated the proposed site would have to go through the land use process. Councilmember Brown inquired as to other proposed sites that have been contemplated. Assistant City Manager Dolan stated staff is reviewing sites based upon the City Council's direction to disperse proposed RHNA housing locations throughout the City. He also noted there are still only two BART locations in the City, and Council may have to provide direction regarding new transit hubs. Councilmember Brown referred to the November 19, 2019 report which stated Ponderosa is "taking the lead" and inquired as to who is paying City employees to work on this process. Director Clark clarified employee work on the process is paid through the City's General Fund and consultant services are paid for by the developer. Councilmember Brown inquired whether the proposed site could be utilized for employment and requested information as to some of the consideration points. Director Clark stated all proposed alternatives and options for use of the site will be on the table during the process, including options for commercial/non-residential. Director Clark stated this is a city -driven process. Ponderosa has an interest in the project, however they do not have special standing. Councilmember Pentin inquired as to the intersection of timelines for EPSP and the update to the Housing Element and the distribution of proposed sites throughout the City. He also inquired as to the result of any "dropped" sites. Director Clark stated some of the sites may be dropped from the consideration list due to a lack of development. The HCD has increased the qualification threshold for suitable development sites. Assistant City Manager Dolan reported any proposed sites will depend on criteria developed by HCD and the City may look to propose new sites which had not previously been presented as options. Councilmember Narum requested clarification regarding the General Plan Zoning map as related to the Eastside of Pleasanton, particularly as to the areas zoned "industrial." Director Clark stated a portion of the 137 acres does have "IG" (General Industrial) zoning. Councilmember Narum inquired whether adding industrial or warehousing would affect the employment/housing balance. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 14 February 18, 2020