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Table 1: Estimated RHNA and Corn•arison to 5th C cle 4th Cycle 5th Cycle ESTIMATED RHNA RHNA 6th Cycle RHNA (2007-2015) (2015-2023) (2023-2035) Category Units Units Units Comparison to Cycle 5 Very Low 1,076 716 1,750 +1,034 Low 1,599 391 1,008 +617 Moderate 720 407 894 +487 Above-Moderate 753 553 2,313 +1,760 TOTAL 4,148 2,067 5,965 In the current (5th) Cycle, a total of 353 affordable (very-low, low- and moderate-income units have been produced thus far, about 23 percent of the total allocation of 1,514 units. In contrast, 1,310 above-moderate (market rate) units have been produced to date, more than twice the RHNA allocation of 553 units. Meeting the RHNA for below-market-rate units, given past production trends and the large increase in these categories, is going to continue to pose a significant challenge. Several steps remain in the RHNA process, including the opportunity for individual jurisdictions to file appeals to ABAG/MTC of their draft allocations. The next steps and estimated timeline, as published by ABAG/MTC2 include: • HCD completes review and approval of RHNA methodology - 60 day review period underway, ends early April) • ABAG/MTC releases Draft RHNA allocations to local jurisdictions —April/May 2021 • Appeal Period and Process (includes public hearings) - Summer/Fall 2021 • Final RHNA - Late 2021. Based on the City's previously-expressed concerns about the RHNA methodology, staff believes there will be a basis to file an appeal of Pleasanton's allocation, and that it is important to pursue every available avenue to ensure the City receives a fair and appropriate allocation. Nonetheless, it should be recognized that, in past cycles, and as has recently been seen in the recent RHNA appeals process for the Southern California (SCAG) region, a very low proportion of appeals are ultimately granted. In addition to the official appeals process, a number of outside groups have initiated efforts to challenge the State of California over the RHNA process and regional allocations. These include groups who believe there is evidence that State has overestimated statewide and regional housing needs due to flawed methodology and assumptions; as well as housing advocacy groups who conversely argue that the current RHNA cycle underestimates the State's housing needs. Staff will continue to monitor these efforts and their outcomes. https://abag.ca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021-02/ABAG 2023-2031 RHNA Milestones.pdf Page 4 of 8