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ATTACHMENT 1 THE CITY OF Planning Commission . ,,,,, 111 : Agenda Report �r rlr � 1�1 LEASANTON© May 12, 2021 Item 5 SUBJECT: 2023-2031 Housing Element Update APPLICANT: City of Pleasanton PURPOSE: Introduction of the 2023-2031 (6th RHNA Cycle) Housing Element Update and 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation process including review of the Draft Public Participation Plan EXHIBITS: A. Draft Public Participation Plan B. 2020 Annual Progress Report C. Process Timeline Graphic STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission receive an introduction to the Housing Element Update and update on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) process, provide input on the Public Participation Plan, and provide any initial comments on the update process and policy considerations. SUMMARY The City of Pleasanton is initiating the process to update the Housing Element of the General Plan. The 6th Cycle Housing Element, which will cover the eight-year period between 2023- 2031, must be adopted by January 2023. This introductory meeting serves as an official launch for the Housing Element Update and includes an introduction to Lisa Wise Consulting (LWC) who will be assisting staff with this effort.' This report provides an overview of the Housing Element Update process, including an update on the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation process, a report on status of the current (5th Cycle) Housing Element, and changes to Housing Element law since the last update. Finally, this report provides an outline of the overall scope of work for the update and provides an opportunity for review and input by the Planning Commission on the planned public outreach program and key policy considerations for the Update. In addition to LWC,the City has secured the services of First Carbon Solutions(FCS)to assist in the preparation of appropriate environmental documents for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), including an Environmental Impact Report(EIR).