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likely that the number of RHNA units transferred will in all likelihood be less than the unit counts noted in the sites analysis (since development in the County could not occur at a similar density without annexation and connection to City utilities), the above-moderate inventory is nonetheless sized to accommodate such a potential transfer. It is also noted that the sites listed under Appendix B are being analyzed in the CEQA process which, in addition to flexibility through the Housing Element process, may help address "no net loss" provisions of state law2. The City could use this broader list as an inventory of potential additional sites that are not included in the Housing Element at the time of adoption, but eligible to be considered at a future date for rezoning if needed, that have already been through the necessary CEQA review. Appendix C - Housing Constraints Analysis: Analyzes and recommends remedies for existing and potential governmental and nongovernmental barriers to housing development. Figure 3 illustrates these components, as addressed in Appendix C. This appendix was previously reviewed by the Council but includes very minor clarifications and edits to the text to respond to feedback. Figure 3: Housing Constraints Assessment Contents Housing Constraints Assessment Governmental Constraints Non-Governmental Environmental and • Land use controls Constraints Infrastructure Constraints (e.g.,zoning) • Housing supply/conditions • Environmental constraints(e.g., • Permits and procedures • Development cost flood zone,soil contamination) • On and off-site improvements • Availability of financing • Infrastructure constraints(e.g., sewer,stormwater) Appendix D - Existing Programs Evaluation and Review: Reviews the prior Housing Element to measure progress in implementing policies and programs. This appendix evaluates which programs were successful and should be continued, and which programs were ineffective and should be removed or modified. Examples of recommended modifications include integrating changes to reflect state law updates (e.g., no net loss (SB 166), Housing Crisis Act (SB 330), supportive housing, emergency shelters, etc.) and providing more specificity in terms of City actions. This appendix was previously reviewed by the Council but includes modifications to more closely reflect the array of revised programs included in Section 4 of the Housing Element document. 2"No net loss"provisions are a component of the Housing Accountability Act, which, whenever a project is approved with few units, or less affordability than cited in the Housing Element, requires findings to be made that adequate zoning capacity remains in the inventory to accommodate the units not built, or for the City to re-zone additional sites to accommodate that number of units. Page 10 of 18