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first discussed housing policy discussions on February 9. These comments span a variety of topics including comments on several different potential policies and programs, sites including Donlon Site (Area 3), the connection between the Housing Element and other documents, among other comments. CONCLUSION • Staff recommends the City Council: • Review the 6th Cycle (2023-2031) Draft Housing Element Update and provide direction on document modifications prior to HCD submittal. • Authorize staff to forward the document to HCD for its required 90-day review, incorporating any recommended revisions suggested by the City Council. NEXT STEPS Beyond this current round of review and comment, several critical steps remain in the Housing Element process, summarized below: • HCD Review of Draft Housing Element (August-November 2022): Following the public review period, the Draft Housing Element, including any revisions recommended by the City Council, will be submitted to HCD. Staff anticipates submitting the Draft Housing Element in mid-late August. HCD then has a full 90 days to complete its review and provide comments to the City (i.e., HCD's comments would be expected in approximately mid-November). • Release of Draft Environmental Impact Report and EIR Comment Period (October-November 2022): The Housing Element EIR is currently being developed and is anticipated to be released in October 2022. Release of the Draft EIR starts a 45-day comment period, the conclusion of which will approximately coincide with receipt of HCD comments in mid-November. • Commissions, Council, and Public Meetings — Revised Draft Housing Element (November 2022 -January 2023): Following publication of the Draft EIR and receipt of HCD comments, staff expects to hold a series of public meetings to seek input on potential revisions to the Housing Element, prior to its resubmittal to HCD. These meetings will include discussion of refinements/narrowing of the Housing Sites inventory, and other components of the Housing Element as needed, based on the outcomes of the prior review and environmental findings. • Resubmittal of Housing Element to HCD (January — March 2023). The revised Housing Element must be re-submitted to HCD, which has 30-60 days to review the document and issue a letter of substantial compliance. • Adoption Hearings (March-May 2023). The Planning Commission and City Council will conduct public hearings to consider adoption of the Housing Element and Certification of the EIR. Page 17 of 18