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