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A Public Workshop to Review and Comment on the Draft Housing Element Update to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation for the Period 2023-2031 in Compliance with State Law
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To: Honorable President and
Members of the Planning Board
From: Andrew Thomas, Planning, Building and Transportation Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Housing Element workshop provides an opportunity for the Planning Board and community members to review, comment and ask questions about the October 2021 draft Housing Element update.
The draft Housing Element update is attached as Exhibit 1 and is designed to meet state law requirements. The draft Element was originally posted on the City website in June and has undergone several revisions since then based upon public comments and recommendations from the City's planning consultants. This "October Draft" Element benefited from several meetings with the Planning Board subcommittee, which has been meeting to discuss policy issues related to the Housing Element.
No final action is required at this time. Staff is requesting Planning Board and community comments on the October Draft. Staff and the Planning Board subcommittee will then use this feedback and direction for the preparation of the next draft of the document. The feedback will also inform a City Council workshop scheduled for November 16, 2021.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the workshop is to inform the Alameda community about the City's responsibilities to address the Regional Housing Needs Allocation for the period 2023-2031 and address state requirements to affirmatively further fair housing requirements. The workshop provides an opportunity for the community to review and comment on the draft Housing Element update, which is designed to comply with state law. Staff plans to continue to improve the draft Element with the help of the community, the Planning Board, and the Planning Board Subcommittee over the next three months, at which t...
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