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File Number: 15-351 <br />Elements by January 31, 2015. The Element covers a period 2015-2023 and includes <br />policies and specific action programs demonstrating San Leandro’s commitment to <br />accommodate the City’s “fair share” of the region’s housing needs during the next eight years. <br />The Housing Element was expedited in the General Plan work program because of the <br />January 31, 2015 deadline. The task included a Needs Assessment, an inventory of potential <br />housing sites, an analysis of housing constraints, and an evaluation of past housing policies <br />and programs. It also included an updated set of policies, actions, and measurable <br />objectives. A number of community and neighborhood meetings were convened as part of <br />this process, and interviews with numerous stakeholders were conducted. <br />The updated Housing Element was adopted by the City Council on January 20, 2015. The <br />California Department of Housing and Community Development found the document to be in <br />full compliance with State requirements and certified it on February 5, 2015. <br />Baseline Conditions Analysis <br />The previous (2002) General Plan relied on data collected in 1998-2001. Because much of <br />that data no longer reflects current conditions and issues, the project scope includes a major <br />data collection and analysis component. The updated data will underpin new General Plan <br />policies and provide the foundation for the General Plan EIR. Major tasks completed to date <br />include a citywide inventory and analysis of existing land uses, an evaluation of San Leandro’s <br />economy, a traffic analysis (including traffic counts along key roadways and updated “level of <br />service” measurements), an air quality analysis, a noise analysis, and a greenhouse gas <br />analysis. In addition, updates were made to citywide databases on seismic and geologic <br />hazards, water and hydrology, biologic resources (e.g., plants and animals), visual resources, <br />and historic resources. <br />The update of baseline conditions is about three quarters complete. Tasks still underway <br />include the collection of current information on community services, including parks, schools, <br />libraries, police, fire, and utilities. The consulting team is meeting with local service providers, <br />including the City of San Leandro and other agencies, to collect this data. Also underway is <br />the preparation of maps and graphics depicting spatial data (such as earthquake hazard <br />zones, flood plains, etc.) <br />Community Engagement <br />The General Plan Update includes a robust community engagement program, such as a <br />regularly updated project website, community workshops, neighborhood meetings, outreach to <br />Boards and Commissions, and meetings with stakeholders. Press releases and news stories <br />have been prepared prior to major meetings in order to generate interest and increase <br />attendance. <br />Highlights of the community engagement program thus far include: <br />·Eight study sessions with the San Leandro Planning Commission, including an introductory <br />session, two sessions focused on land use, three sessions focused on housing, and two <br />focused on economic development. Each of these study sessions included an opportunity <br />Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 6/9/2015