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File Number: 22-678 and Reporting Program (MMRP), all in compliance with the requirements of CEQA.; and ·Adopt a Resolution (Attachment B) adopting the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and related General Plan and Zoning Amendments and authorize the City Manager to make iterative changes to the 2021-2023 Housing Element in response to comments from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to support state certification of the 2023-2031 Housing Element; and ·Introduce an Ordinance (Attachment C) Amending the Zoning Map and Adopting Miscellaneous Related Amendments to the Zoning Code. BACKGROUND 2023-2031 Housing Element Update The 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (Exhibit A to Attachment B) addresses a range of housing issues such as affordability, diversity of housing types, allowable density and project locations, housing for those with special needs, and fair housing. It establishes goals, policies, and programs that will guide the City’s decision-making around the development of housing to address existing and projected needs with a mix of housing opportunities to serve a range of income levels, in compliance with State law. 2023-2031 Housing Element Update Components The Draft Housing Element is comprised of the following components: Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief overview of the purpose and background for the Housing Element and a brief summary of the document. Chapter 2: Housing Needs Assessment analyzes demographic and socio-economic conditions, housing conditions, and other factors to evaluate current and future housing needs in San Leandro. Chapter 3: Housing Constraints analyzes regulations and conditions that constitute constraints to housing production and preservation, including governmental regulations, infrastructure requirements and non-governmental market conditions such as costs for land, construction, and labor. Chapter 4: Housing Resources documents San Leandro’s ability to satisfy its share of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and suitable land for residential development during the planning period. Chapter 5: Affirmatively Affirming Fair Housing provides an assessment of fair housing. Chapter 6: Housing Plan outlines the City’s housing goals, policies, and implementation programs for 2023-2031 to address the housing needs of the community and comply with State law. Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 11/30/2022