CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PACKET 3-17-26 (3)

6th Cycle Program 4.8: The City will establish a streamlined review process for development of housing sites. This review will serve strictly as a conformance analysis to evaluate projects proposed on housing sites against objective standards. This review will not require City Council approval, but Planning Commission approval may be required for larger projects (e.g., more than 50 units). For residential development proposals on properties where the General Plan Land Use Designation allows for such uses, residential density shall be permitted: (a) for mixed use, low and medium-density within the allowable density range set forth in Table 2-3 of the Land Use Element; (b) for 5th cycle Housing Element residential sites the maximum densities set forth in Appendix B Housing Sites Inventory 2015-2023 Housing Element adopted by Resolution No. 15- 727; (c) for 6th cycle Housing Element residential sites the maximum densities as set forth in the Sites Inventory and Methodology Table B-13 (Rezone Sites – Minimum and Maximum Densities); with Land Use Element Policy 11’s requirement for public amenity when exceeding average density suspended; and maximum density allowed as necessary to comply with applicable State law. Streamline development review for properties where residential development is allowed and for the 5th and 6th Cycle Housing element sites. Develop and implement streamlined process (March 2023); suspension of Land Use Element Policy 11 for allowed residential development proposals effective upon Housing Element adoption 6th Cycle Completed The Housing Site Compliance Review process was implemented May 2023 Other 1 https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/asset s/our-government/community- development/permits-forms-fees/housing- site-compliance-review.pdf 6th Cycle Program 5.1: Support implementation of applicable recommendations of the 2021 Alameda County “Home Together 2026 Implementation Plan” and pursue development and adoption of a local or subregional (Tri-Valley) homeless strategic framework to complement the Countywide effort, that would incorporate strategies and programs tailored towards the specific needs of Pleasanton’s unhoused residents. To initiate this effort, convene one or more stakeholder meetings to evaluate trends, needs, resources and strategies that could be included in a future framework document. Reduce unhoused persons as counted in the bi-annual Point-inTime (PIT) count for the 2026 and subsequent PIT counts during the planning period (2028 and 2030) Convene stakeholder meeting by September 2024; adopt local or Tri-Valley Framework or equivalent strategic plan by December 2025 6th Cycle Completed Year 3 of the Alameda County 5-year strategic initiative Home Together 2026 Community Plan has been completed. Stakeholder meeting to be convened in 2025. Framework/strategic plan work to follow. Persons Outcome of 2026 PIT count pending. The Alameda County Home Together Plan 2026 Community Plan can be found at: https://homelessness.acgov.org/homeles sness-assets/docs/reports/Home- Together-2026_Report_051022.pdf For more information please contact Steve Hernandez, Housing Manager shernandez@cityofpleasantonca.gov 6th Cycle Program 5.2: Continue to dedicate funding and staff resources to support regional and subregional efforts to address homelessness. Ongoing and future programs may include: 1. Providing annual funding through the Housing and Human Services Grant Program to non-profit agencies that provide shelter, resources and supportive services to the homeless. 2. Allocating funding as available, and as opportunities arise, to support innovative programs to provide shelter to homeless individuals, such as the Goodness Village tiny homes project in Livermore. 3. Convening regular meetings of the City’s interdepartmental Homeless Outreach Team that directly interfaces with homeless service providers and homeless individuals and provides coordinated assistance and support to address homeless issues. 4. Actively participate in the periodic Point-in-Time (PIT) Count efforts to document the incidence and nature of homelessness in Pleasanton and offer services accordingly. Support regional and subregional efforts to address homelessness. Provide funding (annually); convene regular meetings of the Homeless Outreach Team (annually); participate in PIT Count efforts (biannually, in 2023, 2025, 2027, and 2029) 6th Cycle Continuous In 2025, the City maintained active support, including financial assistance through the City's Housing and Human Services Grant (HHSG) program, to CityServe of the Tri-Valley to provide homeless intervention and crisis stabilization services to Pleasanton homeless residents. The City also provided HHSG program funds to Goodness Village, a tiny home community in Livermore that provide housing to formerly 26 homeless Tri-Valley residents, including 7 Pleasanton homeless individuals. The Pleasanton Homeless Outreach Team (PHOT), comprised of city staff, the Alternative Response Unit from the Pleasanton Police Department, and non-profit partners including CityServe, continues to provided coordinated assistance and resources to support Pleasanton homeless residents. The PHOT team members also participated in the January 23, 2025 HUD Homeless Point-In-Time (PIT) Count to document the number of homeless individuals in the City. Other City continues to support regional and subregional efforts to address homelessness. More information on the HHSG program can be found at: https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/our- government/housing/community- development-block-grant/#housing-and- human-services-grant For more information please contact Steve Hernandez, Housing Manager shernandez@cityofpleasantonca.gov 6th Cycle Program 5.3: Provide regulatory incentives such as expedited permit processing in conformance with the Community Care Facilities Act and fee reductions where the development would result in an agreement to provide below-market housing or services. The City provides fee reductions per Pleasanton Municipal Code Chapter 18.86 (Reasonable Accommodations) on the basis of hardship. The City will maintain flexibility within the Zoning Ordinance to permit such uses in nonresidential zoning districts. Increase the amount of below market rate housing and services in the City. Ongoing 6th Cycle Continuous Ongoing. The City provides fee reductions per Pleasanton Municipal Code Chapter 18.86 (Reasonable Accommodations) on the basis of hardship. The City will maintain flexibility within the Zoning Ordinance to permit such uses in nonresidential zoning districts. Other The City did not receive any requests or applications for Reasonable Accomodation in 2025. Please contact Derek Farmer, Planning Manager dfarmer@cityofpleasantonca.gov 6th Cycle Program 5.4: Continue to require both market-rate and affordable projects to conform to Chapters 11A and 11B of the California Building Code with respect to incorporation of accessibility features. Additionally, for multi-family projects with more than 15 units, strongly encourage developers to incorporate enhanced accessibility features in required adaptable units (such as roll-in showers, variable height work surfaces, and wider hallway and door widths) through expedited review or other methods. An equal or greater proportion of required adaptable very low- and low-income units as adaptable market-rate units in the project shall be provided with such features, to meet the needs of persons with disabilities and to allow for aging in place. With respect to single-family, duplex, and tri-plex projects not covered by Chapters 11A and 11B, adopt a local Universal Design Ordinance consistent with the HCD Universal Design Model Ordinance that requires enhanced accessibility in a proportion of units within projects of a specified size. Enhanced accessibility features included in all projects subject to the Universal Design Ordinance during the planning period; target the application of Universal Design Ordinance and multi-family accessibility requirements to the production of 50 units by March 2026 and another 50 units by January 2031 Adopt Universal Design Ordinance by September 2023; implement Universal Design Ordinance and multi- family accessibility requirements as project applications are submitted 6th Cycle Completed City Council reviewed and considered adoption of a Universal Design Ordinance in September 2022, but did not take action to adopt, In October 2025 the City adopted the California Builidng Code triennial update, which created more accessibility standards.There are a number of projects that have been completed or are under construction with accessibility/adaptability features: Avalon Bay Townhomes and Garden Apartments (Finaled)- 82 units with ground floor accessibility/adaptability features. Avalon Bay Podium (under construction)-254 units with accessibility/adaptability features. Harmony Oaks (under construction)- 5 units (10%) with accessibility/adaptability features Poppy Lane (Under Plan Review)-6 units(10%) with accessibility/adaptability features Units 347 https://weblink.cityofpleasantonca.gov/W ebLink/0/doc/311240/Page1.aspx (item 3) Page 33 of 242