City of Blue Lake 7th Cycle Housing Element
Public Workshop & City Council Study Session
This Public Workshop & City Council Study Session is an informal, public meeting where Council Members and City Blue Lake residents will receive a presentation on the 7th Cycle Housing Element and have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the draft element with City staff before making future decisions.
This workshop is an exploratory and educational space. No decisions will be made at the workshop. The workshop will be in-person only. The draft 7th Cycle Housing Element and related materials are available online: BlueLakeHousingElement.com
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Timing: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Mad River Grange, 110 Hatchery Rd, Blue Lake, CA 95525 Goals: Create a dedicated space for members of the City Council and Blue Lake residents… • To receive an overview of the draft 7th Cycle Housing Element. • Ask clarifying questions to better understand the document. • Prepare the draft Housing Element to be approved at a future meeting (on August 25th) for submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for a mandatory 90-day compliance review.
Draft Agenda:
Section Description Start Time
Introduction Provide an overview of the agenda and goals for the session, including a timeline for the 7th Cycle Housing Element process and engagement conducted to date.
10:30am
Discuss Existing
Conditions
Offer a brief summary of what has been learned about housing in the City of Blue Lake through the 7th Cycle Housing Element process. 10:40am
Brief Q&A Hold space for any clarifying questions or comments. 10:50am State
Requirements
Introduce key State requirements for the Housing Element process and what the City can expect moving forward.
11:00am
Brief Q&A Hold space for any clarifying questions or comments. 11:15am Programs Summarize key program areas in the draft 7th Cycle Housing Element. 11:25am Extended Q&A Hold space for any clarifying questions or comments. 11:45am