Concord City Council
March 26, 2024

Jurisdiction Concord ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field 133170012 1461 Lark Lane, Concord,
CA 94521 Lark Lane PL22150 SFA O 6 1/11/2023 6 0 0 NONE Y 114220019 1836 Clayton Way,
Concord, CA 94519
Buttonwood
Subdivision PL23017 SFD O 1 13 7/5/2023
14 0 0 1 NONE Y DB 45 7.7% 7
Development
Standards
Modification, Off-site
Improvements
Yes
126240021 1770 Clayton Road,
Concord CA
Lakeview
Townhomes PL22198 SFA O 5 8/2/2023 5 0 0 NONE Y
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Jurisdiction Concord ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
1 Projection Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation by
Income Level
Projection Period -
06/30/2022-
01/30/2023
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Total Units to Date (all years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by Income
Level
Deed Restricted 53 60 - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 2 13 - - - - - - - - Deed Restricted 8 150 - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 1 14 - - - - - - - - Deed Restricted - 20 - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - 15 - - - - - - - - Above Moderate 2,190 36 78 - - - - - - - - 114 2,076 5,073
100 350 - - - - - - - - 450 4,623 5 6 7
Extremely low-Income
Need 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Total Units to Date
Total Units
Remaining
646 37 - - - - - - - - 37 609 571
Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.

Total RHNA
Total Units
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Extremely Low-Income Units*
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely low-income category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). *Extremely low-income houisng need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten.

Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).

Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].
812
128
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.
35 Moderate
1,292
744
847
Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 173
2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
1,164

Jurisdiction Concord ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Date of Rezone Rezone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Date of Rezone Very Low-Income Low-Income Moderate-Income Above Moderate- Income
Rezone Type Parcel Size
(Acres)
General Plan
Designation Zoning Minimum
Density Allowed
Maximum
Density Allowed
Realistic
Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing
Uses
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
83 Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C

Jurisdiction Concord
Reporting Year 2023
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in
H.E Status of Program Implementation
H-1.1
Ensure an adequate supply of housing
sites to achieve the City's Regional
Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) goals
for the 2014-2022 planning period.

Ongoing Adequate sites were identified in the 2014-2022 Housing Element, and adequate supply was maintained throughout the planning period.

H-1.1.1
Continue to identify potential sites for
reuse to ensure an adequate supply of
land for residential development.

Ongoing to
comply with
Government
Code Section
65863
Adequate sites were identified in the 2014-2022 Housing Element, and adequate supply was maintained throughout the planning period.

H-1.1.2 Continue to implement minimum
densities in multi-family zoning districts. Ongoing Development code requires minimum densities for all mult-family district.

H-1.1.3
Maintain an inventory of vacant and
underutilized sites and make it available
to interested home builders.

Update
inventory
starting with
this Housing
Element, and
thereafter
every two
years.

Inventory maintained and made available throughout planning period.

H-1.1.4
Continue to allow multi-family residential
development projects on parcels
identified in the Housing Element land
inventory as Downtown Mixed Use (DMX)
& Commercial Mixed Use (CMX) zoning
districts.

Ongoing
The City has entitled and/or issued permits for numerous multi-family projects in these districts throughout the planning period, including Renaissance Phase II, Blue Oak Square (formerly the Argent), Concord Village, The Grant, Salmon Run, The Ashbury, RCD, and RMG multi-family projects. Further details for 2023 are provided below. 2014 - 2022 Housing Element Programs

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583

H-1.2
Encourage a variety of housing types in
new subdivisions, including duplexes,
townhomes, small apartment buildings or
condominiums.

Ongoing In 2023, the City entitled the Buttonwood and Lark Lane Subdivisions and the Lakeview Townhomes project.

H-1.2.1
Promote mixed-use developments and a
mix of housing types in Concord,
consistent with the General Plan.

Ongoing In 2023, the City issued a certificate of occupancy for The Grant (north building), a 139-unit mixed-use building.

H-1.2.2
Continue to promote mixed-use, transit-
oriented development Downtown where
housing is located in close proximity to
urban services, shopping and/or public
transportation through implementation of
the Downtown Specific Plan.

Ongoing In 2023, the City issued a certificate of occupancy for The Grant (north building), a 139-unit mixed-use building near the Concord BART station and Todos Santos Plaza.

H-1.2.3
Facilitate the development of housing in
the Downtown that is affordable to
households at a range of income levels
(extremely-low, very-low, low, moderate,
and above moderate incomes).

Ongoing
In 2023, the City issued building permits for the 181-unit Blue Oak Square (formerly the Argent) and the 75-unit RMG Affordable Housing projects, which provide a total of 209 affordable units in the Downtown (59 for very-low-income households and 150 for low-income households).

H-1.3
Promote the development of single-family
homes that are affordable to very low,
low & moderate-income households in all
new single-family developments as well
as in existing single-family
neighborhoods.

Ongoing In 2023, the City entitled the Buttonwood Subdivision with 1 unit affordable to very-low-income households, and issued building permits for the Heckmann Subdivision with 1 unit affordable to low-income households.

H-1.3.1
Encourage the development of small lot
subdivisions and continue to implement
standards for small-lot single family
homes.

Ongoing
There have been several small lot subdivisions approved which would provide homes for low and moderate income homebuyers. In 2023, the City entitled the Buttonwood Subdivision under the small lot provisions, with 1 unit affordable to very-low-income households.

H-1.3.2
Provide financial incentives through the
City's First Time Home Buyers Program
to make small-lot single-family homes
affordable for households earning 60 to
100 percent of AMI.

Ongoing In 2023, the City made available 90k in FTHB loans of which 30k were awarded.

H-1.4
Encourage secondary units in new &
existing residential developments & the
development of duplex condominiums,
duplexes are consistent with the General
Plan.

Ongoing In 2023 the City adopted revisions to its ADU ordinance for greater clarity and conformance with state law, and launched pre- approved ADU plans to facilitate ADU production.

H-1.4.1
Encourage duplex, condominiums, where
consistent with the General Plan density
standards, to increase opportunities for
home ownership.

Ongoing Current ordinance allows. This is an ongoing effort made by staff when discussing proposed residential projects. The CO and CMX districts allow duplexes, and the RM district allows both attached homes (e.g. townhomes) and duplexes.

H-1.4.3
Review the development code as it
relates to secondary units and consider
amendments to make the development of
secondary units more feasible.

Ongoing In 2023 the City adopted revisions to its ADU ordinance for greater clarity and conformance with state law, and launched pre- approved ADU plans to facilitate ADU production.

H-1.4.4
Help to reduce the costs associated with
building a second unit by working with
the Contra Costa Water District to
examine the fees charged by the District
for extending service to a new detached
second unit.
2016 Completed 2016- Contra Costa Water District reduced costs of accessory dwelling units on January 5, 2016.

H-1.4.5
Work with property owners with illegal
secondary units to bring them into
compliance with the building and
development codes. This will be done on
an individual basis, in response to
owners' request for assistance.

Ongoing Occurs through Code Enforcement Division, as red-tags occur through the City's Building Division in conformance with State law.

H-1.5
Promote the development & conservation
of housing that is affordable to extremely-
low, very-low, low & moderate-income
households.

Ongoing Ongoing. See Program H, issued a building permit for 1 BMR homeownership unit (Heckmann Subdivision), and entitled 1 BMR homeownership unit (Buttonwood Subdivision).

H-1.5.1
Facilitate the development of housing
that is affordable to extremely low-, very
low-, low-, and moderate-income
households through medium and high
density zoning and mixed-use zoning,
density bonuses land write-downs,
priority permit processing, direct
subsidies and other financial incentives,
if available.

Ongoing, At
least annual
contact with
developers.

In 2023, the City took several actions related to this program: (1) issued a building permit for the RMG Affordable Housing which includes 30 BMR units and was entitled through the City's Affordable Housing Incentive Program; (2) entitled the Buttonwood Subdivision which includes a density bonus and 1 BMR unit; (3) released a notice of availability for the surplus Town Center II property, received 6 proposals for affordable housing development at this site (one of which was later withdrawn), and interviewed the remaining 5 proposers; and (4) brought proposed amendments to the Affordable Housing Ordinance intended to facilitate further production of affordable housing to the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the City Council.

H-1.5.2
Continue to publish on the City's website
a list of State and federal low-interest
land acquisition/construction funds
available for development of homes
affordable to extremely low-, very low-,
low-, and moderate-income households
and provide this to interested home
builders.

Ongoing Completed 2011 and Ongoing. Links to Federal/State website updates are provided on the City's website on the Housing Assistance Page.

H-1.5.3 Promote parcel consolidation to facilitate
the assembly of new housing sites.

Ongoing
activity, with
annual report
to the City
Council on
progress.

The 2012 Development Code promotes infill development through Code sections including Transit Station Overlay Districts; Live/Work Units; Mixed Use Projects; Accessory Dwelling Units; and Small Lot Standards.

H-1.5.4
Promote new affordable residential
development projects near employment
centers, personal services, retail clusters,
& key transportation corridors & nodes.

Ongoing See Program H-1.2.3 (regarding Blue Oak Square and RMG Affordable Housing projects).

H-1.5.5
Provide reductions from the standard
parking requirements for new residential
projects as allowed by the City's Density
Bonus Program, the Affordable Housing
Incentive program, and other provisions
of the Zoning Ordinance.

Ongoing No residential parking waivers or reductions were granted in 2023, although several have been granted in previous years.

H-1.5.6
Continue to allow group housing,
including Single Room Occupancy units
(SROs), in accordance with State Law.

Ongoing Completed 2012- The Development Code provides development standards for group housing in Sections 18.30.030,

18.40.030, 18.45.030. Group Housing includes SROs.

H-1.5.7
Promote the development of affordable
housing in all areas designated by the
General Plan for multi-family residential
development through continued
implementation of the Affordable
Housing Incentive Program.

Ongoing Completed 2018- The Development Code (2012) contains new provisions in the Affordable Housing Section including an Affordable Housing Incentive Program.

H-1.5.8
In order to generate additional City funds
that can be utilized to facilitate affordable
housing production, prepare an update to
the Nexus Study for the City's Housing in-
Lieu Fee and adopt a new fee rate based
on the updated study that is equal to or
less than the maximum fee identified
through the study, as appropriate.

Prepare
Updated Nexus
Study and
adopt new fee
rate, as
appropriate in
2018.

See Program H-1.5.1.

H-1.5.9
Advocate for policies and legislation at
the State and Federal level that increase
the funding available to support the
development and preservation of
affordable housing.

Ongoing See Objective 25.2 of the 2023-2031 Housing Element (below).

H-1.5.10
Examine opportunities to develop
public/private partnerships with
experienced partners to create affordable
housing through the City's provision of
land, incentives, or partial funding.

Ongoing
On May 16, 2023, the City authorized a loan of $6.64 Million in Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds to Eden Housing to preserve the long-term affordability, and for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 116-unit affordable housing project comprised of Coral Court Apartments, 1491 Detroit Avenue, Concord, and Sunset Pines Apartments, 1770 Adelaide Street, Concord in exchange for an agreement restricting the properties to 30%/60%/80% of the Area Median Income and capping annual rent increases to no more than 4% per year.

H-1.6
Allow permanent modular/pre-fabricated
housing in all residential zones,
consistent with State law and building
code requirements. Also ensure the
conservation and improvement of the
City's existing mobile home parks as part
of the City's affordable housing stock.

Ongoing Ongoing
H-1.6.1
Implement the City's adopted regulations
that allow manufactured housing units
(also known as pre-fabricated) in all
residential zones.

Ongoing Ongoing. Applications for these units are processed in accordance with the Development Code as they come in.

H-1.6.2
Require compliance with the City's
Mobile Home Conversion Ordinance, as
adopted or amended to comply with State
Law to address impacts associated with
the closure or conversion of existing
mobile home parks to other uses.

Ongoing There are no current applications related to mobile home closure or conversion. However, projects proposing mobile home closure or conversion will be processed according to City ordinance.

H-1.6.3
Provide low-interest loans or grants to
qualifying households to support the
rehabilitation of mobile home units in the
City.

Ongoing In 2023, 12 single-family and mobile homes were rehabilitated for low-income homeowners through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program. 11 grants and one loan were issued through this program in 2023.

H-1.6.4
Allow the use of the City's CDBG funds
for the setting up of mobile home
foundations, the paving of carports,
accessibility modifications & other
construction assistance in mobile home
park areas.

Ongoing A significant reduction in funding (Loss of Redevelopment) has limited the program. CDBG funding is now solely used. The type of mobile home grants is dependent on the need in any given year, see H-1.6.4.

H-1.7
Promote the development of new
condominiums and cooperatives.

Ongoing Ongoing
H-1.7.1
Ensure that condominiums &
cooperatives continue to meet high
standards of quality while providing for
entry level rental & ownership housing by
approving density bonuses in
accordance with the City ordinance.

Ongoing No current applications for condominiums.

H-1.7.2
Implement the condominium conversion
ordinance to limit the number of rental
housing stock converted into
condominiums each year.

Ongoing Planning Division has prepared a tracking matrix to monitor. No condo conversions occurred in 2023.

H-1.8
Promote a diversity of housing types,
including efforts to increase rental and
ownership opportunities for moderate
and above moderate income housing.

Ongoing Ongoing. In 2023, the City entitled the 14-unit Buttonwood Subdivision, the 6-unit Lark Lane Subdivision, and the 5- unit Lakeview Townhomes project.

H-1.8.1
Encourage the production of ownership
& rental housing in Downtown that is
attractive & affordable to moderate &
above-moderate income households.

Ongoing
Ongoing and Completion of Development Code July 2012; Downtown Plan completed June 2014. The City promotes infill development to increase densities in Downtown. The Development Code provides incentives that will create opportunities for affordable housing. The City has received greater interest for rental housing in the downtown. See above for details regarding Downtown projects.

H-1.9
Remove or reduce constraints to housing
production by lowering the cost of
development & improving the ease of
building in Concord.

Ongoing Ongoing
H-1.9.1
Continue the annual review of the City's
development fees, processing fees, &
other charges in the Master Fees &
Charges to ensure they are not a
constraint to development.

Ongoing
annually Annual fees reviewed and updated annually, effective July 1st.

H-1.9.2
Continue to offer a centralized, one-stop
counter for permit processing to
streamline the development process.

Ongoing The City continues to offer a one-stop counter and a Virtual Permit Center.

H-1.9.3
Continue to streamline the processing of
building permits for residential
developments that include a portion of
units as below-market rental rate (BMR)
units.

Ongoing
The City streamlines the processing of building permits via outside contract services so as not to impact processing times due to reduction in staff on an as-needed basis. The Affordable Housing section of the Development Code includes streamlined processing.

H-1.9.4
Continue to support legislation that
requires special districts to reduce their
fees for affordable housing projects.

Ongoing The City will continue to support legislation that requires special districts to reduce fees for affordable housing projects.

H-1.9.5
Review the parking requirements
specified in the Development Code and
reduce parking requirements for
residential development if appropriate.

Ongoing No residential parking waivers or reductions were granted in 2023. Several reductions to parking standards are programmed through the 2023-2031 Housing Element.

H-2.1
Support the conservation and
rehabilitation of the existing housing
stock (including mobile homes) through a
balanced program of code enforcement
and property improvements, when and
where appropriate.

Ongoing Ongoing
H-2.1.1
Utilize public funds to provide assistance
in the rehabilitation & conservation of
deteriorated single-family homes, multi-
family developments & mobile homes.

Ongoing In 2023, 12 single-family and mobile homes were rehabilitated for low-income homeowners through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program. 11 grants and one loan were issued through this program in 2023.

H-2.1.2
Continue to establish price and rent
restriction agreements through
acquisition, financial assistance, or other
means with property owners.

Ongoing Throughout 2023, the City continued to have ongoing discussions with developers in regards to constructing affordable housing in Concord. See affordable housing approvals in 2023 under Program H-1.5.1.

H-2.1.3
Ensure the conservation of existing
subsidized housing including State,
Federally, & locally-assisted
developments that are at risk of
converting to market rates.

Ongoing
The City contracts with Compliance Services to monitor compliance with Regulatory Agreements in terms of income levels for affordable units. Building Division monitors affordable units for compliance with health and safety codes. Expiration dates for Regulatory Agreements are monitored and occasionally extended through negotiation.

H-2.1.4
Continue to monitor the conditions of
housing stock through ongoing housing
inspections and enforce housing codes
and standards to ensure that the existing
housing stock is not diminished in
quantitative or qualitative terms.

Ongoing Since 2017, the City's Building Division inspects multi-family affordable properties once every two years. Application for self certification is provided as an option to property managers.

H-2.1.5
Continue the City's Multi-Family Rental
Housing Inspection program that
provides regular, periodic inspections of
apartment buildings with four or more
units.

Tri-annually See Program H-2.1.4.

H-2.1.6 Continue the Multi-family Rental Housing
Inspection Self Certification Program. Ongoing The City continues to maintain the self-certification program.

H-2.1.7
Incorporate maintenance standards,
tenant screening & management training
requirements in regulatory agreements
for multi-family developments that
receive City assistance, and work to
ensure the enforcement of such
standards and agreements.

Ongoing
The City contracts with Compliance Services to monitor compliance with regulatory agreements for the City's affordable multi-family inventory. Maintenance standards, tenant screening & management training are and will continue to be included in any new regulatory agreements.

H-2.1.8
Ensure deteriorated units that are being
acquired & rehabilitated with long-term
rent or sale price restrictions are being
counted as helping to meet the City's
"fair-share" housing need.

Ongoing Ongoing through Annual General Plan progress report through HCD submittal.

H-2.2
Preserve & enhance the quality of
Concord's residential & mixed use
neighborhoods to ensure a comfortable,
safe healthy, & attractive living
environment for all residents.

Ongoing Ongoing
H-2.2.1
Continue to implement & update the
City's Neighborhood Services Strategic
Plan.

Ongoing The City's Neighborhood Services (Code Enforcement) Division implements the Strategic Plan on a day-to-day basis.

H-2.2.2
Promote functional, pleasing, and high
quality residential development by
applying and enforcing the City's adopted
Development Code, Design Guidelines,
and Zoning Standards.

Ongoing
Residential development standards in City's Development Code continues to promote high quality development through implementation of its Development Standards and Design Review process. In September 2023, the City adopted Objective Design Standards for all housing types except single-family subdivisions.

H-2.2.3
Conduct design review for all residential
developments of five or more units. (Also
see Program H-2.2.3).

Ongoing Ongoing.

H-2.2.4
Promote a Jobs/Housing Balance by
implementing General Plan Land Use and
Growth Management policies to achieve a
balance between jobs & housing to
achieve a higher quality of life for current
& future Concord residents.

Ongoing Staff implements the Economic Vitality Element of the General Plan by promoting a strong regional center and vibrant city center through downtown events. Provide housing opportunities for persons employed in local and nearby jobs.

H-2.3
Preserve Concord's historic homes,
areas, & buildings
Ongoing Ongoing
H-2.3.1
Support housing rehabilitation,
conservation or preservation. The City
will annually update and maintain an
inventory of historic properties on the
City website.

Ongoing
The City has mapped and inventoried historic buildings in the Downtown, and continues to add buildings to the inventory as they are discovered through the environmental review process or otherwise. The Development Code incorporates the new North Todos Santos district, consistent with the General Plan.

H-2.4
Ensure that new development in Concord
does not lead to the displacement of
existing residents.

Ongoing Ongoing
H-2.4.1
Establish a mechanism to determine
whether there is a risk of displacement of
existing Concord residents as new
development activity takes place in the
City.

Establish a
mechanism to
identify
displacement
risk and
policies to put
in place if
displacement
risk is
identified by
2015.

In December 2020, the City established a Rent Registry to allow collection of various rent and eviction data and help inform future policy decisions. These data and community input and analysis for the 2023-2031 Housing Element informed significant new anti-displacement policies in the 2023-2031 Housing Element, including a commitment to enact rent stabilization and just cause for eviction ordinances by December 2023. See Objective 20.6 of the 2023-2031 Housing Element for further details.

H-3.1
Actively seek & encourage the
development of affordable housing for
extremely-low, very-low, low- and
moderate income seniors.

Ongoing Ongoing
H-3.1.1
Provide financial assistance, regulatory
incentives & priority permit processing
for senior housing developments that
provide 25 percent or more of their units
at rents or prices affordable to moderate,
low, very low or extremely low-income
income seniors.

Ongoing Completed 2012- Affordable housing division of the Development Code includes incentives, such as priority permit processing, density bonus and modified parking standards for affordable senior housing (Section 18.185).

H-3.1.2
Encourage senior housing developments
to be located in areas that are convenient
to shopping & other services, including
public transit services, and/or to provide
transit services for their residents.

Ongoing The Downtown Specific Plan, adopted in June 2014, provides strategies to increase housing for a range of incomes within proximity to BART.

H-3.1.3
Require all housing developments
designated for seniors to be handicapped
accessible, with such features provided
at the time of construction as a standard
feature rather than as an optional feature
available for an additional charge.

Ongoing Housing projects are reviewed by Building Division for accessibility.

H-3.2
Actively seek to expand housing
opportunities for persons with disabilities
in new and existing single family and
multi-family developments.

Ongoing Ongoing
H-3.2.1
Facilitate the development of accessible
housing by providing financial
assistance, regulatory incentives and
priority permit processing for housing
developments that make at least 15% or
more of the total units accessible to
persons with disabilities through
appropriate design and amenities.

Ongoing City will negotiate with developers providing 15% disabled units on a case-by-case basis, to provide a combination of incentives, consistent with State Density Bonus Law and the City's Development Code.

H-3.2.2
Require accessible units in multi-family
housing developments in accordance
with State law, with accessibility features
provided at the time of construction as a
standard feature rather than as an
optional feature available for an
additional charge.

Ongoing Housing projects are reviewed by the Building Division for accessibility.

H-3.2.3
Require accessible units in large housing
developments in accordance with State
Law. Meet or exceed the requirements to
provide accessible units in large housing
developments as a condition of approval.

Ongoing This is enforced through the planning and building permit process.

H-3.2.4
Enforce State handicapped, accessibility,
& adaptability standards & remove
constraints to housing accessible to
persons with disabilities, consistent with
SB 520.

Ongoing Enforced through review of building permits.

H-3.2.5
Provide information & related resources
to the public, including persons with
disabilities, to raise awareness regarding
accessibility issues.

Ongoing Accessibility requirements are provided through the City's Permit Center to assist developers and contractors.

H- 3.3
Actively seek to expand housing
opportunities for persons with
development disabilities in Concord.

Ongoing Ongoing
H-3.3.1
Work with the Regional Center of the East
Bay to implement an outreach program
that informs families within the City on
Housing and services available for
persons with developmental disabilities.
2014-2015 City provides link on Housing Assistance webpage to the Regional Center of the East Bay.

H- 3.4
Actively seek & encourage the
development of childcare facilities to help
female-headed households, especially
those with extremely low, very low, low
or moderate income.

Ongoing Ongoing
H-3.4.1
Continue to assess a fee on new
construction & tenant improvements to
help fund the City of Concord Child Care
Program.

Ongoing
Childcare fees are collected by the Building Division at Certificate of Occupancy for non-residential projects, based on 0.5% of valuation. In 2023, the City funded the following child care programs:
- Road to Success: The program benefits low-income residents in Concord through microenterprise assistance for those who want to maintain or start stable small businesses as licensed home-based family child care providers. Provided services to 74 daycare providers from January to Dec 2023.
- Mt. Diablo CARES After School Program: Comprehensive, on-site after school programs for elementary and middle school students. Provided services to 2,062 children from January to Dec 2023. - Bay Area Crisis Nursery: Provides short-term residential/shelter services and emergency childcare for children ages birth through five years. Provided services to 74 families from January to Dec 2023. The City has provided funding to continue this service in FY 2023/24, but we have been informed that there are not funds available for FY 2024/25.

H-3.4.2
Support the Section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher Program administered by the
Contra Costa County Housing Authority
by providing referral services through
Housing Rights Inc., and making
information available at the permit
counter and City website.

Ongoing The rental referral listing for Housing Authority linked to City's Housing Assistance page on City's Website. Referrals are frequently provided by staff to the Housing Authority for those inquiring about the voucher program.

H- 3.5
Actively seek & encourage the
development of housing that is affordable
to very low, low and moderate income
first time homebuyers.

Ongoing Ongoing.

H-3.5.1
Utilize funds as available to provide zero
interest second mortgages to qualified
low and moderate income homebuyers to
assist them with down payment and/or
closing costs.

Ongoing Redevelopment funding was eliminated in 2011-2012. Limited funding through other City sources now used to provide reduced funding for 3-4 loans annually.

H-3.5.2
Support & participate in the Mortgage
Credit Certificate (MCC) Tax Credit
Program administered by the Contra
Costa County Department of
Conservation & Development & make
information available at the permit
counter & City Website.

Ongoing Information is provided at Permit Center counter and kiosk and a City website link has been updated with County's new information.

H-3.5.3
Work with local nonprofit housing
developers to facilitate sweat-equity
homeownership opportunities for
Concord Residents.

Ongoing Staff has met with Habitat for Humanity to discuss opportunities for new sweat-equity home ownership projects and potential joint future projects.

H- 3.6
Actively seek & encourage the
development of affordable housing for
large families with extremely low, very
low, low or moderate incomes & continue
to take actions to prevent discrimination
against children in housing.

Ongoing Ongoing
H-3.6.1
Expand the current inventory of large
units in the City by providing financial
and/or regulatory incentives to encourage
the inclusion of units with four or more
bedrooms in new developments,
especially in rental housing
developments.

Ongoing
The City has approved the following new multi-family projects in the last few years: Renaissance, Blue Oak Square (formerly the Argent), Concord Village, the Grant, Salmon Run, RCD, RMG, the Ashbury, and Avesta Senior Living. Additionally, interest by developers in larger units is increasing.

H-3.6.2
Facilitate the rehabilitation of large units
by giving priority to developments with
large units that are deteriorated or at risk
of being lost from the City's housing
stock.

Ongoing The City works with Affordable Housing Developers to identify opportunities acquisition/rehab. projects and will continue to offer a multi-family rehabilitation program, which may allow rehabilitation of large units.

H-3.7
Actively seek & encourage emergency,
transitional, & long-term affordable
housing to reduce the problem of
homelessness in the City of Concord.

Ongoing
In 2023, the City continued funding and staffing a Community Services Manager position to specifically help address the growing issue of homelessness in the City, including through preparation of the Strategic Plan on Homelessness. (See Objective 22.1 of the 2023-2031 Housing Element for further details.) Accessory Dwelling Units - Obj. 1.1
Coordinate with HCD and update ADU
Ordinance within 12 months of receipt of
HCD’s findings.
12 months after
receipt of HCD's
findings
The City did not receive a response from HCD to its ADU ordinance update in 2023. The City adopted revisions to the ADU ordinance on October 3, 2023, submitted the revised ordinance to HCD on November 7, 2023, and did not receive a response from HCD in 2023.
2023 - 2031 Housing Element Programs

Accessory Dwelling Units - Obj. 1.2
Amend ADU Ordinance, if needed, to
conform to future amendments to State law
and submit to HCD within 60 days of
adoption. As needed
See Objective 1.1.

Accessory Dwelling Units - Obj. 1.3
Monitor the development of ADUs,
including affordability, and collect and
report data for the Housing Element Annual
Progress Report annually. By the mid-cycle
of the planning period (January 31, 2027), if
the City is not meeting its anticipated ADU
production targets, the City will adjust ADU
projection assumptions accordingly. The
City will also identify capacity via additional
sites and complete any rezones, if
necessary, to accommodate the RHNA and
ensure a no-net loss with the adjusted ADU
projections. annual
The City continues to monitor ADU production through the APR process. The City issued 50 building permits for ADUs in 2023, 16 of which were located in moderate and high-resource areas.

Accessory Dwelling Units - Obj. 1.4
Develop and adopt an affordable ADU
incentive program by April 2025. Regulatory
and financial incentives will be selected,
such as a reduction in development
regulations or a waiver of parking
requirements. 4/1/2025
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Accessory Dwelling Units - Obj. 1.5
Develop and make publicly available permit-
ready ADU plans by October 2022. 10/31/2022
The City launched these plans via website on March 31, 2023.

Accessory Dwelling Units - Obj. 1.6
Develop and release a comprehensive web-
based “ADU Toolkit” including permit-ready
plans, FAQs, development standards,
financial/regulatory incentives (once
adopted), an overview of the permit
process, required forms and information
regarding fair housing and tenant
protection laws by March 2023. 3/31/2023
The City launched this toolkit on March 31, 2023.

Addressing Constraints to Development -
Obj. 2.1
Allow manufactured housing on a
permanent foundation in the same manner
as other single family uses in the same zone. 12/31/2025 No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Addressing Constraints to Development -
Obj. 2.2
Provide objective criteria for determining
when a Neighborhood Meeting is required
for housing development. 12/31/2025
On October 3, 2023, the City Council adopted objective criteria determining when a neighborhood meeting is required for housing projects.

Addressing Constraints to Development -
Obj. 2.3
Clarify the difference between a minor and
major hillside development permit and
associated procedures. 12/31/2025
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Addressing Constraints to Development -
Obj. 2.4
Amend the definition of "family" to simplify
the definition and remove any constraints,
such as allowing separate households living
within a single rental unit to occupy the unit
under separate lease agreements, if
desired. 12/31/2025
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Addressing Constraints to Development -
Obj. 2.5
Require only objective criteria for large
residential care facilities (seven or more
persons). 12/31/2025
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Addressing Constraints to Development -
Obj. 2.6
Within one year of certification of the
Housing Element, the City will increase the
maximum permitted heights in the RH, CO,
and CMX zones to achieve maximum
densities and remove any potential
constraints. As part of implementing this
action, the City will conduct outreach with
the development community and revise
these heights based on the feedback
received, up to a maximum of 12 feet of
height for every 10 dwelling units per acre
permitted by the zone. 10/23/2024
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Affordable Housing Development Toolkit -
Obj. 3.1
Develop an Affordable Housing
Development Toolkit by December 2023 to
provide the aforementioned resources, as
well as any additional resources that may be
useful in assisting developers.
12/31/2023
The toolkit was launched in January 2024.

Affordable Housing Development Toolkit -
Obj. 3.2
Continue to provide a centralized virtual
and/or in-person, one-stop counter for
permit processing to streamline the
development process to provide
preliminary application reviews to assist
applicants with the filing process. Ongoing The City continues to provide these services.

Annual Progress Reports and Publicly
Owned Lands - Obj. 4.1
Conduct a housing forum annually and
report to the City Council and the
community on Housing Element progress. Ongoing
The City provided the 2022 report to the City Council on March 28, 2023 and began preparing for the first housing forum in March 2024.

Annual Progress Reports and Publicly
Owned Lands - Obj. 4.2
Identify and prioritize surplus lands
available for lower-income housing
development and report on these annually
by April 1st through submittal of the APR. annual The City continues to do this through the APR process.

Annual Progress Reports and Publicly
Owned Lands - Obj. 4.3
Annually conduct outreach to local
affordable housing developers through
email notifications to establish a notification
list for City surplus lands.
annual The City has established a notification list for surplus properties and will continue updating this list.

Annual Progress Reports and Publicly
Owned Lands - Obj. 4.4
As a part of the General Plan Annual
Progress Report, review the General Plan
for internal consistency. annual The City continues to do this through the APR process.

Annual Progress Reports and Publicly
Owned Lands - Obj. 4.5
Release notice of availability for Laguna
Street/Mount Diablo Street site no later
than April 2024. commit to a proposal by
December 2024 and target completion of
an exclusive negotiation/developmer
agreement by June 2025. The City will
target the issuance of land use entitlements
by December 2027.

Commit to a proposal for Clayton
Road/Galindo Street by January 2024 and
target completion of an exclusive
negotiation/developer agreement by July
2024. The City will target the issuance of
land use entitlements by December 2026. 2024-2027
The City received six proposals from affordable housing developers for the Clayton Road/Galindo Street property in January 2023. The City issued two questionnaires, after which one developer withdrew from the selection process, evaluated the remaining proposals and conducted interviews. No further actions were taken in 2023, per the H.E. timeframe.

Annual Progress Reports and Publicly
Owned Lands - Obj. 4.6
The City will take the following actions to
facilitate housing development at the site
within the HEU cycle (by 2031):
• No later than December 2024, co-host
with BART community engagement that
may include an onsite open house and an
online survey to gather input on
development objectives for the site such
affordability, access improvements, on-site
services and amenities, and other relevant
information.
• Coordinate with BART and community-
based organizations focused on affordable
housing in the Monument Corridor to help
create and boost participation in
community meetings and survey responses.
• No later than December 2025, enter into
a Memorandum of Understanding with
BART outlining the project objectives,
parameters, and timeline, City and BART
roles and responsibilities, and a
commitment to preserve the existing skate
park.
• No later than June 2026, coordinate with
BART to ensure that BART’s developer
solicitation for the site accurately reflects
the site’s allowable density, other
development and design standards, 12/31/2024
In 2023, the City coordinated with BART regarding inclusion of this site in BART's Transit Oriented Development Work Plan.

The City also nominated the site for the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority's Priority Sites Program and investigated potential funding for this site through this program.

Annual Progress Reports and Publicly
Owned Lands - Obj. 4.7
Adopt an ordinance to facilitate housing
development on property owned by
educational agencies by December 2025. 12/31/2025
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Affordable Housing Streamlining - Obj. 5.1
Amend the Development Code to expand
development permit streamlining
consistent with State law (SB 35) by
December 2024. 12/31/2024
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Affordable Housing Streamlining - Obj. 5.2
Process all SB 35 applications consistent
with State law throughout the planning
period. Ongoing
The City received and began processing an application to amend an SB 35 entitlement for the Ashbury Apartments at 1650 Ashbury Drive.

Affordable Housing Streamlining - Obj. 5.3
Update the City’s application forms,
procedures, and Development Code to
reflect any future changes to State law,
throughout the planning period. Ongoing
See Objective 1.1. The City also updated its application checklist for SB 9 applications and prepared a draft application checklist for AB 2011.

Affordable Housing Streamlining - Obj. 5.4
The city will commit to issuing written CEQA
determinations consistent with Public
Resources Code 21080.2 for all projects.

The City will commit to taking all necessary
actions to render decisions on development
projects in compliance with Government
Code Section 65950. Ongoing The City continues to implement this program.

By-Right Development - Obj. 6.1
Amend the Development Code by January
2024 to permit by-right development on
sites previously identified in past Housing
Elements in which at least 20% of the units
are affordable to lower income households
in accordance with the specifications of
Government Code Section 65583.2(c). 1/31/2024
The City's Planning Commission recommended approval of this amendment on December 20, 2023.The City Council adopted the ordinance amending the Development Code on February 13, 2024.

By-Right Development - Obj. 6.2
Provide additional pathways by which
residential and mixed-use development can
be permitted by-right by June 2026. 6/30/2026
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Code Enforcement - Obj. 7.1
Continue to administer the MFIP and Self-
Certification Program option for qualifying
properties throughout the planning period. Ongoing The City continues to implement this program.

Code Enforcement - Obj. 7.2
Through the complaint-driven inspections,
Building Division staff will make property
owners aware of current resources on the
City website to assist with the remediation
of violations, within 90 days of receipt of a
complaint. Ongoing The City continues to implement this program.

Code Enforcement - Obj. 7.3
Maintain up-to-date Building Code
enforcement and substandard housing
resources to ensure they are easily
accessible to all residents, including
extremely low-, very low-, low- and
moderate-income households throughout
the planning period. Ongoing The City continues to implement this program.

Fair Housing - Obj. 8.1
Continue to participate in the Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice every 5
years.

Every 5 years The City continues to implement this program.

Fair Housing - Obj. 8.2
Continue contract with qualified service
provider(s) for fair housing counseling,
education and outreach services
throughout the planning period. Outreach
shall be multilingual, place-based and
targeted toward low-resource areas with
high rates of racial/ethnic diversity and
poverty, will occur at least twice per year,
and will include the following actions:
(a) Partner with community based
organizations CBOs that serve these areas
to identify and implement the most
effective outreach methods;
(b) Release bilingual (English and Spanish)
communications at least twice per year, and
within 60 days of new programs/policies
becoming effective;
(c) Hold at least 3 in-person education and
information meetings with Spanish
translation during the planning period, and
at least 1 meeting entirely in Spanish by Jan.
2024;
(d) Promote voucher mobility by informing
residents of laws against source of income
discrimination;
(e) Partner with CBOs serving persons
w/disabilities to increase awareness of
reasonable accommodation requirements
Three times
trainings (TBD)
Two per year
for outreach
The City has contracted with ECHO Housing to conduct Fair Housing counseling, education and outreach services. A Fair Housing workshop was conducted in Spanish on November 9, 2023 at the Monument Crisis Center. Handouts and information were also available for all housing programs offered by the City of Concord. 18 people were assisted through Fair Housing Counseling during 2023.

Fair Housing - Obj. 8.3
Continue to fund contract with a qualified
service provider throughout the planning
period to conduct place-based programs
aimed at increasing upward mobility for low-
income Concord residents
Ongoing
For Fiscal Year 2023/24, the City allocated over $60,000 toward business development and training for the low-income community in Concord, including $20,000 to Monument Impact for small business development, $21,300 to Childcare Council for child care microenterprises, and $20,000 to Opportunity Junction for a Certified Nursing Assistant training program. In addition, the Economic Development Department collaborated with Monument Impact to assist the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce in implementing the American Rescue Plan Act Small Business Reimbursement Grant as they helped Spanish speaking businesses submit their applications and receipts to receive reimbursement of up to $5,000 for their business.

Fair Housing - Obj. 8.4
Within 3 months following the adoption of
program guidelines for the award and
distribution of Measure X affordable
housing trust funds, coordinate with Contra
Costa County staff to determine potential
funding that will be available for programs
and/or projects within Concord. If necessary
to meet Concord’s housing needs, continue
coordinating with County staff and elected
officials within 1 year of adoption of
Measure X guidelines to evaluate and
advocate for potential expansion of
Measure X affordable housing funds
including the evaluation of a partnership
between the City and County. Early 2023
Contra Costa County releases a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) that includes Measure X funds that are also available to projects based in Concord. Although, these funds are available to all jurisdictions in Contra Costa county as a whole, County staff is communicating with Concord as soon as Concord based applications are recieved.

Fair Housing - Obj. 8.5
By December 2023, coordinate with Bay
Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) to
determine potential funding that will be
available to programs and/or projects
within Concord and, assuming a benefit to
Concord, support the placement of BAFHA’s
regional $10 billion general obligation bond
on the ballot in November 2024. 12/31/2023
City staff attended a workshop regarding BAHFA funding in the fall of 2023. Staff continues to receive updates from Contra Costa County who is directly working with BAHFA on developing an expenditure plan for the funds. Counties are required by statute to engage with the cities in their county in the development of the required BAHFA expenditure plan that is to be prepared and approved by the County. The City recieved a letter from the County requesting a meeting to discuss the expenditure plan on February 8, 2024. The City will be providing input during this meeting as well as expressing its support for the Nov 2024 ballot measure.

Fair Housing - Obj. 8.6
Rezone sites to increase multifamily
residential options in moderate- and high-
resource areas with a majority white
population. Rezoned sites must meet the
following criteria:
(a) located in Racially Concentrated Areas of
Affluence or other moderate- or high-
resource areas with a majority white
population;
(b) combined area of at least 20 acres;
(c) maximum density of at least 60 dwelling
units per acre;
(d) accommodate at least 1,000 total
dwelling units;
(e) adequate access to infrastructure,
strong development potential; and
(f) low potential for displacement of lower-
income households.

Begin the rezone process by December
2023 by conducting outreach, analyzing
opportunities, and completing a CEQA
analysis to finalize the rezone by December
2024. Within six months of completion of
the rezone, work with property owners to
proactively identify prime sites, notify
affordable housing developers, and provide
technical assistance and priority processing
for affordable projects without assessing an 12/31/2024 In 2023, the City invited proposals from planning consultants to support this program, selected a consultant, and negotiated a scope of work and budget, and scheduled the consultant contract for approval by the City Council in January 2024.

Fair Housing - Obj. 8.7
Bring forward community land trusts as an
item on the Contra Costa County
Consortium Agenda by July 2024 to initiate
a discussion on establishing a community
land trust by providing funding for an
outside expert, which can acquire existing
properties for long-term affordability and a
pathway to ownership within the planning
period. 7/31/2024 No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Fair Housing - Obj. 8.8
Contract with qualified service provider to
conduct at least three training sessions
during the planning period for rental
property owners on fair housing laws, with
place-based targeted outreach to owners in
moderate- and high-resources areas with
majority white populations. Training shall
include avoiding discrimination based on
income, source of income (e.g. Housing
Choice Vouchers) or other protected
classes, and requirements for reasonable
accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Include this information in
the web-based ADU toolkit, SB 9 application
materials, and at the Permit Counter.

TBD (3x by
2031) No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Fair Housing - Obj. 8.9
Continue contract with qualified service
provider throughout the planning period to
conduct at least five phone calls/inquiries
per year to test compliance with fair
housing laws, e.g. by having people of color
or those with foreign accents attempt to
obtain housing, evaluate property
owner/manager responses, and report
apparent violations to responsible
authorities. Ongoing The City continues to implement this program.

Fair Housing - Obj. 8.10
Continue implementation of relevant
programs and actions under Table 9
(Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Action Matrix) of Appendix D. Ongoing
The City continues to implement this program. Table 9 goals are discussed under the relevant programs. The City has discussed this objective with ECHO Housing and will begin planning this workshop. City staff has also worked to develop a list of property owners within given target areas.

Middle Density - Obj. 9.1
Continue to provide a reduction in
development standards for qualifying small
lot, medium density residential
development throughout the planning
period. Ongoing The City continues to implement this program.

Middle Density - Obj. 9.2
Adopt an ordinance to implement the
provisions of SB 9 to establish ministerial
review procedures for proposed lot splits of
existing single-family residential lots by July
2026. 7/31/2026
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Middle Density - Obj. 9.3
Adopt an ordinance allowing ADUs and
JADUs to be constructed in addition to the
two conventional dwelling units per lot
provided for by SB 9 within single-family
residential districts, by July 2026. 7/31/2026
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Middle Density - Obj. 9.4
Notify the development community and
interested parties and update website
within 60 days of Middle Density ordinance
revisions or program development. Ongoing
No Middle Density ordinance revisions or programs launched in 2023.

Homeownership Assistance - Obj. 10.1
Facilitate the production of BMR units
through an amendment to the Inclusionary
Housing Program including removing
exemption for rental and condo units by
December 2024. 12/31/2024
The City's Planning Commission recommended approval of this amendment on July 19, 2023. On February 13, 2024, the City Council adopted an amendment to the Inclusionary Housing Program removing the exemption for rental units.

Homeownership Assistance - Obj. 10.2
Continue to provide pathways to
homeownership through the MCC program
throughout the planning period through
annual notifications to the City’s interested
parties list and publication to the City’s
website. Ongoing
The City continues to implement this program.

Homeownership Assistance - Obj. 10.3
Continue to provide at least three loans per
year to first time home buyers and continue
to work with a qualified service provider to
monitor compliance of regulated ownership
units.

Ongoing
In 2023, the City made available 90k in First Time Homebuyer loans of which 30k were awarded. The City works with Bay Area Affordable Homeownership Alliance (BAAHA) to annually monitor compliance of regulated ownership units.

Homeownership Assistance - Obj. 10.4
Conduct targeted outreach regarding
homeownership programs to residents of
low resource areas with high racial/ethnic
diversity and poverty; see Objective 8.2 for
specific outreach methods and frequency. Ongoing
Bay Area Affordable Homeownership Alliance (BAAHA) conducted a workshop in Spanish on FTHB and BMR programs on 12/7 at Monument Crisis Center (MCC). Program flyers continue to be disseminated in permit center and at MCC.

Incentives to Assist Development - Obj.

11.1 Amend the local Density Bonus Ordinance
to ensure consistency with State Density
Bonus law by July 2024. 7/31/2024
The City's Planning Commission recommended approval of this amendment on July 19, 2023. On February 13, 2024, the City Council adopted an amendment ensuring the Density Bonus Programs was consistent with state law.

Incentives to Assist Development - Obj.

11.2 Continue to offer additional density and
floor area ratio within the Transit Station
Overlay District throughout the planning
period and to clarify that additional density
is available through the Transit Station
Overlay District, allowing an additional 25%
density above and beyond the density
provided by State Density Bonus Law
without a minor use permit by July 2026.

Ongoing,
7/31/2026
The City continues to implement this program. There were no revisions to this district or entitlements utilizing this bonus in 2023.

Incentives to Assist Development - Obj.

11.3 Continue to offer affordable housing
incentives beyond what is permitted under
the State Density Bonus throughout the
planning period. Ongoing
The City entitled one project, the 14-unit Buttonwood Subdivision, with a density bonus in 2023.

Incentives to Assist Development - Obj.

11.4 Amend the Affordable Housing Incentive
Program to provide clarity on incentives
offered, including ministerial review and to
clarify that additional density and incentives
are above and beyond those provided by
State DB law by July 2026. 7/31/2026
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Inclusionary Housing - Obj. 12.1
Continue implementing the City’s
Inclusionary Housing Program. Ongoing
The City continues to implement this program. In 2023, the City entitled two projects (Lark Lane Subdivision and Lakeview Townhomes) that are required to pay in-lieu fees under this program, and another project (Buttonwood Subdivision) that is providing one unit affordable to very-low-income households under this program.Inclusionary Housing - Obj. 12.2 Adopt an amendment to remove the
threshold which excludes application of the
inclusionary housing requirements on rental
and condominium developments by July
2024. 7/31/2024
The City's Planning Commission recommended approval of this amendment on July 19, 2023. On February 13, 2024, the City Council adopted an amendment to the Inclusionary Housing Program removing the exemption for rental units.

Inclusionary Housing - Obj. 12.3
Adopt an amendment to allow moderate-
income rental units to satisfy inclusionary
requirements by July 2024. 7/31/2024
The City's Planning Commission recommended approval of this amendment on July 19, 2023. On February 13, 2024, the City Council adopted an amendment including moderate-income units to satisfy the inclusionary housing requirements.

Inclusionary Housing - Obj. 12.4
Update inclusionary housing fee to maintain
project feasibility while maximizing
affordable housing funds by July 2024. 7/31/2024
The City's Planning Commission recommended approval of this amendment on July 19, 2023. On February 13, 2024, the City Council adopted an amendment including an update to the in-lieu fee for the inclusionary housing program.

Lot Consolidation Incentive - Obj. 13.1
Continue to provide technical assistance, as
needed, and assist at least five affordable
housing developers annually in identifying
opportunities for lot consolidation using the
City’s GIS system and property database
through preliminary meetings throughout
the planning period. Ongoing
The City responded to multiple inquiries from affordable housing developers in 2023.

Lot Consolidation Incentive - Obj. 13.2
Amend the Development Code to provide
financial or regulatory incentives and a
density bonus in exchange for lot
consolidation by December 2023. 12/31/2023
The City's Planning Commission recommended approval of this amendment on December 20, 2023. On February 13, 2024, the City Council adopted an amendment to provide incentives in exchange for lot consolidation.

Lot Consolidation Incentive - Obj. 13.3
Publicize the adopted program on the City’s
website, at the Permit Center, and by notice
to affordable housing providers within 3
months of adoption. 3/31/2024
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

No Net Loss - Obj. 14.1
Develop a methodology for tracking
remaining capacity of sites identified in the
Sites Inventory no later than December
2023. This could include a revision of
internal permitting procedures to review
permit applications against identified sites;
creating an interactive map of sites and
their corresponding capacity to connect
with permit data; or monthly capacity
analysis. 12/31/2023
The City reviewed and provided comments on a draft spreadsheet for tracking capacity, reviewed HCD guidance on this topic, and began work on its own spreadsheet in 2023.

No Net Loss - Obj. 14.2
Review each development approval on sites
listed in the Housing Element and make
findings required by Government Code
Section 65863 if a site is proposed with
fewer units or a different income level than
shown in the Housing Element throughout
the planning period. Ongoing
The City continues to implement this program.

No Net Loss - Obj. 14.3
In the event that adequate capacity is not
available, identify additional sites within 180
days.

Ongoing
The City continues to implement this program.

Objective Design Standards - Obj. 15.1
Monitor Development Code amendments
throughout the planning process to ensure
any new design standards are objective. Ongoing
The City continues to implement this program.

Objective Design Standards - Obj. 15.2
Amend the Design and Site Review Process
by July 2024, to require staff-level
ministerial review for all multi-family
housing projects. Amendments will also
include allowing multi-family housing by
right in mixed use districts when objective
design and development standards are met,
and allowing 25% additional density in the
Transit Station Overlay District by right for
projects that meet objective standards for
this District. 7/31/2024
On September 12, 2023, the City Council adopted amendments the Design and Site Review process to require ministerial review of multifamily housing projects and emergency shelters.

Objective Design Standards - Obj. 15.3
Develop and adopt Objective Design
Standards by July 2024. 7/31/2024 The City adopted these standards on September 12, 2023.

Parking Reductions - Obj. 16.1
Amend the Development Code by
December 2024 as required by State law
(AB 1851) to identify a process by which
parking requirements can be reduced for
religious institutions in exchange for
housing development and develop
regulations to facilitate tiny homes/cottage
production and other housing opportunities
on religious institution sites.
12/31/2024
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Parking Reductions - Obj. 16.2
Amend the Development Code by
December 2024 to reduce parking
requirements for group housing. 12/31/2024
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Preservation and Housing Rehabilitation -
Obj 17.1
Continue to provide funds for the
acquisition and/or rehabilitation of
multifamily housing in exchange for
affordability. The City will release a Notice
of Funding Availability by December 2025. 12/31/2025
On May 16, 2023, the City authorized a loan of $6.64 Million in Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds to Eden Housing to preserve the long-term affordability, and for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 116-unit affordable housing project comprised of Coral Court Apartments, 1491 Detroit Avenue, Concord, and Sunset Pines Apartments, 1770 Adelaide Street, Concord in exchange for an agreement restricting the properties to 30%/60%/80% of the Area Median Income and capping annual rent increases to no more than 4% per year.

No further funds are available at this time. A NOFA will be released by Dec 2025 or as funds become available.

Preservation and Housing Rehabilitation -
Obj 17.2
Continue to contract with a qualified service
provider to administer the Housing
Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program
throughout the planning period. Ongoing
The City continues to contract with Habitat for Humanity to administer the Housing Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program.

Preservation and Housing Rehabilitation -
Obj 17.3
Conduct targeted outreach regarding the
Housing Rehabilitation Loan and Grant
Program in low-resource areas with high
racial/ethnic diverse and poverty ; see
Objective 8.2 for specific outreach methods
and frequency. Ongoing
Habitat for Humanity conducted a workshop in Spanish on the Housing Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program on 12/7 at Monument Crisis Center. Program flyers continue to be disseminated in permit center and at MCC.

Preservation and Housing Rehabilitation -
Obj 17.4
Continue to maintain an inventory of
historic properties through the CEQA review
process and will annually review and update
the City’s maps.

Ongoing
The City reviewed this inventory and initiated an update to City maps.

Preservation and Housing Rehabilitation -
Obj 17.5
Continue to promote energy conservation
through the Solar Incentive Program and
Green Building Standards throughout the
planning period. Ongoing
The City continues to implement this program.

Preservation of At-Risk Affordable Housing
Units - Obj. 18.1
Continue to contract and coordinate with a
qualified service provider to monitor
compliance for City-funded affordable
multifamily housing properties. Ongoing
The City continues to contract with Compliance Services to monitor compliance for City funded affordable housing properties.

Preservation of At-Risk Affordable Housing
Units - Obj. 18.2
When regulated units are found to be at risk
of conversion to market rate, notify owners
of such units at least 3.5 years prior to
conversion. Ongoing
A calendar to track expiration dates has been created on the City outlook system. Expiration dates are being logged into the calendar and reminders will be set to reach out in accordance with the objective.

Preservation of At-Risk Affordable Housing
Units - Obj. 18.3
Contact qualified entities every 2 years and
at least 3.5 years in advance of affordability
expiration to identify and pursue strategies
for ongoing preservation of at-risk units.

Strategies include providing funding
assistance, technical assistance with grant
pursuits, or letters of support for grants
pursued by property owners or qualified
entities. Ongoing
A calendar to track expiration dates has been created on the City outlook system. Expiration dates are being logged into the calendar and reminders will be set to reach out in accordance with the objective.

Replacement Requirements - Obj. 19.1
Enforce replacement requirements in
accordance with Government Code Sections
66300(d) and 65915(c)(3) throughout the
planning period. Ongoing
The City continues to implement this program. No projects subject to this requirement were approved in 2023.

Replacement Requirements - Obj. 19.2
By December 2024, require that applicants
of proposed development projects involving
demolition or removal of existing dwelling
units provide an affidavit signed by the
property owner regarding compliance with
the provisions of SB 330 and SB 8 for
current or recent tenants and replacement
units. 12/31/2024
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Replacement Requirements - Obj. 19.3
Provide education and technical assistance
to tenants to ensure they are aware of their
rights and available resources. Develop
educational materials by December 2023
and conduct outreach related to tenant
rights and resources as described in
Objective 20.3. 12/31/2023
ECHO Housing conducts counseling to assist tenants in understanding their rights and available resources. A workshop on tenants rights was conducted in Spanish on 11/30 at Monument Crisis Center. Centro Legal De La Raza also provides tenant workshops that assist tenants and has educational materials on unlawful detainer assistance available. PowerPoints from workshop were left at MCC for dissemination.

Residential Tenant Protections - Obj. 20.1
Continue implementation of Residential
Tenant Protection Program throughout the
planning period including the following: (1)
the Residential Rent Registry Program,
whereby the City collects rent and tenancy
data with an annual report provided to City
Council on the data collected and trends
observed, to inform and evaluate additional
tenant protections as directed by Council;
(2) require that rental property owners
offer tenants a minimum lease term of 12
months; and (3) require that rental property
owners provide relocation assistance of at
least two times the monthly rent or $5,000,
whichever is greater, to tenants undergoing
no-fault evictions. Ongoing
The City continues to implement this program.

Residential Tenant Protections - Obj. 20.2
Provide education and technical assistance
to tenants to ensure they are aware of the
Residential Tenant Anti-Harassment
Protection Ordinance. Develop and
distribute educational materials by
September 2022. Conduct more intensive,
bilingual outreach for households in low-
resource areas with high racial/ethnic
diversity and poverty (including the area
along Monument Boulevard) as discussed in
Objective 20.4.

Ongoing
The City continues to implement this program. ECHO Housing conducted a workshop in Spanish on 12/9 discussing tenant protections and tenant rights. The Anti-Harassment Ordinance and Tenant Protection Ordinance were covered in the presentation. Flyers for these programs continue to be disseminated in the permit center, by ECHO and at Monument Crisis Center.

Residential Tenant Protections - Obj. 20.3
Provide Citywide education and technical
assistance to tenants to ensure they are
aware of all federal, State, and local tenant
protections in place for them and resources
for reporting potential issues. Develop and
distribute educational materials by January
2024 and conduct at least one educational
session every two years during the planning
period. 1/31/2024
The City continues to implement this program. ECHO Housing conducted a workshop in Spanish on 12/9 discussing tenant protections and tenant rights. All federal, State, and local tenant protections were discussed and included. PowerPoint copies were provided to MCC for dissemination.

Residential Tenant Protections - Obj. 20.4
Conduct targeted, multilingual outreach
throughout the planning period regarding
City and State tenant protections in low-
resource areas with high racial/ethnic
diversity and poverty; see Objective 8.2 for
specific outreach methods. 1/31/2024
The City continues to implement this program. ECHO Housing conducted a workshop in Spanish on 12/9 discussing tenant protections and tenant rights. All city and state tenant protections were discussed and included. PowerPoint copies were provided to MCC for dissemination.

Residential Tenant Protections - Obj. 20.5
Conduct an evaluation of best practices for
the development and implementation of a
Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA)
and/or Community Opportunity to Purchase
Act (COPA) program. Evaluation will include
potential funding sources for lower-income
tenants who are unable to purchase their
units without financial assistance. Bring
findings to City Council for public comment,
consideration, and further direction by
December 2026. 12/31/2026
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Residential Tenant Protections - Obj. 20.6
Begin drafting rent stabilization and just
cause for eviction ordinances within 90 days
of Housing Element adoption, with adoption
of ordinances by December 2023.
12/21/2023
On February 13, 2024, the City Council introduced the Ordinance to adopt rent stabilization and just cause for eviction regulations. The Ordinance was adopted on March 5, 2024, and was scheduled to be effective as of April 4, 2024. On March 8, 2024, the City was notified that residents intended to referendum the Ordinance by gathering signatures to force the Council to either repeal the Ordinance or place it before the voters on the November ballot. Consequently, as required by State law, implementation of the new ordinance is suspended until the referendum process concludes Special Housing Needs - Obj. 21.1
Continue to connect older adults through
Home Match Contra Costa through annual
notifications to the City’s interested parties
list. Ongoing
The City continues to implement this program under contract with the program administrator, Front Porch. Front Porch conducted a workshop in Spanish on 12/9/23 at Monument Crisis Center to educate attendees on the program. Program flyers are disseminated in the permit center and at Monument Crisis Center.

Special Housing Needs - Obj. 21.2

webpage that connects residents to
accessibility and service resources such as Ongoing Completed.

Special Housing Needs - Obj. 21.3
Update the Resources for Housing
Developers webpage to connect developers
to accessibility resources, including a link to
the City's Building Division, ADA Compliance
webpage within the planning period.

Ongoing
Completed.

Special Housing Needs - Obj. 21.4
Promote the web pages through media
channels within the planning period and
promote resources through targeted
outreach in low-resource areas with high
racial/ethnic diversity and poverty; see
Objective 8.2 for specific outreach methods
and frequency. Ongoing
Web pages for all housing programs are included on program flyers being disseminated. Flyers were available at 3 workshops held at Monument Crisis Center in Nov/Dec of 2023. Flyers with webpages are also disseminated through permit center, Monument Crisis Center and program administrator agencies. A Below Market Rate ownership unit that became available during 2023 was also marketed on social media using platforms such as nextdoor, instagram, and facebook.

Special Housing Needs - Obj. 21.5
Continue providing funding for the Concord
Child Care Program and provide support for
at least five daycare providers during the
planning period. Ongoing
City is currently under contract to meet these goals for 2022-2024. The City is exploring different funding sources to meet this requirement after 2024 funding cycle.

Support for People Experiencing
Homelessness - Obj. 22.1
Appropriate $5.4 million towards the
development and implementation of the
Strategic Plan to address homelessness. Completed.

A community committee was formed to inform and provide input to the development of a Homeless Strategic Plan, which was adopted on February 7 2024. (Also see Prog. H-3.7 above.) Support for People Experiencing
Homelessness - Obj. 22.2
Develop and intitiate implemention of a
Strategic Plan to address homelessness by
December 2024. 12/31/2024
On February 6, 2024, the City Council adopted the Homeless Strategic Plan. Implementation activities have begun, and the City has submitted to the State for a grant to establish a mobile resource center and transitional hotel housing.

Support for People Experiencing
Homelessness - Obj. 22.3
Continue to fund position for a Community
Services Manager position through the
planning period. Ongoing
This position continues to be funded and staffed.

Support for People Experiencing
Homelessness - Obj. 22.4
Continue to fund the MSW for the CORE
program through the planning period as
funding is available. Ongoing
The City continues to implement this program through funding the clinical case manager.

Support for People Experiencing
Homelessness - Obj. 22.5
Rapidly rehouse 20 people experiencing
homelessness and provide clinical case
management for 25 people annually
through January 2026 or longer if funding is
made available. Ongoing
Currently there have been 2 4 households s erved i n the Concord Rapid Rehousing Program. 18 of those served have been connected into permanent housing. T
he City will continue working to meet the goals of this objective.

Support for People Experiencing
Homelessness - Obj. 22.6
Amend the Development Code as follows to
ensure consistency with State
requirements, by February 2024:
(a) Simplify the regulations for emergency
shelters, including distancing and proximity
to transit requirements, maximum bed
count, and other facility requirements, and
ensure that staff parking is calculated based
on the demonstrated demand;
(b) Ensure that emergency shelters, Single
Room Occupancy (SRO) uses, and Group
Housing are not subject to a discretionary
Design and Site Review process;
(c) Allow supportive housing by-right in
zones where multifamily and mixed uses
are permitted, including nonresidential
zones permitting multifamily uses,
consistent with CA Govt. Code 65651; and
(d) Allow Low-Barrier Navigation Centers by-
right in mixed-use and non-residential
zones that permit residential uses. 2/28/2024
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Support for People Experiencing
Homelessness - Obj. 22.7
Continue to fund organizations that serve
individuals and families experiencing
homelessness. Ongoing
The City continues to implement this program.

Water and Sewer Priority for Affordable
Housing - Obj. 23.1
Distribute adopted Housing Element to
CCWD and the City’s Public Works
Department by June 2023, or within one
month of Housing Element adoption. Completed
The City completed this task in 2023.

Water and Sewer Priority for Affordable
Housing - Obj. 23.2
Increase coordination with CCWD and the
City’s Public Works Department to ensure
that adopted policies prioritize water and
sewer allocation for affordable housing
developments through contact at the
beginning of the planning period and every
5 years or sooner if the Housing Element is
amended. 6/30/2023
The City's Planning Division contacted these entities regarding this program in 2023.

Short-Term Rentals - Obj. 24.1
Conduct an evaluation of best practices for
the development of regulations to address
displacement of residential tenants due to
conversion of conventional dwelling units to
short term rentals (e.g. AirBnB and VRBO
units). Present evaluation to City Council for
public comment, consideration and further
direction by December 2026. 12/31/2026
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Short-Term Rentals - Obj. 24.2
If regulations are adopted, conduct
outreach and education within 6 months of
adoption to increase property owner and
tenant awareness of the new regulations. TBD
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Short-Term Rentals - Obj. 24.3
If adopted, include regulations in
educational materials on tenant protections
(Program 20) within 6 months of adoption.

TBD
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Advocacy for State Housing Legislation -
Obj. 25.1 Coordinate with the City’s public affairs
consultant to receive regular updates (at
least quarterly) regarding pending State
housing legislation, policies, and funding. quarterly
The City continues to implement this program.

Advocacy for State Housing Legislation -
Obj. 25.2 Submit letters annually, to the State
legislature, Governor, and other State
entities supporting pending legislation,
policies and funding that will increase
affordability, homeownership
opportunities, and to reduce the risk of
displacement and homelessness in Concord. ongoing
In June 2023, the City submitted a letter to Assembly Member Steve Bennett supporting his AB 430, regarding community land trusts.

Advocacy for State Housing Legislation -
Obj. 25.3 Request the support of other local
jurisdictions for housing legislation, policies
and funding that the City supports, through
elected officials, professional groups (e.g.

Public Management Association and
Planning Directors), the League of California
Cities, and other similar organizations.

TBD
No actions in 2023.

Advocacy for State Housing Legislation -
Obj. 25.4
During the next public comment period on
the methodology for allocation of Low-
Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs),
submit a letter requesting changes to make
projects in Low Resource areas (as classified
on the most recent TCAC Opportunity
Maps), but with access to transit and other
amenities, more competitive for LIHTCs. TBD
In 2023, the City contacted TCAC to gain information regarding the public comment process and determine the next opportunity for public comment on this issue.

Advocacy for State Housing Legislation -
Obj. 25.5 Submit a letter to the State Assembly
supporting AB 2710 (Kalra), if and when
that bill is re-introduced. AB 2710 would
provide tenants, community land trusts and
nonprofit and governmental entities a first
right of refusal to purchase rental housing.

If AB 2710 is not re-introduced or not
adopted, support any similar bills as they
are introduced. TBD
No actions in 2023, as this bill was not re-introduced and the City was not aware of any similar bills.

Place-Based Strategies - Obj. 26.1
Appropriate at least 20% of the Cannabis
Community Benefit Fund to the City's low-
resource areas (with priority given to areas
of high racial/ethnic diversity and poverty),
and identify qualifying projects (e.g.
workforce development, small business
assistance, improving quality of life and
economic opportunity, and public
improvements, etc.) that would be
informed by a community outreach process,
by July 2024.
7/31/2024
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Place-Based Strategies - Obj. 26.2
Consult with local businesses in the
Monument Corridor (a low-resource area
with high racial/ethnic diversity and
poverty) to spend $150,000 in settlement
funds to advance small business
development and economic vitality in the
Monument Corridor by December 2024. 12/31/2024
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Place-Based Strategies - Obj. 26.3
Continue the City’s practice of investing at
least 50% of the City’s capital improvement
budget in the City’s low-resource areas
during the first half of the 6th cycle (2023-
2027). In addition to this baseline amount,
complete a project of $1 million in one of
these areas (with priority given to areas of
high racial/ethnic diversity and poverty),
with a focus on improving safety and
mobility (e.g., bikeways, pedestrian
improvements, pavement rehabilitation,
and safe routes to schools), for completion
by 2025. 12/31/2025
The City continues to implement this program. No actions regarding $1 million project, per H.E. timeframe.

Place-Based Strategies - Obj. 26.4
Seek project partners throughout the
planning period, and if successful in doing
so, apply for State Project Homekey funds
for acquisition and rehabilitation of an at-
risk apartment building and/or a “nuisance”
motel in low-resource areas (with priority
given to areas of high racial/ethnic diversity
and poverty), or in other areas as
opportunities arise, for permanently
affordable housing. Ongoing
Staff has continued to monitor the availability of home key funds for this purpose. Staff will work to search for a developer that would like to partake in this objective.

Place-Based Strategies - Obj. 26.5
Throughout the planning period, apply for
at least three grants during the planning
period that provide additional resources for
areas identified as “Low Resource” on the
opportunity maps prepared by the Tax
Credit Allocation Committee, with special
emphasis on areas of high racial/ethnic
diversity and poverty. Ongoing
No actions in 2023, per H.E. timeframe.

Place-Based Strategies - Obj. 26.6
By July 2024, utilize grant funds from the
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to:
(1) compile, integrate and analyze language
data for the R/ECAP Census Tracts; (2) build
a comprehensive picture of the
community’s language needs for emergency
management purposes; (3) integrate
language data to improve communication
plans, identify gaps in preparedness, and
develop a comprehensive strategy for
incorporating language access
considerations into all steps of the City’s
emergency management plans. 7/31/2024
Research and data analysis was completed at the end of September 2023. The data collected is now being used to develop a language access strategy for emergency management.

General Comments

Jurisdiction Concord ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income
Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
1 2
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Annual Progress Report January 2020

Jurisdiction Concord ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
The description should adequately document how each
unit complies with subsection (c) of Government Code
Section 65583.1+.

For detailed reporting requirements, see the chcklist
here:

Extremely Low-
Income+ Very Low-Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+
Extremely Low-
Income+
Very Low-
Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-
development/docs/adequate-sites-checklist.pdf
Rehabilitation Activity
Preservation of Units At-Risk
Acquisition of Units
Mobilehome Park Preservation
Total Units by Income
Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.

Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Units that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what can be counted, please contact HCD at [email protected] and we will unlock the form which enable you to populate these fields.

Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report January 2020

Jurisdiction Concord ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Note: "+" indicates
an optional field
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Notes
2 3 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Total Moderate Income Units
Converted from Above
Moderate
Date Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 20
128-010-086-6 1491 Detroit Ave, Concord CA Coral Court N/A 5+ R 4 4 10 6/30/2023 126-250-038-0 1770 Adelaide St. Concord, CA Sunset Pines N/A 5+ R 6 6 10 6/30/2023 Table F2
Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 5 Project Identifier Unit Types
1 4
Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Moderate Income RHNA

Jurisdiction Concord
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
2 3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Realistic Capacity
Identified in the
Housing Element
Entity to whom the site
transferred Intended Use for Site
1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Table G
Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier
NOTE: This table must only be filled out if the housing element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting year.

Jurisdiction Concord Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2023
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of
Units
Surplus
Designation
Parcel Size (in
acres) Notes
126-143-012-0 Galindo St./Clayton Rd. Vacant 0 Surplus Land 3.1 Town Center II site 126-122-024-0 Mt. Diablo St./Oak St. Vacant 0 Surplus Land 3.15 126-112-026-0 Mt. Diablo St./Oak St. Vacant 0 Surplus Land 1.06 NOTE: This table must contain an invenory of ALL
surplus/excess lands the reporting jurisdiction owns
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
For Contra Costa County jurisdictions, please format the APN's as follows:999-999-999-9

Jurisdiction Concord ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Project Type Date
2 3
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SH - Student Housing) Date Very Low- Income
Deed Restricted
Very Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Not
Cells in g
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915 Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4
NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS ONLY. This
table only needs to be completed if there were student housing projects WITH a density bonus approved pursuant to
Government Code65915(b)(1)(F)
Annual Progress Report January 2020

Jurisdiction Concord ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
YesDoes the Jurisdiction have a local tenant preference policy? If the jurisdiction has a local tenant preference policy, provide a link to the jurisdiction's webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials.Notes
Table K
Tenent Preference Policy
Local governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinance the local government maintains when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housing approvals and production, per Government Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese). Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adopting a tenant preference are required to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials, no more than 90 days after the ordinance becomes operational. www.cityofconcord.org/387/Below-Market-Rate-Homeownership

Jurisdiction Concord
Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount Total award amount is auto-populated based on amounts entered in rows 15-26.

Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement
Requested
Other
Funding Notes
Housing Element Update $375,000.00 $375,000.00 REAP Additional source: Local General Fund Objective Design Standards $115,000.00 $115,000.00 REAP Additional source: SB 2 Grant Funding Housing Acceleration Development
Code Amendments $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Local General
Fund
Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto-populated from Table A2) Current Year
Deed Restricted 1
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
74 75
Current Year
Deed Restricted 60
Non-Deed Restricted 15
Deed Restricted 150
Non-Deed Restricted 15
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 15
81 336
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
203
203
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Total Units
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability Summary Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Completed
Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.
500,000.00$
Task Status
Completed
Completed

30% AMI 50% AMI 60% AMI 70% AMI 80% AMI 100% AMI 110% AMI 120% AMI Extremely Low Very Low Lower Low Low Median Moderate Moderate 1 Person $31,050 $51,800 $62,160 $72,520 $78,550 $103,550 $113,905 $124,250 2 Persons $35,500 $59,200 $71,040 $82,880 $89,750 $118,300 $130,130 $142,000 3 Persons $39,950 $66,600 $79,920 $93,240 $100,950 $133,100 $146,410 $159,750 4 Persons $44,350 $73,950 $88,740 $103,530 $112,150 $147,900 $162,690 $177,500 5 Persons $47,900 $79,900 $95,880 $111,860 $121,150 $159,750 $175,725 $191,700 6 Persons $51,450 $85,800 $102,960 $120,120 $130,100 $171,550 $188,705 $205,900 7 Persons $55,000 $91,700 $110,040 $128,380 $139,100 $183,400 $201,740 $220,100 8 Persons $58,550 $97,650 $117,180 $136,710 $148,050 $195,250 $214,775 $234,300 Income Calculations: This information is based on amounts provided by HUD and CA Dept. of Housing and Community Development Department (HCD). It is updated annually in the spring. 60% = 1.2 x 50% AMI. 70% = 1.4 x 50% AMI. 110% = 1.1 x 100% AMI. HUD/HCD provides 30%, 50%, 80%, 100% and 120% AMI. Please note, these are not simple mathematical calculations.

Maximum Income Limits (2023)*
City of Concord
*Based on Area Median Income (AMI) in the Oakland Metropolitan Statistical Area Some affordable housing units are restricted based on income. The table below shows income limits for 2023 (effective June 6, 2023).

Household Size
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Monument Blvd
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Pine Hollow Rd
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Clayton Rd
Concord Blvd
Bailey Rd
Oak Grove Rd
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Ygnacio Valley Rd
Willow Pass Rd
Accessory Dwelling Units
Building Permits Issued in 2023
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Concord Housing Fund
SB 341 Annual Reporting Requirements for Housing Successors to Redevelopment Agencies For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023

1. Amounts Deposited into the Low & Moderate Housing Asset Fund, distinguishing any amounts deposited for items listed on the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) from other amounts deposited a. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) funding $0.00 b. Low & Moderate Income Housing Fund Set Aside Deficit Repayment ‐ c. Loan Payoff 759,824.08
d. Loan Interest Earnings 210,850.38
e. Interest Earnings on Cash Balance 271,612.87
f. Other
Total Deposits $1,242,287.33

2. A statement of the balance in the fund as of the close of the fiscal year, distinguishing any amounts held for items listed o n the ROPS from other amounts
Cash $2,025,486.19
Restricted for Current Payables (16,800.00)
Restricted for Encumbrances/Commitments 34,244.00
Current Receivables ‐
Available Cash Balance $2,042,930.19

3. Description of the expenditures from the fund by category, including, but not limited to, expenditures (A) for monitoring and preserving the long‐term affordability of units subject to affordability restrictions or covenants entered into by the redevelopment agency or the housing successor and administering the activities described in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), (B) for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services for the development of housing described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a), and (C) for the development of housing pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a).
a. Monitoring & preserving long term affordability of units $52,289.50 b. Homeless prevention ‐
c. Housing development 11,076,188.73
d. Other:

Multi‐Family Housing Loan Issued ‐
First Time Home Buyer Loan Issued ‐
Other Miscellaneous Contracts 320,822.09
Total All Expenditures $11,449,300.32

4. As described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a), the statutory value of real property owned by the housing successor, the value of the loans and grants receivable, and the sum of these two amounts.

Housing Loans Receivable 34,557,705.40

5. Description of any transfers made pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision ( C) in the previous fiscal year and, if still unencumbered, in earlier fiscal years and a description of and status update on any project for which transferred funds have been or will be expended if that project has not yet been placed in service.

The City
has not entered into an agreement with another housing successor to develop a joint project Attachment 4

Concord Housing Fund
FY2022/2023 Annual Reporting Requirements for Housing Successors to Redevelopment Agencies 2 of 5

6. Description of Projects for which Concord Housing Fund receives or is holding property tax revenue pursuant to the ROPS and the status of that project.

Not Applicable ‐ no RPTTF funding being used or held for housing projects

7. For interests in real property acquired by the former redevelopment agency prior to February 1, 2012, a status update on compliance with section 33334.16. For interest in real property acquired on or after February 1, 2012, a status update on the project.

No
t Applicable ‐ no properties purchased using Low & Moderate Income Housing Funds prior to February 1, 2012 or after February 1, 2012

8. A description of outstanding obligations pursuant to Section 33413 that remain to transfer to the Housing Successor on February 1, 2012
Not Applicable ‐ there are no outstanding obligations pursuant to Section 33413 8a. A des
cription of the Housing Successor's progress in meeting obligations pursuant to Section 33413 Not Applicable ‐ there are no outstanding obligations pursuant to Section 33413 8b. A des
cription of the housing successor's plan to meet unmet obligations described pursuant to Section 33413 Not Applicable ‐ there are no outstanding obligations pursuant to Section 33413

9. Information required by subparagraph (B) or paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) Section 34176.1(a)(3)(A) – (C) requires that the Housing Successor use all moneys remaining in its LMIHAF, after paying for administrative expenses; homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services (Remaining Funds) for the development of affordable housing. The Housing Successor is required to target the Remaining Funds as follows: (i) at least 30% of the funds must be spent for the development of rental housing affordable to and occupied by extremely low income households earning 30% or less of AMI; (ii) no more than 20% of the funds may be spent for the development of housing affordable to and occupied by households earning between 60% and 80% of the AMI, and (iii) the balance of the funds may be spent for the development of housing affordable to and occupied by households earning 60% or less of the AMI.

Th
e following provides the Housing Successor’s Extremely‐Low Income Test for the five (5) year period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023:

Housing Development Expenditure
by Income Level Last Five Years
Low Income
Units (80% or
less of AMI)
Income Units
(60% or less of
AMI)
Income Units
(30% or less of
AMI)
Total
FY 2018/2019 $0.00 $0.00 $958,584.83 $958,584.83
FY 2019/2020 $0.00 $0.00 $1,380,514.77 $1,380,514.77
FY 2020/2021 $0.00 $0.00 $209,103.76 $209,103.76
FY 2021/2022 $0.00 $0.00 $815,607.91 $815,607.91
FY 2022/2023 $0.00 $2,382,290.08 $8,693,898.65 $11,076,188.73 Total All Years $0.00 $2,382,290.08 $12,057,709.92 $14,440,000.00 % Spent by Income Level 0.0% 16.50% 83.50%
Compliance Met? Yes Yes

Concord Housing Fund
FY2022/2023 Annual Reporting Requirements for Housing Successors to Redevelopment Agencies 3 of 5

10. Percentage of units of deed‐restricted rental housing restricted to seniors and assisted individually or jointly by the Housing Successor, its former RDA and its host jurisdiction within the last 10 years in relation to the aggregate number of units of deed‐ restricted rental housing assisted individually or jointly by the housing successor, its former RDA and its host jurisdiction within the same time period. 0 percent
Senior Housing Testing 2016 - 2023
# of Assisted Senior Rental Units None

11. The amount of excess surplus None
Calculation follows
11 a. The amount of time that the successor agency has had the excess surplus The successor agency does not have a surplus for FY2022/23 11 b. The housing successor's plan for eliminating the excess surplus The successor agency does not have a surplus for FY2022/23

12. An inventory of the homeownership units assisted by the former redevelopment agency or the housing successor that are subject to covenants or restrictions or to adopted program that protects the former redevelopment agency's investment of moneys from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund pursuant to subdivision (f) of section 33334.3. This inventory shall include:
a. The number of those units.

The
re are 103 homeowners who have a loan with the Former Redevelopment Agency/ Housing Successor b. In the first report pursuant to this subdivision, the number of units lost to the portfolio after February 1, 2012 and the reason or reasons for those losses. For all subsequent reports, the number of the units lost to the portfolio in the last fiscal year and the reason for those losses.

Records show 13 single family loans lost to the portfolio after February 1, 2012. The main reason stems from Foreclosures and short sales.

One loan
was lost to the portfolio during FY2023
c. Any funds returned to the housing successor as part of an adopted program that protects the former redevelopment agency's investment of moneys from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund.

Dur
ing fiscal year 2022/2023, the Housing Successor received installment payments on (6) six loans. The installment payments (principal and interest) totaled $537,795. The Housing Successor also had (4) four loans paid in full during the fiscal year. The loan pay off amounts (principal and interest) was $283,615 d. Whether the housing successor has contracted with any outside entity for the management of the units and, if so, the identify of the entity.

Concord Housing Fund
FY2022/2023 Annual Reporting Requirements for Housing Successors to Redevelopment Agencies 4 of 5
The
Housing Successor contracts with Bay Area Affordable Homeownership Alliance, a third party affordable housing service provider, to assist staff in servicing the existing homeowner portfolio and processing new loan request from the public. The Housing Successor also uses Evergreen Note Services to process payments from homeowners who are paying monthly on their respective loans.

Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Concord
Excess Surplus Calculation
H&S Code 33334.12
Lo
w & Moderate Income Housing
Funds ‐ All Project Areas
Opening fund balance ‐ July 1, 2022 38,451,835.83
Less Unavailable Amounts:

Encumbrances (Section 33334.12(g)(2)) (34,244.00)
Loans Receivable (34,557,705.40)
Advances (188,444.21)
Accruals (16,800.00)
($34,797,193.61)
Available Low & Mod Funds 3,654,642.22
Limitation (Greater of $1,000,000 or four years of deposits) Amounts Deposited for last four years ‐ fiscal years ended:

June 30, 2022 $1,242,287.33
June 30, 2021 $3,282,084.09
June 30, 2020 $1,760,237.00
June 30, 2019 $3,166,900.73
Total Amounts Deposited for Last 4 Years $9,451,509.15
Base Limitation $1,000,000.00
Greater Amount $9,451,509.15
Computed Excess Surplus None

From: Sophia DeWitt <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 3:26 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>; Aliano, Dominic <[email protected]>; Birsan, Edi <[email protected]>; Hoffmeister, Laura <[email protected]>; Obringer, Carlyn <[email protected]>; Nakamura, Laura <[email protected]>
Subject: EBHO Comments on City of Concord's Housing Element Annual Progress Report

Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers:

EBHO is pleased to provide these comments on Concord's Housing Element APR for the 2023-2031 cycle.

Most importantly, the City's numbers for its progress on meeting RHNA goals (Table 2 on page 12 of the APR) are wrong and need to be corrected before the report is sent to the state. The narrative on page 11 and the the Table on page 12 do not agree.

As the report correctly notes on page 11, only building permits issued count towards the City's RHNA obligation. The narrative states that the City issued 336 building permits in 2023, but Table 2 on page 12 states that Concord has created 450 units toward its RHNA obligation. This discrepancy needs to be corrected-- and the entire table should be checked for its correlation with the accompanying narrative report.

Thank you for receiving these comments.

Respectfully,
Rev. Sophia DeWitt
Senior Director of Programs

EAST BAY HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS (EBHO)
510-663-3830 ext. 313 | [email protected]
538 Ninth Street, Suite 200 | Oakland, CA 94607

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Benched Correspondence Received
After 3:00 p.m. on March 26, 2024
Agenda Item No. 5.a
March 26, 2024

Annual Progress Report
& Housing Element
Program Update

BENJAMIN ULREY, ASSISTANT PLANNER
MARCH 26, 2024
1

Presentation Overview
• Background of the Annual Progress Report (APR)
• Analysis of Concord’s Regional Housing Needs
Allocation (RHNA) Data
• HEU Program Implementation in 2023
• Next Steps for 2024
2

Background
• August 22, 2023: Council adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element. • October 23, 2023: the California Department of Housing Community Development (HCD) certified the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element by finding it to be in substantial compliance with state housing element law.
• The Housing Element requires City staff to present the Annual Progress Report to the City Council for review through an annual housing forum before submitting to HCD.
3

Background
The APR includes the following elements:
• A review of the City’s progress in meeting the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA).
• A summary of General Plan Housing Element programs and their implementation status.
• A summary of recently completed and active General Plan and Development Code amendments.
4

Regional Housing Needs Allocation
5 2023-2031 Cycle Goals
Income Category Housing Units
Very Low Income 1,292
Low Income 744
Moderate Income 847
Above Moderate Income 2,190
Total 5,073

Issued Units by Income Level
6 Income
Category
Total RHNA Goal
(2023-2031)
Net Housing
Units Created
(2023-2031)
RHNA
Balance
Remaining
Percent of RHNA
Goal Achieved To
Date
Very Low 1,292 128 1,164 9%
Low 744 173 571 23%
Moderate 847 35 812 4%
Above
Moderate 2,190 114 2,076 5%
TOTAL 5,073 450 4,623 8%

Issued Units by Affordability and RHNA
7 0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate Total to Date
Residential Units
Affordability Levels
Building Permits Issued in 2023 2031 RHNA Targets

Affordability by Housing Type
15 1
59 15
0 150
15 0 0
5 29
47 0
20 40
60 80
100
120
140
160
ADUs* Single-Family Multifamily
Residential Units Issued in 2023
Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate
8 *Affordability levels based on
guidance from HCD and ABAG

Selected Projects for RHNA Credit
Project Name Housing
Type Very Low Low Moderate Above
Moderate
Total Project
Units
RMG Multifamily 15 15 0 45 75
Blue Oak Square (The
Argent) Multifamily 44 135 0 2 181
Hidden Corners Single-Family
Attached 0 0 0 4 4
Clayton Road
Townhomes (Penny
Lane)
Single-Family
Attached 1 0 0 14 15
Bancroft Grove
(Whitman)
Single-Family
Detached 0 0 0 10 10
9

2023 Housing Element
Program Implementation
Progress
10

Program 1.2
Progress To Date
October 3, 2023: Revisions were adopted to
the ADU Ordinance to conform to state law.

November 7, 2023: Revisions were
submitted to HCD for review.

Amend the ADU
Ordinance to
conform to
future state law
amendments
11 Program Status
Complete

Program 1.6
Progress To Date
March 31, 2023: the City launched a web-
based ADU Toolkit. The toolkit includes:
• Permit-ready plans;
• FAQs;
• Development standards;
• Fair housing information;
• Financial/regulatory incentives and;
• An overview of the permit process
Develop and
release a
comprehensive
“ADU Toolkit” by
March 2023.
12 Program Status
Complete Page 88 of 108
Program 3.1
Progress To Date
January 2024: the Affordable Housing
Toolkit was launched online.
• The toolkit provides resources on
permitting, city processes, and financing to
affordable housing developers.Develop an
Affordable
Housing
Development
Toolkit by
December 2023.
13 Program Status
Complete

Program 4.1
Progress To Date
March 2024: the City advertised the Housing
Forum via email, social media, e-blasts, and
through an ad in the newspaper.
• Notice went out to local advocacy groups,
developers, and other interested parties.Conduct an
annual housing
form on Housing
Element
progress.
14 Program Status
Complete

Program 6.1
Progress To Date
February 13, 2024: City Council approved an
amendment to permit by-right development on
sites previously identified in past Housing
Elements.

Permit by-right
development on sites
previously identified
in past Housing
Elements.

At least 20% of the
units must be
affordable to lower
income households.
15 Program Status
Complete

Program 8.6
Progress To Date
January 2024: City Council approved a
consultant for the selection of sites to
rezone to higher densities.
• Once selected, the rezoned sites will increase
affordable housing options throughout
Concord.
• All potential sites are in higher-resource areas
with a majority white population.

Rezone sites to
increase multifamily
options in high-
resource areas with
a majority white
population.

Finalize the rezone
by July 2025.
16 Program Status
In progress

Program 13.2
Progress To Date
February 2024: City Council adopted a lot
consolidation incentive program. Some
incentives include:
• Automatic density bonus
• Parking reduction
• Priority review
• Increased compact parking spaces
Amend the
Development Code
to provide
incentives and a
density bonus in
exchange for lot
consolidation by
December 2023.
17 Program Status
Complete

Program 20.6
Progress To Date
2023: the City held public meetings to gathered
feedback from property owners and tenants on draft
ordinances.

March 5, 2024: the Ordinance was adopted by City
Council.

March 8, 2024: the City received a proposed
referendum petition indicating a plan to gather signatures to place the referendum on the ballot in November.

Begin drafting
rent stabilization
and just cause for
eviction
ordinances by
December 2023.
18 Program Status
On hold: program goal has been achieved, but
ordinances are suspended until referendum process
concludes.

Programs

10.1, 11.1,

12.2, 12.3, 12.4
Progress To Date
In 2023, City Council adopted amendments
which:
• Removed the exemption for rental and
condominium units from inclusionary housing.
• Conformed the Density Bonus Program to state
law.
• Included moderate-income units to satisfy
inclusionary requirements.
• Updated the in-lieu fee for the inclusionary
housing program.

Update Density
Bonus and
Inclusionary
Housing Programs
to facilitate the
production of below
market-rate units.
19 Program Statuses
Complete

Program 15.3
Progress To Date
On September 12, 2023, the City Council
adopted the Objective Design Standards
(ODS).
•These standards apply to ministerial
review projects.Develop and
adopt Objective
Design
Standards by
July 2024.
20 Program Status
Complete

Program 22.2
Progress To Date
On February 6, 2024, the City Council
adopted the Homeless Strategic Plan:
• Implementation activities have begun.
• The City submitted a grant to the State to
establish a mobile resource center and
transitional hotel housing.

Develop and
initiate the
implementation of
a Strategic Plan to
address
homelessness by
December 2024.
21 Program Status
Ongoing

Looking Ahead: 2024
Housing Element Program
Implementation
22

Program 2.6
Program Goals
• Increase the maximum permitted heights in the
Residential High Density (RH), Community Office
(CO), and Commercial Mixed Use (CMX) zones
to achieve maximum densities.
• Conduct outreach with the development
community and revise these heights based on
feedback received.
o Up to a maximum of 12 feet of height for every
10 dwelling units per acre permitted.

Increase heights
in RH, CO, and
CMX zones
23 Anticipated Completion
November 2024 Page 99 of 108
Program 4.5
Program Goals
• Laguna Street/Mount Diablo Street (Oak Street)
oDecember 2024: release Notice of Availability
oJune 2025: commit to a proposal
oDecember 2025: complete a development agreement.
oJune 2027: review land use entitlements.
• Clayton Road/Galindo Street (White Picket
Fence)
oJune 2024: commit to a proposal
oSeptember 2024: complete an exclusive developer agreement oJanuary 2026: review land use entitlements.

Development at
Laguna
Street/Mount Diablo
Street & Clayton
Road/Galindo
Street Sites
24 Anticipated Completion
January 2026 & June 2027 Page 100 of 108
Program 15.2
Program Goals
• Allow 25% additional density in the Transit Station
Overlay District by right for projects that meet
objective standards.

Allow additional
density near
transit
25 Anticipated Completion
July 2024

Program 16.1
Program Goals
•Amend the Development Code to:
• Identify a process by which parking
requirements can be reduced for religious
institutions in exchange for housing
development in conformance with state law.
• Develop regulations to facilitate tiny
homes/cottage production and other housing
opportunities on religious institution sites.

Reduction in
parking
requirements and
facilitation of
housing at
religious sites
26 Anticipated Completion
December 2024 & Spring 2025

Program 16.2
Program Goals
•Amend the Development Code to reduce
parking requirements for group housing.

Reduce parking
requirements for
group housing
27 Anticipated Completion
December 2024

Program 22.6
Program Goals
• Amend the Development Code for
consistency with State requirements:
o Simplify regulations for emergency shelters;
o Exempt emergency shelters, Single Room
Occupancy (SRO) uses, and Group Housing
from discretionary Design and Site Review
process;
Reduce
regulations on
emergency
shelters, SROs,
and group
housing.
28

Program 22.6
(continued)
Program Goals
o Allow supportive housing by-right in zones
where multifamily and mixed uses are
permitted, including nonresidential zones
permitting multifamily uses.
o Allow Low-Barrier Navigation Centers by-
right in mixed-use and non-residential zones
that permit residential uses.

Reduce
regulations on
emergency
shelters, SROs,
and group
housing.
29 Anticipated Completion
June 2024 Page 105 of 108
Program 4.5
Development at specific sites
Clayton/Galindo – January 2026
Laguna/Mr. Diablo – June 2027
HE Program Completion Dates in 2024

MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
30 Program 2.6
Height limit increases in

RH, CO, & CMX
Program 15.2
Allow 25% more density near
transit – July 2025
Program 16.1 & Program 16.2
Religious institutions and group
housing
Program 22.6
Emergency shelter regulations
Program 8.6
Rezone in high-
resource areas

Recommended Actions
• Accept the 2023 Annual Progress Report.
• Authorize the APR’s submittal to the
Governor’s Office of Planning and
Research and the California Department
of Housing and Community Development.
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Questions?
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Staff Report
Date: March 26, 2024
To: City Council
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Reviewed by: Kevin Marstall, PE, Director of Community Development Mindy Gentry, Planning Manager
Prepared by: Frank Abejo, Principal Planner
[email protected]
(925) 671-3128
Subject: Considering the Planning Commission’s adoption of Resolution No. 24-01 PC approving a Design and Site Review Amendment to reduce the number of exterior sunshades and add orange accent wall panels to the approved building
elevations for Galindo Terrace, a 62-unit affordable housing project on a 0.53-acre site located at 1313 - 1321 Galindo Street (the “Decision”), and determine to: 1) affirm the Decision; 2) modify the Decision; 3) reverse the Decision; or 4) remand the Decision back to the Planning Commission. (APN 126-164-051 and -054); (PL19066 - DRA)
CEQA: An Infill Environmental Checklist was prepared for Galindo Terrace pursuant to Section 15183.3 and Appendix M of the CEQA Guidelines. On the basis of the Checklist, a Notice of Determination was filed on December 5, 2019 that determined Galindo Terrace would not have a significant effect on the environment. The project is consistent with the
approval for Galindo Terrace and is exempt under CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Section 65457(a).

Report in Brief
On January 17, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 24-01PC approving a Design and Site Review Amendment to reduce the number of exterior

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City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 6.a
March 26, 2024
sunshades and add orange accent wall panels for Galindo Terrace, a 62-unit affordable housing project on a 0.53-acre site located at 1313 - 1321 Galindo Street.

On January 19, 2024, Vice Mayor Obringer called for review the Planning Commission’s decision in accordance with Concord Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2.05.090 (Right of Councilmembers and City Manager to request review) and Chapter 18.510 (Appeals and calls for review).

Recommended Action
Review the Planning Commission’s adoption of Resolution No. 24-01 PC approving a Design and Site Review Amendment to reduce the number of exterior sunshades and add orange accent wall panels to the approved building elevations for Galindo Terrace, a 62-unit affordable housing project on a 0.53-acre site located at 1313 - 1321 Galindo Street (the “Decision”), and determine to: 1) affirm the Decision; 2) modify the Decision; 3) reverse the Decision; or 4) remand the Decision back to the Planning Commission.

Background
In June 2018, the City Council awarded Resources for Community Development (“RCD” or “Applicant”) a $5.4 million loan from the City’s Successor Housing Funds to assist in the financing of Galindo Terrace, a 62-unit affordable housing project on a 0.53-acre site located at 1313 – 1321 Galindo Street. In May 2019, the City Council awarded RCD an additional $2.3 million loan from the Successor Housing Funds for a total of $7.8 million.

In October 2019, the Design Review Board (“DRB”) recommended the Planning Commission approve the Design and Site Review application for the project.

In December 2019, the Planning Commission approved the Design and Site Review application along with Use Permit and Density Bonus applications associated with the project (the approved applications are hereafter referred to as “Approved Project”). The Approved Project includes the following standard condition:

Minor modifications that are found to be in substantial conformance with the approved plans such as colors, plant materials, or minor lot line adjustments, may be approved administratively. Major modifications shall be approved by the applicable decision making body.

RCD obtained building permits in November 2022 and the Approved Project is currently under construction. On September 21, 2023, RCD requested removing the vertical element of the window shades from the approved design to reduce the total project costs by up to $100,000. The approved sunshade design on the south and west elevations of the building consists of a horizontal and vertical element projecting 18 inches from the top and on one side of the windows (sunshades shown on renderings of approved building elevations provided in Attachment 1, Sheet A4, A6).

City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 6.a
March 26, 2024
Staff determined that the proposed sunshade modification constituted a major change to the Approved Project that required a design and site review amendment, and that staff did not support the change.

On October 26, 2023, the DRB considered the sunshade modification. Staff recommended against the modification because the original sunshade design provides color and visual interest to the stark and contemporary design of the building. However, the DRB was amenable to the simpler sunshade design if it achieved shading and energy efficiency objectives. The DRB also agreed that the original sunshade design was a significant enhancement to the building’s aesthetics and directed RCD to return with a design showing a simplified sunshade design in combination with other architectural elements (e.g., color accents for windowsills) to ensure the building does not look too plain.

On November 9, 2023, RCD returned to the DRB with revisions to the south and west sides of the building that 1) retain the original sunshade design, 2) significantly reduces the overall number of sunshades from 84 to 26, and 3) adds orange wall panel accents at select window locations (hereafter referred to as “Amended Project”). The DRB determined that reducing the number of sunshades resulted in these elements becoming more prominent features to the façade, and adding wall panel accents that were also utilized in the Approved Project was a logical approach to adding visual interest. The DRB recommended approval to the Planning Commission on a 3-0-2 vote (Ayes: Finn, Leone, Shelby; Abstain: Barbour, Moore).

On November 10, 2023, the application was deemed complete.

On January 17, 2024, the Planning Commission unanimously approved the Design and Site Review Amendment on a 4-0 vote (4-0 vote; Laub absent). No public comment was received on the matter.

On January 19, 2024, Vice Mayor Obringer called for review the Planning Commission’s approval in accordance with CMC Section 2.05.090 (Right of Councilmembers and City Manager to request review) and Chapter 18.510 (Appeals and calls for review). Vice Mayor Obringer’s call for review of the Planning Commission’s decision is to allow the full Council the opportunity to review the design changes to ensure the design of the project continues to meet the Council's expectations due to the $7.8 million of public money invested in the project.

City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 6.a
March 26, 2024
Project Description and Analysis
A. Location
The project site is located at 1313 – 1321 Galindo Street B. Applicant/Owner
Galindo LP (dba Resources for Community Development)
Attn: Miguel Vasquez
2220 Oxford Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
C. Design and Site Review Amendment
The Amended Project proposes modifying the approved design for Galindo Terrace by reducing the overall number of exterior sunshades from 84 to 26 and adding orange wall panel accents at select window locations. The sunshades proposed for removal are located on west-facing units. As explained in the Applicant’s Written Statement (Attachment 2), a study determined that “sunshades at the west facing units were only helpful for a few weeks during the peak summer solstice period and provided minimal shading the rest of the year.” The Applicant also states that they intend to use the savings realized from the reduced number of sunshades to provide additional project amenities including a “BBQ counter with additional seating areas including sunshade cover, as well as a dog run/relief area at the ground floor.”
CMC section 18.510.050(E)(1) requires the Council to “affirm, modify, or reverse the original decision or remand the matter to the original review authority to cure a deficiency in the record or proceedings.” The findings made by the Planning SITE
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City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 6.a
March 26, 2024
Commission in support of the Amended Project, and which the resolution affirming that decision (Attachment 3) is based on, are discussed below.

1. The project is consistent with the general plan.

The Amended Project will not change or intensify the residential use of the Approved Project that was found consistent with the Downtown Mixed Use General Plan designation, Downtown Specific Plan, and relevant general plan and specific policies.

2. The project meets the relevant criteria in Concord Development Code (CDC)

18.415.080.

The Amended Project reduces the number of sunshades approved on the south and west elevations of the building, but the remaining sunshades will retain their original design, and the addition of orange accent panels relate to orange accents approved at the south and east building elevations. By incorporating elements of the original design, the Amended Project will not change the vernacular, detailing, and overall design quality of the Approved Project that was previously found consistent with the relevant criteria in CDC

18.415.080.

3. The project overall reflects design principles and/or incorporates design features that are consistent with applicable design guidelines adopted by the city council that are in effect at the time of approval.

As explained in Finding #2 above, the Amended Project will be comparable to the design quality of the Approved Project that was previously found consistent with applicable design principles at the time the original project was approved. No new design criteria have been adopted subsequent to the original project’s approval, including in the City’s Objective Design Guidelines, that apply to the Amended Project.

Alternatives
Staff recommends the Council take one of the following actions:

1. Affirm the Planning Commission Decision by adopting a Resolution (Attachment 3);

2. Modify the Planning Commission Decision by directing the Applicant to incorporate additional design changes;

3. Reverse the Planning Commission Decision (i.e., install the sunshades as originally approved) by adopting a Resolution (Attachment 4); or

4. Remand the matter to the Planning Commission.

City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 6.a
March 26, 2024
Environmental Determination
An Infill Environmental Checklist was prepared for Galindo Terrace pursuant to Section 15183.3 and Appendix M of the CEQA Guidelines. On the basis of the Checklist, a Notice of Determination was filed on December 5, 2019 that determined Galindo Terrace would not have a significant effect on the environment. The project is consistent with the approval for Galindo Terrace and is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Section 65457(a). Therefore, no further environmental review is required under CEQA.

Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted. Notification was mailed to all owners and occupants of property within three hundred (300) feet of the subject parcel at least 10 days prior to the public hearing, and a Notice of Public Hearing was published in the East Bay Times, as required by state law and the Concord Municipal Code. This item has also been posted at City Hall and at the subject site at least 10 days prior to the public hearing.

Attachments

1. Elevation Revisions

2. Written Statement from Resources for Community Development

3. Resolution affirming the Planning Commission’s approval of a Design and Site Review Amendment for Galindo Terrace
Exhibit A – Conditions of Approval

4. Resolution reversing the Planning Commission’s approval of a Design and Site Review Amendment for Galindo Terrace

EXTERIOR RENDERINGS
1313 GALINDO ST
1313 GALINDO ST, CONCORD, CA
01/17/2024
Attachment 1

GALINDO STREET AERIAL - ENTITLED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A2

GALINDO STREET AERIAL - REVISED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A3

LAGUNA STREET - ENTITLED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A4

LAGUNA STREET - REVISED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A5

LANA KAI DRIVE - ENTITLED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A6

LANA KAI DRIVE - REVISED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A7

OAKMEAD DRIVE AERIAL - REVISED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A9

PODIUM VIEW - REVISED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A10

GALINDO STREET VIEW - REVISED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A11

January 30th, 2024
City of Concord
City Council
1950 Parkside Drive
Concord, CA 94519
Re: 1313-1321 Galindo Street – ReducFon of Sunshades & Added Accent Paneling Mayor Birsan & Council members,
As the non-profit housing developer for the 100% affordable housing project at 1313-1321 Galindo Street, Resources for Community Development (RCD), would like to take the opportunity to clarify the proposed changes and request your support and approval to modify the sunshade design at the rear of the building.

AWer considerable review with the architect, the design team, and in consultaFon with the Design Review Board, RCD requested a modificaFon of the approved sunshades to reduce the number of sunshades at the rear facing windows and add a color blocking element between the windows. The facades with the reduced sunshade designs are west-facing and receive less midday sun. The design team studied the effects of the reduced sunshades during the full year. The study determined that the sunshades at the west facing units were only helpful for a few weeks during the peak summer solsFce period and provided minimal shading the rest of the year. RCD elected to maintain the sunshades at the south-facing windows where they are more effecFve as energy efficiency features.

We believe that the reduced number of sunshades also helps them stand out as architectural features, while the color blocking echoes the detail at the front and North sides of the building and creaFng four-sided architecture. We are not modifying the exterior landscaping as part of this change. This design has already gone to DRB twice and received their recommendaFon, as well as the recent Planning Commission approval. The enclosed renderings show the before and aWer of the proposed modificaFons.

RCD intends to reinvest the savings realized from the reduced number of sunshades back into the project and has already directed the design team to add addiFonal resident ameniFes to the project. Currently being designed on the podium level is a natural gas BBQ counter with addiFonal seaFng areas including sunshade cover, as well as a dog run/relief area at the ground floor. For your reference, enclosed is a mark up of the podium plans reflecFng the added BBQ area and seaFng areas.

Attachment 2

RCD anFcipates these added design elements to be submibed to the City for review within the next 30 to 60 days.

RCD appreciates the City’s conFnued support for the 1313-1321 Galindo Affordable Housing project and we look forward to conFnuing to work with Staff in order to achieve high quality design and ameniFes for the future residents. We look forward to your favorable reply and approval.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Bookhart
Director of Real Estate Development

Res No. 24-XX 1

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD

COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A Resolution affirming the Planning Commission’s
adoption of Resolution No. 24-01 PC approving a
Design and Site Review Amendment to reduce the
number of exterior sunshades and add orange accent
paneling to the approved building elevations for a 62-
unit affordable housing project on a 0.53-acre site
located at 1313-1321 Galindo Street (APN:126-164-
051 and -054) (PL19066– DRA)
Resolution No. 24-XX
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WHEREAS, in June 2018, the City Council unanimously awarded Resources for Community Development (RCD) a $5.5 million loan from City Successor Housing Funds to construct a 62-unit affordable housing project at 1313 – 1321 Galindo Street; and WHEREAS, in May 2019, the City Council unanimously approved an additional $2.3 million for a total of $7.8 million for the project; and
WHEREAS, in December 2019, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 19-21PC approving a Use Permit, Density Bonus, and Design and Site Review application for RCD (“Applicant”) to construct Galindo Terrace, a 62-unit affordable housing project on a 0.53-acre site located at 1313 – 1321 Galindo Street (APNs 126-164-051 and -054, PL19066 – UP, DR) (“Approved Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Approved Project included Condition of Approval #9 which states the following: Minor modifications that are found to be in substantial conformance with the approved plans such as colors, plant materials, or minor lot line adjustments, may be approved administratively. Major modifications shall be approved by the applicable decision making body; and WHEREAS, on July 31, 2023, the Applicant proposed modifying the Approved Project by simplifying the design of window sunshades located on the south and west sides of the building; and WHEREAS, the proposed sunshade design was a substantial change that did not conform with the Approved Project, and therefore required a Design and Site Review Amendment subject to Attachment 3

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Planning Commission review as required by Condition of Approval #9; and WHEREAS, on September 21, 2023, the Applicant applied for a Design and Site Review Amendment to modify the approved sunshade design; and
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2023, the DRB considered the sunshade modification and recommended the Applicant return with a design showing a simplified sunshade design in combination with other architectural elements (e.g., color accents for windowsills) to ensure the building does not look too plain; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2023, the DRB recommended Planning Commission approval of revised plans (“Amended Project”) that 1) retain the original sunshade design, 2) reduce the overall number of exterior sunshades from 84 to 26, and 3) add orange wall section accents at select window locations; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2023, the application was deemed complete; and WHEREAS, on January 17, 2024, the Planning Commission, after giving all public notices required by state law and the Concord Municipal Code, held a duly noticed public hearing on the Amended Project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered testimony and information received at the public hearing and the oral and written reports from City staff dated January 17, 2024, as well as other documents contained in the record of proceedings relating to the Project, which are maintained at the offices of the City of Concord Planning Division, (“Planning Commission Project Information”); and WHEREAS, on January 17, 2024, the Planning Commission, after consideration of all pertinent plans, documents and testimony, adopted Resolution No. 24-01PC approving the Amended Project (the “Decision”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Concord Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2.05.090 (Right of Councilmembers and City Manager to request review) and Chapter 18.510 (Appeals and calls for review), a decision of the Planning Commission can be called for review by the City Council; and WHEREAS, on January 19, 2024, Vice Mayor Obringer requested the City Council review the Decision to ensure the design continues to meet the Council’s expectations given the City’s

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investment of $7.8 million into the Approved Project; and WHEREAS, the Applicant requested to have the hearing to review the Decision moved from the February 27, 2024 to March 26, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on March, 26, 2024, the City Council, after giving all public notices required by state law and the Concord Municipal Code, held a duly noticed public hearing on the Decision; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered testimony and information received at the public hearing including the oral and written reports from City staff dated March 26, 2024, plans and exhibits presented, as well as other documents contained in the record of proceedings relating to the proposed Amended Project and the Decision, which are maintained at the offices of the City of Concord Planning Division and are incorporated herein by reference (hereinafter referred to collectively with the Planning Commission Project Information, as the “City Council Project Information”); and WHEREAS, on March 26, 2024, the City Council, after consideration of the City Council Project Information, declared its intent to affirm the Decision.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council does hereby affirm the Decision, and does hereby approve the Design and Site Review Amendment (PL19066 – DRA), and further makes the following findings:

Section 2. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

1. An Infill Environmental Checklist was prepared for Galindo Terrace pursuant to Section 15183.3 and Appendix M of the CEQA Guidelines. On the basis of the Checklist, a Notice of Determination was filed on December 5, 2019 that determined Galindo Terrace would not have a significant effect on the environment. The Amended Project is consistent with the approval for Galindo Terrace and is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Section 65457(a). Therefore, no further environmental review is required under CEQA.

Section 3. Design and Site Review Amendment

1. The project is consistent with the general plan. The Amended Project will not change or intensify the residential use of the Approved Project that was found consistent with the Downtown

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Mixed Use General Plan designation, Downtown Specific Plan, and relevant general plan and specific policies.

2. The project meets the relevant criteria in Concord Development Code (CDC)

18.415.080. The Amended Project reduces the number of exterior sunshades approved on the south and west elevations of the building, but the remaining sunshades will retain their original design, and the addition of orange accent panels relate to orange accents approved at the south and east building elevations. By incorporating elements of the original design, the Amended Project will not change the vernacular, detailing, and overall design quality of the Approved Project that was previously found consistent with the relevant criteria in CDC 18.415.080.

3. The project overall reflects design principles and/or incorporates design features that are consistent with applicable design guidelines adopted by the city council that are in effect at the time of approval. As explained in Finding #2 above, the Amended Project will be comparable to the design quality of the Approved Project that was previously found consistent with applicable design principles at the time the original project was approved. No new design criteria have been adopted subsequent to the original project’s approval, including in the City’s Objective Design Guidelines, that apply to the Amended Project.

Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. //
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Res No. 24-XX 5
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Concord on March 26, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers -
NOES: Councilmembers -
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers -
ABSENT: Councilmembers -
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-XX was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Concord on March 26, 2024.

Joelle Fockler, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Susanne Meyer Brown
City Attorney
Attachment: Exhibit A – Conditions of Approval

Exhibit A to Attachment 3

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Galindo Terrace Design and Site Review Amendment
PL19066 - DRA
1313-1321 Galindo Street
APN’s 126-164-051 and -054

PERMIT DESCRIPTION

1. These conditions apply to and constitute approval of a Design and Site Review Amendment for the following design modifications to Galindo Terrace (approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. 19-21PC): 1) reduce the number of exterior sunshades from 84 to 26 sunshades; and 2) add orange wall panel accents. The design modifications shall conform to the following plans/exhibits (PLNG):

Plan/Exhibit Plan Date Prepared By Page/Sheet
Galindo Street Aerial – Proposed Design 11/01/2023 lowney arch A-3 Laguna Street – Proposed Design 11/01/2023 lowney arch A-5 Lana Kai Drive – Proposed Design 11/01/2023 lowney arch A-7 Oakmead Drive Aerial – Proposed Design 11/01/2023 lowney arch A-9

GENERAL CONDITIONS

2. Construction of the design modifications shall conform with all applicable Condition of Approval of Resolution No. 19-21 PC. (PLNG)

3. The applicant shall defend (with counsel approved by City), indemnify and hold harmless the City, any agency or instrumentality thereof, and its/their respective agents, officers, officials, volunteers, and employees from and against any and all administrative and/or legal claims, actions or proceedings to attack, set aside, void, or annul approval of the project, including without limitation, any related application, permit, certification, condition, environmental determination, other approval, compliance or failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and/or processing methods (“Challenge”), with the exception of a Challenge arising out of the City’s sole negligence or willful misconduct. The City shall have the right to pre-approve any material decision involved in defending any such Challenge, including settlement, and may (but is not obligated to) participate in the defense of any Challenge. If applicant does not promptly defend any Challenge, City may (but is not obligated to) defend such Challenge as City, in its sole discretion, determines appropriate, all at applicant’s sole cost and expense. The applicant shall bear any and all losses, damages, injuries, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including, without limitation, staff time and in- house attorney’s fees on a fully-loaded basis, attorney’s fees for outside legal counsel, expert witness fees, court costs, and other litigation expenses) arising out of or related to any Challenge (“Costs”), whether incurred by Developer, City, or awarded to any third party, and shall pay to the City upon demand any Costs incurred by the City. No modification of the project, any application, permit, certification, condition, environmental determination, other approval, change in applicable laws and regulations, or change in processing methods shall alter the applicant’s indemnity obligation. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474.9, the applicant’s indemnification NOTE: Changes and
additions to Standard
Conditions are
highlighted in bold.

obligation with respect to any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of City concerning a subdivision (tentative, parcel, or final map application or approval) shall be limited to actions brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37, unless such time period is extended for any reason. The City shall promptly notify applicant of any Challenge, and shall cooperate fully in the defense. (CA)

Res No. 24-XX 1

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD

COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A Resolution reversing the Planning Commission’s
adoption of Resolution No. 24-01 PC and denying a
Design and Site Review Amendment to reduce the
number of exterior sunshades and add orange accent
paneling to the approved building elevations for a 62-
unit affordable housing project on a 0.53-acre site
located at 1313-1321 Galindo Street (APN:126-164-
051 and -054) (PL19066– DRA)
Resolution No. 24-XX
/
WHEREAS, in June 2018, the City Council unanimously awarded Resources for Community Development (RCD) a $5.5 million loan from City Successor Housing Funds to construct a 62-unit affordable housing project at 1313 – 1321 Galindo Street; and WHEREAS, in May 2019, the City Council unanimously approved an additional $2.3 million for a total of $7.8 million for the project; and
WHEREAS, in December 2019, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 19-21PC approving a Use Permit, Density Bonus, and Design and Site Review application for RCD (“Applicant”) to construct Galindo Terrace, a 62-unit affordable housing project on a 0.53-acre site located at 1313 – 1321 Galindo Street (APNs 126-164-051 and -054, PL19066 – UP, DR) (“Approved Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Approved Project included Condition of Approval #9 which states the following: Minor modifications that are found to be in substantial conformance with the approved plans such as colors, plant materials, or minor lot line adjustments, may be approved administratively. Major modifications shall be approved by the applicable decision making body; and WHEREAS, on September 21, 2023, the Applicant applied for a Design and Site Review Amendment to modify the sunshade design for the Approved Project; and WHEREAS, on October 26, 2023, the DRB considered the sunshade modification and recommended the Applicant return with a design showing a simplified sunshade design in Attachment 4

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combination with other architectural elements (e.g., color accents for windowsills) to ensure the building does not look too plain; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2023, the DRB recommended Planning Commission approval of revised plans (“Amended Project”) that 1) retain the original sunshade design, 2) reduce the overall number of exterior sunshades from 84 to 26, and 3) add orange wall section accents at select window locations; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2023, the application was deemed complete; and WHEREAS, on January 17, 2024, the Planning Commission, after giving all public notices required by state law and the Concord Municipal Code, held a duly noticed public hearing on the Amended Project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered testimony and information received at the public hearing and the oral and written reports from City staff dated January 17, 2024, as well as other documents contained in the record of proceedings relating to the Project, which are maintained at the offices of the City of Concord Planning Division, (“Planning Commission Project Information”); and WHEREAS, on January 17, 2024, the Planning Commission, after consideration of all pertinent plans, documents and testimony, adopted Resolution No. 24-01PC approving the Amended Project (the “Decision”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Concord Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2.05.090 (Right of Councilmembers and City Manager to request review) and Chapter 18.510 (Appeals and calls for review), a decision of the Planning Commission can be called for review by the City Council; and WHEREAS, on January 19, 2024, Vice Mayor Obringer requested the City Council review the Decision to ensure the design continues to meet the Council’s expectations given the City’s investment of $7.8 million into the Approved Project; and WHEREAS, the Applicant requested to have the hearing to review the Decision moved from the February 27, 2024 to March 26, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on March, 26, 2024, the City Council, after giving all public notices required by state law and the Concord Municipal Code, held a duly noticed public hearing on the Decision; and

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WHEREAS, the City Council considered testimony and information received at the public hearing including the oral and written reports from City staff dated March 26, 2024, plans and exhibits presented, as well as other documents contained in the record of proceedings relating to the proposed Amended Project and the Decision, which are maintained at the offices of the City of Concord Planning Division and are incorporated herein by reference (hereinafter referred to collectively with the Planning Commission Project Information, as the “City Council Project Information”); and WHEREAS, on March 26, 2024, the City Council, after consideration of the City Council Project Information, declared its intent to reverse the Decision.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council does hereby reverse the Decision, and does hereby deny the Design and Site Review Amendment (PL19066 – DRA), and further makes the following findings:

Section 2. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

1. An Infill Environmental Checklist was prepared for Galindo Terrace pursuant to Section 15183.3 and Appendix M of the CEQA Guidelines. On the basis of the Checklist, a Notice of Determination was filed on December 5, 2019 that determined Galindo Terrace would not have a significant effect on the environment. Additionally, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270 (Projects Which are Disapproved), CEQA does not apply to projects that a public agency rejects or disapproves.

Section 3. Design and Site Review Amendment

1. The project meets the relevant criteria in Concord Development Code (CDC)

18.415.080. The overall design of the Amended Project does NOT enhance the appearance and features of the project site, provide an attractive environment for occupants, visitors, and the general community, and apply architectural detailing in a manner that is visually consistent with the Approved Project.

Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. //

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Concord on March 26, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers -
NOES: Councilmembers -
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers -
ABSENT: Councilmembers -
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-XX was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Concord on March 26, 2024.

Joelle Fockler, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Susanne Meyer Brown
City Attorney

Galindo Terrace
Design and Site Review Amendment (PL19066 – DRA)
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 6.A
MARCH 26, 2024
PRESENTED BY: FRANK ABEJO, PRINCIPAL PLANNER

Project Location:
1313-1321 Galindo Street

• June 2018. City Council awarded Resources for Community Development (“RCD”) a $5.4 million loan from the City Successor Housing Funds to assist in the financing of Galindo Terrace. • May 2019. City Council awarded additional $2.3 million loan from the Successor Housing Funds for a total of $7.8 million. • October 2019. Design Review Board (“DRB”) recommended the Planning Commission approve the Design and Site Review
application for the project.
3 Background

•December 2019. Planning Commission approved the Design and Site Review application along with Use Permit and Density Bonus applications associated with the project (“Approved Project”).

Project approval includes the following condition:
➢Minor modifications that are found to be in substantial conformance with the approved plans such as colors, plant materials, or minor lot line adjustments may be approved administratively. Major modifications shall be approved by the applicable decision-making body.
4 Background

• November 2022. Building permit obtained; Approved Project is under construction.
• September 2, 2023. RCD applied for a Design and Site Review Amendment to modify the sunshade design of the approved project to reduce construction costs by up to $100,000. • October 26, 2023. DRB considered the sunshade modification and directed RCD return with a different design approach.
5 Background

• November 9, 2023. RCD returned to the DRB with revisions that:
1) retained the original sunshade design;
2) reduced the number of sunshades from 84 to 26; and
3) adds orange wall panel accents at select window locations.

DRB recommended Planning Commission approval of the
modifications (“Amended Project”).
6 Background

•January 17, 2024. Planning Commission unanimously
approved the Amended Project.
•January 19, 2024. Vice Mayor Obringer called for review the Planning Commission’s approval to allow the full
Council the opportunity to review the design changes to ensure the design of the project continues to meet the
Council's expectations due to the $7.8 million of public money invested in the project.
7 Background

8 Design Modifications
Approved Project Amended Project

9 Design Modifications
Approved Project Amended Project

Staff recommends the Council take one of the following actions:
1) Affirm the Planning Commission Decision (Attachment 3); 2) Modify the Planning Commission Decision by directing the Applicant to incorporate additional design changes;
3) Reverse the Planning Commission Decision (Attachment 4); or 4) Remand the matter to the Planning Commission with
direction.
10 Recommendation

Questions?
11

EXTERIOR RENDERINGS
1313 GALINDO ST
1313 GALINDO ST, CONCORD, CA
01/17/2024

GALINDO STREET AERIAL - ENTITLED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A2

GALINDO STREET AERIAL - REVISED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A3

LAGUNA STREET - ENTITLED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A4

LAGUNA STREET - REVISED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A5

LANA KAI DRIVE - ENTITLED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A6

LANA KAI DRIVE - REVISED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A7

OAKMEAD DRIVE AERIAL - REVISED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A9
A8

PODIUM VIEW - REVISED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A10
A9

GALINDO STREET VIEW - REVISED DESIGN
1313 GALINDO ST - 01/17/2024 A11
A10

7.a

7.b

7.c

7.d

7.e