Agenda packet, regular meeting — Emeryville City Council, October 6, 2026 (part 2 of 2)

DISCUSSION
Program Overview
HCD evaluates an applicant jurisdiction's existing and proposed policies across four scoring categories:
▪ Category 1 – Favorable Zoning and Land Use
▪ Category 2 – Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes ▪ Category 3 – Reduction of Construction and Development Costs ▪ Category 4 – Providing Financial Subsidies
Each policy identified in the application is assigned point values by HCD based on the extent to which it contributes to accelerating housing production. Policies may also earn "enhancement points" when they further state priorities such as preventing displacement, promoting fair housing or mitigating climate change.

To qualify for Prohousing Designation, an applicant must (1) demonstrate at least one enacted or proposed policy in each of the four categories, and (2) achieve a minimum total score of 30 points across all categories combined. As there is no maximum score, jurisdictions may claim additional points by identifying more qualifying policies. Additional points may result in additional funding for future rounds of PIP funding.

Draft Scoring Summary
The table below summarizes the City's draft self-scoring across the four required categories, based on the policies identified in the draft application.

Details on the scoring for each category are contained in the Draft Prohousing Application with Appendices 2, 3 and 5 (See Attachment 2).

Consistency with the Housing Element
Prohousing Designation Application
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Applying for Prohousing Designation is part of Program SS under the 6th Cycle (2023 – 2031) Housing Element:

SS. Prohousing Designation. The City will seek a Prohousing Designation from HCD for enacting favorable zoning and land use policies, policies to accelerate the production of housing, reduction of construction and development policies, and providing financial subsidies. The Prohousing designation will provide incentives, in the form of additional points or preferences, in the scoring of competitive applications for housing and infrastructure.

Prohousing Designation/Program SS implements the following Housing Element policies:
▪ Policy H-1-1. Provide monetary and regulatory incentives for residential projects constructed specifically for lower- and moderate-income households. ▪ Policy H-1-2. Explore innovative and creative housing options that provide greater flexibility in development and/or use, facilitate affordability, and meet the housing needs of all residents in the City.
▪ Policy H-3-1. Utilize available federal, state, and local financing sources and subsidies to assist in making housing more affordable to very low-, low-, and moderate-income households
Public Comment Period and Timeline
The PDP requires jurisdictions to demonstrate that they have engaged in a “Diligent Public Participation Process”, which involves active engagement with all segments of the community, including underrepresented and vulnerable groups, as well as a 30-day public comment period and holding a public hearing. The City released the draft Prohousing Designation Application for public review and comment on the City's website, and a hard copy of the application can be viewed in person at City Hall.

The public comment period started on August 28, 2026 and runs through October 6, 2026.

During this period the following meetings have and will occur(ed):
▪ The Emeryville Housing Committee reviewed the PDP at their September 2, 2026 meeting and voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve a resolution to authorize staff to submit a Prohousing application to the State. ▪ The Planning Commission reviewed the PDP at their September 24, 2026 meeting and voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve a resolution authorizing staff to submit the application to the State. ▪ The City Council public hearing is scheduled for October 6, 2026.

Comments received during this period will be reviewed by staff and, where appropriate, incorporated into the final application prior to submission to HCD. Once the City Council has approved the resolution authorizing submittal of the PDP to HCD, staff will submit the application to HCD. HCD then has 60 days to provide comments. The timing of application Prohousing Designation Application
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approval and designation as a Prohousing jurisdiction is dependent on the number of comments received and subsequent turn-around time from both the City and the State.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTION
One of Council’s four multi-year goals is “Livable, Safe and Vibrant Community.” Implementation of the Housing Element is one of the topics listed under this goal.

Program SS in the Housing Element states that “The City will seek a Prohousing Designation.”

FISCAL IMPACT
Jurisdictions that receive Prohousing Designation become eligible for incentives in the form of additional points, or other scoring preference, in HCD's competitive housing, community development, and infrastructure funding programs. Designated jurisdictions are also eligible to apply for funding through the PIP.

STAFF COMMUNICATION WITH THE PUBLIC
As noted above, HCD requires jurisdictions to demonstrate that they have engaged in a Diligent Public Participation Process, which includes having a 30-day public comment period (August 28, 2026 through October 6, 2026) and holding a public hearing (October 6, 2026 City Council meeting). Public meetings held during the public comment period include the September 2, 2026 Housing Committee meeting and the September 24, 2026 Planning Commission meeting. The draft application, including the list of identified policies and supporting documentation, is posted on the City's website at https://www.emeryville.org/Services/Housing/Housing-Policy-Initiatives and a hard copy of the application can be viewed in person at City Hall.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.

PREPARED BY: Navarre Oaks, Senior Planner

ATTACHMENTS
▪ Attachment A – Prohousing Application Instructions
▪ Attachment B – Emeryville Draft Prohousing Application: Appendices 2, 3, and 5 ▪ Draft Resolution

ATTACHMENT

PROHOUSING APPLICAITON

INSTRUCTIONS
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Prohousing Designation Program Application
State of California
Governor Gavin Newsom
Tomiquia Moss, Secretary
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
Gustavo Velasquez, Director
Department of Housing and Community Development
Megan Kirkeby, Deputy Director
Division of Housing Policy Development
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Website: http://www.hcd.ca.gov/planning-and-community-development/prohousingdesignation-program Email: [email protected]
February 2025
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Prohousing Designation Program Application Package
Instructions
The applicant is applying for a Prohousing Designation under the Prohousing Designation Program (“Prohousing” or “Program”), which is administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) pursuant to Government Code section 65589.9.

The Program creates incentives for Jurisdictions that are compliant with State Housing Element Law and that have enacted Prohousing Policies. These incentives will take the form of additional points or other preference in the scoring of applications for competitive housing and infrastructure programs. The administrators of each such program will determine the value and form of the preference.

In order to be considered for a Prohousing Designation, the applicant must accurately complete all sections of this application, including any relevant appendices. The Department reserves the right to request additional clarifying information from the applicant.

This application is subject to Government Code section 65589.9 and to the regulations (Cal.

Code Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 et seq.) adopted by the Department in promulgation thereof (“Regulations”). All capitalized terms in this application shall have the meanings set forth in the Regulations.

All applicants must submit a complete, signed application package to the Department, in electronic format, in order to be considered for a Prohousing Designation. Please direct electronic copies of the completed application package to the following email address:

[email protected].

A complete application will include all items identified in the Application Checklist.

In relation to Appendix 1, the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program, please use strikethrough and underline if proposing any modifications to the text of the Resolution. Please be aware, any sustentative deviations from the Formal Resolution may result in an incomplete application and will likely be subject to additional internal review and potential delays.

Appendix 2, the Proposed Policy Completion Schedule, applies only if an application includes proposed policies.

Appendix 3, Self-Scoring Sheet and Sample Self-Scoring Sheet, includes a blank template to be completed by the applicant as part of the application, as well as a Sample Self-Scoring Sheet with an example of how this template may be completed.

Appendix 4 lists examples of Prohousing Policies with enhancement factors to aid applicants in understanding how enhancement factors may be applied.

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Appendix 5 provides a sample template to assist applicants with confirming the treatment of homeless encampments within the jurisdiction is consistent with USICH’s “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments.”
Appendix 6 provides a checklist to confirm that a Diligent Public Participation Process was conducted.

Appendix 7 is where the applicant will include any additional information and supporting documentation for the application.

If you have questions regarding this application or the Program, or if you require technical assistance in preparing this application, please email [email protected].

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Application Checklist
Yes No
Application Information ☒ ☐
Certification and Acknowledgement ☒ ☐
The Legislative Information form is completed. ☒ ☐
The Threshold Requirements Checklist is completed. ☒ ☐
A duly adopted and certified Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program is included in the application package. (See Appendix 1 for the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program form.)
☒ ☐
If applicable, the Proposed Policy Completion Schedule is completed. (See Appendix 2.)
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The Self-Scoring Sheet is completed. (See Appendix 3 for the SelfScoring Sheet and the Sample Self-Scoring Sheet.) ☒ ☐
One-page summary describing consistency with the 7 Principles for Addressing Encampments is completed. (See Appendix 5 for a template to assist.)
☒ ☐
The checklist confirming that a Diligent Public Participation process was conducted. (See Appendix 6 for the template.)
☐ ☐
Additional information and supporting documentation (Applicant to provide as Appendix 7.)
☒ ☐
Application Information
Applicant (Jurisdiction): City of Emeryville
Applicant Mailing Address: 1333 Park Avenue
City: Emeryville
ZIP Code: 94608
Website: http://www.emeryville.org/home
Authorized Representative Name Pedro Jimenez
Authorized Representative Title: Assistant City Manager Phone: 510-596-3770
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person Name: Navarre Oaks
Valerie Bernardo
Contact Person Title: Senior Planner
Economic Development & Housing Manager
Phone: 510-596-4335
510-596-4354
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Total Self-Score (Based on Appendix 3):

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CERTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
As authorized by the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (Resolution No. ), which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as if set forth in full, I hereby submit this full and complete application on behalf of the applicant.

I certify that all information and representations set forth in this application are true and correct.

I further certify that any proposed Prohousing Policy identified herein will be enacted within two (2) years of the date of this application submittal.

I acknowledge that this application constitutes a public record under the California Public Records Act (Gov. Code, § 6250 et seq.) and is therefore subject to public disclosure by the Department.

Signature: __________________________________________
Name and Title: Pedro Jimenez, Assistant City Manager
Date: _______________________________________________
Legislative Information
District Number Legislators Name(s)
State
Assembly
District
18 Mia Bonta
State
Senate
District
7 Jesse Arreguín
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Applicants can find their respective State Senate representatives at https://www.senate.ca.gov/, and their respective State Assembly representatives at https://www.assembly.ca.gov/
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Threshold Requirements Checklist
The applicant meets the following threshold requirements in accordance with Section 6604 of the Regulations:

Yes No
The applicant is a Jurisdiction. ☒ ☐
The applicant has adopted a Compliant Housing Element. ☒ ☐ The applicant has submitted or will submit a legally sufficient Annual Progress Report prior to designation.
☒ ☐
The applicant has completed or agrees to complete, on or before the relevant statutory deadlines, any rezone program or zoning that is necessary to remain in compliance with Government Code sections 65583, subdivision (c)(1), and 65584.09, subdivision (a), and with California Coastal Commission certification where appropriate. ☒ ☐
The applicant is in compliance, at the time of the application, with applicable state housing law, including, but not limited to those included in Government Code section 65585, subdivision (j); laws relating to the imposition of school facilities fees or other requirements (Gov. Code, § 65995 et seq.); Least Cost Zoning Law (Gov. Code, § 65913.1); Permit Streamlining Act (Gov. Code, § 65920 et seq.); and provisions relating to timeliness of CEQA processing by local governments in Public Resources Code sections 21080.1, 21080.2, and 21151.5(a). ☒ ☐
The applicant further acknowledges and confirms that its treatment of homeless encampments on public property complies with and will continue to comply with the constitutional rights of persons experiencing homelessness and that it has submitted a one-page summary to the Department demonstrating how the applicant has enacted best practices in their jurisdiction related to the treatment of unhoused individuals camping on public property, consistent with United States Interagency Council on Homelessness’ “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments,” (June 17, 2022 update), hereby incorporated by reference. ☒ ☐
The applicant has duly adopted and certified, by the applicant’s governing body, a Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (A true and correct copy of the resolution is included in this application package.) ☒ ☐
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Scoring Criteria
Category 1: Favorable Zoning and Land Use
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
1A Sufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is greater, by total and income category. These additional sites must be identified in the Jurisdiction’s housing element adequate sites inventory, consistent with Government Code section 65583, subdivisions (a)(3) and (c)(1). 3 1B Permitting missing middle housing uses (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) by right in existing low-density, single-family residential zones in a manner that exceeds the requirements of SB 9 (Chapter 162, Statutes of 2021, Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, 66411.7). 3 1C Sufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 125 to 149 percent of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is greater, by total and income category. These points shall not be awarded if the applicant earns three points pursuant to Category (1)(A) above. These additional sites must be identified in the Jurisdiction’s housing element adequate sites inventory, consistent with Government Code section 65583, subdivisions (a)(3) and (c)(1).
2 1D Density bonus programs that allow additional density for additional affordability beyond minimum statutory requirements (Gov. Code, § 65915 et seq.).
2 1E Increasing allowable density in low-density, single-family residential areas beyond the requirements of state Accessory Dwelling Unit Law, (Gov. Code, §§ 65852.2, 65852.22) (e.g., permitting more than one converted ADU; one detached, new construction ADU; and one JADU per single-family lot), and in a manner that exceeds the requirements of SB 9 (Chapter 192, Statutes of 2021, Gov. Code, §§ 65852.21, 66411.7). These policies shall be separate from any qualifying policies under Category (1)(B).
2 1F Eliminating minimum parking requirements for residential development as authorized by Government Code section 65852.2; adopting vehicular parking ratios that are less than the relevant ratio thresholds at subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of Gov. Code section 65915, subdivision (p)(1); or adopting maximum parking requirements at or less than ratios pursuant to Gov. Code section 65915, subdivision (p).
2 1G Zoning or incentives that are designed to increase affordable housing development in a range of types, including, but not limited to, large family units, Supportive Housing, housing for transition age foster youth, and deep affordability targeted for Extremely Low-Income Households in all parts of the Jurisdiction, with at least some of the zoning, other land use designation methods, or incentives being designed to increase affordable housing development in higher resource areas shown in the TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map, and with the Jurisdiction having confirmed that it considered and addressed potential environmental justice issues in adopting and implementing 2 Rev 2/3/25
this policy, especially in areas with existing industrial and polluting uses.
1H Zoning or other land use designation methods to allow for residential or mixed uses in one or more non-residential zones (e.g., commercial, light industrial). Qualifying non-residential zones do not include open space or substantially similar zones.
1 1I Modification of development standards and other applicable zoning provisions or land use designation methods to promote greater development intensity. Potential areas of focus include floor area ratio, height limits, minimum lot or unit sizes, setbacks, and allowable dwelling units per acre. These policies must be separate from any qualifying policies under Category (1)(B) above.
1 1J Establishment of a Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone, as defined in Government Code section 65620, or a Housing Sustainability District, as defined in Government Code section 66200.
1 1K Establishment of an inclusionary housing program requiring new developments to include housing affordable to and reserved for lowand very low-income households, consistent with the requirements of AB 1505 (Chapter 376, Statutes of 2017, Gov. Code, § 65850.01). 1 1L Other zoning and land use actions not described in Categories (A)-(K) of this section that measurably support the Acceleration of Housing Production.
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Scoring Criteria
Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
2A Establishment of ministerial approval processes for multiple housing types, including, for example, single-family, multifamily and mixed-use housing.
3 2B Acceleration of Housing Production through the establishment of streamlined, program-level CEQA analysis and certification of general plans, community plans, specific plans with accompanying Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), and related documents. 2 2C Documented practice of streamlining housing development at the project level, such as by enabling a by-right approval process or by utilizing statutory and categorical exemptions as authorized by applicable law, (e.g., Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21155.1, 21155.4, 21159.24, 21159.25; Gov. Code, § 65457; Cal Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15303, 15332; Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21094.5, 21099, 21155.2, 21159.28).
2 2D Establishment of permitting processes that take less than four months to complete. Policies under this category must address all approvals necessary to issue building permits.
2 2E Absence or elimination of public hearings for projects consistent with zoning and the general plan.
2 2F Priority permit processing or reduced plan check times for homes affordable to Lower-Income Households.
2 2G Establishment of consolidated or streamlined permit processes that minimize the levels of review and approval required for projects, and that are consistent with zoning regulations and the general plan. 1 2H Absence, elimination, or replacement of subjective development and design standards with objective development and design standards that simplify zoning clearance and improve approval certainty and timing.
1 2I Establishment of one-stop-shop permitting processes or a single point of contact where entitlements are coordinated across city approval functions (e.g., planning, public works, building) from entitlement application to certificate of occupancy.
1 2J Priority permit processing or reduced plan check times for ADUs/JADUs or multifamily housing.
1 2K Establishment of a standardized application form for all entitlement applications.
1 2L Documented practice of publicly posting status updates on project permit approvals on the internet.
1 2M Limitation on the total number of hearings for any project to three or fewer. Applicants that accrue points pursuant to category (2)(E) are not eligible for points under this category.
1 2N Other policies not described in Categories (2)(A)-(M) of this section that quantifiably decrease production timeframes or promote the streamlining of approval processes.
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Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
3A Waiver or significant reduction of development impact fees for residential development with units affordable to Lower-Income Households. This provision does not include fees associated with the provision of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households (e.g., inclusionary in lieu fees, affordable housing impact fees, and commercial linkage fees).
3 3B Adoption of policies that result in less restrictive requirements than Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 to reduce barriers for property owners to create ADUs/JADUs. Examples of qualifying policies include, but are not limited to, development standards improvements, permit processing improvements, dedicated ADU/JADU staff, technical assistance programs, and pre-approved ADU/JADU design packages.
2 3C Adoption of other fee reduction strategies separate from Category (3)(A), including fee deferrals and reduced fees for housing for persons with special needs. This provision does not include fees associated with the provision of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households (e.g., inclusionary in lieu fees, affordable impact fees and commercial linkage fees).
1 3D Accelerating innovative housing production through innovative housing types (e.g., manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, park models, community ownership, and other forms of social housing) that reduce development costs.
1 3E Measures that reduce costs for transportation-related infrastructure or programs that encourage active modes of transportation or other alternatives to automobiles. Qualifying policies include, but are not limited to, publicly funded programs to expand sidewalks or protect bike/micro-mobility lanes, creation of on-street parking for bikes, transit-related improvements, or establishment of carshare programs. 1 3F Adoption of universal design ordinances pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 17959.
1 3G Establishment of pre-approved or prototype plans for missing middle housing types (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) in lowdensity, single-family residential areas. 1 3H Adoption of ordinances that reduce barriers, beyond existing law, for the development of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households. 1 3I Other policies not described in Categories (3)(A)-(H) of this section that quantifiably reduce construction or development costs. 1 Rev 2/3/25
Scoring Criteria
Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
4A Establishment of a housing fund or contribution of funds towards affordable housing through proceeds from approved ballot measures.
2 4B Establishment of local housing trust funds or collaboration on a regional housing trust fund, which include the Jurisdiction’s own funding contributions. The Jurisdiction must contribute to the local or regional housing trust fund regularly and significantly. For the purposes of this Category, “regularly” shall be defined as at least annually, and “significant” contributions shall be determined based on the impact the contributions have in accelerating the production of affordable housing.
2 4C Demonstration of regular use or planned regular use of funding (e.g., federal, state, or local) for preserving assisted units at-risk of conversion to market rate uses and conversion of market rate uses to units with affordability restrictions (e.g., acquisition/rehabilitation).

For the purposes of this category, “regular use” can be demonstrated through the number of units preserved annually by utilizing this funding source.
2 4D Provide grants or low-interest loans for ADU/JADU construction affordable to Lower- and Moderate-Income Households.
2 4E A comprehensive program that complies with the Surplus Land Act (Gov. Code, § 54220 et seq.) and that makes publicly owned land available for affordable housing, or for multifamily housing projects with the highest feasible percentage of units affordable to Lower Income Households. A qualifying program may utilize mechanisms such as land donations, land sales with significant write-downs, or below-market land leases.
2 4F Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or similar local financing tool that, to the extent feasible, directly supports housing developments in an area where at least 20 percent of the residences will be affordable to Lower-Income Households. 2 4G Prioritization of local general funds to accelerate the production of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households.
2 4H Directed residual redevelopment funds to accelerate the production of affordable housing.
1 4I Development and regular (at least biennial) use of a housing subsidy pool, local or regional trust fund, or other similar funding source sufficient to facilitate and support the development of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households.
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4J Prioritization of local general funds for affordable housing. This point shall not be awarded if the applicant earns two points pursuant to Category (4)(G).
1 4K Providing operating subsidies for permanent Supportive Housing. 1 4L Providing subsidies for housing affordable to Extremely Low-Income Households.
1 4M Other policies not described in Categories (4)(A)-(L) of this section that quantifiably promote, develop, or leverage financial resources for housing affordable to Lower-Income Households.
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Scoring Criteria
Enhancement Factors
The Department shall utilize enhancement factors to increase the point scores of Prohousing Policies. An individual Prohousing Policy may not use more than one enhancement factor.

Each Prohousing Policy will receive extra points for enhancement factors in accordance with the chart below.

Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
1 The policy represents one element of a unified, multi-faceted strategy to promote multiple planning objectives, such as efficient land use, access to public transportation, housing affordable to Lower-Income Households, climate change solutions, and/or hazard mitigation.
2 2 Policies that promote development consistent with the state planning priorities pursuant to Government Code section 65041.1. 1 3 Policies that diversify planning and target community and economic development investments (housing and non-housing) toward placebased strategies for community revitalization and equitable quality of life in lower opportunity areas. Such areas include, but are not limited to, Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps, and disadvantaged communities pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 39711 and 39715 (California Senate Bill 535 (2012).
1 4 Policies that go beyond state law requirements in reducing displacement of Lower-Income Households and conserving existing housing stock that is affordable to Lower-Income Households. 1 5 Rezoning and other policies that support intensification of residential development in Location Efficient Communities.
1 6 Rezoning and other policies that result in a net gain of housing capacity while concurrently mitigating development impacts on or from Environmentally Sensitive or Hazardous Areas.
1 7 Zoning policies, including inclusionary housing policies, that increase housing choices and affordability, particularly for Lower-Income Households, in High Resource and Highest Resource areas, as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps.
1 8 Other policies that involve meaningful actions towards Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing outside of those required pursuant to Government Code sections 65583, subdivision (c)(10), and 8899.50, including, but not limited to, outreach campaigns, updated zoning codes, and expanded access to financing support.
1 Self-Scoring Sheet Instructions
The Department shall validate applicants’ scores based on the extent to which each identified Prohousing Policy contributes to the Acceleration of Housing Production. The Department shall assess applicants’ Prohousing Policies in accordance with statutory requirements and the Regulations.

The Department shall further assess applicants’ Prohousing Policies using the following four scoring categories: Favorable Zoning and Land Use, Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes, Reduction of Construction and Development Costs, and Providing Financial Subsidies. Applicants shall demonstrate that they have enacted or proposed at least one policy that significantly contributes to the Acceleration of Housing Production in each of the four categories. A Prohousing Designation requires a total score of 30 points or more across all four categories.

Instructions
Please utilize one row of the Self-Scoring Sheet for each Prohousing Policy. • Category Number: Select the relevant category number from the relevant Scoring Criteria list in this application. Where appropriate, applicants may utilize a category number more than once. • Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy: Set forth a brief description of the enacted or proposed Prohousing Policy.
• Enacted or Proposed: Identify the Prohousing Policy as enacted or proposed. For proposed Prohousing Policies, please complete Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule. • Documentation Type: For enacted Prohousing Policies, identify the relevant documentary evidence (e.g., resolution, zoning code provisions). For proposed Prohousing Policies, identify the documentation which shows that implementation of the policy is pending.
• Web Links/Electronic Copies: Insert the Web link(s) to the relevant documentation or indicate that electronic copies of the documentation have been attached to this application as Appendix 7. • Points: Enter the appropriate number of points using the relevant Scoring Criteria list in this application. • Enhancement Category Number (optional): If utilizing an enhancement factor for a particular Prohousing Policy, enter the appropriate category number using the relevant Scoring Criteria list in this application. • Enhancement Points (optional): If utilizing an enhancement factor for a particular Prohousing Policy, enter the point(s) for that Prohousing Policy.
• Total Points: Add the enhancement point(s) to the Prohousing Policy’s general point score.

Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (Revised 09/24)
Appendix 1: Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program Formal Resolution for the PROHOUSING Designation Program RESOLUTION NO. [INSERT RESOLUTION NUMBER]

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF
[INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY OR COUNTY] AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO

AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM WHEREAS, Government Code section 65589.9 established the Prohousing Designation Program (“Program”), which creates incentives for jurisdictions that are compliant with state housing element requirements and that have enacted Prohousing local policies; and WHEREAS, such jurisdictions will be designated Prohousing, and, as such, will receive additional points or other preference during the scoring of their competitive Applications for specified housing and infrastructure funding; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) has adopted regulations (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 et seq.) to implement the Program (“Program Regulations”), as authorized by Government Code section 65589.9, subdivision (d); and
WHEREAS, the [INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY OR COUNTY] (“Applicant”) desires to submit an Application for a Prohousing Designation (“Application”).

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

1. Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to submit an Application to the Department.

2. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it is currently in compliance with applicable state housing law.

3. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it will continue to comply with applicable housing laws and to refrain from enacting laws, developing policies, or taking other local governmental actions that may or do inhibit or constrain housing production.

Examples of such local laws, policies, and actions include moratoriums on development; local voter approval requirements related to housing production; downzoning; and unduly restrictive or onerous zoning regulations, development standards, or permit procedures. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that the Prohousing Policies in its Application comply with its duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing pursuant to Government Code sections 8899.50 and 65583. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that its general plan is in alignment with an adopted sustainable communities strategy pursuant to Public Resources Code sections 21155- 21155.4. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that its policies for the treatment of homeless encampments on public property comply do and will continue to comply with the Constitution and that it has enacted best practices in its jurisdiction that are consistent with the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness’ “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments” (June 17, 2022, update).

4. If the Application is approved, Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to participate in the Program, and all amendments thereto (the “Program Documents”).

5. Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the Application, the terms and conditions specified in the Program Documents, the Program Regulations, and any and all other applicable law.

6. [INSERT THE TITLE OF THE APPLICANT’S AUTHORIZED
SIGNATORY] is authorized to execute and deliver the Application and the Program Documents on behalf of the Applicant for participation in the Program.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: [Insert #] NOES: [Insert #] ABSENT: [Insert #] ABSTAIN: [Insert #] The undersigned, [INSERT NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNATORY] of Applicant, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing is a true and full copy of a resolution of the Applicant’s governing body adopted at a duly convened meeting on the date above-mentioned, and that the resolution has not been altered, amended, or repealed.

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule
Category
Number
Concise Written Description of
Proposed Policy
Key Milestones and
Milestone Dates
Anticipated
Completion
Date
Notes
Appendix 3: Self-Scoring Sheet and Sample Self-Scoring Sheet Self-Scoring Sheet
Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 7
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
Sample Self-Scoring Sheet
Note: This is a Sample Self-Scoring Sheet; an actual submission may include more specificity when an applicant completes the “Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy.” Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution, zoning
code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 7
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
1B Permitted missing
middle housing uses by
allowing duplexes and
triplexes by right in
existing low-density,
single-family residential
zones beyond what is
required by SB 9.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
3 6 1 4
1C Sufficient sites to
accommodate 131
percent of the current
RHNA with rezoning by
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
2 1 2 4
Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution, zoning
code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 7
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
total or income
category.
1D Density bonus program
exceeds statutory
requirements by 12
percent.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
1F Eliminated parking
requirements for
residential development
as authorized by
Government Code
section 65852.2.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
1G Zoning that that is
designed to increase
affordable housing for a
range of types and for
extremely low-income
households.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1 2 3
1H Modified development
standards/other
applicable zoning
provisions to allow for
residential uses in nonresidential zones (light
industrial).

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1 2 3
1L Other zoning and land
use actions that
measurably support the
Acceleration of Housing
Production.

P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
1 1
2B Streamlined programlevel CEQA analysis
and certification of
general plans,
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution, zoning
code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 7
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
community plans,
specific plans with
accompanying
Environmental Impact
Reports (EIR), and
related documents.
2G Consolidated permit
processes that
minimize the levels of
review and approval
required for projects.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
2I Established a one-stopshop permitting
process.

P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
1 1 2 3
2N Other actions that
quantifiably decrease
production timeframes.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
3A Waiver of residential
development impact
fees.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
3 3
3B Adopted policies that
result in less restrictive
requirements than
Government Code
sections 65852.2 and
65852.22.

P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
2 1 2 4
3E Measures that reduce
costs for transportationrelated infrastructure.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
3I Other actions that
quantifiably reduce
construction or
development costs.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution, zoning
code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 7
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
4A Local housing trust
funds.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
4C Regular use of funding
for preserving assisted
units at-risk of
conversion to marketrate uses.

E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2 1 3
4E Establishes a program
that complies with the
Surplus Land Act and
offers below-market
land leases for
affordable housing.

E Zoning code 2 2
4G Prioritization of local
general funds for
affordable housing.

E Zoning code 2 2
4M Other actions that
leverage financial
resources for housing.

E Zoning code 1 1
TOTAL 33 12 45
Appendix 4: Examples of Prohousing Policies with Enhancement Factors If a Prohousing Policy incorporates any of the enhancement factors specified in the Scoring Criteria Enhancement Factors chart, it will receive extra points as indicated therein. Examples of such qualifying Prohousing Policies include the following:

Category 1: Favorable Zoning and Land Use
• Rezoning sufficient sites to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation by total or income category, including sites in Location Efficient Communities.
• Rezoning sufficient sites to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation by total or income category, including sites in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Rezoning to accommodate 125 to 149 percent of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations. • Expanding density bonus programs to exceed statutory requirements by 10 percent or more in Location Efficient Communities.
• Reducing or eliminating parking requirements for residential development as authorized by Government Code section 65852.2 in Location Efficient Communities. • Increasing allowable density in low-density, single-family residential areas beyond the requirements of state Accessory Dwelling Unit Law in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Modification of development standards and other applicable zoning provisions to promote greater development intensity in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations.
• Coupling rezoning actions with policies that go beyond state law requirements in reducing displacement of lower-income households and conserving existing housing stock that is affordable to lower-income households.

Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes • Ministerial approval processes for multifamily housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Streamlined, program-level CEQA analysis and certification of specific plans in Location Efficient Communities.
• Documented practice of streamlining housing development at the project level in downtown commercial corridors and other infill locations. • Expedited permit processing for housing affordable to lower-income households in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).

Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs • Fee waivers for affordable housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Fee waivers or reductions for higher density housing in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations.
• Measures that reduce costs and leverage financial resources for transportation-related infrastructure or programs in Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Adoption of universal design ordinances to increase housing choices and affordability for persons with disabilities in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Permitting innovative housing types, such as manufactured homes, recreational vehicles or park models, in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).

Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies
• Targeting local housing trust funds to acquisition or rehabilitation of existing affordable units, or to affordable units at risk of converting to market rate uses, in Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Marketing grants and other financial products for ADUs/JADUs in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Utilizing publicly owned land for affordable housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or similar local financing tool in a Low Resource or High Segregation & Poverty area (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Directing residual redevelopment funds or general funds to conservation or preservation of affordable housing in areas at high risk of displacement.

Appendix 5: Homeless Encampment Template
Subchapter 6.6 Prohousing Designation Program requires applicants to confirm that its treatment of encampments on public property complies with and will continue to comply with the constitutional rights of persons experiencing homelessness. An application must include a one-page summary demonstrating how the applicant has enacted best practices in their jurisdiction related to the treatment of unhoused individuals camping on public property, consistent with the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness’ “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments (June 17, 2022). The following template and certification are included to help jurisdictions meet this threshold.
• Principle 1: Establish a Cross-Agency, Multi-Sector Response to Encampments – Describe how system partners (name partners) work together to prioritize health and safety both for residents and unsheltered individuals. (350 characters max)

• Principle 2: Engage Encampment Residents to Develop Solutions – Describe street outreach efforts to engage with encampment residents to find alternative shelter, housing, and service options using the housing first approach before an existing encampment is closed. (350 characters max)

• Principle 3: Conduct Comprehensive and Coordinated Outreach – Describe multidisciplinary connection strategies and linkages to resources and permanent housing solutions that is customized to individual needs. If applicable, describe how the jurisdiction uses the coordinated entry system to connect individuals to resources and permanent housing. (350 characters max)

• Principle 4: Address Basic Needs and Provide Storage – Describe efforts to meet basic needs, health, safety, and access to storage (timeframes) for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness while creating clear pathways to permanent housing. (350 characters max)

• Principle 5: Ensure Access to Shelter or Housing Options – Describe how low barrier resources to housing and supportive services are communicated to encampment residents. Include how strategies involve alternative measures to criminalization, focusing on service engagement and harm reduction. (350 characters max)

• Principle 6: Develop Pathways to Permanent Housing and Supports – Describe Housing First strategies emphasizing low barriers, a harm-reduction model, and services to support people obtaining permanent housing more efficiently. Identify efforts to align federal, state, and local funding/programs to provide clear pathways to permanent housing. (350 characters max)

• Principle 7: Create a Plan for What Will Happen to Encampment Sites After Closure – Describe plans for former encampment spaces (long-term solutions to prevent encampments from reoccurring). Include efforts to emphasize safety, accessibility, and inclusivity that improve infrastructure. Example: Communities can include curb cuts to increase mobility access and enhanced lighting to encourage safety. (350 characters max)

Certification and Authorization:

Signature of Authorized Representative Date
Appendix 6: Public Participation Checklist
Pursuant to Sections 6601, 6602, and 6605, applicants are required to demonstrate how they have engaged in a “Diligent Public Participation Process.” Please complete this checklist, and sign, to confirm that the applicant has complied with this requirement. Attach and reference any comments you received during the process.

Regulation Text Explanation Yes No
Outreach through a
variety of methods and
languages to ensure
access to the public
process and provide
opportunities for public
input.

Applicant should use methods such as newspaper
ads, email, social media, fliers, etc., to inform the
public that an application has been drafted and
posted for public comment. Language access
should reflect languages spoken in your local
community and should be available in multiple
languages in print media or upon request for digital
media.
☐ ☐
Specific effort to engage
all segments of the
community, including
individuals or
representatives of lowerincome and special
needs households, forprofit and non-profit
developers, and special
needs service providers.

Individuals and organizations representing lowerincome and special needs households, for-profit and non-profit developers, and special needs
service providers should be engaged, informed of,
and offered an opportunity to comment on the
application. Outreach lists utilized for Housing
Element compliance would suffice.
☐ ☐
Availability of the draft
document to the public,
including notification to
interested parties and all
segments of the
community, for thirty (30)
calendar days and
subsequent versions for
seven (7) calendar days.

Applicants should post the application in print and
digital forms, collect comments, and incorporate
those comments into the application if necessary.

Making the application available to the public could
be satisfied by posting the application online and/or
announcements through other mediums (e.g., local
newspapers) so long as these forums include
diverse segments of the community, including
individuals or representatives of lower-income and
special needs households, for-profit and non-profit
developers, and special needs service providers.
☐ ☐
Public hearings and
informative meetings.

For the purposes of satisfying this requirement, a
City Council or Board of Supervisors meeting
informing the public of the jurisdiction's intent to
submit a Prohousing Designation Program
application, in addition to any subsequent meetings
necessary to make revisions in response to public
comment, will satisfy this requirement.
☐ ☐
Consideration of
comments, including
incorporation of
comments into a
jurisdiction's application
and Prohousing Policies
as appropriate.

Provide all comments received with a description
of how the comment was incorporated into the
application. If the comment is not appropriate for
incorporation, please describe why.
☐ ☐
Certification and Authorization:

Signature of Authorized Representative Date
Appendix 7: Additional Information and Supporting Documentation ATTACHMENTDRAFT EMERYVILLE PROHOUSING
APPLICATION APPENDIX 2, 3 & 5
Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule
Category
Number
Concise Written Description of
Proposed Policy
Key Milestones and Milestone Dates Anticipated Completion Date
Notes
1K In 2025, the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission awarded the City a Transit Oriented
Communities Program Grant to enable the creation
of policies which support the preservation,
production, and protection of housing. The City is
utilizing this grant to create an inclusionary housing
policy and has contracted with a consultant to assist
with the policy’s creation.

Draft Recommendations –
9/2026
Community Outreach – 11/
2026
Financial Feasibility Analysis –
12/2026
Alternative Means of
Compliance Analysis – 12/2026
City Council Adopt Policy –
3/2027
March 2027 The City contracted with EPS to assess the
feasibility of implementing an inclusionary
housing policy in 2025. This work is
underway. A copy of this agreement is
provided as an Electronic Copy in Appendix

7. Appendix 3: Self-Scoring Sheet and Sample Self-Scoring Sheet Self-Scoring Sheet
Category
Number Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy Enacted or Proposed Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web Links
to Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 7
Points
Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
1A The 2023-2031 Housing Element RHNA requirement is
1,815 housing units. We were able to identify 19
adequate housing sites that can accommodate 3,687
housing units for a range of household types and
income levels. The 3,687 housing units represent
203% of the RHNA. In determining what housing sites
could be developed to support housing, the City
focuses on housing sites that were along major transit
corridors or adjacent to public transportation.

This policy achieves Enhancement Category 1 by
advancing multiple General Plan planning objectives,
including efficient land use development by
encouraging greater residential densities throughout
the city (LU-P-11), supporting transit-oriented
development (T-P-36), supporting housing affordability
near established employment centers and transit hubs
(LU-P-21), encouraging a mix of housing types, (LU-G4) and contributing to climate change solutions (ST-P6).

Enacted Housing
Element
General Plan
2023-2031
Housing
Element
General Plan
3 1 2 5
1B Emeryville currently has no low-density residential
zones because there are no neighborhoods exclusively
zoned for single-family housing. Since 2013 Emeryville
has allowed two-unit residences by right in the RM
(Medium Density Residential) zoning district and multiunit (three or more units) residences by-right in the RMH, RH, MUR, and MURS zoning districts; and multiunit residence have been allowed with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in the RM district.

Enacted Planning
Regulations
General Plan
Article 2: Uses
Permitted,
Conditionally
Permitted,
And Prohibited
General Plan
3 1 2 5
1E In Emeryville, ADUs are exempt from the Residential
Density requirements. In 2021, Emeryville updated its
ordinance to allow one ADU and one JADU on lots with
an existing or proposed single unit. On lots with two-
units or multi-unit residences Emeryville permits the
greater of 1 ADU or an additional 25% of the units
within the existing structure, and/or two ADUs if the
multi-units are detached or attached but not within the existing structure.

This policy achieves Enhancement Category 5 as the
2021 ADU ordinance update allows for greater
numbers of ADU units. Since the adoption of the ADU
policy, Emeryville has seen a surge in ADU
development projects in our Doyle/Hollis
neighborhood, which is adjacent to Emeryville Unified
School District facilities, Doyle-Hollis Park, and the
Emeryville Greenway which provides pedestrian and
biking connections to shopping and other amenities.

Enacted Planning
Regulations
Article 14:

Accessory
Dwelling Units
And Junior
Accessory
Dwelling Units
2513
1F In May 2020, the City eliminated the minimum parking space requirement for all uses, except for accessible
parking spaces, as required by the City's building
regulations. This is within the City's purview under
Government Code section 65852.2, and is less than
the relevant ratio thresholds at subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of Government Code section 65915,
subdivision (p)(1).

This policy achieves Enhancement Category 1 by
advancing multiple General Plan planning objectives
including transportation, urban design and
sustainability by reducing parking requirements, the
City instead focuses on encourage developments that
minimize Vehicle Miles Traveled (T-P-5), supporting
transit oriented development with reduced parking
requirements (T-P-36), encouraging walking through
building design (T-P-15), prioritizing pedestrian and
bicycle movement (UD-P-41), and requiring
transportation demand management techniques to
improve air quality (CSN-P-1).

Enacted Planning
Regulations
General Plan
Article 4:

Parking And
Loading
General Plan
2124
1H Emeryville’s zoning ordinance provides for the
development of live/work units in areas of the city not zoned for residential. Emeryville’s zoning ordinance
identifies two types of Live/Work units based on the
intended work activity in the unit, “heavy” for work
activity which may produce objectionable odor, dust,
noise, lights, vibration, or involve storage of hazardous materials or products. Heavy live/work units are
permitted in INH zones. All other live/work units that are not considered heavy live/work are considered “light”
and are permitted in residential zones as well as mixed- use non-residential, office/technology, and industrial
zones. As one example, the General Cable Building in
Emeryville contains 41 live/work units and is in an area of the City zoned for office/technology.

Allowing live/work units in areas not zoned for
residential development advances multiple General
Plan objectives (Enhancement Category 1) by making
more efficient use of land while integrating housing and employment. It supports LU-G-11 and LU-G-12 by
providing space for businesses, entrepreneurs, and
small businesses to operate and grow; LU-G-4 and H-
-G-1 by expanding housing types and potentially more
affordable housing opportunities; and T-P-5 by
reducing vehicle miles traveled through the co-location of housing and employment.

Enacted Planning
Regulations
Housing
Element
General Plan
Article 9:

Live/work
2023-2031
Housing
Element
General Plan
1123
1I Emeryville has adopted development standards which
promote greater development intensity. For example, in
the MUR and MURS zoning districts, no minimum
setbacks are required if the development is not abutting a Residential Zoning District. This increases the
amount of buildable area on a lot and for housing
developments, promotes a greater number of units.

This policy qualifies for Enhancement Category 2 as it
is consistent with the state planning priorities to
"encourage efficient development patterns" as
described in Government Code section 65041.1(c).

Examples of housing projects that have been able to
maximize their development intensity due to no
setbacks along the San Pablo Avenue corridor are
Nellie Hannon Gateway (100% affordable housing),
Avalon Senior Housing (100% affordable senior
housing), Estrella Vista (100% affordable housing),
Intersection (student housing), and Adeline Place
(condominiums).

Enacted Planning
Regulations
Article 3:

Setbacks,
Courts And
Open Space
1212
1K In 2025, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
awarded the City a Transit Oriented Communities
Program Grant to enable the creation of policies which
support the preservation, production, and protection of housing. The City is utilizing this grant to create an
inclusionary housing policy and has contracted with a
consultant to assist with the policy’s creation. The
consultant’s final recommendations are scheduled to
be presented to City Council by June 2027.

This policy achieves Enhancement Category 8 by
expanding access to affordable housing and promoting
mixed-income communities, while also reducing
barriers to housing choice and supporting a more
integrated and balanced community.

Proposed Inclusionary
Housing
Consultant
Contract
Electronic
Copy Attached
1812
1L In June 2026, the City amended the planning
regulations to facilitate the development of additional housing units in the RM zone by eliminating the bonus
floor area ratio and bonus density in the lowest
category of the RM zone. This amendment is intended
to alleviate a constraint on the production of housing
and promote infill development.

This policy increases residential and mixed-use
development along transit corridors adjacent to
commercial uses, educational facilities and
employment centers, thereby supporting the
intensification of residential development in location
efficient communities(Enhancement Category 5).

Enacted Ordinance 26-006
Electronic
Copy Attached
1512
2A All applications for residential uses are streamlined in Emeryville as long as they comply with (1) are a
residential use listed as P (permitted) or CM (Minor
Conditional Use Permit) in Table 9-3.202 of the
Planning Regulations, (2) meet all objective design
standards, and (3) comply with the base floor area
ratios (FAR), building heights, and residential densities maps in Article 2 of Chapter 5 in the Planning
Regulations. Streamlined projects are reviewed
ministerially (by staff), and do not require Planning
Commission or City Council meetings.

Enacted Planning
Regulations
Article 16:

Ministerial And
Discretionary
Approvals
33 2B Emeryville's General Plan, which includes maps for maximum allowable height, dwelling units per acre, and
floor area ratios (FAR), went through the CEQA
process. The final EIR for the General Plan ensures
that the vast majority of projects in Emeryville are not required to go through the CEQA process, ensuring
expedience and a streamlined approval process for the
majority of planning projects.

This qualifies for enhancement category 1 as project
proposals consistent with the General Plan do not
require independent CEQA review, allowing the City to
implement plans and approve projects relating to
climate, transportation, housing, and more. The ATP,
adopted in 2023, is consistent with the General Plan
and as a result, did not require CEQA per Pub. Res.
code section 21080.20. The City's Climate Action Plan
was also exempt from environmental review under
CEQA guidelines under section 15307, “Actions by
regulatory agencies for protection of natural resources.

Enacted General Plan
EIR Report
General Plan
General Plan
EIR
2124
2C Emeryville has a documented practice of streamlining housing development at the project level. In 2023, the
City adopted objective development standards that
allow multi-unit residential development by right in the RM, MUR, and MURS zoning districts when projects
comply with applicable base, height, FAR, and density
standards. The City also facilitates infill housing
development, allowing many projects to qualify for
CEQA Infill Exemption (Section 15332). For example,
the 90-unit affordable Nellie Hannon Gateway project
utilized the CEQA Infill Exemption and was also
approved through the SB 35 streamlined ministerial
process, demonstrating the City's use of both local and statutory streamlining tools to expedite housing
development.

This policy achieves Enhancement Category 1 by
promoting multiple General Plan objectives, which
include establishing streamlined approval process for
residential and non-residential developments that meet
development standards (LU-P-16 and UD-P-3) and
providing greater flexibility in the development of
housing (H-1-2).

Enacted Ordinance
Housing
Element
General Plan
23-005
Electronic
Copy Attached
2023-2031
Housing
Element
General Plan
2124
2E In December 2023, the City amended the planning
regulations to streamline the development review
process for multifamily projects by adopting objective
development standards and moving all objective
design guidelines to the planning regulations which
removes subjective judgement and eliminates the need
for a public hearing for all projects that do not seek
Bonus Points and are consistent with the General Pan
and zoning regulations.

This policy achieves Enhancement Category 1 by
establishing streamlined approval process for
residential and non-residential developments that meet
development standards (LU-P-16 and UD-P-3) and
providing greater flexibility in the development of
housing (H-1-2).

Enacted Ordinance
Housing
Element
General Plan
23-005
Electronic
Copy Attached
2023-2031
Housing
Element
General Plan
2124
2G As a small city, Emeryville’s zoning permit process is generally less time consuming than that of many East
Bay cities. Staff can provide a higher level of customer service than seen in larger cities. Emeryville’s permit procedures are straightforward. The City has no design
or historical review boards. Administrative planning
approvals, including staff-level (minor) design review, and conditional use permits, take about three days to
three weeks to process. Planning Commission
approvals (use permit, design review, variance, sign
permit, subdivision) take about two months for simple
projects, once the application is complete. Prior to
submittal, applicants may request a meeting at no cost, to receive informal comments from interdepartmental
staff, including fire, building, and public works.

Enacted Housing
Element
2023-2031
Housing
Element
(Section 4.2.4)
1212
2H In 2023, Emeryville adopted objective development
standards which, when complied with, allow for multi-
unit residential uses to be permitted by right in the RM, RMH, RH, MUR, and MURS zoning districts as long as
they comply with base, height, FAR, and density
regulations. All subjective design standards are now
located in Emeryville's Design Guidelines, which are
only used for projects that do not comply with objective development standards.

Enacted Ordinance
Housing
Element
General Plan
23-005
Electronic
Copy Attached
2023-2031
Housing
Element
General Plan
1123
2I The City of Emeryville streamlines development review through a single point of contact model. Applicants
submit and coordinate projects through one Planning &
Building counter at City Hall, rather than routing
separately to each department. Internally, Planning,
Building, Public Works, and Fire coordinate on project
review, and the City is in the process of implementing
a new community development software platform
(Tyler Technologies) to further integrate this process.

Enacted Resolution 25-021
Electronic
Copy Attached
11 2K All planning applications are submitted through a standardized application form.

Enacted Website Link Planning
Forms & Fees
11 2L Each month, the Community Development Department
creates a Monthly Progress Report to provide updates
on current projects underway in the City. For major
projects, the Progress Report includes a Project’s
status (using a bar chart to show progression from pre- application to occupancy), description, history, as well as the most recent action taken. For housing projects
specifically, the number of housing units and the
number of housing units created at each income level
is also identified.

Enacted Monthly
Community
Development
Progress
Report
Monthly
Progress
Report
11 2N The Development Coordination Committee (DCC)
consists of representatives from the Planning, Building, and Economic Development and Housing divisions of
the Community Development Department; the Public
Works, Community Services, Police, and Fire Departments; the City Clerk’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, and City Manager’s Office. DCC meets monthly
to discuss major development projects that have
submitted a pre-application or application for
entitlement. This committee provides the designated
Planner with insight into potential areas of concern to be addressed early in the design process.

Enacted Community
Development
Monthly
Progress
Report
Monthly
Progress
Report
11 3A The City's Planning Regulations (9-5.414) provide staff with the ability to subsidize the cost of traffic impact fees (if any), building fees, and other City fees,
applicable for affordable housing projects. This reduces development costs and improves the feasibility of
producing affordable housing.

This policy achieves Enhancement Category 1 by
addressing multiple General Plan related to facilitating a greater diversity of housing opportunities (LU-G-4),
supporting housing for Emeryville's workforce and
economic vitality (LU-G-11), and by facilitating
affordable housing in an infill, transit-rich community where residents have opportunities to reduce vehicle
miles traveled (T-P-5).

Enacted
and
Proposed
Planning
Regulations
General Plan
Article 4:

Affordable
Housing
Program
General Plan
3125
3B Emeryville has adopted ADU regulations that are more permissive than the minimum requirement of the State
ADU law, such as not requiring parking for ADUs,
exempting ADUs from local FAR and residential
density limits, not imposing a maximum ADU size on
lots with multiple dwelling units, and allowing ADUs on lots that do not confirm to minimum lot size or other site development standards.

This policy achieves Enhancement Category 1 by
promoting multiple planning objectives in the General
Plan, such as supporting a mix of housing types (LU-
G-4), increasing residential capacity, and supporting
housing in areas where residents have alternatives to
automobile travel thereby reducing vehicle miles
traveled (T-P-5)
Enacted Planning
Regulations
General Plan
Article 14:

Accessory
Dwelling Units
And Junior
Accessory
Dwelling Units
General Plan
2124
3C Emeryville’s Planning Regulations (9
-5.1906)
stipulates that development impact fees shall be paid
prior to the issuance of a building permit but allows the deferral of payment to final inspection/certificate of
occupancy for lower income housing projects and gives
the Community Development Director discretion in
allowing deferral of development impact fees for other
residential projects which would impose a significant
financial hardship on the applicant.

This policy achieves Enhancement Category 8 by
reducing barriers to the development of affordable
housing , which helps address the shortage of
affordable housing, especially for vulnerable
populations. Two recent examples of projects that had
development impact fees deferred until the issuance of
the certificate of occupancy was Nellie Hannon
Gateway, a 90-unit affordable housing project with 45
units set-aside for formerly homeless households and
the remainder units set aside for low-income
households and Estrella Vista, an 87-unit affordable
housing project with 5 units set-aside for HOPWA
recipients and the remaining units set aside for very
low- and low-income families. Both projects serve
special needs populations (large families, formerly
homeless, people with disabilities and extremely low-
income households) that struggle to find quality
affordable housing and are located along high-
frequency transit corridors with strong access to jobs
and retail.

Enacted Planning
Regulations
Article 19:

Development
Impact Fees
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3E The City believes a balanced approach to
accommodating multi -modal transportation on the
street network is essential, especially considering the city' s strong retail sector, growing employment base,
and increased number of housing units. To support this
effort, in 2013 the City adopted a Complete Streets
Policy, in 2020 the City Council declared a state of
urgent action with regard to bicycle and pedestrian
safety, and in 2023, the City approved its first Active Transportation Plan (ATP).

This policy achieves Enhancement Category 1 as a
multi-faceted strategy to create a comprehensive
integrated transportation system (T-P-6), provide
sidewalks throughout the city (T-P-11), enable efficient movement throughout the city via streets, pedestrian
paths, and bike routes (UD-P-22).

Enacted Ordinance
Resolution
Active
Transportatio
n Plan
General Plan
13-03
Electronic
Copy Attached
20-010
Electronic
Copy Attached
Active
Transportation
Plan
General Plan
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3H In 2015, the City updated the Planning Regulations (9 -

4.204),with a zoning incentive tool (Community
Development Bonus Program) that lets developers
exceed the city's baseline development standards
(height, floor area ratio, and residential density) in
exchange for providing community benefits. No fewer
than half of the bonus points required for a project must be earned through providing affordable housing. Multi-
unit residential development of 10 or more units must
provide 12.5%-25% of the units as affordable housing
at various income levels. Non-residential development
projects shall pay an additional 10%-100% of the
affordable housing impact fee.

Enhancement category 8 is achieved through the
development bonus program affirmatively furthering
fair housing by promoting inclusive and diverse
communities that provide access to opportunities for
very low-, low-, and moderate-income households
through the production of additional affordable housing units in moderate resource areas adjacent to essential
services, and community amenities. An example
project is the Emery, a mixed-use project which
completed construction in 2022 and 2023 and is
located in a moderate resource area. The project
includes 8,000 square feet of ground floor retail, a
2,000 sq ft community art gallery, a new 3.5-acre park
and 500 new rental housing units in which 85 of the
units (17%)) are affordable and scattered across the 4
residential buildings.

Enacted Planning
Regulations
Article 2:

Building
Intensity,
Height And
Residential
Density
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4A In 2018, the residents of Emeryville voted to support Measure C, a $50 million dollar Housing Bond to
support the creation and preservation of affordable
housing in Emeryville. The Housing Bond was sold in
2023 and as of the end of FY 2025 9% of the funds
have been expended.

Enhancement category 8 is achieved through the
Measure C Housing Bond program which affirmatively
furthers fair housing through financial access to
opportunities for very low-, low-, and moderate-income
households through the production and preservation of
affordable housing units in low and moderate resource
areas.

Enacted Website Link Affordable
Housing
Funding
2813
4B Affordable Housing Impact fees are collected on non- residential projects to help mitigate the project’s impact on the need for affordable housing. These fees along
with their investment earnings are deposited into the
Affordable Housing Fund to be expended exclusively to
provide affordable housing which is not adequately
supplied by private housing developments. Every year,
the City issues a report on the amount of fees and
interest earned annually in the fund. Between FY 2015
and FY 2024, the fund has earned over $3 million in
revenue, with an annual contribution on the low end of
$14,989 (FY2021) and an annual contribution on the
high end of $1,145,393 (FY2017).

Enhancement Category 3 is achieved by this policy, by
utilizing this fund to assist two affordable housing
development projects (Estrella Vista and Nellie Hannon
Gateway) along the San Pablo Avenue corridor, which
is high frequency transit corridor located in a low
resource area that has been prioritized by the city for housing (LU-P-20), essential services (LU-P-4), and
infrastructure investments (T-P-34), (UD-P-16), (UD-P-
18). Both projects were also successful in receiving
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities
awards that provided additional financial resources for the 2 housing projects and adjacent infrastructure
improvements.

Enacted Website Link Development
Impact Fee
Report
General Plan
Affordable
Housing
Funding
Annual
Development
Impact Fee
Report
General Plan
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4C In 2021, the City allocated $1.57 million to the
Acquisition of Below Market Rate (BMR)
Homeownership Units to ensure funding was available
for the City to acquire BMR Ownership units that were
at risk of becoming market rate units, due to their
inability to sell during the allotted marketing period or are at risk of foreclosure. In 2024 and 2025 the City
utilized these funds to acquire affordable
homeownership units that were at risk of conversion to
market rate housing units, and afterwards the City
resold the units as affordable homeownership units to
low- and moderate-income households.

Enacted Website Link Affordable
Housing
Funding
22 4D In May 2026, the City Council authorized the allocation of $750, 000 of Measure C Housing Bond funds to
create an ADU Incentive Program. In June 2026, the
City contracted with Hello Housing to assist in the
development of an ADU Incentive Program. Staff
anticipate bringing forward program guidelines to
support this program in Summer 2027.

This policy achieves Enhancement Category 1 by
promoting efficient land use (LU-G-4), creating
incentives for affordable housing for lower income
households (H-1-1) and transit-oriented development
(LU-P-2).

Proposed Resolution
Website Link
General Plan
Housing
Element
26-38
Electronic
Copy Attached
Affordable
Housing
Funding
General Plan
2023-2031
Housing
Element
2124
4E Since 2020, the City has issued three Requests for
Proposals for the redevelopment of City-owned
property into affordable housing with the goal of
maximizing the number of housing units and the
number of affordable housing units on site. All three
sites were declared exempt surplus by the City, and the exemption status was approved by State. Developers
were selected for the 4300 San Pablo Avenue project
and the Christie Sites project. No qualified developer
responded to the RFP for the third project (Adeline
Site), so the City decided to sell the small site for Fair Market Value.

Enacted Website Link
General Plan
Housing
Element
Housing
RFQ/P
General Plan
2023-2031
Housing
Element
2124
4G For years, the City has utilized general funds to support administrative operating costs of the Economic
Development & Housing Division. Two staff members
work on Housing Programs and Projects and 100% of
their salaries are paid for out of the general fund.

Additionally, the City utilizes general funds to cover the cost of administration and compliance of the Below
Market Rate Ownership and Rental Program,
Homeless Outreach, Housing Navigation and Rapid
Rehousing Program, and Tenant Protection Programs.

Enacted City
Operating
Budget
Website Link
Website Link
Website Link
FY26-27
Approved City
Budget
Homebuyers
&
Homeowners
Resources
Tenant
Resources
Unhoused
Resident
Support
22 4I In 2021, the City adopted an Affordable Housing & Expenditure Plan, which outlines a variety of programs
to which the City will make funding available to support the development and preservation of affordable
housing. Funding is allocated to the plan from various
funding sources, and the City issues an annual report
of the funds expended and status of each program.

Enacted Website Link Affordable
Housing
Funding
11 4L The City of Emeryville has demonstrated a strong and sustained commitment to using local resources to
expand housing opportunities for extremely low-income
(ELI) and very low-income households, including
individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

The City’s investments extend beyond the production
of affordable housing to include direct financial
assistance and supportive services that help residents
obtain and retain permanent housing. The City has
provided financial support for Rapid Rehousing, which
provides time-limited rental assistance, housing
navigation, case management, landlord engagement,
and housing stabilization services to help individuals
and households experiencing homelessness transition
quickly into permanent housing. The City has also
made significant capital investments in affordable
housing developments serving ELI households.

An example project is Nellie Hannon Gateway, in which
the City contributed $16.7 million towards the
development of a 90-unit affordable housing project, in which 45 of the units are for formerly unhoused
individuals with incomes below 20% AMI. Another
example is 4300 San Pablo Avenue, a 68-unit
affordable housing project, which will serve seniors and transitional aged youth with incomes between 20% AMI
and 60% AMI. The City has committed $31.7 million to
the development of this project.

This policy achieves Enhancement Category 8 by
expanding access to safe, stable, affordable housing
for those who are most vulnerable while creating long
term housing opportunities for households facing the
greatest housing cost burdens.

Enacted Website Link
Website Link
Website Link
Affordable
Housing
Funding
City Funded
Housing
Projects
Unhoused
Resident
Support
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4M Over the past three years, the City has dedicated
financial resources to support the following additional preservation housing programs: (1) First Time
Homebuyer Loan Program, which provides homebuyer
assistance to low and moderate income households
seeking ownership opportunities in Emeryville, (2)
Emeryville Accessible Living Initiative, which provides support to existing senior or disabled low income
homeowners seeking accessibility improvements, (3)
Multifamily Essential Repair Program, which provides
financial support to existing 100% affordable rental
housing developments in need of making deferred
repairs or capital improvements, and (4) Special
Assessment Loan Program, which provides support to
low and moderate income homeowners with pending
special assessments charges that are unaffordable.

The financial investments to be made by the city are
leveraged by other financial resources provided by the
homeowners or the developers.

These preservation programs achieve Enhancement
Category 8, by addressing financial, physical, and
housing-quality barriers that can limit housing choice
for very-low-, low-, and moderate-income households
as well for people with disabilities. The Homebuyer
Assistance Loan Program expands access to
homeownership. The Accessibility Living Initiative
helps aging residents or those with accessibility needs remain safely housed. The Multifamily Essential Repair
Program helps preserve the existing housing stock.

The Special Assessment Loan Program helps reduce
the risk of displacement and loss of affordable housing.

Enacted Website Link Affordable
Housing
Funding
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Total Points: 523789
Appendix 5: Homeless Encampment Template
Subchapter 6.6 Prohousing Designation Program requires applicants to confirm that its treatment of encampments on public property complies with and will continue to comply with the constitutional rights of persons experiencing homelessness. An application must include a one-page summary demonstrating how the applicant has enacted best practices in their jurisdiction related to the treatment of unhoused individuals camping on public property, consistent with the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness’ “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments (June 17, 2022). The following template and certification are included to help jurisdictions meet this threshold.
• Principle 1: Establish a Cross-Agency, Multi-Sector Response to Encampments – Describe how system partners (name partners) work together to prioritize health and safety both for residents and unsheltered individuals. (350 characters max) The City of Emeryville utilizes a cross-agency, multi-sector response to encampments. Representatives from the City of Emeryville’s Community Development, Public Works, City Manager, and Police departments meet biweekly with the City’s contracted homeless outreach service provider Operation Dignity (“OD”) to discuss ongoing outreach and rehousing efforts. Regular meetings allow different departments of the City and OD to share updates regarding unhoused residents and encampments. OD provides outreach, engagement, assessment, service referrals, documentation support, transportation coordination, HMIS documentation as appropriate, and housing-focused case coordination. Using OD as its outreach and housing-navigation partner, Emeryville connects unhoused residents to Alameda County Housing Resource Centers/Coordinated Entry, health care providers, behavioral health resources, housing providers, emergency shelter operators, and community-based service organizations. The City also contracts with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) to provide shelter services to clients and contracts with Emeryville Citizen Assistance Program (ECAP) to address food insecurity needs of the community. • Principle 2: Engage Encampment Residents to Develop Solutions – Describe street outreach efforts to engage with encampment residents to find alternative shelter, housing, and service options using the housing first approach before an existing encampment is closed. (350 characters max)
Before scheduled encampment closures, Emeryville works with OD to support advance in-person outreach to those at the encampment site. OD staff engage residents on multiple occasions, when possible, to build trust, understand household composition, identify immediate safety needs, and discuss realistic alternatives to remaining unsheltered. OD staff support residents by explaining available options, timelines, referrals, and next steps in clear and respectful language, which include emergency shelter, interim housing, temporary stabilization options, veteran-specific housing resources when applicable, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, family reunification, benefits access, medical care, behavioral health services, and document readiness.
• Principle 3: Conduct Comprehensive and Coordinated Outreach – Describe multidisciplinary connection strategies and linkages to resources and permanent housing solutions that is customized to individual needs. If applicable, describe how the jurisdiction uses the coordinated entry system to connect individuals to resources and permanent housing. (350 characters max)
Emeryville through OD coordinates with regional service partners to connect unsheltered residents to resources based on individual needs. OD supports multidisciplinary outreach strategies that combine street outreach, case coordination, housing navigation, benefits linkage, documentation support, transportation assistance, and warm handoffs to partner providers. Outreach staff assess needs related to health conditions, disabilities, veteran status, family composition, income, documentation barriers, safety concerns, behavioral health needs, substance use concerns, and housing preferences. When appropriate, OD supports connection to Alameda County’s Housing Resource Center and Coordinated Entry System processes, so individuals are visible within the broader homelessness response system and can be considered available for housing resources county-wide. OD also coordinates referrals to medical care, behavioral health services, substance use treatment, legal assistance, employment support, benefits programs, shelter, interim housing, and permanent housing pathways. These linkages are tailored to each participant’s circumstances and are designed to support movement toward permanent housing while maintaining continuity of care and follow-up. • Principle 4: Address Basic Needs and Provide Storage – Describe efforts to meet basic needs, health, safety, and access to storage (timeframes) for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness while creating clear pathways to permanent housing. (350 characters max)
Emeryville addresses the immediate health, safety, and basic needs of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness through coordinated outreach, emergency assistance, and connections to shelter and permanent housing. The City contracts with OD’s outreach staff establish relationships with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, assess individual needs, provide basic supplies and referrals, and connect individuals to community resources. During the winter, OD will order backpacks containing basic supplies and work with the Police Department to distribute backpacks containing water, food, clothing, and personal hygiene supplies. The City also contracts with SSVP to provide access to an emergency shelter that provides guests with a snack, dinner and a place to store personal items. SSVP also provides free lunches Tuesday-Saturday, offers shower, laundry, hygiene products, and clothing for women, children and men. The City, additionally, contracts with ECAP, a local food pantry that provides daily access to nutritious food, healthy lifestyle training, clothing and other basic needs for those in need. All three organizations provide referrals to community resources for those in need, while OD and SSVP also provide housing navigation and provide financial assistance to those moving towards long term housing solutions. • Principle 5: Ensure Access to Shelter or Housing Options – Describe how low barrier resources to housing and supportive services are communicated to encampment residents. Include how strategies involve alternative measures to criminalization, focusing on service engagement and harm reduction. (350 characters max) Emeryville communicates the availability of low-barrier shelter, housing, health, and other supportive service options through direct engagement, written information when available, verbal explanation, and coordination with OD and regional partners. OD staff work with residents to explain available resources in practical terms and provide warm handoffs to other partners, whenever possible. Operation Dignity’s contact information is included on encampment closure notices posted by the City, so that unhoused homeless residents can call them if they have questions or concerns. Operation Dignity will inform residents of available housing solutions, including emergency shelter, interim housing, temporary stabilization resources, veteran-specific housing programs for eligible veterans, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, affordable housing opportunities, and other community resources. Additionally, Emeryville provides access for unhoused residents at the SSVP, a nearby low-barrier shelter that provides walk-in emergency shelter, meals, and housing navigation services to clients. SVDP will reserve several beds each night for referred and non-referred clients from the City of Emeryville. SVdP will also assist with transitioning residents to permanent housing, including financial assistance with moving costs.
• Principle 6: Develop Pathways to Permanent Housing and Supports – Describe Housing First strategies emphasizing low barriers, a harm-reduction model, and services to support people obtaining permanent housing more efficiently. Identify efforts to align federal, state, and local funding/programs to provide clear pathways to permanent housing. (350 characters max)
The City aims to maintain low barriers to shelter and housing. OD’s Housing First Model approach emphasizes low-barrier access, harm reduction, individualized service planning, and practical support that helps residents move from unsheltered homelessness toward permanent housing. Once a resident is engaged, OD helps identify the most appropriate housing pathway based on eligibility, need, and availability. Pathways may include Coordinated Entry referrals, permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, HUD-VASH or SSVF resources for eligible veterans, affordable housing applications, reunification options, and other communitybased housing opportunities and service needs. Through OD, the City supports unhoused residents with document readiness, identification replacement, benefits enrollment, income stabilization, housing applications, landlord coordination, transportation to appointments, move-in planning, and post-placement stabilization when available. Health care, behavioral health, substance use, employment, and legal support are coordinated as needed. Additionally, the City funds OD and SSVP to provide rapid rehousing services, separate from those rapid rehousing programs connected to the Coordinated Entry system. • Principle 7: Create a Plan for What Will Happen to Encampment Sites After Closure – Describe plans for former encampment spaces (long-term solutions to prevent encampments from reoccurring). Include efforts to emphasize safety, accessibility, and inclusivity that improve infrastructure. Example: Communities can include curb cuts to increase mobility access and enhanced lighting to encourage safety. (350 characters max) After an encampment closure, the City of Emeryville leads post-closure planning, cleaning, monitoring, restoration, and infrastructure decisions through Public Works and other City functions. Site planning may include trash removal, environmental hazard mitigation, maintenance, lighting, accessibility improvements, infrastructure repair, monitoring, and other public space improvements that support safety and reduce conditions that contribute to re-encampment. The city will continue to work with OD to monitor the areas to identify if any individuals return, new encampments development, and if there are any illegal dumping or safety concerns.

Certification and Authorization:

Signature of Authorized Representative Date
RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE

AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM

APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING

DESIGNATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Government Code section 65589.9 established the Prohousing Designation Program (“Program”), which creates incentives for jurisdictions that are compliant with State housing element requirements and that have enacted Prohousing local policies; and
WHEREAS, such jurisdictions will be designated Prohousing, and, as such, will receive additional points or other preference during the scoring of their competitive applications for specified housing and infrastructure funding; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has adopted regulations (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 et seq.) to implement the Program (“Program Regulations”), as authorized by Government Code section 65589.9, subdivision (d); and
WHEREAS, in 2023, the City of Emeryville applied for and received a Prohousing Designation status, which will expire on January 1, 2027; and WHEREAS, Program SS of the Emeryville 2023 – 2031 Housing Element states that “The City will seek a Prohousing Designation from the California Housing and Community Development Department for enacting favorable zoning and land use policies, policies to accelerate the production of housing, reduction of construction and development policies, and providing financial subsidies.”; and
WHEREAS, the City released the draft Prohousing Designation application for 30-day public comment review on August 28, 2026, which will end on October 6, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Housing Committee reviewed the Prohousing Designation application at their September 2, 2026 meeting and recommended that the City Council authorize submittal of the application to HCD; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the Prohousing Designation Program Application at their September 24, 2026 meeting and voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council authorize submittal of the application to HCD; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing regarding the Prohousing Designation Program Application at their October 6, 2026 meeting; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Emeryville that the City Council authorizes the submittal of a Prohousing Designation Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

Resolution No. _____
Prohousing Designation
City Council Meeting | October 6, 2026

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ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Emeryville at a Regular Meeting held October 6, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY
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