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City Council/RSA Agenda 846 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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City Council/RSA Agenda 847 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Jurisdiction Union City ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023
Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining Application
Status Notes
2 3 4 6 7 8 9 11 12
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Date Application
Submitted+
(see instructions)
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total PROPOSED
Units by Project
Total
APPROVED
Units by project
Total
DISAPPROVED
Units by Project
Was APPLICATION
SUBMITTED
Pursuant to GC
65913.4(b)?
(SB 35
Streamlining)
Ddi the housing
development
application seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government Code
section 65915?
Were incentives
or concessions
reqested
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915 approved?
Please indicate
the status of the
application.
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 2 0 10 12 11 0 087-003802700
388 Appian Way Mojadiddy Residence -
Single Family Detached
ASD-22-009, UP22-002
SFD O
3/29/2022
1 1 1 No No No Approved
087-003304400
4312 Dyer St Dyer Street Townhomes SD-22-001
SFA O
4/7/2022
2 7 9 9 No No No Approved
087 38 19 379 Appian Way Magee Residence ASD-21-017, UP21-004SFD O 3/17/2022
1 1 1 No No No Approved
087 003304400
34550 Mission Blvd. Randhawa Residence SD-22-002, UP-22- 003
SFD O
4/7/2022
1 1 No No No Withdrawn
No utilities at site triggering
CEQA review for original
Demo/Rebuild which owner
converted to a
Rehabiltation of the home.
0 0
0 0
0 0
Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
1 5
Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bonus Law Applications
10 Housing Development Applications Submitted
City Council/RSA Agenda 848 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Jurisdiction Union City ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023
1 Projection Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation by
Income Level 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total Units to Date (all years) Total Remaining
RHNA by Income
Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - 2 1 3 8 12 7 23 31 -
Above Moderate 417 - 288 1 27 77 8 - - 1 - 402 15
1,106
- 290 2 30 85 20 7 23 32 - 489 617
5 6 7
Extremely low-Income
Need 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total Units to Date Total Units
Remaining
159 - - - - - - - - - - 159
Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].
105
-
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.
87 Moderate
317
180
192
Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here -
2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
317
180
Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.
Total RHNA
Total Units
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Extremely Low-Income Units*
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely low-income category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). *Extremely low-income houisng need determined pursuant to Govermnet Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten.
Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).
City Council/RSA Agenda 849 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Jurisdiction Union City
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation HE-A.a Rezone Program
The City shall rezone enough land to
accommodate the remaining housing
need of 154 lower-income and 210 above
moderate-income units within two years
of adoption of the Housing Element. The
City shall ensure that the rezoned sites
are large enough to accommodate a
minimum of 16 units per site, will permit
owner-occupied and rental multifamily
residential uses by-right (without a
conditional use permit, planned unit
development permit, or other
discretionary action), and that at least 50
percent of the remaining need will be
accommodated on sites zoned for
exclusively residential uses.
Rezone land by January
31, 2016 to accommodate
fourth Housing Element
cycle unaccommodated
need of 84 housing units.
Rezone to accommodate
remaining need within
three years of adoption
(January 2018).
This program is completed. In Jan 2016, the City Council adopted a General Plan Amendment (CC Resolution #4846-16), Zoning Text Amendment (Ordinance #815- 16) and Zoning Map Amendment (Ordinance #816-16) to redesignate two Housing Element rezone sites (PR-3 and PR-4) that together accommodated 136 lowerincome units and 188 above-moderate income units resulting in a remaining balance 18 lower-income units and 22 above moderate-income units needed to satisfy the Rezone Program objective. In 2018, the City identified the following three sites to address the remaining need. • Smith Street Mixed-Use Site – 28 expected lower-income units - rezone completed in April 2018 (Ordinance 851-18) • Florence Street Site - 6 expected above-moderate income units - no rezone required • Vallejo Street Site (6 expected above-moderate income units) - no rezone required These 3 sites will provide an expected total of 28 lower-income units and 12 above-moderate income units. Of the 28 lower-income units expected on the Smith Street Mixed-use site, 18 of those are to be counted toward the lowerincome required need with the remaining 10 units being counted towards the above-moderate income required need. These 10 units combined with the additional 12 expected above-moderate income units will satisfy the required 22 above-moderate income need.
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
City Council/RSA Agenda 850 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation HE-A.b Participate in
Priority Development Area
Program
As a means to assist development of the
Station District, the City shall continue
to participate in the Priority
Development Area (PDA) program,
which offers incentives to encourage
affordable and high density housing
adjacent to transit. The City shall
participate through attending PDA
meetings, implementing the Station
District Plan, and facilitating housing
and employment-related development in
the Station District.
Ongoing The City expanded it's PDA to encompass a larger p HE-A.c Maintain Vacant
Land Inventory
The City shall continue to maintain a
current inventory of vacant residentiallyzoned parcels and associated development potential and a list of
recently approved residential projects to
assist developers in identifying land
suitable for residential development.
The City shall continue to annually
update the inventory. The City shall
continue to make this information
available to the public and developers
through the City’s website.
Ongoing, update inventory
annually Ongoing
City Council/RSA Agenda 851 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation HE-A.d Develop RHNA
Evaluation Procedure
To ensure sufficient residential capacity
is maintained to accommodate the
RHNA need, the City will develop and
implement a formal ongoing (project-byproject) evaluation procedure pursuant to Government Code Section 56863.
Should an approval of development
result in a reduction of capacity below
the residential capacity needed to
accommodate the remaining need for
lower income households, the City will
identify and re-zone sufficient sites to
accommodate the shortfall.
Ongoing Ongoing - evaluated as part of the City's development review process HE-A.e Monitor PubliclyOwned Land
The City shall continue to monitor the
status of available land owned by
Caltrans and other public agencies and
actively work with developers that may
wish to develop such properties for
housing.
Monitor at least annually Ongoing - monitored on an annual basis HE-A.f Secondary Dwelling
Unit Information Program
The City shall promote the development
of secondary dwellings units by
continuing to provide informational
handouts at the Planning Division public
counter and posting information on the
City's website.
Ongoing
An informational handout on secondary / accessory units is posted on the City's website and is available at the Planning Division Counter. The City updated its accessory dwelling unit ordinance in 2016 in response to changes in State law and the City further updated its ordinance in 2018 to reflect the 2017 changes in State law. The CIty has also updated its Ordinance to be consistent with the 2019 changes in State law and the new information was posted to the City's website.
Currently, the City is in the process is of updating its current ADU ordinance by July 1, 2023 as well as review legislative changes annually in September and update the ordinance as necessary to comply with State law before January 1st of the following year.
HE-A.g Parking Reduction
in CSMU Zoning District
The City shall reduce residential parking
requirements in the CSMU to facilitate
transit-oriented residential development.
Year 2015
As part of the Station District Specific Plan Update and related Zoning Text Amendments, the City updated the parking standards to add parking maximums to facilitate transit-oriented residential development.
City Council/RSA Agenda 852 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation HE-B.a Affordable Housing
Ordinance
The City shall continue to implement the
Affordable Housing Ordinance. Ongoing Ongoing
HE-B.b Support Affordable
Housing Development
The City shall continue to provide
financial and/or technical support to
local non-profit organizations and the
Alameda County Housing Authority to
assist in the acquisition of properties,
pursue grant funding, and leverage City
funds for the development of affordable
housing, including extremely lowincome housing.
Research funding
opportunities annually and
pursue funding as
available
Ongoing as funding opportunities and projects arise annually and pursue funding as available thorugh the coordination with non-profit partners and affordable housing developers. The City is currently working with the affordable housing developer MidPen Housing Corporation to develop a 100% affordable housing development named Lazuli Landing. The project will provide 80 affordable units for extremely low, very-low, and low-income households. The project is currently funded by Alameda County Measure A1 Base City and Regional Pool funding, Housing In-Lieu Funds generate by the City, Former Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Bond funding, land sale proceeds, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds, and was awarded an Affordable HOusing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) award in 2022.
HE-B.c Update Density
Bonus Ordinance
The City shall update the Density Bonus
Ordinance to explicitly comply with
current (2014) State law and also to
allow units that are required to be
maintained as affordable units pursuant
to the City’s Affordable Housing
Ordinance to be considered restricted
affordable units for the purposes of
determining whether the housing
development qualifies for a density
bonus.
Year 2016
The City amended the density bonus provision of the City's Affordable Housing Ordinance to comply with State law and to meet the requirements of this implementation program. The ordinance amendment went into effect on May 12, 2016 (Ordinance #817-16).
HE-B.d Preserve
Affordable Units
The City shall continue to implement
existing City guidelines for the
preservation of affordable units in Citybond and other publicly financed projects. The City shall monitor assisted
projects that are eligible to terminate
affordability controls and respond to any
Notice of Intent or Plan of Action.
Ongoing
The City continues to conduct onsite monitoring visit and inspection of Wisteria Place Apartments, a 40 unit affordable, senior housing project that received City HOME funds. The City found Wisteria Place Apartments to be in compliance with the HOME regulations. The City is in the process of completing another onsite monitoring visit by April 2023. The City continues to conduct desk audits of affordable units.
City Council/RSA Agenda 853 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation HE-B.e Promote Affordable
Housing
The City shall place general information
regarding affordable housing programs
as well as promoting specific projects
on the City website, in the City
newsletter, at City Hall, in the local
newspaper, and on local cable access.
The City shall also continue to
participate in annual housing fairs and
other presentation and workshops to
promote the City’s housing programs in
the community.
Ongoing
Information on affordable housing opportunities is regularly updated and posted on the City's website and is made available at City Hall and community centers.
The City maintains an affordable housing interest list and sends notifications to the list when new affordable housing opportunities arise. The City also continues to participate in presentations/meetings to promote the City's housing programs.
The City also hosts the Alameda County Housing portal on its website to ensure that residents are able to access new affordable housing developments throughout Alameda County.
HE-C.a First Time
Homebuyer Program
The City shall continue a first time
homebuyer program, as funding is
available, either through State funding
or through program-related income.
Monitor funding sources
at least annually and
pursue funding as it
becomes available
The City's First Time Homebuyer Program Administrator, Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley, disbanded in June 2015 and subsequently the City's First Time Homebuyer Program was dissolved. Additionally, due to the dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies, the City currently does not have funding available for first time homebuyer programs. However, the City continued to provide funding to the Alameda County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program while it was active, up until 2020. Additionally, the City continues to monitor and pursue new funding sources and promote non-City funded programs, such as CalHFA, through its website and other promotional material.
HE-C.b Mortgage Credit
Certificate Program
The City shall continue to work with
Alameda County to administer the
Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
program.
Ongoing
The City continues to work with Alameda County to administer and review if the the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program will be revived. There were no applicants in 2022. In 2018, one (1) mortgage credit certificate and one (1) refinance mortgage credit certificate were issued for Union City. Also in 2020, we were notified by the County that CDLAC would not be providing MCC funds to counties statewide.
There continues to be no funding for the MCC program and Alameda County exhausted its 2019 allocation of funds in October 2019.
HE-C.c Section 8 Rental
Assistance Program
The City shall continue to support the
Alameda County Housing Authority in its
continuing administration of HUD
Section 8 rental certificates and
vouchers to assist very low-income
Union City households.
Ongoing Ongoing
City Council/RSA Agenda 854 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation HE-C.d Homebuyer
Education
The City shall support the efforts of
local HUD-approved counseling
agencies in their homebuyer-education,
post-purchase, and default/ foreclosure
counseling efforts. The City shall post
information on the City website about
foreclosure counseling, toll-free
hotlines, foreclosure prevention
programs, and other resources available
for residents facing possible
foreclosures.
Ongoing
The City continues to support local HUD-approved counseling agencies and information on homebuyer education and foreclosure counseling is regularly updated and posted on the City's website and is made available at City Hall and community centers.
HE-C.e Rental Assistance
Program
The City shall continue to provide rental
assistance, as funding is available, to
very low- and extremely low-income
residents at the Tropics Mobile Home
Park. The City also allocates its HOME
funding to Tenant Based Rental
Assistance (TBRA) in partnerhsip with
the City of Fremont.
Annual certification
The City continues to provide rental assistance to very low and extremely-low income residents at the Tropics Mobile Home Park. The City also provides Tenant Based Rental Assistance in partnership with the City of Fremont through the HOME program.
HE-D.a Housing
Rehabilitation
The City shall give high priority for the
expenditure of a portion of CDBG funds
for housing rehabilitation, and directly
contract with the County to administer
the housing rehabilitation services. The
City shall also use Housing Successor
funds and HOME funds as available and
appropriate, to support housing
rehabilitation for lower-income
households.
Contract with the County
annually for rehabilitation
services
The City continued to contract with Alameda County Healthy Homes Program to administer the Housing Rehabilitation Program. In 2022, the Healthy Home program was able to complete rehabiltation projects on 18 in Union City. The City expended approximately $57,000 in CDBG funding to support housing rehabilitation for lower-income households.
HE-D.b Improvements in
the Decoto and Old
Alvarado Neighborhoods
As appropriate, the City shall continue
capital-improvement and housingrehabilitation programs to upgrade infrastructure and housing in the Decoto
and Old Alvarado neighborhoods.
Contract with the County
annually for CDBG funds
CDBG funds support the Housing Rehabilitation Program, which is available citywide.
City Council/RSA Agenda 855 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation HE-D.c Code Enforcement
The City shall continue to encourage the
rehabilitation of substandard residential
properties by homeowners and
landlords, using the Code Enforcement
program when necessary, to improve
overall housing quality and conditions
in the city.
As complaints are
received
The City continues to use code enforcement to encourage the rehabilitation of substandard residential properties. In calendar year 2022, 221 code enforcement cases were closed.
HE-D.d Secure Buildings
to Reduce Crime
The City shall continue programs that
work with property owners in areas
affected by poor building design and
disproportionately high levels of
criminal activity to add security devices,
secure property boundaries, and
redesign building elements to reduce
crime problems.
Ongoing Ongoing
HE-E.a Support Fair
Housing Counseling
Services
The City shall continue to provide funds
and support for ECHO Housing in the
operation of its fair-housing counseling
services. The City shall continue to
coordinate with ECHO in working with
rental housing owners and tenants to
ensure understanding and compliance
with fair-housing laws. The City shall
continue to refer housing complaints to
ECHO.
Ongoing The City continues to provide CDBG and General Funds to ECHO Housing.
HE-E.b Distribute Fair
Housing Information
The City shall obtain information on fair
housing laws from the Department of
Housing and Community Development
and State Fair Employment and Housing
Commission’s enforcement programs
and make it available to the public.
Ongoing Information on fair housing laws and programs is regularly updated and posted on the City's website and is made available at City Hall and community centers.
City Council/RSA Agenda 856 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation HE-F.a Housing for Large
Families
Through ongoing discussions with forprofit and nonprofit developers and local realtors, the City shall monitor the
needs of large families in obtaining
appropriately-sized rental housing. If a
need is identified, the City shall work
with developers to encourage the
inclusion of 3- and 4-bedroom units in
new multifamily developments.
Ongoing
The City continues to work with developers regarding housing for large families as projects arise. The City issued entitlements for the Station East Residential Mixed Use Project in 2021, which proposed 974 multi-family units; the majority of units were 3 and 4 bedroom units. The project included both for-sale and rental housing.
HE-F.b Partnerships to
Address Homeless Needs
The City shall continue to participate
with the appropriate homeless agencies
in its efforts to address the needs of
Union City residents in need of
emergency shelter or temporary
housing.
Ongoing
The City continues to operate a safe parking program, CAREavan, for homeless individuals/families who are temporarily living in their cars. The program is a collaborative effort between the City, the school district, and local community and faith based organizations. The program rotates between five participating locations including the City's senior center. All sites offer restroom service throughout the night and the City provides an overnight attendant at each site.
Some sites also provide additional services such as showers, laundry, computers, free Wi-Fi, and free phone charging stations for the participants. More than 406 adults and 182 children have enrolled in the program since its inception in June 2016 and on average, the program has 30 cars/ 50 people utilize the program per night. The City pays approximately $85,000/year to cover the cost of the over-night facility attendant. Additionally, the City participated in the bi-annual, county-wide homeless count in 2019 and has particpated in the 2021 Homeless Point in Time (PIT) count, that was brought back this year since it had to be paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 PIT count observed 489 unsheltered individuals in the City. The City continues to coordinate with organizations providing homeless services, other jurisdictions, and EveryOne Home to address homelessness in Union City.
HE-F.c Affordable Senior
Housing
As appropriate, the City shall continue
to partner with the Housing Authority
and non-profit developers to build
affordable senior housing on targeted
sites within proximity to amenities and
key services for seniors.
As appropriate As appropriate, the City shall continue to partner with the Housing Authority and non-profit developers to build affordable senior housing.
City Council/RSA Agenda 857 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation HE-F.d Reasonable
Accommodation
The City shall create a public
information flyer on reasonable
accommodation for disabled persons
and provide that information on the
City's website.
Year 2016 The City has created a flyer on reasonable accommodation and it is posted on the City's website.
HE-F.e Development of
Housing for Persons with
Disabilities
Where practical and feasible, the City
shall support applications for County,
State, and Federal funding for the
construction and rehabilitation of
supportive housing for persons with
disabilities, including developmental
disabilities.
Support applications as
opportunities arise The City will continue to support applications as they arise HE-F.h Coordinate with the
Regional Center of the
East Bay
The City shall work with the Regional
Center of the East Bay to implement an
outreach program informing residents of
the housing and services available for
persons with developmental disabilities.
Initiate contact in 2015-16
The City worked with the Regional Center of the East Bay to provide outreach and marketing material, that is available at City Hall and other community facilities. The City also continues to maintain a live link to the organization's website through the City website.
HE-G.a Promote
Weatherization Programs
The City shall continue to post and
distribute information on currently
available weatherization programs.
Ongoing Information on weatherization programs is regularly updated and posted on the City's website and is made available at City Hall and community centers.
HE-G.b Encourage Energy
Efficient Appliance
Upgrades
The City shall collaborate with PG&E,
Alameda County Water District, and nonprofit organizations to promote existing financial incentive programs to
encourage voluntary replacement of
inefficient appliances with new Energy
Star appliances. The City shall leverage
the Energy Upgrade California platform
to promote Energy Star appliances and
electronics.
Ongoing The City continues to promote the Energy Upgrade program through its website and permit center.
City Council/RSA Agenda 858 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation HE-G.c Energy Upgrade
California
The City shall support regional efforts to
implement Energy Upgrade California
program for residential property owners.
The City shall leverage Energy Upgrade
California outreach and educational
materials to encourage energy efficiency
retrofits and the use of energy efficient,
low-carbon, or renewable technologies.
Ongoing The City continues to promote the Energy Upgrade program through its website, permit center, periodic workshops, and direct mail.
HE-G.d Solar Panel
Program
The City shall continue working on a
comprehensive solar PV program that
provides outreach, financing, and other
forms of assistance to homeowners.
Ongoing In September 2015, the City approved six PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) providers to operate in Union City, creating a financing option for solar PV.
HE-G.e Solar Hot Water
Heater Program
The City shall develop a program to
facilitate the installation of solar hot
water heaters in homes.
Ongoing
The City is finalzing the creation of promotional material to facilitate installation of solar hot water heaters including preparation of outreach materials that will be posted on the City’s website.
HE-H.a Staff Coordination
City staff members involved in the
implementation of Housing Element
programs shall meet biannually to
review progress in addressing housing
issues, especially issues relating to
affordable housing.
Biannually In practice, staff coordinates more frequently on an on-going basis.
HE-H.b Annual Progress
Report
The City shall review and report
annually on the implementation of
Housing Element programs and the
City’s effectiveness in meeting the
program objectives for the prior
calendar
Annually Ongoing
City Council/RSA Agenda 859 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation
City Council/RSA Agenda 860 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation General Comments:
City Council/RSA Agenda 861 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Jurisdiction Union City
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount Total award amount is auto-populated based on amounts entered in rows 15-26.
Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement
Requested
Other
Funding Notes
1. Project Initiation; 2. Evaluation of
Existing Housing Element $10,000.00 $0.00 None
3. Housing Needs Assessment; 4.
Fair Housing Assessment; 5.
Constraints Analysis;
$32,000.00 $0.00 None
6. Sites Inventory Analysis &
Rezone Strategy $30,000.00 $0.00 None
7. Funding & Other Housing
resources; 8. Goals, Policies, &
Programs
$25,000.00 $0.00 None
9. Administrative Draft Housing
Element; 10. Publie Review Draft
Housing Element
$18,000.00 $0.00 None
11. HCD Review and Revisions $10,000.00 $0.00 None
12. General Plan Amendment &
Rezoning $30,000.00 $0.00 None
13. Environmental Review $40,000.00 $0.00 None
14. Final Housing Element &
Adoption $15,000.00 $0.00 None
15. Community Engagement $40,000.00 $0.00 None
16. Meetings, Coordination, and
Administration $50,000.00 $0.00 None
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Completed
In Progress
Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.
$ 300,000.00
Task Status
In Progress
Completed
In Progress
In Progress
Completed
Completed
In Progress
Completed
In Progress
City Council/RSA Agenda 862 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto-populated from Table A2) Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
0 0
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 31
1 32
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 5
0 Total Units 5
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability Summary Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
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Jurisdiction Union City Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2022
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of
Units
Surplus
Designation
Parcel Size (in
acres) Notes
087-0011-0017-06
(portion), 087-0011-
0017-07 (portion),
087-0011-0015-15,
087-0011-0015-14
Alvarado-Niles Road/Osprey Drive Vacant 0 Surplus Land 25 Through a Notice of Availbility
process, the City entered into an
Exclusvie Negotiating Agreement with
a developer for a portion of the site,
which is still valid.
NOTE: This table is meant to contain an invenory of
ALL surplus/excess lands the reporting jurisdiction
owns
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
For Alameda County jurisdictions, please format the APN's as follows:999A-9999-999-99
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Jurisdiction Union City
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 31
1 32
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
SFA 0 0 0
SFD 0 1 0
2 to 4 0 0 0
5+ 0 0 0
ADU 0 31 5
MH 0 0 0
Total 0 32 5
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
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4 12
11 0
0 0
0 0
Income Rental Ownership Total
Very Low 0 0 0
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
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Units Constructed - SB 35 Streamlining Permits
Number of Streamlining Applications Approved
Total Developments Approved with Streamlining
Total Units Constructed with Streamlining
Total Housing Applications Submitted:
Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:
Total Housing Units Approved:
Total Housing Units Disapproved:
Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 35 Streamlining Provisions
Number of Applications for Streamlining
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Agenda Item
DATE: MARCH 2, 2023
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: CARMELA CAMPBELL, ECONOMIC, AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: 2022 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ANNUAL PROGRESS
REPORT UPDATE
Staff is requesting that the Planning Commission recommend the City Council accept the attached annual report on the progress of the implementation of the General Plan, Exhibit A, and the annual Housing Element Annual Progress Report, Exhibit B, and submit to the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Housing and Community Development (HCD).
California Government Code Section 65400(a)(2) requires that the General Plan Annual Progress Report and the Housing Element Annual Progress Report must be submitted by April 1 of each year to the State Office of Planning and Research and the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
I. BACKGROUND
California Government Code Section 65300 requires each city and county to adopt a general plan for the physical development of the jurisdiction. On December 10, 2019, the City Council adopted the Union City 2040 General Plan. The housing element, a plan to meet the existing and projected housing needs, is one of several mandated elements of a general plan. The City’s 2015-2023 Housing Element was adopted January 27, 2015.
California Government Code §65400 (a) (2) requires that the local planning agency provide an annual progress report on the General Plan and the annual Housing Element to the legislative body, which is the City of Union City’s City Council. Staff is also bringing the documents to the Planning Commission for their review.
California Government Code Section 65400 mandates local agencies to:
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“Investigate and make recommendations to the legislative body regarding reasonable and practical means for implementing the general plan…so that it will serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and development, preservation and conservation of open-space land and natural resources, and the efficient expenditure of public funds relating to the subjects addressed in the general plan.”
The same Government Code section requires local agencies to:
“Provide by April 1 of each year an annual report to the legislative body, the Office of Planning and Research, and the Department of Housing and Community Development that includes…the progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs…and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing.”
The Union City’s 2040 General Plan Annual Progress Report (Exhibit A) includes the following required elements:
A. The degree to which its approved general plan complies with the guidelines developed and adopted pursuant to Section 65040.2 and the date of the last revision to the general plan;
B. An overview of the City’s General Plan status and progress; C. A summary of recently completed and active General Plan and Development Code amendments;
D. The progress of the city or county in adopting or amending its general plan or local open-space element in compliance with its obligations to consult with California Native American tribes.
The Housing Element Annual Progress Report (Exhibit B) includes the progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and is prepared using standards, forms, and definitions adopted by the Department of Housing and Community Development.
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II. DISCUSSION
Staff has developed the General Plan and Housing Element APRs summarizing the City’s activities for 2022, which address progress toward meeting programs and goals of the 2040 General Plan and the 2015-2023 Housing Element. After review and acceptance by the City Council, each report is required to be submitted to OPR and HCD by April 1 of each year. The General Plan Annual Progress Report, included as Exhibit A, includes each implementation program as listed in Chapter 10, “Specific Implementation Programs” of the 2040 General Plan. The Housing Element Annual Progress Report, included as Exhibit B, comprises progress of the 2015-2023 Housing Element for 2022 as required by HCD’s RHNA reporting requirement.
The contents of the reports are briefly summarized in sections A through C below.
A. General Plan Annual Report
Consistency with State General Plan Guidelines
The 2040 General Plan, adopted in 2019, was prepared in compliance with the State’s General Plan Guidelines (Government Code 65040.2). The General Plan APR describes how the updated General Plan complies with the guidelines by laying out a plan for the physical development of the city and any land outside its boundaries that bears relation to its planning” (California Government Code Section 65300). The Background section describes the process of shaping the 2040 General Plan and the implementation programs to guide the plan’s goals.
Government Code section 65302 requires general plans to include 7 elements which are listed below along with the corresponding Union City General Plan element in parenthesis:
• Land use Element (Chapter 3 - Land Use Element);
• Circulation Element (Chapter 5 – Mobility Element);
• Conservation Element (Chapter 8 - Resource Conservation); • Open Space Element (Chapter 8 - Resource Conservation); • Noise Element (Chapter 6 – Safety Element);
• Safety Element (Chapter 6 – Safety Element);
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• Environmental justice (Chapter 2 - Health and Quality of Life); and • Housing Element (under a separate cover from the General Plan).
The General Plan also includes five optional elements: Economic Development (Chapter 1), Health and Quality of Life (Chapter 2), Community Design (Chapter 4), Public Facilities and Services (Chapter 7), and Special Areas (Chapter 11).
Specific implementation programs are contained in each element and summarized in Chapter 10, “Specific Implementation Programs” for ease of review. The following sections provide an overview of each element and progress towards implementing its various actions.
Status of the General Plan Implementation Progress
The General Plan APR provides the status of implementation of the General Plan. A description of each element is provided followed by programs that implement each element. There are a total of 122 implementation programs, which implement the General Plan’s nine (9) elements. The bulk of the report focuses on the status of the various implementation programs. Due to the large number of programs, staff prepared a summary table to assist with the Commission’s review (Attachment 1).
Consultation with California Native American Tribes
A description of the City’s consultation with California Native American tribes is provided in the General Plan APR. Chapter 905 of the Statutes of 2004 requires that when preparing or amending a general plan or adopting a specific plan, opportunities for involvement of citizens of the California Native American tribes must be provided by cities and counties. complies with. The General Plan APR provides a detailed overview of compliance.
B. General Plan and Development Code Amendments
The City has made several substantive amendments to the General Plan since its adoption in December of 2019, and to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map for the same time period. Amendments have been made to be consistent with the Station District Specific Plan; to update uses in the Union Landing Commercial (CUL) District; to accommodate new legislation related to housing; and for the Lazuli Landing Project. Additional minor updates are detailed in the General Plan APR.
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C. Housing Element Annual Progress Report
The Housing Element APR provides progress on housing development and housingrelated programs for 2022. The State requires detailed and specific reporting of the City’s progress in meeting its share of the regional housing need allocation (RHNA). The City Council adopted the 5th Cycle 2015 – 2023 Housing Element January 27, 2015, and the Element was certified by the State as being compliant with state law on February 19, 2015.
In addition to the progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs, the reporting requirements also request information related to discretionary applications for new housing development, compliance with various state requirements including identification of the City’s surplus lands and projects that were processed consistent with SB 35, and status on State grants that the City received.
The APR tracks housing progress by reporting on the number of housing applications submitted and through an annual building activity report summary that looks at the number of development projects that have been entitled, building permits issued, and certificates of occupancy that have been issued which is the final step in the building permit process. For housing projects completed or building permits issues, the reporting requires the units to be broken into affordability categories based on Area Median Income (AMI) for households. The categories include: Very Low Income (0-50% AMI), Low Income (50%-80% AMI), Moderate (80%-120% AMI), and Above-moderate (Above 120% AMI). AMI for 2022 for a family of four for Very Low Income was between $21,400 – $71,400, Low Income was between $71,400 - $109,600, Moderate Income was between $109,600 - $171,350, and Above-moderate Income was $171,350 or more. For 2022, the City issued building permits for 32 units including 31 Moderate Income units and one (1) Above-moderate income unit. The Moderate-Income units were accessory dwelling units (ADU) and the Above-moderate unit was a single -family residence. Of the 31 units, five (5) of the Moderate income ADU’s have completed construction. The City also received 4 housing applications with 12 units of housing approved.
As part of the APR, the City also includes a Housing Programs Progress Report that provides a summary of the implementation of the Housing Element programs. Some of the more notable programs for the City include:
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• Program HE-B.b. Support Affordable Housing Development. The City is continuing to review funding opportunities and coordinate with local non-profit organizations and affordable housing developers to create new affordable housing, including extremely low-income housing.
• HE-F.b Partnerships to Address Homeless Needs. The City will continue to support its CAREavan program and coordinate with other organizations providing homeless services in neighboring jurisdictions and throughout Alameda County to address homelessness in the City.
• HE-D.c. Code Enforcement, The City utilizes its code enforcement process to work with property owners to rehabilitate substandard residential properties. In 2022, there were 221 code enforcement cases closed in the city which is an increase from the previous year.
III. RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend the City Council accept the attached annual report on the progress of the implementation of the General Plan, Exhibit A, and the annual Housing Element Annual Progress Report, Exhibit B, and submit to the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Prepared by
Natalie Dean, Associate Planner and Francisco Gomez, Jr., Housing Manager Attachments
Exhibit A: General Plan Annual Progress Report
Exhibit B: Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Attachment 1: Summary table of General Plan Annual Progress Report City Council/RSA Agenda 872 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Desk Item
DATE: MARCH 2, 2023
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: CARMELA CAMPBELL, ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: 2022 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
UPDATES
Staff received questions/comments from Planning Commissioner Jo Ann Lew regarding the 2022 General Plan and Housing Annual Progress Report. The following are the questions received and staff’s responses (in red italics).
Commissioner Lew Comments
1. Exhibit A, City of Union City, General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2020 through 2022, contains no page numbers, headers or footers so it lacks structure and a professional appearance. Since the document has no page numbers, I will refer to the section or program number (where available).
Noted. The edit will be made in the version presented to City Council.
2. Exhibit A, Section titled “General Plan Background”, 1st para., 5th line – “for” is shown twice—after “plan” and as the first word in the quoted phrase. I recommend deleting one of them.
Noted. The edit will be made in the version presented to City Council.
3. Exhibit A, Program ED-4A, High-Speed Internet Program – please clarify why a transportation engineering consultant is studying a telecommunications program, which is the conduit for high speed internet connectivity. Also respond to the following: 1) is the conduit underground or above-ground, 2) what are the current uses for the conduit, and 3) can fiber optic cable be installed in the conduit in a manner which ensures no disruption or interference to existing uses? ATTACHMENT 5
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The High-Speed Internet program is looking to potentially use the conduit installed and leveraged for the city’s traffic intersections. The conduit was installed to allow connectivity to the active equipment within the traffic control cabinets. 1) The conduits are installed underground. 2) Copper cabling is currently installed in the conduit. 3) The installation of fiber in this conduit would replace the existing copper cabling. A migration to the fiber connected connectivity may require interruptions to the existing service.
4. Exhibit A, Section titled “Health and Quality of Life (Environmental Justice)”, Goal HQL-5 is shown twice and Goal HQL-6 is missing. Please make corrections to the list of goals.
Chapter 10, Implementation Programs, of the General Plan, does not include HQL-5, but does include HQL-6 as listed in Exhibit A.
5. Exhibit A, Program LU-6B, Status – the first sentence should include “of” after “in support” and “the addition of” is redundant and should be removed from the third sentence.
Duly noted. Staff is only able to make updates to the General Plan through a General Plan amendment process.
6. Exhibit A, Program CD-1B, 5th line – “is” should be “are” to ensure subject-verb agreement.
Duly noted. Staff is only able to make updates to the General Plan through a General Plan amendment process.
7. Exhibit A, Program M-1A, Status – “the” should be inserted after “consistent with.” Duly noted. Staff is only able to make updates to the General Plan through a General Plan amendment process.
8. Exhibit A, Program M-1B, Status – delete the letter “f” between “for” and “bicycle” in the last line.
Duly noted. Staff is only able to make updates to the General Plan through a General Plan amendment process.
9. Exhibit A, Program M-2B, 6th line – delete “re” at the end of this line (after the word “signal”).
Duly noted. Staff is only able to make updates to the General Plan through a General Plan amendment process.
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10. Exhibit A, Program M-2C, 6th line – “through” is redundant (has the same meaning as “via”) and should be deleted.
Duly noted. Staff is only able to make updates to the General Plan through a General Plan amendment process.
11. Exhibit A, Program M-4A, Status – “into” should be inserted after “entered” in the 3 rd line.
Duly noted. Staff is only able to make updates to the General Plan through a General Plan amendment process.
12. Exhibit A, Program M-4D – please clarify whether this program includes streets and sidewalks. If this program does not include sidewalks, please explain how and when sidewalks are maintained and rehabilitated.
The Pavement Management Program consists of evaluating the pavement condition index (PCI) of all public streets. It does not include evaluation of associated sidewalks. However, if substandard sidewalks or wheelchair ramps are identified for a street that is being repaved, such deficiencies are addressed as part of the paving project.
City has three different programs to address the deficiencies associated with sidewalks that could present a tripping hazard for the pedestrians, as follows:
• Sidewalk Shaving Program – This consist of establishing a list of uplifted sidewalks (up to an inch), as reported by residents and City staff. Once a substantial number of locations are on the list, City asks its on-call contractor to shave off the uplifted portions of the sidewalks. We have generally done one such project every two years. There is no cost to the adjacent homeowner for this service.
• Sidewalk Grinding Program – City crews also have equipment to grind out any uplifted sidewalks that need to be addressed immediately that cannot wait for to be included in the program above. City crews perform this service routinely on an as-needed basis. • Sidewalk Replacement Program – This program covers sidewalks that exceed the 1-inch threshold or have been lifted due to tree roots and require the entire sidewalk panel(s) to be removed and replaced and may also require replacement of adjacent sidewalk panels (typically 5’x5’) to ensure they conform to the new (lowered) sidewalk. Once approximately 100 locations are on the list, City goes to bid approximately every other year for such budgeted projects to get this work done. City’s pays the cost for the replacement of any associated curb & gutter using Measure BB/F funds, but the adjacent property owner is responsible to pay for the sidewalk replacement, per State law and City ordinance. The property owner is given an estimate of the cost prior to City Council/RSA Agenda 875 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
going to bid and beginning the work and given the option to address the tripping hazard using their own contractor. Generally, the property owners opt to join the City’s program since it eliminates the costs associated with taking out the permit and the lower costs for public bids due to the economies of scale enjoyed due to the large bid quantities.
13. Exhibit A, Program S-7A, Status, 2nd para., 5th line – “aides” should be “aids.” Duly noted. Staff is only able to make updates to the General Plan through a General Plan amendment process.
14. Exhibit A, Section titled “Public Facilities and Services”, Goal PF-3 – insert “service” after “reliable water.”
Duly noted. Staff is only able to make updates to the General Plan through a General Plan amendment process.
15. Exhibit A, Program PF-8E – please clarify the City’s justification for considering an internet connectivity fee and whether this fee duplicates the current 5% tax on telecommunications services. Also clarify who will have access to the expanded broadband service and who will be required to pay the connectivity fee. Please be specific as to whether a non-subscriber to the expanded broadband service will be required to pay this fee.
Measure WW is a 5% utility users’ tax on electricity, gas, video and telecommunication services approved by the voters in the November 2020 election. It provides an additional $5.5 million each year to “protect essential city services including senior citizen support and meal programs during COVID-19 crisis and recovery, 911 emergency and paramedic response, street and pothole repair, fire protection, disaster and health crisis preparedness, youth violence prevention and drug intervention programs, and other city service. There is no overlap with an “internet connectivity fee” as this fee will help fund the expansion of broadband access throughout the City. This will be clarified in the report provided to the City Council. In response to the other questions, those details will be worked out once staff begins work on development of the fee.
16. Exhibit A, Program PF-8F, Status – delete “a” after “deployed” in the 4th line.
Duly noted. Staff is only able to make updates to the General Plan through a General Plan amendment process.
17. Exhibit A, Program RC-4B – Insert “For” before “projects requiring” in the first line.
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Duly noted. Staff is only able to make updates to the General Plan through a General Plan amendment process.
18. Exhibit A, Section titled “Special Areas”, Goal SA-12 is listed twice. Please correct the list by deleting the second Goal SA-12.
Noted. The edit will be made in the version presented to City Council.
19. Exhibit A, Program SA-1D, Status – delete “to” after “update” in the first line.
Duly noted. Staff is only able to make updates to the General Plan through a General Plan amendment process.
20. Exhibit A, Program SA-8B, Status – please clarify that only the truck parking and outdoor storage portions of each affected business must cease, and the remaining portions of the business may continue.
Any portion of a use which is not subject to the amortization and was established legally and/or currently permitted within the Light Industrial (ML) Zoning District can continue operations.
21. Exhibit A, Program SA-11A, Status – the last sentence is confusing. Please revise for clarity.
Noted. The edit will be made in the version presented to City Council.
22. Exhibit A, Program SA-12B, Status – I recommend “to re-designated” be changed to “to re-designate” for verb agreement with “to provide” and “to reflect” in the second sentence.
Noted. The edit will be made in the version presented to City Council.
23. Exhibit B lacks page numbers on all pages and appropriate headers and footers starting with the fifth page through the fourth to last page.
Noted. The edit will be made in the version presented to City Council.
24. Exhibit B contains cells with incomplete information as a result of being cutoff at the left margin or bottom of some rows. This document should be reviewed and corrected to ensure all cells contain all required information.
Noted. The edit will be made in the version presented to City Council.
25. Attachment 1 contains cells with incomplete information as a result of being cutoff at the bottom of some rows. Also, page numbers are shown at the top left and bottom right corners of each page; it is unnecessary to show page numbers twice. Finally, was City Council/RSA Agenda 877 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
it necessary to print the document in color instead of black and white since it appears the colors were applied arbitrarily?
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 March 2, 2023
DRAFT
CITY OF UNION CITY
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
ON THURSDAY MARCH 2, 2023 7:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL
34009 ALVARADO-NILES ROAD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
AND VIA TELECONFERENCE
1. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Lee Guio; Vice Chairperson Ed Mack Agbuya, Commissioner JoAnn Lew; Commissioner Seyi Mclelland; Commissioner Amandeep Sandhu*
*Arrived at 7:10 pm
2. STAFF: Carmela Campbell (Economic & Community Development Director); Alex Mog (Deputy City Attorney); Farooq Azim (City Engineer); Brandon DeLucas (Associate Planner); Natalie Dean (Associate Planner); Denisse Anzoategui (Administrative Assistant III)
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
After the 2022 General Plan and Housing Annual Progress Report Update Chairperson Guio stated that he would be breaking away from the agenda as there was an individual there that did not have the opportunity to speak earlier in the Oral Communications section and invited Ms.
Child’s to speak.
Dorothy Childs, 3224 San Carlos Way, Union City apologized for not understanding the process as she didn’t know when to speak but explained that she had enjoyed what she had heard and noted the hard work going on for the community. Ms. Childs explained that she has been a resident for 40 years in Union City along with her husband and daughter. Ms. Childs explained her concerns over the decision-making process in the residential area. Ms. Childs explained that she was there for some education to better understand how the decision is made when building occurs in neighborhoods. Ms. Childs noted that she had spoken to a gentleman in Ms.
Campbell’s office to better understand the process and was recommended to attend the meeting. Ms. Childs was looking for information of what the process is for homes that have already been preestablished.
Carmela Campbell, Economic & Community Development Director replied that she has a few options and could follow up with her at the end of the meeting. Ms. Campbell noted that she had likely spoken to Chuck Venook, Chief Building Official, but for future reference could be something that falls into the Planning Division’s realm. Ms. Campbell explained that when someone constructs in an existing residential neighborhood, for example a single-story addition, then it only requires a building permit as long as it is determined to be compliant with all applicable requirements and the permits are issued. Ms. Campbell added that a second story is a discretionary review and requires approval at the staff level and they notice the neighbors. Ms.
Campbell added that when that type of project occurs, the neighbors can comment. Ms.
Campbell also added that a new building would trigger Administrative Site Development review, and sometimes new homes come to the Planning Commission, and it really depends on the ATTACHMENT 6
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size, and if there is neighborhood interest. Ms. Campbell explained that in some higher density areas, like an apartment building, would go through a public process where they bring to the decision makers for approval.
Ms. Childs replied that she tried to educate herself but the information on the website was very unclear.
Ms. Campbell thanked Ms. Childs for the feedback and added that they could certainly make an appointment or continue the conversation following the meeting.
Ms. Childs thanked everyone for their time and noted that it had only been her second public meeting but as a retired nurse she was finding that she was interested in spending more time in her community and looked forward to attending a meeting again.
Chairperson Guio thanked Ms. Child’s and continued to Item 8: Commission Matters.
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. CONTINUED HEARINGS: None.
b. NEW HEARINGS:
1. HEALING SPRINGS ACUPUNCTURE AND WELLNESS, 33428 ALVARADONILES ROAD (APN: 475-100-36), USE PERMIT (UP-23-001): The applicant, Healing Springs Acupuncture and Wellness is seeking Use Permit (UP-23-001) approval to operate an acupuncture and acupressure medical service within an existing 1,303 square-foot tenant space within Building B of the Central Plaza development located at 33428 Alvarado-Niles Road (APN: 475-100-36) within the MS (Special Industrial) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this project be determined categorically exempt per Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Brandon DeLucas, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Chairperson Guio thanked Mr. DeLucas for the presentation and invited the Planning Commissioners to ask questions.
Commissioner Mclelland asked who is on the either side of the proposed acupuncture clinic.
Commissioner Mclelland suggested that they would be looking for a nice, quiet, relaxing environment.
Mr. DeLucas replied that on one side there is a sign business, but they do not manufacture the signs in house and operates more as an ordering location and the other neighboring space is HealthRight 360 which was a medical use that was approved two years prior by the Planning Commission. Mr. DeLucas also noted that Building B contains mostly office type versus Building A that holds a dry cleaner, and several restaurants that get more foot traffic.
Commissioner Mclelland asked when they are hoping to get the business up and running.
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Mr. DeLucas deferred to the applicant to answer but noted that he believed they would be ready immediately as they would not be making any changes to the interior. Mr. DeLucas added that they would open as soon as they obtained a business license.
Chairperson Guio asked if there was parking or any issues with parking in the rear.
Mr. DeLucas replied that there was plenty of parking in the rear. Mr. DeLucas noted that the rear of Building C is completely lined with parking. Mr. DeLucas also added that staff has noted there always being plenty of available spots. Mr. DeLucas also noted that there are access points from each tenant space to the rear to be useful for employees.
Julie Wang, 33428 Alvarado-Niles Road, introduced herself on behalf of the team. Ms. Wang explained that by allowing the project, the City would allow for the opportunity to improve resident’s access to alternative healthcare. Ms. Wang noted that if the Commission was unfamiliar with acupuncture, she could help explain a little more. Ms. Wang also noted the impacts to the community such as employment opportunities, boosting the local economy, and service to residents looking for treatment. Ms. Wang explained that acupuncture is a very effective treatment for the wide range of conditions from chronic pain to anxiety and depression.
Ms. Wang also noted that compared to traditional western medicine they provide a more comprehensive approach to health and their wellbeing. Ms. Wang also noted that approving the location would demonstrate a commitment to supporting small business and meet the growing demands for alternative healthcare services. Ms. Wang noted that she was a graduate of CCHS as an acupuncturist and was now a Director of Admission at the school. Ms. Wah also noted that she is now more focused on the practice and filling the roll as a community development advisor.
Commissioner Sandhu asked how many patients they would be seeing.
Ms. Wang replied that they don’t have any experience at this location but that they roughly see about one patient per hour. Ms. Wang noted that each treatment takes from 45 minutes to one hour.
Commissioner Mclelland asked when they would be ready to open.
Ms. Wang replied that they are very eager and would open once they received City approval.
Ms. Wang added that they are very simple and only need a treatment table and needles.
Commissioner Mclelland asked if any interior changes needed to be made.
Ms. Wang replied they would be happy to comply with the City and Fire Department. Ms. Wang added that if they need to make improvements then they would make sure to be complying. Ms.
Wang reminded the Commission that acupuncture is not complicated and that all they need is a treatment table with needles in a cozy and relaxing environment.
Vice Chairperson Agbuya asked Ms. Wang if she owned any other acupuncture businesses.
Ms. Wang replied that she did not.
Vice Chairperson Agbuya asked Ms. Wang if she would be managing her time between three roles.
Ms. Wang replied that for many years she was the Director Administrator at the acupuncture school, which she was also a graduate of, but her focus right now would be to practice as an acupuncturist. Ms. Wang explained that she is looking for more experience, and that after she City Council/RSA Agenda 881 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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graduated, she only practiced when helping an instructor or substituting. Ms. Wang explained that when the clinic opens, she will focus on the clinic and dedicate part-time to the school.
Commissioner Lew asked where the location of the school is.
Ms. Wang replied that the school is located at 1600 Broadway in Oakland. Ms. Wang added that it is a 40-year-old school, and the third oldest in the United States.
Commissioner Lew asked if the teaching of acupuncture requires a medical license.
Ms. Wang replied no, and that the training required for someone to practice acupuncture would be to attend school and obtain a master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ms. Wang added that after graduation you must train for 1,000 hours and then pass a State Board License test and then maintain a license.
Commissioner Lew asked Ms. Wang to explain more about the equipment used by the acupuncturists like the needles.
Ms. Wang explained that the needles are purchased with the license and not sold to regular people.
Commissioner Lew asked if the needles are reused or disposed of.
Ms. Wang replied that that are all disposable.
Commissioner Lew asked what they were made of.
Ms. Wang replied that they are made of stainless steel and are very tiny. Ms. Wang explained that when they make the incision into the skin they are barely felt. Ms. Wang explained that they are placed to travel through the body’s meridian channel which allows patients to keep their balance. Ms. Wang added that many patients have a good experience. Ms. Wang also noted the treatments help relieve patients of pain and avoid taking medication, different treatments can range to help weight management, menopause, and pain, and depression. Ms. Wang added that acupuncture is over 2000 years old, and the technique originated in China, but it has become more mainstream and even the United States military has used the technique to help people manage pain without medication.
Commissioner Lew asked if they would take insurance.
Ms. Wang replied that they plan on accepting insurance and hope to implement a program to provide a free first treatment for veterans to allow them to experience it. Ms. Wang also noted that prices will be scaled to make them affordable and friendly to the community. Ms. Wang added that seniors could face some financial challenges as well that they intend on helping.
Chairperson Guio recalled that when he was in college, he received acupuncture treatment and electrical impulses. Chairperson Guio asked if they would be using electronics or voltages with needles.
Ms. Wang replied that it is a part of treatment depending in which part of the body the problem is. Ms. Wang described the electrical being set at the mildest voltage. Ms. Wang also added that they would not be allowed to use any other equipment without medical proof. Ms. Wang added that they will also offer cupping and acupressure, which are all techniques of traditional Chinese medicine. Ms. Wang added that they focus on natural healing instead of cutting you open and suturing you back up.
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Commissioner Sandhu noted that the plan notes two rooms and an open space and asked whether they would add more rooms in the back.
Ms. Wang replied that they don’t have anything immediately planned because they want to see how the open space works. Ms. Wang noted that the want to offer community acupuncture which would allow 3-5 people to come in for a short, quick treatment. Ms. Wang added that this type of program is more affordable for people.
Commissioner Lew moved that the Planning Commission approve Use Permit UP-23-001, making the specific findings listed in section six of the staff report, subject to the Conditions of Approval and Adopt a Resolution confirming this action.
Commissioner Agbuya seconded.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (GUIO, AGBUYA, LEW, MCLELLAND, SANDHU)
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
The motion passes 5-0.
6. SUPPLEMENTAL STAFF REPORTS:
a. CONTINUED HEARINGS: None.
b. NEW REPORTS:
1. 2022 General Plan and Housing Annual Progress Report Update Carmela Campbell, Economic & Community Development Director, and Natalie Dean, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and reviewed the Desk Item prepared that evening.
Commissioner Lew had no questions.
Commissioner Agbuya asked what the timeline was for the high-speed connectivity in the industrial areas because there was a focus on attraction of businesses.
Ms. Campbell replied that is an ongoing issue. Ms. Campbell noted that while the City has not necessarily been pushing for it, it is the businesses that are demanding it and get the companies to install it. Ms. Campbell asked Mr. Azim if he would like to add anything more regarding high-speed internet going into the industrial area or about encroachment permits.
Farooq Azim, City Engineer, concurred and stated that his understanding is that as the need and requests for high-speed Internet services is rising and private companies are stepping up to provide it to customers.
Commissioner Agbuya asked what percentage of the industrial areas have high speed access as opposed to those that do not.
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Ms. Campbell replied that when they did the General Plan report back in 2015 it was low, possibly 20-30%. Ms. Campbell added that they don’t have a number because they are not tracking it but assured the Commissioner that it had increased. Ms. Campbell noted that while they have a traffic signalization study occurring now, it is not really related to the industrial areas. Ms. Campbell added that they would see about trying to get that information, but it might be challenging because no one really tracks it.
Commissioner Agbuya clarified that if it is on demand, then if businesses interested in setting up shop, then the City would make it a priority to build or install the high-speed internet.
Ms. Campbell replied that there are a couple of things going on, and referred to a new development, for example, Station East, when new conduit is installed, they will be able to put the high-speed internet in the right-of way because of the joint trench. Ms. Campbell added that they see businesses like Comcast that are installing because of the demand. Ms. Campbell also noted that the next generation is 5G, which is high speed but it’s going to be light posts or on the right of way.
Commissioner Mclelland asked if the joint use agreement was signed.
Ms. Campbell replied that it was brought up and approved. Ms. Campbell added that while it has been approved by the City, it has not yet signed by the school district.
Commissioner Sandhu referred to the funding mentioned and asked if there were opportunities for non-profits to find more information.
Ms. Campbell replied that staff anticipated to bring up the public services report regarding the needs assessment in March. Ms. Campbell added that the application process will launch at the end of the month in April and that is when they will notify the stakeholders that the process is open, and they should apply. Ms. Campbell added that in the application they will be able to detail what services they provide to determine how the City can support.
Ms. Campbell also noted that both the public service needs assessment and the process to identify the public service providers is done in collaboration with the Human Relations Commission.
Chairperson Guio asked if there was going to be a change in the decision-making process for public service grants and CDBG.
Ms. Campbell replied that the decision-making process will be the same, and that entails submittal of applications, then they are reviewed by the Human Relations Commission (HRC), which then makes recommendations that are brought back to the Council as part of the Annual Action Report. Ms. Campbell added that every year the Council must adopt an Annual Action Report to identify how they are going to be spending CDBG funds. Ms. Campbell added that when the HRC and staff are looking at the applications, they identify a need and someone who is coming in to provide a service to address that need. Ms. Campbell added that there may be needs that are changing, they may see an emphasis on homeless services as opposed to in the past where they may have seen more COVID directed recovery.
Chairperson Guio referred to the mention of the Union City Flea and confirmed that he would not be able to jump on and ask them to take him to SFO.
Ms. Campbell replied no and replied that the idea is that the Flea picks up passengers and takes them to the BART Station.
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Chairperson Guio confirmed that another way to say it would be Union City pick up and drop off.
Ms. Campbell replied that it’s limited and currently serves the Central Bay industrial area also known as the Central Bay Industrial Park, generally bounded by Whipple and Central Avenue which cuts through to Alvarado-Niles Road. Ms. Campbell added that while it mainly serves that area, it is now expanding to Decoto and the Safeway marketplace area.
Chairperson Guio noted that the internet discussion reminded him of public Wi-Fi and that it had been discussed at some time in the past and was popular in some cities.
Ms. Campbell replied that there hasn’t been anything moving forward at least to her knowledge.
Ms. Campbell added that several years before, they were talking about the Station District having something at some point.
Chairperson Guio asked what the commercial maintenance addition of the General Plan is and asked what the driving force behind that was, and if it was because there were issues with maintenance in some areas.
Ms. Campbell replied that some updates were added as part of the Station District Specific Plan which created new designations in the General Plan, and they had to come up with corresponding Zoning Districts. Ms. Campbell noted that the residential for Station East was also a new zoning district that they were required to create. Ms. Campbell added that it was an opportunity for them to look at the standards in the Zoning Ordinance and better align them with conditions of approval. Ms. Campbell added that this informed the standards that went into the various zoning districts. Ms. Campbell also noted that Mr. DeLucas is working on standards for the industrial area that will probably be similar and be built on.
Chairperson Guio asked if there was any plan to do anything with the City website.
Ms. Campbell replied that there is an update that is currently underway. Ms. Campbell noted that the efforts are led by Mario Vallejo, Director of Information Technology.
Chairperson Guio asked if there was an idea of when it would be available to the public.
Ms. Campbell replied that she did not have an exact timeline but noted there was communication that occurred that week to do an internal presentation to the Economic & Community Development Department.
Ms. Campbell added that it is not necessarily an overhaul of the website, but to improve functionality and be able to find things a bit better and a few other tweaks.
Chairperson Guio noted that recently in the news he has been hearing about cities having problems with the RHNA and getting in trouble. Chairperson Guio also noted that he was very happy not to hear Union City listed in those news reports. Chairperson Guio asked staff to expand a little bit more on what the issue was with the other cities and why Union City didn't get in trouble.
Ms. Campbell updated the Commission on the status of the Housing Element. Ms. Campbell detailed that they had brought the Housing Element to the Commission, but unable to present it to the City Council due to several conflicts but submitted it to HCD. Ms. Campbell added that they received a letter back, updated it, and then resubmitted. Ms. Campbell explained that the City is awaiting any further response on the updated document. Ms. Campbell also noted that staff was cautiously optimistic that they would be bringing it back to the Commission and to the City Council/RSA Agenda 885 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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Council in the spring. Ms. Campbell noted that Chairperson Guio’s comment may be referred to the Builder’s Remedy and asked Mr. Mog to further explain.
Alex Mog, Deputy City Attorney explained that the Builder’s Remedy had been in the news. Mr.
Mog explained that the lawsuits are against cities without compliant housing elements. Mr. Mog also noted that if a city does not have a compliant housing element in place by January 31, 2023, they’re subject to the builder’s remedy, which essentially means that a City cannot deny a project for inconsistency with the General Plan or Zoning Code. Mr. Mog also added that the lawsuits are generally targeted against cities that are considered especially bad actors, many including ones in the peninsula that don’t allow any housing. Mr. Mog also added that they have developers who have been trying to get projects approved for a while and fail, and likely the reason why those cities were targeted.
Ms. Campbell added that it is every City’s intention to have their Housing Element adopted by January 31st, but they are seeing subsequent rounds of review by HCD. Ms. Campbell added that everyone had their schedules and then HCD is choosing to focus on issues that they hadn’t in the past. Ms. Campbell said that is why they wanted to have the Housing Element adopted by January 30 but that didn’t work.
Chairperson Guio asked if the presentation was informational only.
Ms. Campbell replied that they are asking that the Planning Commission give direction to submit to the City Council. Ms. Campbell noted that State Law does not require them to bring it up to the Planning Commission but felt that because of all the work the Commission does, it was important that they would be able to hear the information and recommend to the City Council to accept the report and submit it.
Mr. Mog also reminded Chairperson Guio that he gives the opportunity to any member of the public may want to comment before the motion is made.
Chairperson Guio opened and closed the public meeting.
Vice Chairperson Agbuya moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council accept the attached annual report on the progress of the implementation of the General Plan, Exhibit A, and the annual Housing Element Annual Progress Report, Exhibit B, and the Desk Item, and submit to the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Housing and Community Development (HCD) by April 1, 2023.
Commissioner Mclelland seconded.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (GUIO, AGBUYA, MCLELLAND, SANDHU)
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: (LEW)
ABSENT:
The motion passes 4-1.
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7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORTS: None.
8. COMMISSION MATTERS:
1. Follow-up on Planning Commission referrals to the City Council:
Ms. Campbell announced that the Zoning Ordinance Amendments regarding outdoor dining were brought to the City Council on Tuesday night and would be moving for their second reading to occur at the following meeting.
2. Upcoming applications for the Regular Planning Commission meeting for March 20, 2023:
Ms. Campbell stated that staff have tentatively scheduled a Study Session for the Industrial Code updates but that it may slip to the next meeting.
9. GOOD OF THE ORDER:
Commissioner Lew informed her fellow Commissioners of an opportunity to serve on the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). Commissioner Lew announced that the applications would be available at https://www.UnionCity.org/201/commissions.
Chairperson Guio asked if electric bicycles were considered as part of the bicycle group.
Commissioner Lew replied that they don’t differentiate.
Chairperson Guio noted two upcoming CERT items: the first for Drought Preparedness and the second on Traffic Management.
Ms. Campbell noted that the City is launching another round of COVID 19 response grant programs. Ms. Campbell explained that they have two components and added the first is a residential rental assistance programs which provides $7,500 or up to three months of arrears and the small business assistance program which provides forgivable loans up to $20,000 to cover mortgages, utilities, or rent in arrears, payroll support, and outdoor dining facilities. Ms.
Campbell noted that these are to assist folks recovering from the impacts of COVID-19. Ms.
Campbell also pointed out that the funds are CARES Act funding which the Commission may recall was CDBG money that was specific to respond to COVID. Ms. Campbell also added that what makes it timely is that the City has retired its emergency declaration consistent with the state on Tuesday and along with that the eviction moratorium expired. Ms. Campbell added that they want to provide some support to those residents who have been affected.
Commissioner Sandhu asked how many people could apply.
Ms. Campbell replied that they have approximately $320,000 to give away. Ms. Campbell also noted that another thing she didn’t mention was that because it is CDBG funding, there is a requirement in terms of folks who received the residential rental assistance that they have to earn less than 80% of the average median income for the Bay Area and those that are receiving the grant have to employ someone that meets that income qualification but there is more information on the website.
10. ADJOURNMENT: 9:10 PM
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Item 7.c
2022 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT UPDATE
City Council/RSA Agenda 888 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
2 2040 General Plan
Requires local planning agencies to provide an
annual progress report by April 1:
General Plan - implementation of programs listed
in Chapter 10, “Specific Implementation
Programs”
Housing Element- meeting its share of the
Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA)
2022 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT UPDATE
BACKGROUND
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GP APR Reporting Requirements
❖ Degree to which General Plan complies with
the guidelines
❖ General Plan status/progress
❖ Summary of recently completed and active
General Plan and Development Code
amendments
❖Compliance to consult with California Native
American tribes
❖ Progress meeting regional housing needs
City Council/RSA Agenda 890 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
2040 General Plan 2040 General Plan Elements
1. Economic Development
2. Health and Quality of Life
3. Land Use
4. Community Design
5. Mobility
6. Safety
7. Public Facilities and Services
8. Resource Conservation
9. Special Areas
10. Housing (published separately)
City Council/RSA Agenda 891 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
City Council/RSA Agenda 892 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
Supports continued growth of the local
economy, increases fiscal solvency,
and improves the quality of life for residents
ED - 2. A Targeted Business Attraction Strategy
❑ City is partnering with EBEDA on sector
analysis in combination with assessment of
current real estate inventory to inform the
ED Strategic Plan update
ED - 5.A Warehouse Transformation Strategy
❑Business license fee updates
❑New performance and design standards
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
ED - 6. A Retail Performance Monitoring
❑ Focus on Union Landing - analysis of retail trends, trade area data, and input from property owners / brokers;
informed updates to center zoning regulations
(Ordinance No. 887-21)
❑ Staff continually assesses retail performance
through review of quarterly sales tax reports
ED - 7. A Business Outreach Program
❑ Focus on COVID-19 response on business
recovery strategies and grants - Federal,
State, and local
❑Staff continues to serve as business concierge
for new and expanding businesses City Council/RSA Agenda 894 Tuesday, April 11, 2023 7 HQL-1. A Amend Zoning Ordinance for Health Foods
❑Farmer's markets added to new zoning districts
(MMU and VMU)
HQL-2. B Update Park Facilities Fee
❑Impact fee study underway - all City development
impact fees
HQL-2. Joint Use Agreements with NHUSD
❑Land exchange agreement was approved; master
joint use agreement / joint use agreements also
approved for various facilities
HQL-4. C Public Service Needs Assessment
❑Assessment will be brought to City Council along with
CDBG Annual Action Plan in June 2023
Health and the
Quality of Life Element
Healthy Food Access; Parks
and Open Space;
Recreation, Arts and
Cultural Programming;
Social Services,
Healthcare; Seniors;
Building Social Capital
Through Citizen
Engagement; Unity in
Diversity; and
Environmental Justice
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LAND USE ELEMENT
Contains the Land Use Diagram as well as the policies and standards that directly shape land use decisions and the resulting physical form of Union City
LU-1.A and LU-3. A Update Infill /Mixed use Regulations in Municipal Code
❑Updates to SFR and ADU Zoning Chapters
❑Creation of MMU, VMU, and SEE Mixed Use Zoning
Districts
LU-6. A Maintenance Standards for Shopping Districts
❑Standards included with new Mixed Use Zoning Districts City Council/RSA Agenda 896 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
LAND USE ELEMENT (CONTINUED)
LU-6.B Update Zoning Ordinance to
Encourage Intensification in
Commercial Zones
❑Update to Union Landing
Commercial (CUL) Zoning
LU-7. A Review Zoning Ordinance to
Respond to Market Trends
❑ Updates to Industrial Zoning
Chapter underway
City Council/RSA Agenda 897 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT
Addresses city form and identity, the
natural setting, corridors, gateways,
public spaces, and public art
CD-1. B Update Zoning Ordinance to
Ensure Compatible Single Family Infill
Development
❑SFR Zoning Updates
CD-3. A Prepare Streetscape Master
Plans for Major Corridors
❑ Completed as part of the Station
District Specific Plan effort
City Council/RSA Agenda 898 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
MOBILITY ELEMENT
Seeks to create an efficient, safe, and integrated multi-modal transportation system accessible to all users
M-1. B Evaluate Performance of Transportation Network for All Users ❑Traffic surveys informs evaluation
❑Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan – used to close gaps M-2. A Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Update
❑Adopted 2021
M-3.B Bus Service to Connect Employment Centers to Intermodal ❑FLEA (Flexible, Local, Easy, Access) - expansion April 1, 2023 M-4.B Establish VMT Threshold
❑CEQA compliance
❑Adoption - summer/fall 2023
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MOBILITY ELEMENT (CONTINUED)
M-4. D Pavement Management Program
❑ Updated in 2021
❑Assesses street maintenance needs
M-5. A Station District Transportation Demand
Management Strategies
❑ Incorporated into Station District Specific Plan effort; strategies to reduce congestion, VMT, auto reliance
M-6. A Revise Parking Regulations
❑ Station District Specific Plan - Added parking
“Maximums"
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SAFETY ELEMENT
Addresses natural hazard risks, such as earthquakes,
wildfire, flooding, manmade hazards and nuisances,
and disaster preparedness and emergency response
S-1. A Maintain Codes and Regulations to Ensure
Safety
❑Building Code update - November 2022
S-2. F Establish Redundant Data
❑All City data in cloud-based storage
S-7. B Hazardous Materials Area Plan
❑Environmental Programs Division reviewed and
revised the Hazardous Materials Area Plan in
2020 and it was accepted by CalOES
City Council/RSA Agenda 901 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT
Focuses on public facilities and services
necessary to sustain households and
businesses and accommodate
population and employment growth
PF-2. A Customer Service Improvements
❑New virtual and “touchless” options
PF-8. C Standards for Small Cell Sites
❑Guidelines developed in July 2021
PF-8. F Cybersecurity Plan
❑Technology Roadmap
City Council/RSA Agenda 902 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
RESOURCE CONSERVATION ELEMENT
Seeks to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural and historical resources that make Union City a unique place.
RC-3.A Green Infrastructure Plan
❑ NPDES Stormwater Municipal Regional Permit (MRP 2.0)
requirements -adopted September 2019
RC-7. A Update the Climate Action Plan
❑ Climate Action Plan update identified to begin next FY City Council/RSA Agenda 903 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Contains policies specific to Union City’s distinctive districts serving as important commercial, employment, and residential areas SA-1. A Expand Priority Development Area
❑ Station District Specific Plan expanded City’s PDA
SA-1.C Update DIPSA Specific Plan
❑ DIPSA Specific Plan rebranded as Station District Specific Plan (SDSP) SA-10. A Evaluate Lighting Levels in the Decoto Neighborhood ❑ Convert all City streetlights in the City to LED – Project to begin in FY 23/24
SPECIAL AREAS ELEMENT
City Council/RSA Agenda 904 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
18 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
2022 Housing Element
Annual Progress Report
(APR)
Provides progress on housing development and housing related programs for 2022 Purpose of APR
Provides State detailed and specific report on City’s progress meeting its regional housing need allocation (RHNA) and programs for housing development
Data tracked by APR
Housing applications, entitled projects, building permits issued, and certificates of occupancy issued. Housing programs are also tracked
Affordability categories - Area Median Income (AMI) to track Very Low, Low, Moderate, and Above Moderate units
City Council/RSA Agenda 905 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
19 2022 Housing Element APR Report Totals
City Issued Building Permits
• 32 units total
• 31 units at Moderate Income (80%-120% AMI)
• 1 unit at Above-Moderate Income (Above 120% AMI)
• All Moderate-Income units were Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and one single-family residence at Above Moderate Income
• 4 Housing applications were received with 12 units of approved housing City Council/RSA Agenda 906 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
20 2022 Housing Element APR Report Totals
Notable Housing Programs
• Program HE.B.b - Support Affordable Housing Development • Program HE-F.b - Partnerships to Address Homeless Needs • ProrgamHE-D.C - Code Enforcement
City Council/RSA Agenda 907 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
21 2040 General Plan
Planning Commission Meeting
• Planning Commission held reviewed GP and Housing APRs at March 2, 2023 meeting
• Commission asked several clarifying questions and a Desk Item was prepared in response to question and comments
from Commissioner Lew
• Commission recommended the City Council accept the report City Council/RSA Agenda 908 Tuesday, April 11, 2023
22 Consistent with the Planning Commission
recommendation, staff recommends that the
City Council accept a report on the 2020-2022
General Plan APR and the 2022 Housing Element
APR
Recommendation
City Council/RSA Agenda 909 Tuesday, April 11, 2023