DATE: June 27, 2024
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Christina Morales, Deputy Development Services Director
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing on the City of Hayward’s Prohousing Designation Application.
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission hold a public hearing to accept public comments and provide feedback on the City’s Prohousing Designation Application.
SUMMARY
The State of California established the Prohousing Designation Program to incentivize local governments to adopt policies to increase the development and availability of housing affordable to all income levels. Incentives associated with a Prohousing Designation include access to new funding sources and priority processing of funding points when applying to various state grants. Applying for and receiving this designation would make Hayward more competitive for state housing and grant funding.
On March 5, 2024, the Council adopted a Resolution authorizing application to and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program. To fulfil the requirements of the application, the City must engage in a diligent public participation process including holding this public hearing to allow stakeholders and the public an opportunity to comment on the application, which is the purpose of this public hearing.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Prohousing Designation Application