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City of Winters Planning Commission Teleconference Meeting Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 6:30 PM AGENDA Community Development Department Contact Phone Number (530) 794-6714 Chairperson: Gregory Contreras Email: kirk.skierski@cityofwinters.org Vice Chair: Lisa Baker Commissioners: Ramon Altamirano, Judith Arce Kathleen S. Trepa, City Manager & City Clerk Nancy Northrup Senior Planner, Kirk Skierski Chris Rose Ellena Branson,Executive Assistan & Deputy City Clerk Jessica Smith PLEASE NOTE – The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Planning Commission Chair, Commissioners, or City staff. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes, and speakers will be asked to state their name and address. ZOOM Instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7095453737 Meeting ID: 709 545 3737 1. Call to Order: City of Winters Planning Commission Meeting 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS At this time, any member of the public may address the Planning Commission on matters, which are not listed on this agenda. Citizens should reserve their comments for matters listed on this agenda at the time the item is considered by the Planning Commission. An exception is made for members of the public for whom it would create a hardship to stay until their item is heard. Those individuals may address the item after the public has spoken on issues that are not listed on the agenda. Presentations may be limited to accommodate all speakers within the time available. Public comments may also be continued to later in the meeting should the time allotted for public comment expire. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Winters 1

6.1 Amendment to 6th Cycle Housing Element Update That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing on the revised Housing Element Update and adopt Resolution 2022-01 to: 1. Recommend the City Council determine the proposed Housing Element amendments to the Implementation Programs section of the Housing Element’s “Housing Plan” to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and 2. Recommend the City Council approve the revised Housing Element Update, which includes amendments to the Implementation Programs section of the Housing Element’s “Housing Plan” as outlined in Resolution 2022-01. PC_Staff_Report_Amendment_to_HE_Update Att1_PC_Resolution2022_01with_Exhibit_A Att2_PC_Staff_Report_Package Att3_Council_Staff_Report_Package 7. MISCELLANEOUS 8. PRESENTATIONS 9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATION ITEMS 10. COMMISSION COMMENTS/REPORTS Under Government Code Section 54952.2, may include: (1) a brief announcement; (2) a question for clarification; (3) a brief report on his or her own activities; (4) request staff to report back to the body at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or (5) take action to direct staff to place a matter of business (or issue) on a future agenda. 11. ADJOURNMENT I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the regular meeting of the Planning Comission was posted on the City of Winters website at www.cityofwinters.org and Commission Members were notified via e-mail of its’ availability. A copy of the foregoing agenda was also posted on the outside public bulletin board at City Hall, 318 First Street , and made available to the public during normal business hours. ______________________________________ Kirk Skierski, Community Development Department Senior Planner APPEALS: Any person dissatisfied with the decision of the Planning Commission may appeal this decision by filing a written Notice of Appeal with the City Clerk including payment of the applicable Appeal fee, no later than ten (10) calendar days after the day on which the decision is made. Pursuant to Section 65009 (b) (2), of the State Government Code "If you challenge any of the City of Winters 2

above projects in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Commission at, or prior to, this public hearing". MINUTES: The City does not transcribe its proceedings. Anyone who desires a verbatim record of this meeting should arrange for attendance by a court reporter or for other acceptable means of recordation. Such arrangements will be at the sole expense of the individual requesting the recordation. PUBLIC REVIEW OF AGENDA, AGENDA REPORTS, AND MATERIALS: Prior to the Planning Commission meetings, copies of the Agenda, Agenda Reports, and other material are available during normal working hours for public review at the Community Development Department. In addition, a limited supply of copies of the Agenda will be available for the public at the meeting. Copies of Agenda, Reports and other material will be provided upon request submitted to the Community Development Department. A copy fee of 25 cents per page will be charged. Any member of the public may submit a written request for a copy of Planning Commission Agendas to be mailed to them. Requests must be accompanied by a check in the amount of $25.00 for a single packet and $250.00 for a yearly subscription. OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK, AGENDA ITEMS: The Planning Commission will provide an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission on items of business on the Agenda; however, comments are limited to three minutes. REVIEW OF TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING: Planning Commission Meetings are recorded. Recordings are available for public review on the City of Winters website. GENERAL NOTES: Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. To arrange aid or services to modify or accommodate persons with a disability to participate in a public meeting, contact the City Clerk. City of Winters 3

City of Winters Planning Commission Teleconference Meeting Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 6:30 PM AGENDA Community Development Department Contact Phone Number (530) 794-6714 Chairperson: Gregory Contreras Email: kirk.skierski@cityofwinters.org Vice Chair: Lisa Baker Commissioners: Ramon Altamirano, Judith Arce Kathleen S. Trepa, City Manager & City Clerk Nancy Northrup Senior Planner, Kirk Skierski Chris Rose Ellena Branson,Executive Assistan & Deputy City Clerk Jessica Smith PLEASE NOTE – The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Planning Commission Chair, Commissioners, or City staff. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes, and speakers will be asked to state their name and address. ZOOM Instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7095453737 Meeting ID: 709 545 3737 1. Call to Order: City of Winters Planning Commission Meeting 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS At this time, any member of the public may address the Planning Commission on matters, which are not listed on this agenda. Citizens should reserve their comments for matters listed on this agenda at the time the item is considered by the Planning Commission. An exception is made for members of the public for whom it would create a hardship to stay until their item is heard. Those individuals may address the item after the public has spoken on issues that are not listed on the agenda. Presentations may be limited to accommodate all speakers within the time available. Public comments may also be continued to later in the meeting should the time allotted for public comment expire. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Winters 1 1

6.1 Amendment to 6th Cycle Housing Element Update That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing on the revised Housing Element Update and adopt Resolution 2022-01 to: 1. Recommend the City Council determine the proposed Housing Element amendments to the Implementation Programs section of the Housing Element’s “Housing Plan” to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and 2. Recommend the City Council approve the revised Housing Element Update, which includes amendments to the Implementation Programs section of the Housing Element’s “Housing Plan” as outlined in Resolution 2022-01. PC_Staff_Report_Amendment_to_HE_Update Att1_PC_Resolution2022_01with_Exhibit_A Att2_PC_Staff_Report_Package Att3_Council_Staff_Report_Package 7. MISCELLANEOUS 8. PRESENTATIONS 9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATION ITEMS 10. COMMISSION COMMENTS/REPORTS Under Government Code Section 54952.2, may include: (1) a brief announcement; (2) a question for clarification; (3) a brief report on his or her own activities; (4) request staff to report back to the body at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or (5) take action to direct staff to place a matter of business (or issue) on a future agenda. 11. ADJOURNMENT I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the regular meeting of the Planning Comission was posted on the City of Winters website at www.cityofwinters.org and Commission Members were notified via e-mail of its’ availability. A copy of the foregoing agenda was also posted on the outside public bulletin board at City Hall, 318 First Street , and made available to the public during normal business hours. ______________________________________ Kirk Skierski, Community Development Department Senior Planner APPEALS: Any person dissatisfied with the decision of the Planning Commission may appeal this decision by filing a written Notice of Appeal with the City Clerk including payment of the applicable Appeal fee, no later than ten (10) calendar days after the day on which the decision is made. Pursuant to Section 65009 (b) (2), of the State Government Code "If you challenge any of the City of Winters 2 2

above projects in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Commission at, or prior to, this public hearing". MINUTES: The City does not transcribe its proceedings. Anyone who desires a verbatim record of this meeting should arrange for attendance by a court reporter or for other acceptable means of recordation. Such arrangements will be at the sole expense of the individual requesting the recordation. PUBLIC REVIEW OF AGENDA, AGENDA REPORTS, AND MATERIALS: Prior to the Planning Commission meetings, copies of the Agenda, Agenda Reports, and other material are available during normal working hours for public review at the Community Development Department. In addition, a limited supply of copies of the Agenda will be available for the public at the meeting. Copies of Agenda, Reports and other material will be provided upon request submitted to the Community Development Department. A copy fee of 25 cents per page will be charged. Any member of the public may submit a written request for a copy of Planning Commission Agendas to be mailed to them. Requests must be accompanied by a check in the amount of $25.00 for a single packet and $250.00 for a yearly subscription. OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK, AGENDA ITEMS: The Planning Commission will provide an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission on items of business on the Agenda; however, comments are limited to three minutes. REVIEW OF TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING: Planning Commission Meetings are recorded. Recordings are available for public review on the City of Winters website. GENERAL NOTES: Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. To arrange aid or services to modify or accommodate persons with a disability to participate in a public meeting, contact the City Clerk. City of Winters 3 3

Planning Commission Staff Report To: Chair and Planning Commissioners Date: February 22, 2022 From: Kirk Skierski, Senior Planner Subject: Amendment to 6 th Cycle Housing Element Update Recommendation: That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing on the revised Housing Element Update and adopt Resolution 2022-01 to: 1. Recommend the City Council determine the proposed Housing Element amendments to the Implementation Programs section of the Housing Element’s “Housing Plan” to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and 2. Recommend the City Council approve the revised Housing Element Update, which includes amendments to the Implementation Programs section of the Housing Element’s “Housing Plan” as outlined in Resolution 2022-01. Background: The Housing Element of the General Plan is a comprehensive statement by the City of Winters of its current and future housing needs and proposed actions to facilitate the provision of housing to meet those needs at all income levels. The policies contained in the Housing Element are an expression of the statewide goal of “attaining decent housing and a suitable living environment of every California family” as well as a reflection of the unique concerns of the community. The purpose of the Housing Element is to establish specific goals, policies, and objectives relative to the provision of housing, and to adopt an action plan toward this end. In addition, the Element identifies and analyzes housing needs, and resources and constraints to meeting those needs. In accordance with State law, the Housing Element is to be consistent and compatible with other General Plan elements. On June 22, 2021, the Planning Commission held a public workshop on the draft Housing Element Update. The Public Review Draft of the Housing Element Update was subsequently revised, and a copy was sent to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review. On July 26, 2021, the City received a letter from HCD stating that Housing Element Update required further revisions to comply with the State Housing Element Law. On August 24, 2021, the Planning Commission held a 4

2 public hearing on the revised draft Housing Element Update, received public testimony, and adopted Resolution No. 2021-02 recommending the City Council amend the General Plan by adopting the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. On September 7, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021-51, approving the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. The City’s adoption of the 6 th Cycle Housing Element Update included significant public outreach and community participation. Following the adoption of the Housing Element Update, a copy was submitted to HCD. HCD has 90 days to review adopted housing element updates and report its findings to the Planning Division. In December 2021, current Planning staff contacted HCD to obtain a copy of the State’s Certification Letter – the official state document finding that the housing element substantially complies with the State Housing Element Law. Amendments to the Housing Element Update In a letter to the City dated December 27, 2021, HCD identified that minor revisions were necessary in order to provide clarifications relating to the State Housing Element Law. Specifically, programs to affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) must have metrics and milestones. As a result, several Housing Element Implementation Programs have been revised to include additional language addressing the requirements of the State Housing Element Law. The proposed revisions are limited to the Implementation Programs of Chapter III, Housing Plan, of the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, and specifically provide additional clarifications to the “objectives” of several implementation programs. The proposed revisions are included in Exhibit “A” of Resolution 2022-01 (Attachment #1) and summarized below. The proposed revisions would provide additional clarifications relating to “objectives” of the following Implementation Programs:  II.3 – Rezone to Accommodate RHNA  II.5 – Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Program  II.6 – Displacement/Relocation Assistance and Replacement of Affordable Units Program  II.7 – Duplex Allowance Program  II.8 – Increased Density Program  II.10 – Zoning Ordinance Amendments – Housing Constraints Program  II.11 – ADU Incentives Program  II.12 – Density Bonus Program  II.13 – Facilitate Affordable and Special Needs Housing Construction Program  II.14 – Housing Rehabilitation and Weatherization Program  II.15 – Mixed Use Development Incentives Program  II.18 – Housing Choice Mobility  II.19 – Homeless Support Program  II.21 – Conservation of Existing and Future Affordable Units Program  II.24 – Universal Design Program  II.25 – California Accessibility Standards Compliance Program  II.27 – Housing Diversification Program  II.28 – Reasonable Accommodation Program 5

3  II.29 – Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Outreach and Coordination Program  II.31 – Increase Access to Local Services and Employment Opportunities  II.31 – Facilitate Farmworker Housing  II.33 – Community Preservation A majority of the Implementation Program objectives have been revised to clearly state that the objectives of the Implementation Programs identified above are intended to address the City’s housing needs and reduce barriers to fair housing through:  Increasing the supply of a variety of housing types;  Increasing the availability of affordable housing, including in high resource and opportunity areas, to promote access to opportunity and inclusivity of protected classes;  Providing additional housing opportunities to promote housing mobility and choice;  Providing additional lower income housing opportunities to address disproportionate housing needs and decrease displacement risk through increasing the supply of affordable housing; and  Reduce patterns of segregation through providing dispersed opportunities for affordable housing throughout the city. Environment Analysis: Staff is recommending that the proposed revisions to the City’s 6 th Cycle Housing Element’s Implementation Programs to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment from the adoption of the proposed revisions, which provide clarifications relating to State Housing Element Law. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The Planning Commission must consider the proposed CEQA exemption together with any comments received during the public review process. Further, the exemption can only be approved if the Commission finds, based on the whole record before it, that there is not substantial evidence that there are unusual circumstances (including future activities), which might reasonably result in the project having a significant effect on the environment. Public Communication: The public hearing notice was published in the Winters Express on February 9, 2022. No public comments have been received at the time this staff report was published. Staff Summary and Recommendation: Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing on the 6

4 amendment to the Housing Element Update and adopt Resolution 2022-01 to: 1. Recommend the City Council determine the proposed Housing Element amendments to the Implementation Programs section of the Housing Element’s “Housing Plan” to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and 2. Recommend the City Council approve the proposed Housing Element amendments to the Implementation Programs section of the Housing Element’s “Housing Plan” as outlined in Resolution 2022-01. Alternatives: None recommended by staff. Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 2022-01 a. Exhibit A: Amendments to the Implementation Programs of Chapter III, Housing Plan, of the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element 2. 6 th Cycle Housing Element Update Planning Commission staff report package dated August 24, 2021 3. 6 th Cycle Housing Element Update City Council staff report package dated September 7, 2021 7

Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022 – 01 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Winters Recommending that the City Council Approve Amendments to the Housing Element Update Whereas, the City of Winters General Plan was adopted on May 19, 1992, by City Council Resolution No. 1992-13; and Whereas, housing element updates must be prepared in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 65583 et seq. of the Government Code; and Whereas, the Public Review Draft of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update was sent to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) on May 27, 2021, for a 60-day review period; and Whereas, the Public Review Draft of the Housing Element Update was made available to for public comment from June 1 through June 30, 2021; and Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public workshop on the draft Housing Element Update on June 22, 2021, wherein the opportunity for public testimony was provided; and Whereas, discussions were held between staff and HCD in July 2021 and based on these discussions and public comments, including input from the public workshop on June 22, 2021, the Public Review Draft of the Housing Element Update was further revised; and Whereas, a Revised Public Review Draft of the Housing Element Update was sent to HCD on July 13, 2021, and was also made available to the public; and Whereas, on July 26, 2021, the City received a letter from the HCD stating that the City’s Housing Element Update for the 2021-2029 planning period needed further revisions to comply with the State Housing Element Law; and Whereas, the Review Draft Housing Element update was updated to address the formal comment letter from HCD and public comments; and Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft Housing Element update on August 24, 2021, wherein the opportunity for public testimony was provided; and Whereas, comments were received during the public hearing, the Planning Commission considered public comments, discussed the Housing Element Update, and the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 2021-02 recommending the City Council amend the General Plan by adopting the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update; and 8

Whereas, the City Council held a public hearing to consider the Housing Element Update on September 7, 2021, wherein the opportunity for public testimony was provided; and Whereas, comments were received during the public hearing, the City Council considered public comments, and discussed adoption of the Housing Element; and Whereas, on September 7, 2021, the City Council adopted the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element Update by City Council Resolution 2021-51; and Whereas, the California Department of Housing and Community Development identified that minor revisions were necessary in order to provide clarifications relating to State Housing Element Law; and Whereas, a notice of public hearing was published in the Winters Express on February 9, 2022, and the amendments to the Housing Element Update were available to the public at that time; and Whereas, the City of Winters Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on February 22, 2022, to consider the proposed minor revisions amending the Implementation Programs section of the Housing Element’s “Housing Plan” (also known as the “revised Housing Element Update”); and Whereas, the Planning Division presented its oral and written staff report on the proposed Housing Element amendments to the Implementation Programs section of the Housing Element’s “Housing Plan” at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on February 22, 2022; and Whereas, the Planning Division recommended that the project be determined exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based on the “common sense” exception that CEQA only applies to projects with the potential to result in a significant impact on the environment in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), and it can be seen with certainty, based on evidence in the record, that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment from the adoption of the proposed revisions to the Housing Element’s “Housing Plan”; and Whereas, the Planning Division recommended approval of the proposed revisions to the Implementation Programs section of the Housing Element’s “Housing Plan”; and Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the Planning Commission of the City of Winters hereby takes the following actions: 1. Recommend the City Council determine the proposed Housing Element amendments to the Implementation Programs section of the Housing Element’s 9

“Housing Plan” to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and 2. Recommend the City Council approve the revised Housing Element’s “Housing Plan” as set forth in Exhibit A of this resolution attached hereto and incorporated herein. Passed And Adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Winters, on the 22nd day of February 2022 by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Gregory Contreras, Chairperson Attest: Kathleen Salguero Trepa, City Clerk 10

Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022 – 01 Exhibit “A” A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Winters Recommending that the City Council Approve the Revised Housing Element Update (See attachment) 11

6 TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT HOUSING PLAN March September 2021 i Table of Contents I INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................................1 Contents .................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Community Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 2 II COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ..............................................................................................................................4 Public Outreach ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Approach to Public Outreach ..................................................................................................................... 4 Notification of Community Participation Opportunities .............................................................................. 5 Virtual Housing Workshop and Survey ...................................................................................................... 6 Housing Issues and Priorities Survey Results ........................................................................................... 7 Housing Stakeholders Survey .................................................................................................................. 12 Consideration of Community and Stakeholder Input ............................................................................... 14 Public Review Draft Housing Element ..................................................................................................................... 16 Planning Commission ............................................................................................................................................. 21 City Council ............................................................................................................................................................. 23 III HOUSING PLAN ...................................................................................................................................................24 Goals And Policies .................................................................................................................................................. 24 Implementation Programs ....................................................................................................................................... 28 Quantified Objectives ........................................................................................................................................... 5348 L IST OF TABLES Table 1. Regional Housing Needs Allocation - Winters ......................................................................................................... 24 Table 2. Quantified Housing Objectives – Winters ............................................................................................................ 5752 12

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6 TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT HOUSING PLAN March September 2021 1 I INTRODUCTION The City of Winters recognizes the vital role local governments play in the supply and affordability of housing. Each local government in California is required to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the city or county. The Housing Element is one of the mandated elements of the City’s General Plan. State law requires that local governments address the existing and projected housing needs of all economic segments of the community through their housing elements. Consistent with State law, the purposes of this Housing Element are to identify the community's housing needs; to state the community's goals and objectives with regard to housing production, rehabilitation, and conservation to meet those needs; and to define the policies and programs that the community will implement