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Council approves annual housing report; staff outlines pipeline and $100,000 housing element commitment
Summary
Council approved the annual housing report after discussion: staff said 307 of 1,496 target units (about 17%) were credited over two years largely due to a large 85 Cleveland permit; two small townhome projects and Habitat for Humanity proposals remain in pipeline; $100,000 has been set aside for slope‑site assistance under the housing element as a committed funding placeholder.
The Pleasant Hill City Council approved the city's annual housing report as part of the consent calendar on March 2, following questions from council members about progress toward the state‑assigned housing target and how reserved housing funds are used.
Key points from discussion: Council member Sakatch asked whether the roughly 307 units credited in the last two years (about 17% of the 1,496‑unit target) was atypical; staff said much of that credit stemmed from the 85 Cleveland project for which building permits were issued and credited in 2023. Staff said other pipeline projects include two Cleveland townhome developments (9 units and 8 units) likely to seek building permits this year and two Habitat for Humanity projects (7 and 4 units) in entitlement review.
Set‑aside funds: staff clarified the city has earmarked $100,000 as part of its housing element for remediation of two slope sites (off Pasanogal and Mel), but there is currently no active application for development on those sites; the $100,000 is a commitment to assist potential developers if an application is submitted.
Housing successor fund accounting: council and staff discussed a $5.88 million housing successor balance with about $700,000 designated for administrative costs; staff explained administrative allocations are customary for successor agency tasks and that additional allocations would be considered when new loan repayments or fund inflows occur.
Action: after clarifying questions, council member Sakatch moved and the council approved item 9.4 by roll call.
