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Upcoming Events
The City has received comments back from the State Department of Housing and Community Development after its official review, and is preparing to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
City Council Public Hearing
January 24, 2022
The Planning Commission has recommended that the Alhambra City Council adopt the Initial Study - Negative Declaration (IS/ND) for the proposed 2021-2029 Housing Element.
On January 24th the City Council will consider the IS/ND for adoption at a Public Hearing. Please see this website for the agenda, as well as the link to the meeting and meeting materials (when they are posted).
Note: In an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), all project meetings and workshops will be conducted in a remote, on-line fashion until further notice. Details about the format of each meeting or workshop will be provided as events are planned.
CEQA Initial Study - Negative Declaration
Public Comment Period
December 17, 2021 - January 15, 2022
The IS/ND has been prepared in accordance with CEQA Guidelines. To provide comments on the Negative Declaration, or for information regarding public hearing dates, please contact Paul Lam, Principal Planner at (626) 570-5034, by e-mail at plam@cityofalhambra.org or by mail to Community Development Department 111 South First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801.
Please see important documents relating to this process (the notice, as well as the IS/ND Report and appendices) on the Project Documents page.
Project Schedule
The Alhambra Housing Element Update project was described on the About page, and is expected to take about a year and a half from data analysis all the way through adoption and certification.
Since Fall 2020, the project team has been sharing helpful information and soliciting feedback, ideas, concerns, and questions through this website, several City websites, newsletters, local newspapers, community events, and public meetings. The project team has also presented data, methods, key findings, recommendations, and project status updates at numerous public events and meetings throughout the project.
Past Events
Planning Commission Public Hearing
January 3, 2022
In accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines the City of Alhambra has prepared an Initial Study - Negative Declaration (IS/ND) for the proposed 2021-2029 Housing Element. The IS/ND will was reviewed at a Planning Commission Public Hearing on January 3rd where the Commission recommended adoption to City Council. The IS/ND document and Planning Commission Staff Report can be found on the Project Documents page.
Missed the presentation? No problem. Please see this website for the agenda, meeting materials, and the video recording. You can listen to the recording here.
City Council Meeting
September 27, 2021
The Housing Element was discussed at the September 27th City Council meeting. Please see this website for the agenda, as well as the link to the meeting and meeting materials.
Missed the presentation? No problem. You can view the recording here.
Pubic Comment Period
August 26 - September 26
The Public Review Draft of the Housing Element was released on August 26th and a public comment period ran from August 26 to September 26. This was the official time to submit formal comments and suggest revisions to the draft Housing Element before it moves toward HCD review and adoption.
You can still access the document on the Project Documents page, but the time to submit official comments has passed.
Planning Commission Meeting
September 20, 2021
The Housing Element was also discussed at the September 20th Planning Commission Meeting.
Missed the presentation? No problem. Please see this website for the agenda, meeting materials, and the video recording. You can listen to the recording here.
All the information covered at this event can be found here on this website (visit the About page and the Project Documents page).
City Council Meeting
September 13, 2021
The Housing Element was also discussed at the September 13th City Council meeting. Please see this website for the agenda, as well as the link to the meeting and meeting materials.
Missed the presentation? No problem. You can view the recording here.
Community Workshop #2
September 8, 2021
Our second virtual Community Workshop was held on September 8, 2021. A presentation at this workshop provided information about:
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The Housing Element Update Project - including the process, key dates, and important state requirements
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Alhambra's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) number
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What chapters to focus on in this (lengthy) document
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How to provide feedback on the Draft Housing Element
Missed the community workshop? No problem.
City Council Meeting
August 9, 2021
An update on the Housing Element was discussed at the August 9th City Council meeting. Please see this website for the agenda, as well as the link to the meeting and meeting materials.
Missed the presentation? No problem. You can view the recording here.
All the information covered at this event can be found here on this website (visit the About page and the Project Documents page).
Planning Commission Meeting
May 3, 2021
The Housing Element project was discussed at the May 3rd Planning Commission meeting.
Missed the presentation? No problem. Please see this website for the agenda, meeting materials, and the video recording. You can listen to the recording here.
All the information covered at this event can be found here on this website (visit the About page and the Project Documents page).
Housing Element Town Hall Events
Throughout April, the Alhambra Council Members each hosted a Town Hall event to discuss the Housing Element project. These presentations included an overview of RHNA and a discussion of potential housing strategies for the community's input.
Missed the Town Hall Events? No problem. You can view the recordings here.
All the information covered at this event can be found here on this website (visit the About page and the Project Documents page). You can also watch the presentation recording or download the event presentation (PPT file) by clicking below.
Community Survey
A community survey was conducted in February and March 2021. This survey began at the Community Workshop and was open for three weeks. The survey sought feedback, experiences, concerns, and ideas as it relates to living in Alhambra, moving here, building new housing, maintaining housing, or offering housing services and assistance to those in need. This input will be used to inform the Housing Element as it is prepared.
Missed the community survey? No problem.
This page describes additional opportunities to get involved and provide your input, feedback, and experiences. In addition, you can email your thoughts, ideas, and feedback at anytime to HousingElement@CityofAlhambra.org.
Community Workshop #1
February 17, 2021
Our first virtual Community Workshop was held on February 17, 2021. A presentation at this workshop provided helpful information about the Housing Element Update Project, including the following:
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The Housing Element Update Project - including the process, key dates, and important state requirements
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Alhambra's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) number
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Alhambra's current housing stock and housing market trends
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How the RHNA affects housing in an around the city
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Ways to get involved and provide input
Missed the community workshop? No problem.
All the information covered at this event can be found here on this website (visit the About page and the Project Documents page). You can also watch the presentation recording or download the event presentation (PPT file) by clicking below.