Oakland

Policy 1.1: Priority Development Areas - Housing Program

1.1.3 Streamline Environmental Review

No new action for 2022. 1) ln July 2015, the City of Oakland released a revised set of Standard Conditions of Approval, which are requirements applied to development projects that have the effect of reducing potential environmental impacts, thereby streamlining environmental review; 2) The City continues to rely on the EIRs adopted for recent Specific Plans as well as the Land Use and Transportation Element of the General Plan when reviewing the CEQA impacts of individual developments; in many cases, CEQA requirements are met by the Specific Plan EIR, which has the effect of streamlining the environmental review process; 3) Staff participated with the State Office of Planning and Research as AB 743 rulemaking proceeded, to replace Level of Service CEQA thresholds with more contemporary methodologies for evaluating potential transportation impacts during the CEQA process. Staff submitted written comments and attended workshops, for a streamlined approach to the review of transportation impacts, and began to work on implementing those revisions to the transportation analysis using VMT, instead of LOS, as directed AB 743; and 4) On October 17, 2016, the City of Oakland updated its CEQA Thresholds of Significance Guidelines related to transportation impacts to implement the directive from Senate Bill 743 (Steinberg 2013) to modify local environmental review processes by removing automobile delay as a significant impact on the environment pursuant to CEQA. The new CEQA thresholds help streamline the environmental review process for new infill housing development.

Policy 1.3 Appropriate Locations and Densities for Housing

1.3.3 West Oakland Specific Plan (WOSP)

The City continues to track the progress of new, residential Major Projects in the West Oakland Specific Plan (WOSP). As of 2022, a total of 2,605 new dwelling units have been approved, including: 1,850 market-rate units, 156 moderate-income units, 196 low-income units, 300 very-low income units, and 103 extremely-low income units. For more information, please refer to the City’s Major Development Projects List: https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/download-the-city-of-oakland-major-development-projects-list

Policy 1.4 Secondary Units

1.4.2 Secondary Unit -Setback Solutions

The City has been approving ADUs with the reduced side and rear setbacks consistent with State law requirements. Existing structures that are converted or rebuilt to ADUs in the same place and to the same dimensions are allowed to remain in their current footprint without complying with any setbacks. Newly built ADUs are only required to comply with the 4 foot side and rear setbacks, which is significantly less than regularly required by local zoning regulations. Ordinance amendments in 2022 further reduce this setback to 3 feet in some zoning districts.

Policy 2.5 Seniors and Other Special Needs

2.5.3 Accessible Units in New Federally-Assisted Housing

The City of Oakland's Housing Development Services unit continues to enforce federal requirements for accessible housing for all projects receiving federal funding assistance. City staff continue to track this data through the Housing & Community Development Department's City Data Services database system.

Policy 1.3 Appropriate Locations and Densities for Housing

1.3.1 Broadway Valdez Specific Plan (BVSP)

The Broadway Valdez Specific Plan (BVSP) has far exceeded its original goal of enabling the approval and completion of 1,800 new housing units. There were a total of 4,091 housing units in various stages of completion within the Broadway Valdez Discrict Specific Plan area as of December 2021. These projects progressed during 2022, with 330 new units under construction, and the completed construction of 771 units. The City posts updated maps of proposed projects and developments under construction to the City's Specific Plan website. See "Broadway Valdez Map" at: https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/view-the-broadway-valdez-specific-plan-map

Policy 2.1 Affordable Housing Development Programs

2.1.3 Utilize Public Housing Resources for New Development

In FY 2022, OHA completed construction on the third phase of Brooklyn Basin and closed financing and started construction on Project 4, known as Foon Lok East. An additional 45 units were rehabilitated in OHA's existing project-based portfolio in FY 2022. • Brooklyn Basin. OHA in partnership with the City of Oakland and MidPen Housing Corporation is developing 465 units of affordable housing for low-income families and seniors as part of the Brooklyn Basin master planned community. In FY 2022, Foon Lok East with 124 new units for families and formerly homeless households (61 assisted with PBVs), closed all financing. Construction began and will be complete in FY 2024. Construction was completed on 130 units for families and formerly homeless households (65 assisted with PBVs) at Project 3, known as Foon Lok West. At the end of FY 2022, 76 family units (15 of which are PBV) were leased in Foon Lok West. • 285 12th Street. OHA is partnering with the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC), along with the City, to construct affordable housing (65 units) and commercial space. OHA is also using MTW funds to provide loans to the project and will purchase the site at the beginning of construction. • 500 Lake Park Avenue. OHA is partnering with EAH Housing to construct a 53-unit affordable housing building with retail space at 500 Lake Park Avenue and will provide 14 project-based VASH vouchers. Construction may break ground in FY 2024. • 6946 Foothill Blvd. OHA and its affiliate OHI conducted predevelopment planning to rehabilitate and preserve 65 units of affordable housing using low-income housing tax credits. • 7526 MacArthur Blvd Repositioning. OHA conducted a feasibility study on developing affordable housing on an OHA-owned vacant parcel at 7526 MacArthur Boulevard in order to meet Oakland’s need for additional permanent affordable housing. • Mandela Station Affordable (MSA) is part of a master plan for transit-oriented development at the West Oakland BART station, planned to have 240 units and space for commercial or resident services. In FY 2022, OHA agreed to a non-binding term sheet for its contributions to the project.

Policy 2.3 Density Bonus Program

2.3.1 Density Bonus Ordinance

Although Density Bonus applications beyond 100 percent affordable housing developments were relatively rare in the earlier portion of the reporting time period, applications picked up after 2017, after the City's Affordable Housing Impact Fee came into effect. The Impact Fee included an alternative for incorporating affordable units on-site and adjacent to market-rate developments, and resulted in a modest uptick in Density Bonus applicants. In 2022, the Planning Bureau entitled a total of 20 housing development projects applying for a Density Bonus in exchange for various modifications to development standards.

Policy 2.4 Permanently Affordable Homeownership

2.4.1 Community Land Trust Program

The City has worked with a variety of community land trusts (CLTs), including Oakland Community Land Trust, Bay Area Community Land Trust and the Northern Community Land Trust to provide affordable housing (including ownership housing). The City's Acquisition and Conversion to Affordable Housing (ACAH) Program provides funds to CLTs to acquire and preserve affordable housing units. In 2022, the City provided financing to two CLT projects: Shadetree and 1534 29th Avenue for a total of 34 units and $4,600,000. In addition, approximately $3,100,000 is currently committed to 4 other CLT projects that are anticipated to close in 2023. In December 2022, the City released another Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), allocating an additional $12.3 to $22.3M for ACAH projects to be awarded in 2023.

Policy 2.7 Expand Local Funding Sources

2.7.3 Sale of City-Owned Property for Housing

• Received proposals for the 1911 Telegraph site pursuant to a 2021 Notice of Availability, negotiated with respondents, selected a recommended proposal for 540 units, and received HCD concurrence. Will bring the project to City Council for approval in 2023. • Negotiated a Lease Disposition & Development Agreement (LDDA) for 91 units with the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation for Parcel 1 of the 12th St Remainder site. LDDA will be executed in 2023. • Solicited and received a proposal for 84 units from Satellite Affordable Housing Associates for Parcel 2 of the 12 St Remainder site. Will seek City Council consideration of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with SAHA in 2023. • Negotiated an ENA with the African American Sports & Entertainment Group for disposition and development of the Coliseum site. ENA will be executed in 2023. • Issued a request for proposals for rapid-build, affordable housing projects on the Clara & Edes site to be submitted to the State Homekey funding program. Received two proposals and will bring the recommended proposal to City Council for consideration in early 2023. • Negotiated LDDA terms for 120 units at the 73rd & Foothill site with the Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation. Will bring to City Council for consideration in 2023. • Received responses to a Notice of Availability issued in late 2021 for the Barcelona Parcel at Oak Knoll. Selected a recommended proposal for 93 units and received HCD concurrence. Will bring to City Council for consideration in 2023.

Policy 3.4 Intergovernmental Coordination

3.4.1 Multiple Agency Reviews

The City continues to coordinate multiple agency reviews of residential development proposals when more than one level of government is required for project review. When possible, we time the release of our Notice of Funding Available (NOFAs) to be consistent with the timeline of State and federal programs.

Policy 1.1: Priority Development Areas - Housing Program

1.1.5 Consider expanding the existing Micro-living quarters pilot program to the entire Downtown and Jack London Square PDA

Micro-units are included in the Land Use and Urban Form chapter of the Final Draft Downtown Oakland Specific Plan. As of December 2022, the draft zoning to implement the Downtown Oakland Specific Plan is underway. However, State changes to the Building Code have rendered expansion of the micro-unit program unnecessary, as what Oakland formerly called “micro-units” are now allowed as regular units. In addition, in January 2022, new regulations went into effect that established regulations for a high density of very small efficiency and rooming units.

Policy 2.4 Permanently Affordable Homeownership

2.4.2 Resale Controls

The City continues to record long-term affordability restrictions that run with the land on all City-assisted affordable development projects, both rental and ownership.

Policy 2.5 Seniors and Other Special Needs

2.5.2 Housing For Persons With HIV/AIDS

In fiscal year 21-22, the HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS) program provided housing assistance to more than 103 persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families utilizing the housing first model. Nine (9) persons with HIV/AIDS obtained permanent housing. Information and referral services were provided to approximately 571 households for HIV/AIDS housing and other services. 73 persons living with HIV/AIDS received supportive services. The Oakland HOPWA housing inventory remains at over 290 units. 73 units are in stewardship.

Policy 2.7 Expand Local Funding Sources

2.7.1 Jobs/Housing Impact Fee

Data on the Jobs/Housing Impact Fee is reported in the Impact Fee Annual Report every fiscal year. The report for FY 2021-2022 can be found here: https://www.oaklandca.gov/documents/city-of-oakland-annual-impact-fee-reports

Policy 1.5 Manufactured Housing

1.5.1 Factory Built Housing

The City continues to permit factory built housing in all residential & commercial districts. In November 2021, City Council approved the Construction Innovation Ordinance, which became effective January 2022, and amends the Planning Code to allow residential occupancy of recreational vehicles, mobile homes, and manufactured homes in all zoning districts where residential uses are permitted.

Policy 2.1 Affordable Housing Development Programs

2.1.2 Housing Predevelopment Loan and Grant Program

The City continues to provide predevelopment loans to nonprofit housing organizations for predevelopment expenses. There were 2 predevelopment applications in 2022. One was ineligible (Lake Merritt Lodge) and the other is to be funded (2301 Telegraph).

Policy 1.2 Availability of Land

1.2.1 Land Inventory (Opportunity Sites)

The City's Detailed Land Inventory can be found on Section 4 and Appendix C of the 2015-2023 Housing Element, which continues to be posted to the City's web page: https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/read-the-2015-2023-housing-element.

Policy 1.3 Appropriate Locations and Densities for Housing

1.3.4 Coliseum Area Specific Plan (CASP)

In 2022, the City continues to post updated maps of proposed projects and developments under construction to the City's Specific Plan website. See "Project Status Map and Brochure for the Coliseum Area Specific Plan" at: https://cao-94612.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/oak042626.pdf

Policy 1.3 Appropriate Locations and Densities for Housing

1.3.5 Central Estuary Area Plan (CEAP)

The Planning Bureau's interactive major projects GIS map (and associated major projects list) catalogues developments that have at least 25 units or have at least 10,000 sq. ft. total Residential Floor Area, which includes projects in the Central Estuary area. The interactive map is available at: https://oakgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e1357dbaeffc473caa57b1227a7a7739

Policy 1.6 Adaptive Reuse

1.6.1 Live/Work Conversions

In 2022, the City continues to permit live/work conversions. Thereby allowing the conversion of existing industrial and commercial buildings to joint live/work units in specific commercial and industrial locations while considering the impacts on nearby viable businesses.