Public Meetings
Community input is critical to developing a Housing Element that promotes a community-based vision for housing and responds to community needs and preferences. A variety of community outreach and public engagement activities have been held throughout the process. You can find the materials from those public meetings and workshops here.
"Let's Talk Housing" Countywide Meeting
On April 8, 2021, the City of San Bruno participated in a countywide meeting hosted in conjunction with 21 Elements. The meeting provided community members with an introduction to the Housing Element update process, why it matters, information on the Let’s Talk Housing outreach effort and countywide trends. A San Bruno specific breakout room discussion followed where participants commented on what they like about the city and
January City Council Meeting
An overview of the Housing Element process was presented to Council on January 25, 2022, where direction was sought on the city’s preliminary sites inventory and housing programs.
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Community Workshop #1
The city held its first community workshop on May 4, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. The meeting was held virtually using Zoom. City staff, consultants and the public discussed the following topics:
- Components of a Housing Element
- Housing trends
- Possible locations for new housing in San Bruno
- Issues that are important to residents
- Ideas for new policies and programs
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Presentation to the Equity Advisory Group
On May 6, 2022, staff gave a presentation to the Equity Advisory Group who gave valuable feedback on draft programs and policies. The EAG provided positive feedback on San Bruno’s draft policies to improve equity in housing policy and decision making.
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May City Council Meeting
Staff gave a presentation to Council on May 24, 2022, announcing the release of the 30-day public review draft of the Housing Element. The presentation highlighted the city’s sites inventory, approach for meeting its RHNA, public outreach efforts, and the housing goals which formed the basis of the draft housing programs.
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Community Workshop #2
The city held its second community workshop on May 26, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. The meeting was held virtually using Zoom. City staff, consultants and the public discussed the following topics:
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June Planning Commission Meeting
On June 21, 2022, staff gave a presentation to the Commission, similar to the May presentation to Council, announcing the release of the 30-day public review draft of the Housing Element. The presentation highlighted the city’s sites inventory, approach for meeting its RHNA, public outreach efforts, and the housing goals which formed the basis of the draft housing programs.
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Let's Talk Housing
Let's Talk Housing is a collaborative effort of all the jurisdictions in San Mateo County focused on getting community feedback that will shape our Housing Elements – a housing plan that is part of every General Plan. Through an ongoing initiative called 21 Elements, we are working together to learn from and listen to the community about their housing needs, helping to make sure everyone is involved in shaping our shared future.
Visit the Let's Talk Housing San Mateo County Website at https://www.letstalkhousing.org/.
Timeline
- Draft Housing Element Review
- Publish for 30-day Public Comment Period (May 24, 2022 – June 24, 2022)
- City Council Review May 24, 2022
- Planning Commission Review June 21, 2022
- State Housing and Community Development (HCD) Reviews
- First submittal to HCD for first review July 8, 2022
- Subsequent HCD submittals and reviews (Summer/Fall 2022)
- Housing Element Adoption
- Planning Commission review and recommendation (Fall 2022)
- City Council for review and adoption (Fall 2022/Winter 2023)
- Housing Element Certification
- HCD final review and certification (January 2023)
Why the Process Matters?
More and more, purchasing a home is out of reach for many while renters face rent prices that are just too high. Just about every city in the region needs more housing, of all types and sizes.
- Teachers, firefighters, health care, and other essential workers are traveling long distances to work or being forced to relocate to other cities.
- Young adults and students including your children and grandchildren - are unable to purchase homes or even live in the communities they grew up in once they leave their childhood homes.
- Communities of color and non-English speakers who make up a large portion of our community members living in overcrowded and unsafe conditions-can't afford to be near their jobs, school, or families.
Creating more housing-and more diverse housing choices-means:
- Young families can find an affordable starter home
- Young adults moving out of their childhood home and into the housing market can stay in the cities they grew up in
- Our aging population will have more options for retirement, including downsizing, providing housing for on-site health or home care, and staying in their communities
- Workers-teachers, firefighters, health care workers, essential workers can find homes near job centers (which will reduce traffic!)
- Your children and grandchildren can stay near you in the communities they feel a part of -
- More people will have more opportunities, across incomes, to rent or own homes in the places they live, work and love.