22 Hollister HEU Community Workshop #1 Recording English

This was a community workshop held by the City of Hollister, California, on November 25, 2024, focused on the update of the city's Housing Element as part of the General Plan. The meeting provided an overview of the Housing Element update process, including the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for 2023-2031, which requires the city to plan for 4,163 housing units across various income categories. Participants discussed housing challenges such as affordability, impact fees, lack of diverse housing types, and the need for senior and transitional housing. The workshop also gathered community input on preferred housing types and potential development areas, emphasizing infill development and transit-oriented projects. Impact fees and their effect on housing production were a significant topic, with concerns about balancing funding for infrastructure and encouraging development. The meeting outlined a tentative timeline for the Housing Element update, including future workshops, public review, and adoption hearings in 2024. Community members and city staff highlighted the importance of integrating zoning discussions, addressing infrastructure needs, and ensuring affordable housing to support local workforce retention and growth.