The following is a list of public meetings held and key events in connection with the Housing Element update in reverse chronological order:
September 4, 2024: Housing Element Certified by HCD
The California department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) notified the City on September 4, 2024, that the Housing Element adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2024, is in compliance with the State Housing Element Law. HCD's letter can be accessed here: Letter from HCD dated September 4, 2024(PDF, 235KB)
July 16, 2024: City Council Housing Element Rezoning Public Hearing
On July 16, 2024, the City Council approved, with a 4-1 vote, the second reading of the Municipal Code Amendments and Zoning Map Amendments to ensure conformance with the Housing Element and related CEQA exemption. Meeting details can be found here.
Recorded Meeting
Final Council Actions
Adopted Ordinance No. 24-2261 and No. 24-2262
July 2, 2024: City Council Housing Element Rezoning Hearing
The City Council conducted a public hearing on July 2, 2024 on Municipal Code Text, Specific Plan, Below Market Rate Mitigation Manual, and Zoning Map Amendments related to implementation of the 6th cycle Housing Element. The item passed with a 3-2 vote. Meeting information can be found here.
Recorded Meeting:
Final Actions:
- Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 24-2261 and No. 24-2262 with amendments as discussed in the meeting. Minutes for the meeting may be found here: Meeting Minutes - CC 07-02-2024
June 11, 2024: Planning Commission Housing Element Rezoning Meeting
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 11, 2024, recommending by a unanimous vote that the City Council approve development standards for housing development anticipated from adoption of the Housing Element in May 2024. These standards include the creation of new zoning districts, adoption of new standards, modification of existing standards, and changes to other policy documents to be consistent with the adopted Housing Element and state law. In addition, properties must be rezoned to reflect the changes anticipated with adoption of the Housing Element. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
Final Actions:
- The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 24-10 and 24-11 recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed resolutions for edits to the Heart of the City Specific Plan and Below Market Rate Housing Mitigation Manual, and the Zoning Map respectively. The Commission failed to make a recommendation on the proposed edits to the Municipal Code. View meeting minutes online.
May 14, 2024: City Council Housing Element Adoption Hearing
The City Council adopted the Housing Element and the related associated General Plan amendments necessary for its adoption on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 with a 3-1-1 vote. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
Final Actions:
April 29, 2024: Planning Commission Meeting - Housing Element Adoption
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at a special meeting on Monday, April 29, 2024, recommending by a 3-2 vote that the City Council adopt the Housing Element and the related associated amendments necessary for its adoption. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
Final Action:
- The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2024-05 recommending adoption of the Conditionally Certified Housing Element.
April 10, 2024: HCD Letter Conditionally Certifying Housing Element Received
The City of Cupertino received a letter from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on April 10, 2024(PDF, 564KB)
, stating that the Draft Housing Element meets the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. The City will be found in substantial compliance once the necessary rezones are completed.
March 2024: Revised Third Draft Housing Element
The revised Third Draft Housing Element(PDF, 19MB) was available for review and public comment beginning March 20, 2024. The revised 2023-2031 Draft Housing Element addressed informal comments received from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on the Third Draft. Public Comments were received on this Revised Third Draft, which were taken into consideration prior to submitting this draft to HCD. The City resubmitted the Revised Third Draft Housing Element to HCD on March 30, 2024.
February 2024: Third Draft Housing Element
The Third Draft Housing Element(PDF, 19MB)
was available for review and public comment beginning February 16, 2024. The revised 2023-2031 Draft Housing Element addressed comments received from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in December 2023(PDF, 235KB). Public comments received on the Third Draft Housing Element were considered prior to finalization of the Third Draft for submission to HCD. The City resubmitted the Third Draft Housing Element to HCD for review on Tuesday, February 27.
November/December 2023: Revised Second Draft Housing Element
Public Draft: The revised Second Draft Housing Element(PDF, 19MB)
was available for review and public comment beginning November 30, 2024. The revised 2023-2031 Draft Housing Element addressed informal comments received from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on the Second Draft. The City received public comments on the revised Second Draft Housing Element which were considered prior to finalizing the Draft Housing Element for resubmission to HCD.
HCD Submittal: The City submitted the Revised Second Draft Housing Element to HCD(PDF, 19MB)
on December 11, 2023.
October 2023: Second Draft Housing Element
Public Draft: The Second Draft Housing Element(PDF, 31MB)
was available for review and public comment beginning October 6, 2023. The revised 2023-2031 Draft Housing Element addressed comments received from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in May 2023(PDF, 281KB). Public comments received were considered prior to finalization of the Second Draft Housing Element.
Final Submittal: The City submitted the Second Draft Housing Element to HCD(PDF, 31MB)
for review on Monday, October 16, 2023.
September 14, 2023: Virtual Community Open House on Housing Element Rezoning
Date and Time: Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 6 p.m.
This virtual open house focused on rezoning, where new housing may occur in the City, and community development preferences. The information shared at this virtual event was a repeat of the in-person open house held on September 9, 2023. Meeting materials and the recording are below:
September 9, 2023: In-Person Community Open House on Housing Element Rezoning
Date and Time: Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 1 p.m.
Location: Quinlan Community Center Social Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino, CA 95014
This in-person open house focused on rezoning, where new housing may occur in the City, and community development preferences. Meeting materials and the recording are below:
July 25, 2023: Housing Element Update Study Session and Direction on Sites Inventory
On Tuesday, July 25 at 5:00 p.m., the Cupertino City Council held a study session on the Housing Element update. The study session provided background on the Housing Element, the City’s progress so far, a sites inventory strategy, housing policies, and the next steps leading to the completion of the project. Please see the meeting details and materials here:
Recorded Meeting
April 18, 2023: Public SEIR Meeting on Cupertino Housing Element
On Tuesday, April 18 the City hosted a community meeting on the preparation of a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the City of Cupertino General Plan 2040 and associated Zoning Code Amendments. Updates to the General Plan 2040 are required to bring the Housing Element and the Health and Safety Element into compliance with State law. Subsequent updates to the Land Use and Community Character, Mobility Elements and Zoning Code are also required as a result of updates to the Housing Element.
March 7, 2023: Consultant Contract on Housing Element
On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to Placeworks, a consultant who completed the Housing Element project. Meeting materials are available online here.
November 2022/February 2023: First Draft Housing Element
Public Draft: The First Draft Housing Element(PDF, 17MB) was made available for 30-day public comment and review prior to submission to HCD in November 2022. The City received public comments on the First Draft Housing Element, which were considered prior to finalizing the Draft Housing Element for submission to HCD.
HCD Submittal: The First Draft Housing Element was submitted to HCD(PDF, 51MB)
for its review on February 3, 2024.
November 15, 2022: City Council Meeting
An update was provided to the City Council on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, where next steps related to an administrative draft Housing Element prepared by the City's former Housing Element consultant were discussed. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
October 28, 2022: CEP-SAC Meeting #8
The Housing Element Community Engagement Plan - Strategic Advisory Committee (CEP-SAC) met on Friday, October 28 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss a report from staff and EMC Planning Group regarding the September 26, 2022 Community Meeting and concluding remarks. Please find the meeting details and materials here.
This new committee was established by the City Council during the March 8 City Council meeting to provide guidance on plans for public outreach and community engagement strategies for the Housing Element Update.
September 26, 2022: AFFH Community Meeting #3: Cupertino Workers and House-Rich Residents
On September 26, West Valley Community Services hosted a community meeting in partnership with the City of Cupertino to hear from people impacted by the housing crisis who work in Cupertino but cannot afford to live here, and residents who own a home in the City, but are low-income or on a fixed income. The meeting featured a panel of individuals who shared their experiences, and breakout groups that engaged participants in a dialogue.
September 16, 2022: CEP-SAC Meeting #7
The Housing Element Community Engagement Plan - Strategic Advisory Committee (CEP-SAC) met on Friday, September 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to discuss a report from staff and EMC Planning Group regarding: 1) The September 26, 2022 Community Meeting; 2) Results of the online Housing Survey; 3) Summaries of the May 23 and July 25, 2022 Community meetings. Please find the meeting details and materials here.
This new committee was established by the City Council during the March 8 City Council meeting to provide guidance on plans for public outreach and community engagement strategies for the Housing Element Update.
September 8, 2022: Housing Commission Meeting
The Housing Commission met on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 9 a.m. to prepare a draft memo to the City Council and City Manager, identifying opportunities for the Housing Commission to contribute to the Housing Element Update. Please see the meeting details and materials here. You can also download pdf documents related to this meeting here.
August 30, 2022: City Council Meeting to discuss sites
The City Council met on August 30, 2022 at 5:00 PM to discuss the Cupertino housing sites inventory list. Please see the meeting details and materials here. You can also download a sites inventory list related to this meeting here(PDF, 108KB).
Recorded Meeting
Council Action
Council's motion is summarized here and in the meeting minutes.
August 29, 2022: City Council Meeting to discuss sites
The City Council met on Monday and Tuesday, August 29 and 30 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the Cupertino housing sites inventory list. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
Recorded Meeting
August 16, 2022: City Council Meeting to discuss sites
The City Council met on Tuesday, August 16 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Housing Element available sites. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
Recorded Meeting
July 25, 2022: CEP-SAC Meeting #6
The Housing Element Community Engagement Plan - Strategic Advisory Committee (CEP-SAC) met on Monday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to discuss the draft Housing Element Survey, Remaining Community Engagement Plan events, and updates and changes to this website. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
This new committee was established by the City Council during the March 8 City Council meeting to provide guidance on plans for public outreach and community engagement strategies for the Housing Element Update.
July 20, 2022: AFFH Community Meeting #2: Perspectives of Students and Older Adults
When it comes to housing, both youth and older adults find themselves in very interesting positions, with unique barriers and challenges. This community meeting included a panel of De Anza students, Cupertino high school students, and older adults, who heard new perspectives and also shared their own experiences related to housing.
Summary Report(PDF, 370KB)
June 28, 2022: Housing Element Site Selection at Planning and Housing Commissions Joint Special Meeting
On Tuesday, June 28 at 6:45 p.m., a Special Joint Planning Commission-Housing Commission Meeting was held to discuss the City’s Housing Element Update. This meeting was virtual and focused on the selection of future housing sites that were included in the housing inventory. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
Recorded Meeting
June 23, 2022: Housing Commission Special Meeting
The Housing Commission met on June 23, 2022 at 9 a.m. to discuss the establishment of a housing sites selection inventory. Please see the meeting details and materials here. The meeting recording is below.
June 6, 2022: CEP-SAC Meeting #5
The Housing Element Community Engagement Plan - Strategic Advisory Committee (CEP-SAC) met on Monday June 6th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to discuss the proposed community engagement and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) plans for the Housing Element update process. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
This new committee was established by the City Council during the March 8 City Council meeting to provide guidance on plans for public outreach and community engagement strategies for the Housing Element Update.
May 24, 2022: Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission met on May 24 at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the establishment of a housing sites selection inventory and strategies to promote the development of new housing. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
May 23, 2022: AFFH Community Meeting #1: Inclusive Housing
On Monday, May 23rd, West Valley Community Services hosted a Community Meeting in partnership with the City of Cupertino regarding Inclusive Housing. During this hybrid event, community members came together to learn about Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) and hear from four panelists about their experiences with homelessness, housing, disabilities, veteran status, discrimination, and more. There were about 50 virtual and 20 in person attendees. Community members also had the opportunity to have dialogue with one another during two breakout rooms. They discussed why they attended this meeting, how hearing from people with lived experience changed their perspective, and what their own experiences with housing were.
May 16, 2022: CEP-SAC Meeting #4
The Housing Element Community Engagement Plan - Strategic Advisory Committee (CEP-SAC) met on Monday May 16th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to discuss and approve the Housing Element Community Engagement Plan. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
This new committee was established by the City Council during the March 8 City Council meeting to provide guidance on plans for public outreach and community engagement strategies for the Housing Element Update.
April 26, 2022: Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission met on April 26 at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the establishment of a housing sites selection inventory and strategies to promote the development of new housing. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
April 25, 2022: CEP-SAC Meeting #3
The Housing Element Community Engagement Plan - Strategic Advisory Committee (CEP-SAC) met on Thursday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to discuss the next steps for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) and outreach efforts for Cupertino's Housing Element Update process. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
This new committee was established by the City Council during the March 8 City Council meeting to provide guidance on plans for public outreach and community engagement strategies for the Housing Element Update.
April 7, 2022: CEP-SAC Meeting #2
The Housing Element Community Engagement Plan - Strategic Advisory Committee (CEP-SAC) held its second meeting on Thursday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to discuss the proposed community engagement and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) plans for the Housing Element update process. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
This new committee was established by the City Council during the March 8 City Council meeting to provide guidance on plans for public outreach and community engagement strategies for the Housing Element Update.
Recorded Meeting: https://youtu.be/sot2-T7NoDQ
March 30, 2022: CEP-SAC Meeting #1
The Housing Element Community Engagement Plan - Strategic Advisory Committee (CEP-SAC) held its first meeting on Wednesday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to discuss the proposed community engagement and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) plans for the Housing Element update process. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
The CEP-SAC was a new committee was established by the City Council during the March 8 City Council meeting to provide guidance on plans for public outreach and community engagement strategies for the Housing Element Update.
March 8, 2022: City Council Meeting
The City Council met on March 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. to receive and update on the progress of the Housing Element Update, and review, discuss, and approve selection of stakeholders group. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
March 1, 2022: City Council Meeting
The City Council met on March 1, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. to receive and update on the progress of the Housing Element Update, and review, discuss, and approve selection of stakeholders group. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
February 22, 2022: Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on February 22, 2022 at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the establishment of a housing sites inventory (Continued from January 25th Planning Commission meeting). Please see the meeting details and materials here.
January 25, 2022: Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission met on January 25, 2022 at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the establishment of a housing sites inventory. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
December 9, 2021: Community Workshop
December 9, 2021: Housing Commission Meeting
The Housing Commission met on December 9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. to receive an introduction to the Housing Element Update Process & Preparation for Mapping Exercise. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
November 16, 2021: City Council Meeting
The Housing Commission met on November16, 2021 at 5:15 p.m. to discuss the Housing Element Update sites inventory and upcoming community engagement. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
October 5, 2021: City Council Meeting
The City Council met on October 5, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. to receive an update on Housing Element Process and Housing Survey. Please see the meeting details and materials here.
September 21, 2021: City Council Meeting - Initiate the Housing Element Update and contract
The City Council met on September 21, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. to initiate the Sixth-Cycle General Plan Housing Element update, consider consultant agreement to complete the Sixth-Cycle General Plan Housing Element update, related rezoning, and all necessary environmental review as required under State law, and associated budget modification. Please see the meeting details and materials here.