General Plan Amendment for the 2023–2031 Housing Element 6th Cycle Update

The City of San Juan Bautista is updating its General Plan to adopt the 2023–2031 Housing Element as part of California’s sixth-cycle planning requirement, focusing exclusively on policy development and regulatory compliance rather than physical construction or procurement of services. This update involves formally amending the General Plan to align with state housing mandates and certifying a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Exemption based on prior environmental review from the 2016 General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report, invoking exemptions under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3), 15283, and 15332 to confirm no significant environmental impact. The work is administrative and statutory in nature, with no anticipated contract value, pricing, line items, or procurement mechanisms, as it is classified as a forecast notice for policy adoption rather than a competitive solicitation or awarded contract. Performance occurs entirely within San Juan Bautista, California, with no physical delivery or logistical requirements, and the lead contact for the project is the Planning Manager, Arielle Goodspeed, who serves as the primary point of coordination. The project does not involve federal acquisition regulations, subcontracting, socioeconomic certifications, or inspection protocols, as it falls solely under state planning law and environmental review frameworks. The timeline spans the entire 2023–2031 planning period, with the Notice of Exemption already filed and no further competitive bidding or award process anticipated.