Revised Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the City of Patterson 2023-2031 6th Cycle Housing Element

The City of Patterson is updating its Housing Element for the 2023–2031 cycle in accordance with California Government Code Sections 65580 through 65589, which requires the update to be incorporated into the City’s General Plan as an amendment. The update identifies sufficient housing sites to meet and exceed the Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation and establishes goals, policies, and programs to enable the development of needed housing units. An Initial Study has been revised to incorporate public and agency feedback and to correct previously inaccurate information regarding groundwater sustainability. The Revised Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report is the central document guiding this process, with a projected public review period beginning January 2026. The project is administered by the City of Patterson’s Community Development Department, with primary contact through the City Planner’s office located in Patterson, California, 95363. Key personnel overseeing implementation include the Community Development Director, Associate Planner, and City Planner, who serve as the de facto administrative and technical leads. The work involves compliance with local zoning regulations, objective design standards, and state mandates such as SB 1087, which prioritize water and sewer access for affordable housing. Development proposals must adhere to specific site requirements including setbacks, density limits, parking standards, and facility specifications, particularly for emergency shelters and single-room occupancy units. Environmental review criteria include thresholds for air quality pollutants, toxic emissions, greenhouse gas reductions, odor impacts, and cumulative exposure near major transportation corridors and industrial facilities. Mitigation measures such as minimum separation distances and health risk assessments are mandatory for projects within certain proximity to high-emission sources. While funding sources like CDBG, Measure L, and State Revolving Loan Funds are referenced, no formal contract value, line-item pricing, or federal acquisition clauses are specified. The process follows California Environmental Quality Act procedures rather than federal procurement mechanisms, and while municipal codes and planning policies dictate development requirements, there are no identified federal contracting clauses, evaluation factors, invoicing systems, or contractor certifications relevant to standard government acquisition frameworks.