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7C Page 2 number of parcels at densities high enough to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for that period. Such an analysis was provided in the second draft submitted to HCD, which indicated through maps and tables adequacy of the zoning during the 1999-2006 period. However, HCD's newest comments indicate that a much more detailed analysis is now sought. This detailed analysis has been conducted and submitted in the third draft Housing Element which was submitted to HCD on October 19. Preparation of this analysis required development of a parcel specific inventory, backed up by field surveys of each site including a description of existing conditions as well as determination of potential residential buildout potential relative to zoning in place during the prior period. This higher level analysis confirmed the findings in the previous study that the City had and continues to have adequate zoning in place to meet its RHNA. HCD also sought clarification about constraints on housing production and the viability of establishing homeless shelters in specified areas based on the type of development currently present in those areas. Response to the comments did not require revisions to policy or programs in the draft Housing Element, thus the General Plan team quickly prepared the third draft Housing Element and submitted it directly to HCD. Staff is anticipating expedited review and should have a complete understanding of the status of the element before November 23. . Economic Data Update: The previous draft of the Economic Development Chapter in the Built Environment Element includes 2006 employment data. Data for 2007 and 2008 is currently available, however, the consultants confirm that they can obtain even more current data in December. The Draft presented on November 23 will not yet be updated in this area; however, the General Plan team anticipates that none of the Economic Development policies should be affected by this new information. This 2009 data will compare Redwood City's employment data against the metropolitan data and thus provide the most current economic profile for the City with respect to employment. Staff will provide an update to Council and the Planning Commission when the data is received as an information item. . Sustainability - Climate Action Plan and Green Building Ordinance: While the New General Plan has been in preparation, several other sustain ability efforts have been underway. The draft General Plan has been revised to include more current references to both the newly adopted Green Building Ordinance and the proposed Climate Action Plan (under preparation). The General Plan and Climate Action Plan are being carefully coordinated and staff is currently evaluating additional options for linkages in terms of the scope of the Climate Action Plan and the steps required for it to reach completion. This work should not affect the New General Plan policies or programs. . Flood Plain Analysis and Policy: Per new State law, the General Plan team has learned that flood hazard requires even more in depth analysis than was presented in the first draft of the plan. The law is also very specific about where the information is to be presented in the plan. Previously, flood hazard was addressed in the Public Safety Element and now it will be found throughout the plan including the Built Environment Element which includes the Land Use and Urban Form and I nfrastructure chapters. . Walking Shed Map: Although some of the plan maps have been revised to a limited extent, the Walking Shed Map is a new addition to the plan and a specific request of City Council. The map illustrates the parts of the City that are within walking distance to various amenities such as parks, schools, library, and grocery stores. It also indicates