HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Attmt 1 Reso to Submit Drft 2009-2014 Hsg Elmt to State of CalifRESOLUTION NO. 09-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO SUBMIT THE DRAFT
2009-2014 HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR REVIEW
WHEREAS, the State of California requires that Cities and Counties adopt a comprehensive,
long-term General Plan for the physical development of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is one of seven mandated elements of the General Plan and
must address the existing and projected housing needs for all economic segments of the community; and
WHEREAS, the State law currently requires that Housing Elements be updated and certified
every five years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has contracted with Veronice. Tam & Associates to assist Staff in
preparing the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element includes Goals and Policies that will
accomplish the following:
o Ensure that a broad range of housing types are provided to meet the needs of existing and
future residents;
o Encourage and facilitate the development of lower and moderate income housing;
o Maintain and enhance the quality of Dublin's existing neighborhoods;
o Promote equal opportunity for all residents to reside in housing of their choice; and,
o Increase energy efficiency and conservation in residential developments. And;
WHEREAS, the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element also includes specific Housing Programs that
will implement the Goals and Policies outlined above; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Programs are grouped into the following six categories:
1. Conservation of the Existing Supply of Housing;
2. Production of Housing;
3. Provision of Adequate Housing Sites;
4. Removal of Governmental Constraints;
5. Promotion of Equal Housing Opportunity; and
6. Green Building Programs.
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2008 a Joint Study Session with they Planning Commission and Housing
Committee was held to provide an overview of the Housing Element update process including the
statutory requirements of what the Housing Element must address; and
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WHEREAS, on August 21, 2008 and September 18, 2008 Community Workshops were held to
solicit input from the development community, service providers, housing advocates, residents and
property owners; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2009 a Joint Study Session with the: Planning Commission and Housing
Committee was held to present the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element: and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin Planning Commission ("Planning Commission") held a public
hearing on the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element on May 12, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations
and testimony herein above set forth and used its independent judgment to evaluate the draft 2009-2014
Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the staff report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission adopt a
Resolution recommending that the City Council direct Staff to submit the draft 2009-2014 Housing
Element to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby recommend that the City Council direct Staff to submit the craft 2009-2014 Housing Element to
the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for review, with draft City
Council Resolution attached at Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of May 2009 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Planning Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. XX - 09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DIRECTING STAFF TO SUBMIT THE DRAFT 2009-2014 HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FOR REVIEW
WHEREAS, the State of California requires that Cities and Counties adopt a comprehensive,
long-term General Plan for the physical development of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is one of seven mandated elements of the General Plan and
must address the existing and projected housing needs for all economic segments of the community; and
WHEREAS, the State law currently requires that Housing Elements be updated and certified
every five years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has contracted with Veronica Tam & Associates to assist Staff in
preparing the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the draft 2009-2014 Housing'. Element includes Goals and Policies that will
accomplish the following:
o Ensure that a broad range of housing types are provid-ld to meet the needs of existing and
future residents;
o Encourage and facilitate the development of lower and moderate income housing;
o Maintain and enhance the quality of Dublin's existing neighborhoods;
o Promote equal opportunity for all residents to reside in housing of their choice; and,
o Increase energy efficiency and conservation in residential developments. And;
WHEREAS, the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element also includes specific Housing Programs that
will implement the Goals and Policies outlined above; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Programs are grouped into the following six categories:
1. Conservation of the Existing Supply of Housing;
2. Production of Housing;
3. Provision of Adequate Housing Sites;
4. Removal of Governmental Constraints;
5. Promotion of Equal Housing Opportunity; and
6. Green Building Programs.
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EXHIBIT A TO
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WHEREAS, on May 13, 2008 a Joint Study Session with thy: Planning Commission and Housing
Committee was held to provide an overview of the Housing Element update process including the
statutory requirements of what the Housing Element must address; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2008 and September 18, 2008 Community Workshops were held to
solicit input from the development community, service providers, housing advocates, residents and
property owners; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2009 a Joint Study Session with th1 Planning Commission and Housing
Committee was held to present the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2009 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft 2009-
2014 Housing Element and adopted a Resolution recommending that the City Council direct Staff to
submit the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community
Development for review; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin City Council ("City Council") held a public hearing on the draft
2009-2014 Housing Element on June 2, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and
testimony herein above set forth and used its independent judgment to evaluate the draft 2009-2014
Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending that the City Council adopt a Resolution
directing Staff to submit the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element to the State of California Department of
Housing and Community Development for review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin City Council does hereby
direct Staff to submit the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element to the State of California Department of
Housing and Community Development for review.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2"d day of June 2009 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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