HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 79-09 Housing Elemnt Child CareRESOLUTION NO. 79 - 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 WITH A MODIFICATION TO POLICY D.2 ADDRESSING CHILD CARE
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 abroad range of housing types:are provided to meet the needs of existing and future
residents; and
o Encourage and facilitate the development of lower and moderate income housing; and
o Maintain and enhance the quality of Dublin's existing neighborhoods; and
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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WHEREAS, on May 13, 2008 a Joint Study Session with the 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 the 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-
2014Housing 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. Departmentof Housing
and Community Development for review.
`NOW,. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin City Council does hereby direct
Staff to modify Policy D.2 on page 7 of the draft Housing Element to read, "Promote housing along with
supportive services, including child care, to meet the special housing needs of seniors, persons with disabilities,
single-parents, and the homeless."
BE IT FURTHER 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 with a modification to Policy D.2 addressing child care.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2"d day of June 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Hildenbrand, Scholz, and Mayor Sbranti
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor
ATTEST' /?
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City Clerk
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