HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Attch 5 Exh A CC Reso GPA Housing Element Update RESOLUTION NO. XX-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE 2009-2014
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
CITY-WIDE
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, 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 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;
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 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
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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, on May 12, 2009 a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission
on the Draft 2009-2014 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 09-20 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, on June 2, 2009 a public hearing was held before the City Council on the
Draft 2009-2014 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 79-09 directing Staff to submit the Draft
2009-2014 Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development
for review; and
WHEREAS, Staff submitted the Draft 2009-2014 Housing Element to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development in June 2009 and received comments
from the State in August 2009; and
WHEREAS, Staff addressed the comments provided by the State and resubmitted the
Draft 2009-2014 Housing Element in September 2009 and received a letter from the State in
November 2009 stating the Draft 2009-2014 Housing Element was ready to be certified upon
adoption by the Dublin City Council; and
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2010 an informational meeting was held for property owners
of land designated for residential development; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2010 a public meeting was held before the Housing.
Committee on the Draft 2009-2014 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Committee did not have any concerns and recommended that
the Planning Commission recommend City Council approval of the Draft Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act certain projects
are required to be reviewed for environmental impacts and when applicable, environmental
documents prepared; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with CEQA, updated Housing Elements are subject to
environmental review, and on March 2, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution
adopting a Negative Declaration for the Housing Element update; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the
Negative Declaration on February 9, 2010 and adopted Resolution 10- recommending that
the City Council certify the Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the Draft 2009-
2014 Housing Element and related Negative Declaration on March 2, 2010; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the City Council adopt a
Resolution approving a General Plan Amendment for the 2009-2014 Housing Element update;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider the Negative Declaration, all said
reports, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth and used its independent
judgment to evaluate the Draft 2009-2014 Housing Element update.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct
and made a part of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council hereby finds that the proposed
amendment to the Dublin General Plan is in the public interest and that the General Plan as so
amended will remain internally consistent.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby approve a
General Plan Amendment for the 2009-2014 Housing Element update, with the 2009-2014
Housing Element attached as Exhibit
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect thirty (30) days after
the date of adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2"d day of March 2010 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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