HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 14-24 Draft Housing Element Rec to CC RESOLUTION NO. 14 - 24
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO SUBMIT THE DRAFT
2015-2023 HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR REVIEW
CITY-WIDE
PLPA-2013-00031
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 by January 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has contracted with Veronica Tam & Associates to assist
Staff in preparing the draft 2015-2023 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the draft 2015-2023 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 residential neighborhoods in Dublin;
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 2015-2023 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 February 25, 2014 a public meeting was held with the Planning
Commission to provide an overview of the Housing Element update process including the
statutory requirements of what the Housing Element must address; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2014 a second public meeting was held with the Planning
Commission to review the draft 2015-2023 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State
Guidelines and City Environmental Regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the CEQA, the project is found to be Categorically Exempt under
Section 15306, Class 6 (Information Collection) of the State of California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission
review the draft 2015-2023 Housing Element and adopt a Resolution recommending that the
City Council direct Staff to submit the draft 2015-2023 Housing Element to the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development for review; 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 2015-2023 Housing Element; and
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 City of Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
recommend that the City Council direct Staff to submit the draft 2015-2023 Housing Element to
the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for review.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of May 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: Bhuthimethee, Do, O'Keefe, Kohli, Goel
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Pla ning Commis ion Chair
AT T-
Assistant Community Development Director
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