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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.3 Attch 5 Exh A Draft CC Reso RESOLUTION NO. XX - 14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ADOPTION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE 2015-2023 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 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, State law currently requires that Housing Elements be updated and adopted within 120 days of the statutory deadline of January 31, 2015; 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. EXHIBIT A TO ATTACHMENT 5 WHEREAS, on February 25, 2014 a public meeting was held is to educate and inform the community on the Housing Element update process and solicit feedback; and WHEREAS, on May 13, 2014 a second public meeting was held to review the draft 2015- 2023 Housing Element and solicit feedback; and WHEREAS, on June 17, 2014 a third public meeting was held to review the draft Housing Element and solicit feedback; and WHEREAS, the Draft 2015-2023 Housing Element was submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for a streamlined review process; WHEREAS, on August 18, 2014 HCD issued a determination that the draft Housing Element meets the requirements of State housing element law; 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, the City prepared a Negative Declaration dated September 2014 for the General Plan Housing Element (2015-2023) (the "Project") which reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the Project; and WHEREAS, following a noticed public hearing on October 28, 2014, the City of Dublin Planning Commission adopted Resolution 14-XX recommending City Council adoption of the Negative Declaration for the 2015-2023 Housing Element, which resolution is incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, following the noticed public hearing on October 28, 2014, the City of Dublin Planning Commission also adopted Resolution 14-XX recommending City Council adoption of a General Plan Amendment for the 2015-2023 Housing Element, which resolution is incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated 2014 and incorporated herein by reference, was submitted to the City of Dublin City Council analyzing the Negative Declaration and the 2015-2023 Housing Element and recommending adoption of the Negative Declaration and adoption of a General Plan Amendment for the 2015-2023 Housing Element; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the Project on , 2014; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the City Council adopted Resolution XX-14 adopting the Negative Declaration for the 2015-2023 Housing Element, which resolution is incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider the Negative Declaration and all said reports, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth and used its independent judgment to evaluate the project. 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 City Council does hereby adopt a General Plan Amendment for the 2015-2023 Housing Element, as set forth in Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, and finds that the amendment is in the public interest; will not have an adverse effect on health or safety or be detrimental to the public welfare; will not be injurious to property or public improvements; and, as amended, the Dublin General Plan will remain internally consistent. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of , 2014, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk