HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2007-260RESOLUTION NO. 2007 — 260
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE GENERAL PLAN AND PROPOSED FINDING
OF NO SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT
FOR THE 2005-2010 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
CASE FILE NO. 2007-33 GP
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2005-104 authorizing the
City to enter into an agreement with P&D Consultants for preparation of an updated Housing
Element of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the consultant has prepared a draft Housing Element in accordance
with State Guidelines and the draft Housing Element was reviewed by the State Department of
Housing and Community Development; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City considered a
General Plan Amendment for the 2005-2010 Housing Element Update at a duly advertised
public hearing held on October 15, 2007, at which time oral and documentary evidence was
presented; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing the Planning Commission considered the staff
report contained in Case File No. 2007-33 GP maintained by the City and incorporated herein
by reference along with evidence and testimony at said hearing; and
WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable procedures required by
State law and City law; and
WHEREAS, the action recited herein is found to be essential for the preservation
of public health, safety, and general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
National City, that the testimony and evidence presented to the City Council at the public
hearing held on November 20, 2007, support the following findings:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF
THE 2005-2010 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
a. The updated Housing Element substantially complies with the provision of Article
10.6 of the California Government Code, including addressing the needs of all
income levels and including an identification and analysis of existing and
projected housing needs and a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives,
financial resources, and scheduled programs for the preservation, improvement,
and development of housing.
b. The updated Housing Element augments the City's General Plan and furthers
housing goals such as the preservation of existing residential neighborhoods and
the provision of a wide range of housing opportunities. Housing preservation is
accomplished by 17 programs such as the Rental Unit Rehabilitation Program for
existing rental units, the Housing Rehabilitation program that provides loans for
basic home repairs, and the Paint and Tool Loan programs for households in
need. Seventeen other programs are intended to provide for a wide range of
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housing opportunities, such as assisting in the construction of affordable housing,
updating City density bonus and second unit provisions, and continued
implementation of actions to address fair housing issues.
c. The updated Housing Element addresses the dispersion of lower income housing
within the City. The Element contains housing goals, policies, and programs to
achieve a wide variety of housing throughout the City. This is consistent with the
criterion that there be additional opportunities for affordable housing in areas of
the City where concentrations of lower income households do not already exist,
taking into account the availability of necessary public facilities and infrastructure.
d. The amendment to the General Plan, which will update the City's Housing
Element consistent with state requirements is in the public interest and is
consistent with General Plan policies, since it encourages the creation of home
ownership opportunities and since it will increase the potential that the City will
meet the state housing production requirements.
e. The City has conducted extensive public outreach efforts with regard to the Draft
Housing Element, the results of which have been summarized and considered.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
1. That the Negative Declaration (2007-33 GP) has been read and considered together
with any comments received during the public review process.
2. That based on the whole record including the Initial Study, there is no substantial
evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and that the
Negative Declaration reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council has considered the proposed
Negative Declaration (2007-33 GP) together with any comments received during the public
review process, and finds on the basis of the whole record (including the Initial Study and any
comments received) that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant
effect on the environment, and that the proposed Negative Declaration reflects the City's
independent judgment and analysis, and hereby approves of the proposed Negative
Declaration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves and adopts
the 2005-2010 Housing Element update of the City's General Plan
PASSED and ADOPTED this 20th day of Nov: b r, 2007
ATTEST:
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Mic el R. Della, City Clerk
on Morrison, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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George H. Eiser, III, City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, Califomia, on
November 20, 2007 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Morrison, Natividad, Ungab, Parra, Zarate.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
City erk of the City of ational City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-260 of the City of National City, Califomia, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on November 20, 2007.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy