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RESOLUTION NO. 07-2013
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPT THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (2013-08 GP)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City considered
General Plan Amendment (2013-08 GP) for the Housing Element Update at s duly
advertised public hearing held an March 18, 2013, at which time orrai and documentary
evidence was presented; and,
WHEREAS, at said public hearing the Planning Commission considered the staff
report contained in Case File No. 2013-08 GP maintained by the City and incorporated
herein by reference along with evidence and testimony at said hearing; and,
WHEREAS, prior to said public hearing the City sought out and considered
public input during the preparation of the Housing Element Update through a public
workshop, Neighborhood Council presentations, media releases, a dedicated webpage,
and the publication and posting of notices; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council certified a Final Environmental Impact Report
(SCH#2010051009) for the Comprehensive Land Use Update on June 7, 2011
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, which adequately addresses the
environmental and physical impacts that could occur with the adoption of the Housing
Element Update; and,
WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable procedures required by
State Iaw and City Iaw; 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 Planning Commission of the City
of National City, California, that the testimony and evidence presented to the Planning
Commission at the public hearing held on Math 18, 2013, support the following
findings:
1. The Housing Element Update complies with the provisions of Article 10.6 of the
Califomia 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.
2. The Housing Element Update furthers housing goals for the preservation,
improvement, and development of housing through programs such as rental and
owner rehabilitation, code enforcement and. housing Inspection, at -risk monitoring,
rental assistance (Section 8), new construction assistance, community housing
development organlz9tions (CHDO) funding, and fair housing programs.
3. The Housing Element Update contains a housing plan for the eight -year planning
period, and includes housing goals, policies, and programs to achieve a wide
variety of housing types throughout the City for alt income categories and special
needs groups.
4. The Housing Element Update is consistent with State housing law and the General
Plan and is in the public interest since it encourages the development of affordable
housing for all income categories and special needs groups and addresses the
City's allocated share of the regional housing _needs.
5. The City has conducted extensive public outreach efforts in the development of the
Housing Element Update, and public input has been considered prbr to the
adoption of the Housing Element Update.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the City Council adopt the Housing Element Update as an
amendment to the General Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be transmitted
forthwith to the City Council,
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective and final
on the day following the City Council meeting where the Planning Commission
resolution is set for review, unless an appeal in writing is filed with the City Clerk prior to
5:00 p.m. on the day of that City Council meeting. The City Council may, at that
meeting, appeal the decision of the Planning Commission and set the matter for public
hearing.
CERTIFICATION:
This certifies that the Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission at their
meeting of March 18, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Reynolds, Pruitt, Flores, DeLa.az, Alvarado
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Baca, Bush
ABSTAIN: None
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