HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutionRESOLUTION NO 2013 —
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING
THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT (CASE NO. 2013-08 GP)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered General Plan Amendment
(Case No. 2013-08 GP) for the Housing Element Update at a duly advertised public hearing
held on March 18, 2013, 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 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 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, the City Council considered the General Plan Amendment (Case
No. 2013-08 GP) for the Housing Element Update at a duly advertised public hearing held on
April 16, 2013, at which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing the City Council considered the Planning
Commission's recommendation and the staff report contained in Case No. 2013-08 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 April 16, 2013, support the following findings:
1. The Housing Element Update complies with the provisions of Article 10.6 of the
California Govemment 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
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(Section 8), new construction assistance, community housing development organizations (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 all 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 prior to the adoption of the
Housing Element Update.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby adopts the Housing
Element Update as an amendment to the General Plan (Case No. 2013-08 GP).
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective and final
immediately.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 2013.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Claudia Gacitua Silva
City Attorney