HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11190 approving and adopting a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and Amendments to the Housing Element (GENP-0217-2020)R 11190
RESOLUTION NO. 11190 (2020 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND AMENDMENTS
TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AS
REPRESENTED IN THE COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT AND
ATTACHMENTS DATED NOVEMBER 17, 2020 (GENP-0217-2020 & EID-
0218-2020)
WHEREAS, State law requires cities and counties to adopt a general plan. The General
Plan includes nine required elements, one of which is the Housing Element. The Housing Element
must be updated every eight (8) years or as otherwise provided by State law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a web
based public hearing, on July 22, 2020, and recommended approval of a Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact and amendments to the Housing Element to address the changing needs,
resources, and conditions in the Community, as required by State law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a web based
public hearing, on September 1, 2020, and considered the Planning Commission’s
recommendation, authorized staff to continue to work with HCD to ensure that the Housing
Element fully complies with its guidelines, provided direction to staff regarding modifications to
the Housing Element, and directed staff to return to City Council for final approval of the Housing
Element; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a web based
public hearing, on November 17, 2020, for the purpose of considering the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact and amendments to the Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the City facilitated 12 presentations, meetings, online surveys, and a public
workshop to identify housing needs, issues and opportunities in the community and inform policy
and program changes; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner
required by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony
of the applicant, interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at
said hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
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SECTION 1. Findings. This Council, after considering the 6th Cycle Housing Element
update, the Planning Commission’s recommendations, staff recommendations, public testimony
and correspondence, and reports thereon, makes the following findings:
1. The proposed amendments included in the draft Housing Element are consistent with other
land use goals and policies of the General Plan.
2. The proposed amendments are appropriate and necessary to ensure that the City’s Housing
Element meets State law and the changing needs, resources, and conditions in the
community.
3. The City facilitated 12 presentations, meetings, online surveys, and a public workshop to
identify housing needs, issues and opportunities in the community and inform policy and
program changes.
4. The City has evaluated its ability to accommodate its Regional Housing Need Allocation
(RHNA) number of 3,354 dwellings by December 2028 and determined there is sufficient
land suitable for residential development to accommodate the RHNA number within the
planning period.
5. Achieving Housing Element State certification will promote affordable housing
opportunities and help achieve adopted housing goals by making the City eligible for
various housing grants and financial incentives, and will foster cooperation among local
and state agencies in addressing an urgent need for affordable housing in the City.
SECTION 2: Environmental Review. The City Council does hereby adopt a Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15063(b)(2):
“The lead agency shall prepare a negative declaration if there is no substantial evidence that the
project or any of its aspects may cause a significant effect on the environment.”
SECTION 3. Action. The City Council does hereby adopt the proposed amendments to
the Housing Element, which is incorporated herein by reference, and directs staff to complete any
minor, administrative changes to the Housing Element that are required by the State of California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for certification. Should HCD
require substantial changes to the Housing Element adopted herein, staff shall bring such changes
back to Council for review and adoption.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. The 6th Cycle Housing Element shall become effective
immediately upon adoption of this resolution.
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SECTION 5. Repeal of Previous Element. The Housing Element adopted January 20,
2015, is repealed upon the effective date of the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
Upon motion of Council Member Christianson, seconded by Council Member Pease, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Christianson, Pease, Stewart, and Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Gomez
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 17th day of November 2020.
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Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, on ____________________________.
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk