HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10594 Housing ElementRESOLUTION NO. 10594 (2015 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND AMENDMENTS TO THE
HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN (GPI/ER 15 -14)
WHEREAS, State law requires cities and counties to adopt a general plan. The general
plan includes seven required elements, one of which is the housing element. The housing
element must be updated every five (5) years or as otherwise provided by State law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a
public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on November 12, 2014, 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 public hearing
in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on January
20, 2015, for the purpose of considering amendments to the Housing Element (GPI /ER 15 -14);
and
WHEREAS, the City facilitated 12 workshops and meetings with the general public,
Workforce Housing Coalition, Association of Realtors, Economic Vitality Corporation, Chamber
of Commerce, Home Builders Association, Residents for Quality Neighborhoods and Planning
Commission to identify housing needs, issues and opportunities in the community and inform
policy and program changes; and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2014, the City received a formal letter from HCD stating
that our revised Housing Element meets State and Federal housing law and will be certified upon
adoption by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the manner
required by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has 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 City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the City Council makes the
following findings:
a) The City facilitated 12 workshops and meetings with the general public,
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Workforce Housing Coalition, Association of Realtors, Economic Vitality
Corporation, Chamber of Commerce, Home Builders Association, Residents for
Quality Neighborhoods and Planning Commission to identify housing needs,
issues and opportunities in the community and inform policy and program
changes.
b) The proposed Housing Element amendments are consistent with other land use
goals and policies of the General Plan.
c) 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.
d) 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 Determination. The City Council does hereby adopt a
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (ER 15 -14).
SECTION 3. Action. The City Council does hereby adopt the proposed amendments to
the Housing Element (GPI 15 -14), which is incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. The updated Housing Element shall become effective
immediately upon adoption of this resolution.
SECTION 5. Repeal of Previous Element. The Housing Element adopted June 1, 2010,
is repealed upon the effective date of the updated Housing Element.
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, seconded by Council Member Christianson, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Christianson and Rivoire,
Vice Mayor Ashbaugh and Mayor Marx
NOES: Council Member Carpenter
ABSENT: None
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The foregoing resolution was adopted this 201h day of January, 2015.
ATTEST:
A&Wrn Anthony J. Mej' , M
City Clerk
OVED AS90 FORM:
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City Attorney
Ma& Jan Marx
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this7fff'14day of �t�✓ , Zo1
nthony J. M ia, M C
City Clerk