HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 09-20 Drft 2009-2014 Housing Element to State Dept of HsgRESOLUTION NO. 09-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO SUBMIT THE DRAFT
2009-2014 HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR REVIEW
WHEREAS, the State of California requires that Cities and Counties adopt a comprehensive,
long-term General Plan for the physical development of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is one of seven mandated elements of the General Plan and
must address the existing and projected housing needs for all economic segments of the community; and
WHEREAS, the State law currently requires that Housing Elements be updated and certified
every five years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has contracted with Veronic« Tam & Associates to assist Staff in
preparing the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element includes Goals and Policies that will
accomplish the following:
o Ensure that a broad range of housing types are provided to meet the needs of existing and
future residents;
o Encourage and facilitate the development of lower and moderate income housing;
o Maintain and enhance the quality of Dublin's existing neighborhoods;
o Promote equal opportunity for all residents to reside in housing of their choice; and,
o Increase energy efficiency and conservation in residen?:ial developments. And;
WHEREAS, the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element also includes specific Housing Programs that
will implement the Goals and Policies outlined above; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Programs are grouped into the following six categories:
1. Conservation of the Existing Supply of Housing;
2. Production of Housing;
3. Provision of Adequate Housing Sites;
4. Removal of Governmental Constraints;
5. Promotion of Equal Housing Opportunity; and
6. Green Building Programs.
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2008 a Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission and Housing
Committee was held to provide an overview of the Housing Element update process including the
statutory requirements of what the Housing Element must address; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2008 and September 18, 2008 Community Workshops were held to
solicit input from the development community, service providers, housing advocates, residents and
property owners; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2009 a Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission and Housing
Committee was held to present the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin Planning Commission ("Planning Commission") held a public
hearing on the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element on May 12, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations
and testimony herein above set forth and used its independent judgment to evaluate the draft 2009-2014
Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the staff report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission adopt a
Resolution recommending that the City Council direct Staff to submit the draft 2009-2014 Housing
Element to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby recommend that the City Council consider modifying Policy D.2 on page 7 of the draft Housing
Element to read, "Promote housing along with supportive services to meet the special housing needs of
seniors, persons with disabilities, single-parents, child seeking parent:. and the homeless."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
recommend that the City Council direct Staff to submit the draft 2009-2014 Housing Element, with the
recommended modification to Policy D.2, to the State of California Department of Housing and
Community Development for review, with draft City Council Resolution attached at Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12`h day of May 200S, by the following vote:
AYES: Wehrenberg, Schaub, King and Swalwell
NOES:
ABSENT: Brown
ABSTAIN:
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ATTEST:
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