HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-02-12; Housing Commission; Resolution 2009-0011 HOUSING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2009-001
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
3 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSING
4 ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO ADOPT THE
HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE 2005-2010 HOUSING CYCLE.
5 CASE NAME: HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE FOR
2005-2010
6 CASE NO.: GPA 03-02
7 WHEREAS, City of Carlsbad, "Applicant," has filed a verified application
O regarding the periodic update to the City's Housing Element of the General Plan; and
9 WHEREAS, said verified application by Applicant constitutes a request for a
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General Plan Amendment as shown on in the "City of Carlsbad Draft 2005-2010 Housing
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Element December 2008" on file in the Carlsbad Planning Department GPA 03-02 - HOUSING
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ELEMENT UPDATE FOR 2005-2010 as provided in Government Code 65350 et seq. and
j 4 Section 21.52.160 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and
15 WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment affects properties throughout the City;
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17 WHEREAS, the Housing Commission did, on January 8, and February 12, 2009,
18 hold public meetings as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
19 WHEREAS, at said public meetings, upon hearing and considering all testimony
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and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors
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relating to the General Plan Amendment.
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3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Housing
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Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
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A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
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B) That based on the information provided within the Housing Commission staff
report and testimony and arguments, if any, presented during the public meetings
of the Housing Commission on January 8, and February 12, 2009, and the
information provided in the errata to the Housing Commission dated February 12,
9 2009, the Housing Commission hereby ADOPTS Resolution No. 2009-001,
recommending APPROVAL to the Planning Commission and City Council of
10 the City of Carlsbad of General Plan Amendment GPA 03-02, based upon the
findings contained herein.
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13 1. The amendment to the General Plan Housing Element complies with state housing
element law, as provided in Government Code 65580 et seq. and as demonstrated by
14 the "City of Carlsbad Draft 2005-2010 Housing Element December 2008."
2. The amendment to the General Plan Housing Element identifies strategies and
programs that focus on:
a. Conserving and improving existing affordable housing;
17 b. Maximizing housing opportunities throughout the community;
c. Assisting in the provision of affordable housing;
18 d. Removing governmental and other constraints to housing investment; and
e. Promoting fair and equal housing opportunities.
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3. Through its strategies and programs, the amendment to the General Plan Housing
Element ensures the city will continue to provide all required and necessary
affordable housing programs, policies and regulations to successfully meet a priority
of Government Code Section 65580(a), which states "the availability of housing is of
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living environment for every Califomian, including farmworkers, is a priority of the
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Housing
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 12th day of February, 2009, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
.ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Kirk, Ritchie and Smith
Bradwell and Wrisley
None
None
BOBBIE SMITH, CHAIRPERSON
CARLSBAD HOUSING COMMISSION
DEBORAH K. FOUNTAIN
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
HC RESOLUTION NO. 2009-001
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