HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-69 - Adopting the 2014-2021 Housing Element UpdateRESOLUTION NO. 2013 -69
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH ADOPTING THE 2014 -2021 HOUSING
ELEMENT UPDATE (PA2012 -104)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. Section 65580 of the California Government Code finds and declares that the
availability of housing is of vital statewide importance, and that early attainment of
decent housing and a suitable living environment for every California family is a
priority of the highest order.
2. The Housing Element is mandated by Sections 65580 to 65589 of the Government
Code. State Housing Element law requires that each city and county identify and
analyze existing and projected housing needs within their jurisdiction and prepare
goals, policies, and programs, and quantified objectives to further the development,
improvement, and preservation of housing.
3. The Housing Element is one of the mandatory elements of the General Plan, and
State law requires it to be updated periodically.
4. In preparation of the 2014 -2021 Housing Element, staff held two public
workshops on November 14, 2012, and on March 27, 2013.
5. A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on April 18, 2013, in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Dr., Newport Beach, California. A
notice of time, place, and purpose of the meeting was given in accordance with
the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was
presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this meeting. The
Planning Commission recommended that the City Council authorize submission of
the initial draft of the 2014 -2021 Housing Element to the Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD).
6. A public hearing was held by the City Council on May 14, 2013, in the City Hall
Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Dr., Newport Beach, California. A notice of
time, place, and purpose of the meeting was given in accordance with the
Newport Beach Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented
to, and considered by, the City Council at this meeting. Based on the discussion
and actions of the City Council, City staff was authorized to submit a draft of the
2014 -2021 Housing Element to (HCD).
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7. On May, 24, 2013, a draft of the 2014 -2021 Housing Element was submitted to
HCD for a streamlined review.
8. On July 12, 2013, HCD issued a letter finding that with the minor revisions the Draft
2014 -2021 Housing Element meets the statutory requirements of State Law. City
staff incorporated the minor revisions recommended by HCD to the 2014 -2021
Housing Element. A copy of the Draft 2014 -2021 Housing Element is on file at the
Community Development Department.
9. A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on August 22, 2013, in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Dr., Newport Beach, California. A
notice of time, place, and purpose of the meeting was given in accordance with
the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was
presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this meeting. The
Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the 2014 -2021
Housing Element.
10. A public hearing was held by the City Council on September 24, 2013, in the City
Hall Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Dr., Newport Beach, California. A notice
of time, place, and purpose of the meeting was given in accordance with the
Newport Beach Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented
to, and considered by, the City Council at this meeting.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
All significant environmental concerns for the proposed project have been
addressed in a previously adopted Negative Declaration (ND) SCH No.
2011091088 for the 2008-2014 Housing Element Update, and that the City of
Newport Beach intends to use said document for the above noted project. The ND
uses and incorporates by reference the environmental analysis from the City of
Newport Beach Environmental Impact Report General Plan 2006 Update SCH No.
2006011119, certified on July 25, 2006. The ND indicates that the Housing Element
Update will not result in a significant effect on the environment and further that there
are no additional alternatives or mitigation measures that should be considered in
conjunction with said project. Copies of the previously prepared environmental
document are available for public review and inspection at the Planning Division or
at the City of Newport Beach website under Archived Environmental Documents at
www.newportbeachca.gov/ceqadocuments.
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SECTION 3. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The City Council of the City of Newport Beach does hereby approve General Plan
Amendment No. GP2012 -004 adopting the 2014 -2021 Housing Element,
consistent with the Draft 2014 -2021 Housing Element that was approved by HCD,
and directs staff to transmit the adopted Housing Element to HCD for final
certification.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2013.
ATTEST:
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ;
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
1, Leilani 1. Brown, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby certify that the
whole number of members of the City Council is seven; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution
No. 2013 -69 was duly and regularly introduced before and adopted by the City Council of said City at a
regular meeting of said Council, duly and regularly held on the 24th day of September, 2013, and that the
same was so passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Gardner, Petros, Hill, Selich, Henn, Mayor Curry
Nays: None
Absent: Daigle
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of
said City this 25th day of September, 2013.
J DPW
City Clerk
Newport Beach, California
(Seal)