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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 13-7417 RESOLUTION NO. 13 -7417 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND UPDATING THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE 2014 -2021 PLANNING PERIOD WHEREAS, all cities and counties in the SCAG region are required to obtain certified housing elements for the 2014 -2021 planning period no later than October 15, 2013 and the City of Downey desires to comply with this deadline; and, WHEREAS, on November 27, 2012 and December 19, 2012, the City Council and Planning Commission respectively conducted community workshops on the proposed Housing Element to allow for public participation on the preparation of the element; and, WHEREAS, on April 3, 2013, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, a Notice of Intent to adopt a Negative Declaration was posted at the Los Angeles County Recorder's office in Norwalk; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on May 1, 2013, and after fully considering all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions offered at the aforesaid public hearings adopted Resolution No. 13 -2826, thereby recommending the City Council adopt a Negative Declaration and approve the General Plan Amendment; and, WHEREAS, on May 16, 2013, notice of the pending public hearing was published in the Downey Patriot as an 1 1 8th page ad; AND, WHEREAS, on May 28, 2013, the City Council opened a public hearing and continued the hearing until June 11, 2013, at which time the City Council considered all public testimony. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council finds, determines and declares that after preparing an Initial Study in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, which found that there would be no significant environmental impacts created by the proposed code amendment, a Negative Declaration was prepared. Based on its own independent judgment that the facts stated in the initial study are true, the City Council herby finds that the approval of the general plan amendment will not have any potential negative environmental impacts. SECTION 2. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at said public hearings, the City Council further finds, determines and declares that: 1. That the proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with all other goals, policies, programs, and land uses of applicable elements of the General Plan. The proposed General Plan Amendment is to update the Housing Element of the General Plan in compliance with State Law. This element sets the goals, policies, and programs to encourage construction of new residential units, preservation of the existing housing stock, and the conversation of existing affordable units within the City of Downey. Based on the analysis within the Housing Element, this can be accomplished within the existing zoning and land use designations. After a review all the proposed goals, policies, and programs contained within the Housing Element, it has been determined that they are consistent with the goals, policies, and programs of the other elements of the General Plan. RESOLUTION NO. 13 -7417 PAGE 2 2. That the proposed General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties or the surrounding environment. The Housing Element is a policy document that sets strategies for the production and maintenance of housing stock across at various income levels. The element contemplates providing all the housing within the existing development standards (no rezoning or development standard changes are being proposed). The full implementation of the Housing Element will not create an adverse affect on properties within the City. Furthermore, an Initial Study of Environmental Impacts was prepared pursuant to the requirements of the CEQA. This Initial Study concluded that adoption of the Housing Element will not create a significant adverse impact to the environment and surrounding community. 3. That the proposed General Plan Amendment promotes the public health, safety, and general welfare. The Housing Element contains several policies and programs that will support the improvement and upkeep of the existing housing stock in the city. Furthermore, the element provides policies and programs to increase the affordable housing opportunities within the City. The goals, policies, and programs contained within the Housing Element will support the overall goal to providing quality and affordable housing to the residents of the City. Furthermore, by providing quality affordable housing the City is able to protect the public health, safety, and welfare within the city and surrounding area. 4. That the proposed General Plan Amendment will not conflict with provisions of the zoning code, including the City's subdivision ordinance. The Housing Element is a policy document that sets strategies for the production and maintenance of housing stock across all income levels. The element contemplates providing all the housing within the existing development standards (no rezoning or development standard changes are being proposed). As such, the adoption of the Housing Element will not create conflicting provisions in the zoning code. SECTION 3 Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Resolution, the City Council of the City of Downey hereby adopts the Negative Declaration and approves the General Plan Amendment (PLN -12- 00282), thereby adopting an update to the Housing Element of the General Plan for the 2014 -2021 planning period. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 11 day of June, 3. / � MARIO A. GUERRA Mayor A Aim I I rap / 1 IA M. JIMENEZ, C City Clerk "" RESOLUTION NO. 13 -7417 PAGE 3 HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 11 day of June, 2013, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members: Marquez, Saab, Vasquez, Guerra NOES: Council Member: None ABSENT: Council Member: Brossmer ABSTAIN: Council Member: None ,� 1M/14.,2 ADRIA M. JIMENEZ, CMC City Clerk •