PREPARED BY: SANDRA CASTANEDA MARQUEZ DATE OF MEETING: 03/04/2024
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CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023 TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
CEQA: California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) reporting requirements do not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Conduct public hearing; adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Expand Housing Options is a Top Council Priority contained in the FY 2023-25 City Council Adopted Workplan, effective May 1, 2023.
BACKGROUND
California Government Code Section 65400 requires general law cities to prepare and submit an Annual Progress Report (APR) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) describing the status of implementing the General Plan Housing Element. The APR includes information on the City's progress in addressing the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and the status of housing policies/programs listed in the 2015-2023 City of San Pablo Housing Element. HCD provides forms and instructions for preparation of the APR. The APR provides a snapshot of housing unit production across affordability levels and includes an update on housing program implementation. The APR is required to be considered by the City Council at a public meeting, during which it should receive any public comments. Once accepted by the Council, the APR is sent to HCD and OPR.
The 2015-2023 City of San Pablo ...
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