PREPARED BY: SANDRA MARQUEZ DATE OF MEETING: 03/16/20
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PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Open public hearing and continue to April 6, 2020 City Council meeting.
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Expand Housing Options is a major policy priority reflected in the FY2019-21 City Council Priority Workplan, effective March 1, 2019.
CEQA Compliance Statement
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.
BACKGROUND
California Government Code Section 65400 requires general law cities to prepare and submit an Annual Progress Report (APR) to 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 Need 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 provides an update on housing program implementation. The APR must be considered by the Council at a public meeting, during which the City should receive any public comments. Once accepted by the Council, the APR is sent to HCD and OPR.
The City initiated a comprehensive update of ...
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