TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Carrie Tai, AICP, Community Development Director
SUBJECT:Title
Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution to Express Support for Local Control and Authority as it Relates to Land Use, Zoning, and Housing Issues (ACA 7) (Community Development Director Tai).
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-0046
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 21-0046 to express support for local control and authority as it relates to land use, zoning, and housing issues.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action.
BACKGROUND:
At the May 18, 2021, City Council meeting, Councilmember Montgomery and Mayor Hadley requested a future agenda item to support a proposed Assembly Constitutional Amendment 7, concerning local control of land use issues.
DISCUSSION:
State law requires each local government to have a General Plan, which includes required Land Use and Housing Elements (chapters) to guide policies for land use and housing for a particular jurisdiction. Several of the housing bills proposed in the Senate and Assembly over the past few years preempt local regulations for land use and housing. State legislators are currently considering Senate Bills 9 and 10, which would allow additional housing units on existing single-family residential properties, without the need for any local land use approvals.
If State laws were to dictate local land-use planning policies and zoning designations, the City would lose the ability to involve public participation and the democratic process in changing its land use policies. What could result are significant adverse impacts on the established community's infrastructure, vehicular traffic and parking resources, and availability of utility and public safety s...
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