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Agenda Item No. 15
March 12, 2013
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Community Development Department
Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director
949 - 644 -3226, kbrandt @newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Jaime Murillo, Associate Planner
APPROVED: 0,
TITLE: Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for the 2014 -2021 Housing
Element Update (PA2012 -104)
ABSTRACT:
Pursuant to Council Policy K -1, staff is requesting the City Council initiate a general plan
amendment to update the Housing Element for the 2014 -2021 planning period as
required by State law.
RECOMMENDATION:
Initiate a General Plan Amendment for the 2014 -2021 Housing Element Update.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
The current adopted budget includes sufficient funding to complete this amendment.
Staff estimates that approximately 450 hours will be spent on this effort plus the cost of
noticing and publishing materials for workshops and public hearings.
DISCUSSION:
The Housing Element is one of the mandatory elements of the General Plan, and State
law requires it to be updated periodically. Pursuant to State law, the Housing Element
Update for the 2014 -2021 planning period is due for review and approval by the State
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by October 15, 2013.
The Newport Beach Housing Element details the City's strategy for enhancing and
preserving the community's character and identifies constraints to the development of
housing. It also identifies strategies for expanding housing opportunities and services
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for all household types and income groups. It provides the primary policy guidance for
local decision - making related to housing.
It is important to note that HCD found the 2008 -2014 Housing Element to be consistent
with the statuary requirements of State law, and the City Council subsequently adopted
it on November 11, 2011. Staff anticipates that the draft 2014 -2021 Housing Element
will incorporate significant information and data from the current Housing Element, and
include necessary refinements and new programs to address changed circumstances
within the community.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find the initiation of the General Plan Amendment is
not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Sections
15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as
defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title
14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly. Prior to the City Council adoption of the Housing
Element, appropriate CEQA documents will be prepared and required public hearings
held.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
Submitted by:
Kimberly Brand , AICP
Director
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Proposed Schedule- 2013
Action
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Date
Community Workshop #2
March 27th
Planning Commission and City Council Review of Initial Draft
April /May
Submit Draft to HCD
May
Planning Commission Review and City Council Adoption
August/September
Submit Adopted Housing Element to HCD
October
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find the initiation of the General Plan Amendment is
not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Sections
15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as
defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title
14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly. Prior to the City Council adoption of the Housing
Element, appropriate CEQA documents will be prepared and required public hearings
held.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
Submitted by:
Kimberly Brand , AICP
Director
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