City Council Agenda Report
March 19, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: John P. Ramirez, Director of Community Development
Carlos Rojas, Acting Senior Planner
SUBJECT: 2023 NORWALK GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT
Background:
Government Code Section 65400(a)(2) requires that an annual General Plan and Housing Element progress report be provided to the legislative body, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
The purpose of the report is to discuss the City’s progress in implementing the General Plan, meeting its share of regional housing needs, and removing governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement and development of housing. This year's report covers the period between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023.
On March 13, 2023, the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report was reviewed by the Planning Commission and recommended that City Council receive and file the report and direct staff to transmit it to OPR and HCD prior to April 1, 2024.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
City Council March 19, 2024
General Plan & Housing Element Update Page No. 2
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8 Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the 2023 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct staff to transmit the report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development prior to April 1, 2024.
Attachments:
2023 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report