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RESOLUTION NO. ___
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND ACCEPTING
THE HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is one of seven mandatory elements that every jurisdiction must include in its General Plan;
WHEREAS, the State Housing Element Law mandates that all local governments adequately plan to meet the existing and projected housing needs of all economic segments of the community;
WHEREAS, the 2015-2023 City of Richmond Housing Element was adopted by the City Council on May 19, 2015 and certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on May 27, 2015;
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65400 requires each jurisdiction to prepare and submit to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, an annual report on the status and progress in implementing the Housing Element;
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development uses the report as an important tool to facilitate implementation of the Housing Element and in tracking and monitoring progress in addressing housing needs and goals;
WHEREAS, the City has completed the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2021 in the form as provided by the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the 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.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitations are true and correct, and are included herein by reference as findings.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richmond accepts the City of Richmond Housing Element Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2021 and acknowledges its submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
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I CERTIFY, that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond, California at a regular meeting held on _______________, by the following vote:
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NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
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PAM CHRISTIAN
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
Approved:
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THOMAS K. BUTT
MAYOR
Approved as to form:
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DAVID ALESHIRE
INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY