Agenda Item #13.2
For Council Meeting of: June 18, 2024
CITY OF SANTA ROSA
CITY COUNCIL
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GABE OSBURN, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: 2023 GENERAL PLAN, INCLUSIONARY HOUSING, & GROWTH MANAGEMENT ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT AGENDA ACTION: MOTION
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by motion, receive and approve the 2023 General Plan, Inclusionary Housing, and Growth Management Annual Review report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Each year the Planning Commission and City Council review the progress made toward implementation of the General Plan during the prior calendar year. The 2023 General Plan Annual Review, Inclusionary Housing, & Growth Management report (Report) (included as Attachment 1) provides an overview of progress made last year toward achieving General Plan goals and policies. The Report also reviews the implementation of the Inclusionary Housing and Growth Management Ordinances as required by City Code.
BACKGROUND
2023 General Plan Annual Review
The General Plan is Santa Rosa’s primary policy document, as it guides growth and development in the City. General Plan policies address many of the Council’s goals and strategic objectives.
The Report addresses each of the 12 General Plan Elements including, among others, the Economic Vitality Element, which addresses creation of a strong, sustainable economic base; the Open Space and Conservation Element, which addresses environmental preservation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction; and the Public Services and Facilities Element which includes enhancement of recreational assets and public safety.
The City’s progress toward meeting the required Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) is reviewed, and the report considers the implementation of the Growth Management and Inclusionary Housing Ordinances.
Council Policy 200-001, Santa Rosa General Plan Consistency and Amendment Policy: General Plan – Annual Review requirement Council Policy 200-001 requires an annual joint study session of the Planning Commission and the Council to review the status of the General Plan and its implementation. On June 7, 2022, the Council waived Council Policy 200-001 to eliminate the requirement for a joint study session with the City Council and Planning Commission for this report. This waiver will be in place until adoption of the General Plan 2050, “Santa Rosa Forward.”
PRIOR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
This item has no fiscal impact on the General Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The General Plan Annual Review Report is not a project which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
PRIOR BOARD OR COMMISSION REVIEW
The Planning Commission received the Report during a May 9, 2024, Study Session and recommended that it be forwarded to the City Council for review and approval.
NOTIFICATION
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – 2023 General Plan, Inclusionary Housing, & Growth Management Annual Review Report
PRESENTER
Sheila Wolski, City Planner
Planning and Economic Development Department
[email protected]
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