HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-169 N.C.S. 10/05/2009Resolution No. 2009-169 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PETALUMA AND THE
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ADOPTING FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAW SECTION
33334.2(g) FOR THE USE OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUNDS
OUTSIDE THE MERGED PROJECT AREA
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma ("City") may receive planning applications for
development of affordable housing projects outside the Merged Project Area which provide
affordable housing for very low-, low- and/or moderate -income households; and,
WHEREAS, these projects would expand the City's stock of affordable housing; and,
WHEREAS, the developer(s) of these projects may request financial assistance from the
Petaluma Community Development Commission ("PCDC"); and,
WHEREAS, the PCDC may have funds available in its Low and Moderate Housing
Fund ("Housing Fund") to provide the requested assistance; and,
WHEREAS, the Central Business District (CBD) and Petaluma Community
Development (PCD) Redevelopment Plans ("Redevelopment Plans") and Implementation Plan,
as amended by the PCDC, contain goals and objectives that support the production of affordable
housing; and,
WHEREAS, the use of the Housing Fund for such affordable housing is consistent with
the Redevelopment Plans and Implementation Plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to its authority under Community Redevelopment Law, California
Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et seq. ("CRL"), the PCDC desires to provide financial
assistance to such affordable housing projects from the Housing Fund to enable them to be
financially feasible; and,
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 33334.2(g) authorizes the PCDC to use
monies from the Housing Fund outside a redevelopment project area only upon adoption of
resolutions by the PCDC and the City Council finding that such use will be of benefit to the
Merged Project Area; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council/Commission desires by this Resolution to declare that the
expenditure of monies from the PCDC's Housing Fund for affordable housing projects outside
the Merged Project Area will be of benefit to the Merged Project Area provided that such monies
are used in accordance with the requirements of the CRL.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council/Commission of the
City of Petaluma as follows:
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Section 1. The City Council/Commission finds and determines that the expenditure of
monies from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund for affordable housing projects
outside the Merged Project Area will increase the availability of affordable housing in the City,
will be of benefit to the Merged Project Area in accordance with the requirements of the CRL,
will further the goals of the Redevelopment Plans, and will be consistent with the
Implementation Plan as amended by the PCDC.
Section 2. The City Council/Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager/Executive
Director or his designee to take such actions as necessary to carry out the intent of this
Resolution.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the W
s to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 5`h day of October,
2009, by the following vote:
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AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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