HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-120 N.C.S. 08/07/2017Resolution No. 2017-120 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OPPOSING SENATE BILL 35
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 35 (Wiener) proposes to change state law to streamline certain
local housing proposals; and
WHEREAS, the proposal requires only by -right approval for housing projects that meet
certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties would not be allowed to require any type of
discretionary approval process for qualifying housing projects; and
WHEREAS, SB 35 pre-empts local discretionary land use approvals of specified
housing developments by having all such approvals be considered "ministerial" actions, meaning
eliminating opportunities for public review, project -level environmental review (CEQA) and
restricting design review; and
WHEREAS, Petaluma has implemented its inclusionary housing program through
flexibility and developing partnerships with developers and nonprofits to leverage opportunities
for affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, this collaborative approach has resulted in 34 affordable housing
developments totaling 1,526 units (18.5% of all units built since 1985); and
WHEREAS, in all instances, project review by staff, design review and environmental
review by appointed bodies, and active community engagement improved and resulted in
successful projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma opposes Senate Bill 35.
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 1 App d as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 7`h day of August, fora:
2017, by the following vote:
Ci Attorney
AYES: Albertson, Vice Mayor Barrett, Mayor Glass, Healy, Kearney, King, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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