HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2011-131 N.C.S. 09/12/2011 Resolution No. 2011 -131 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 (CDB) 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 the Community Redevelopment Law,
California Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et seg. ( "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 and the PCDC desire 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 Petaluma Community Development
Commission and the City Council of the City of Petaluma as follows:
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Section 1. The City Council and the Petaluma Community Development Commission find
and determine 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 for the Merged Project Area.
Section 2. The City Council and the Petaluma Community Development Commission
hereby authorize 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 Ap:- ved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 12 day of September, or 1
2011, by the following vote:
Cit • ' orney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: �/l i �►�I ; /',
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