REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 12/01/2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: City Manager's Office
SUBJECT:
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Request from Vice Mayor Speake for Council consideration of adopting a Resolution, expressing support for the Brand-Huang-Mendoza tripartisan land-use initiative.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2021-128, expressing support for the "Brand-Huang-Mendoza tripartisan land-use initiative" (Initiative) to amend article XI of the Constitution of the State of California to make zoning and land use community affairs, and not of state interest. The Initiative presents an opportunity to restore regulation of land use issues to local jurisdictions by bringing those issues to a vote of the people. The Initiative recognizes the authority of local jurisdictions to control land-use and zoning decisions, without regard to state statutes, except in certain circumstances related to the following three areas of statewide concern: California Coastal Act of 1976; siting of power plants; and development of water, communication, or transportation infrastructure projects.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council consider adopting a Resolution in support of the Brand-Huang-Mendoza tripartisan land-use initiative.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
A tripartisan statewide coalition of local leaders and community activists are working on an Initiative to amend the State Constitution as part of the Nov. 8, 2022 ballot that will make all land use and planning a municipal affair only. The 'Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative' (Attachment 2) rests on the premise that local land use and zoning policies are a matter of local concern and recognizes that local governments are best fit to determine the unique needs of their respective communities. At the request of Vice Mayor Speake, this item was placed on the agenda for the City Council to consider supporting this effort.
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