Adopt updated 8-year housing plan required by state law
In Plain English
State law requires every California city to adopt a housing plan every 8 years. Richmond's current housing plan expires in January after covering 2015-2023. The new plan covers 2023-2031 and includes goals for building housing, addressing homelessness, and preventing displacement. If approved, the city meets the state deadline and avoids potential penalties.
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Votes
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 7-23 with amendment to the EIR Addendum stating the city council would not move forward at this time with the environmental justice element, public safety element, and noise element
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond unanimously adopted its required 8-year housing plan, meeting the state deadline and avoiding potential penalties. The plan covers 2023-2031 and sets goals for building more housing, addressing homelessness, and preventing displacement of current residents. However, the council amended the proposal to remove three additional planning elements—environmental justice, public safety, and noise—saying they would not move forward with those components at this time. This continues the council's pattern of strong support for housing measures, with all members historically voting in favor of housing items over 84% of the time.
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Themes From Comments
4 people raised 2 topics (4 spoke at the meeting)
Housing Element Development
3 spokeSeveral speakers provided general comments and feedback during the housing element public hearing portion of the meeting.
Legal Compliance & Process
1 spokeOne speaker raised concerns about the legal timing requirements for housing element adoption, stating that the City cannot legally proceed until 90 days after HCD submission and threatening litigation if the City moves forward.
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