Submit draft housing plan to state for review

Housing & HomelessnessHousing

In Plain English

Richmond must update its housing plan every 8 years to show how it will accommodate new homes for all income levels. The Planning Commission reviewed the city's draft plan and recommended approval. If approved, the city sends the plan to state housing officials who will check whether it meets legal requirements.

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Votes

Continue public hearing to May 17, 2005

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Marquez
Passed

Submit Housing Element with changes including comments from McLaughlin and Landshoff, Point Richmond Neighborhood Council paragraph, Faith Works investigation, and Ahwanee Principles

Moved by: Councilmember McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Butt
Failed

3 to 4

Mayor AndersonAbstain
Councilmember BatesNay
Councilmember McLaughlinAye
Councilmember ButtAye
Councilmember RogersAye
Councilmember PennNay
Councilmember ViramontesNay
Councilmember MarquezNay

Approve staff recommendation

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Penn
Failed

3 to 3

Mayor AndersonNay
Councilmember BatesAye
Councilmember McLaughlinNay
Councilmember ButtNay
Vice Mayor RogersAbstain
Councilmember PennAye
Councilmember ViramontesAye
Councilmember MarquezAbstain

Accept Housing Element as submitted by staff and add three amendments from McLaughlin motion but exclude Faith Works letter

Moved by: Councilmember ButtSeconded by: Councilmember Viramontes
Failed

3 to 5

Mayor AndersonNay
Councilmember BatesNay
Councilmember McLaughlinAye
Councilmember ButtAye
Councilmember RogersAye
Councilmember PennNay
Councilmember ViramontesNay
Councilmember MarquezNay

Submit Housing Element document as recommended by staff

Moved by: Councilmember ViramontesSeconded by: Councilmember Bates
Passed

6 to 2

Mayor AndersonAye
Councilmember BatesAye
Councilmember McLaughlinNay
Councilmember ButtNay
Councilmember RogersAye
Councilmember PennAye
Councilmember ViramontesAye
Councilmember MarquezAye