HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-25RESOLUTION NO. 2002-25
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
SUPPORTING THE DOWNTOWN REBOUND
PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah adopted a new General Plan in 1995; and
WHEREAS, the State certified the General Plan Housing Element in 1995; and
WHEREAS, there is very little vacant residentially zoned land left in the City, and
property values and rental prices have risen sharply in the past two years; and
WHEREAS, the 2000 census reveals that the local population increased from
approximately 15,000 people in January of 1999 to approximately 15,497 in January 2000;
and
WHEREAS, the incidence of overcrowding in residential units has increased; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that providing adequate housing for the local citizens
is a high priority with many challenges to overcome; and
WHEREAS, the City is applying for a Downtown Rebound Planning Grant from the
State Department of Housing and Community Development to have a Downtown Infill
Housing and Mixed-Use Study prepared; and
WHEREAS, the Study will provide an opportunity for the City of Ukiah to begin building
the foundation for a new and creative approach to addressing the housing issues in the
community; and
WHEREAS, The Study will greatly assist the City of Ukiah's efforts to revise the General
Plan Housing Element, which must be certified by the State Department of Housing and
Community Development in late 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ukiah
hereby declares its interest and support for a Downtown Rebound Planning Grant from the
State Department of Housing and Community Development.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 19th day of December 2001, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmember Libby and Mayor Ashiku
Councilmember Baldwin
Councilmembers Larson and Smith
None
ATTEST:
Marie UIvila, City Clerk
Phillip A~hikLJ~ Mayor