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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