HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 32-20 Approving SLO Countywide Regional Compact (Housing)RESOLUTION NO. 32-20
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTYWIDE REGIONAL COMPACT
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo County region is a rural coastal county with seven vibrant
cities and numerous unincorporated communities that depend on collaborative relationships
between and among government agencies, community organizations, and residents to solve
significant regional issues; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65584 requires the San Luis Obispo
County region's local land use agencies to plan for their Regional Housing Needs Allocation of
10,820 new housing units by 2028 and future allocations as determined by the California
Department of Housing and Community Development; and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Compact, attached hereto as
Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference and prepared by leaders from each of the
region's local agencies, creates a united regional framework to unlock the potential to develop an
adequate supply of housing and resilient infrastructure that support economic prosperity; and
WHEREAS, the regional goals set forth therein will help to protect and enhance our
communities, build critical infrastructure, protect natural resources, and create a forward -thinking
future for local communities in addition to underpinning the future Regional Infrastructure and
Housing Plan, creating compatibility among the eight local land use agencies' Housing Elements
within San Luis Obispo County, and driving future recommendations for collaborative actions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Morro Bay
hereby approves the San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Compact and authorizes the Mayor
to sign said Compact.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, at a regular
meeting held on this 14th day of April 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Headding, Addis, Davis, Heller, McPherson
NOES. None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
JOH 1HDOING, Mayor
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Exhibit A
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTYWIDE REGIONAL COMPACT
A united regional framework to unlock our potential to develop an adequate supply
of housing and resilient infrastructure that support our economic prosperity.
People, water, transportation, connectivity, and housing form the foundation of San Luis Obispo County Region's healthy, livable
communities and thriving economic opportunity.
We are a rural coastal county with seven vibrant cities and numerous unincorporated communities that depend on
collaborative relationships between and among government agencies, community organizations, and residents to solve our
Region's significant issues, such as limited water supply, disconnects between communities, climate impacts, pressure on
agriculture and open space resources, and inadequate access to a~fordable housing.
To identify actions our agencies can take to solve these issues, we agree to develop our first Regional infrastructure and Housing
Strategic Action Plan. This regional effort examines infrastructure and housing needs countywide and integrates efforts to
address critical shortages. Our organizations are signing this compact as a first, necessary step toward creating opportunities
for our local workforce and families, while preserving the appeal and vitality of our Region.
Our agencies collectively embrace the following six shared regional goals and support aligning resources and policies to make
progress towards acting on them. These regional goals will underpin the future Regional Infrastructure and Housing Strategic
Action Plan, create compatibility among the eight local agencies' Housing Elements, and drive future recommendations for
collaborative actions.
Strengthen community
quality of life
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We believe that our Region's quality of life depends on four cornerstones to foster a stable and healthy
economy for all: resilient infrastructure, services, and resources, adequate housing supply, business
opportunities, and educational pathways.
Share regional
prosperity
Create balanced
communities
Value agricultural
& natural resources
Support equitable &
diverse opportunities
Foster accelerated
housing production
We believe that our Region should share the impacts and benefits of achieving enduring quality of life
among all people, sectors and interests.
We believe that our Region should encourage new development that helps to improve the balance of
jobs and housing throughout the Region, providing more opportunities for residents to live and work
in the same community.
We believe that our Region's unique agricultural resources, open space, and natural environments play
a vital role in sustaining healthy local communities and a healthy economy, and therefore should be
purposefully protected.
We believe that our Region should support policies, actions and incentives that increase the diversity
of housing available to people at all income levels.
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We believe that our Region must achieve efficient planning and production of housing and focus on
strategies that produce the greatest impact.
We believe that these regional goals will help to protect and enhance our communities, build critical infrastructure, protect
natural resources and create a forward -thinking future for all of our communities. We believe in the importance of taking
responsibility for leading our Region towards a brighter future. By signing this compact on this day of 2020,
we commit to act as partners by aligning actions with these regional goals. By taking collaborative actions to further these
goals, we believe that our Region will solve critical issues and become a statewide leader in sustaining vibrant communities.
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