TITLE:
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APPROVAL OF A CITY BALLOT INITIATIVE ENTITLED "THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REVITALIZATION AND RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS PROTECTION MEASURE"
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DEPARTMENT: ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ PLANNING DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: JENNIFER LE, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
CONTACT INFORMATION: JENNIFER LE, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, (714) 754-5617
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the proposed ballot initiative (Attachment 2) entitled "The City of Costa Mesa Revitalization and Residential Neighborhoods Protection Measure"; and
2. Provide direction on whether to place the proposed initiative on the November 8, 2022 ballot by adoption of the following resolutions:
a. Adopt Resolution 2022-xx (Attachment 1): Ordering the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Costa Mesa "The City of Costa Mesa Revitalization and Residential Neighborhoods Protection Measure" at the General Election to be held on Tuesday November 8, 2022, as called by Resolution No. 2022-27.
b. Adopt Resolution 2022-xx: Authorizing written arguments for or against the proposed initiative "The City of Costa Mesa Revitalization and Residential Neighborhoods Protection Measure", setting priorities for filing written arguments, determining the authors of the written arguments, and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis (Attachment 4); and
c. Adopt Resolution 2022-xx: Authorizing the filing of rebuttal arguments for "The City of Costa Mesa Revitalization and Residential Neighborhoods Protection Measure" (Attachment 5); and
d. Adopt Resolution 2022-XX: Authorizing the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Attachment 6).
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BACKGROUND:
City Council Housing Goals
In January 2021, the City Council established a three-year goal to "Diversify, Stabilize and Increase Housing to Reflect Community Needs". This goal...
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