HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2007-27RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
SUPPORTING AB 411 (EMMERSON), WHICH PERMITS A LOCAL AGENCY TO SUBMIT
ADDITIONAL LOCAL LAND USE INFORMATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CONSIDERATION PRIOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE
LICENSED GROUP HOME IN A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD
WHEREAS, local agencies throughout California host state -licensed residential care facilities, many
in single-family residential neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, those facilities housing six or less residents are not required to obtain a conditional use
permit (CUP) from the host agency, limiting the control and oversight of local agencies and officials;
and
WHEREAS, the decision to place and permit such facilities in these locations is made by the state,
often without the knowledge of local agencies and the residents of the hosting neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the safety and security of local agencies and neighborhood residents must be
represented when locating these facilities; and
WHEREAS AI3 411 allows local agencies to submit additional local land use information and
documents to the California Department of Social Services for review and consideration prior to the
placement of a residential care facility in a single-family residential neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, AB 411 is a positive first step in restoring local control over our single-family residential
neighborhoods
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar SUPPORTS
AB 411 (Emmerson).
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar shall adopt the Resolution and the City
Clerk shall certify to the adoption.
SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar asks all elected local and State
officials to SUPPORT AB 411 (Emmerson).
SECTION 3 That certified copies of the resolution be circulated to the following:
Assembly Member Emmerson
League of California Cities
Joe A. Gonsalves & Son
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 1st DAY Y, 2007.
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I, Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was passed, adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar held on 1St day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: c clang, lvervt—t, kllerrerz,,
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Nwie
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: wone
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ni oiie
ATTEST:
Tommye ribbins, City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar