Title
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE: SEEKING INPUT ON REFRESHED GOALS AND POLICIES IN THE dRAFT LAND USE ELEMENT AND SAFETY ELEMENT (PA2022-080)
Site Location: Citywide
Recommendation
Summary:
A discussion to request any additional input from the Planning Commission on the draft versions of the updated Land Use and Safety Elements. Final drafts will be returned, alongside the balance of the Updated General Plan, to the Commission for formal consideration in early 2026.
Recommended Actions:
1. Find this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this initial guidance and input from the Planning Commission will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
2. Discuss the draft Land Use Element and draft Safety Element and provide any additional guidance or feedback on the goals and policies. Direct staff to forward the input onto the General Plan Advisory Committee for consideration. In early 2026, the refined and finalized drafts will return to the Planning Commission, along with the remainder of the updated General Plan, for review and formal recommendation of approval to the City Council.