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08/26/2019 WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that this urgency ordinance is a matter of local and City-wide importance and is not directed towards any particular person or entity that currently seeks approvals to construct single-family homes in Redwood City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth in their entirety. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments are in the public interest and consistent with the Redwood City General Plan. SECTION 3. This Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the provisions set forth in Government Code section 36937(b) and pursuant to other applicable law. SECTION 4. In accordance with the authority granted the City under its police powers and Government Code section 36937(b), and pursuant to the evidence in the record referenced herein, the City Council hereby finds as follows: (1) There exists a current and immediate threat to the public peace, health, and safety, requiring this urgency Ordinance because there is evidence in the record to show that the size, scale, and massing of large homes have been or have the potential to be injurious to the equal rights of the neighboring property owners, causing incompatibilities with neighborhood character, compromising privacy, affecting light and air, impacting property values, and posing security concerns. (2) Action must be taken immediately to preserve the public peace, health, and safety because but for the Zoning Ordinance Amendments becoming effective immediately, thirteen architectural permits for a new home or a second story ATTY/ORD.496/CC URGENCY ORDINANCE ALT. 3 — SOFT CAP (3,000 SQ. FT./0.45 FAR) ORDINANCE NO. 1130-379 REV: 08-28-19 PR MUFF NO. 602 Page 4 of 9