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ATTY/RESO.0045/PC RESO RECOMMENDING UPDATED GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP <br />REV: 06-01-2023 JB <br />Page 4 of 4 <br />Section 2. Findings. The Planning Commission finds as follows: <br /> <br />A. The General Plan Map Amendments are consistent with the <br />Focused General Plan Update and with the stated vision of the General <br />Plan to “provide an enlightened strategy for future development...that <br />values our history, unique character, and future potential” and “enhance the <br />quality of life for current and future generations.” <br /> <br />B. The General Plan Map Amendments will contribute to the <br />public health, safety, and general welfare and will be of benefit to the public <br />by facilitating development, maintenance, and improvement of adequate and <br />affordable housing for new and existing residents. <br /> <br />Section 3. Compliance with CEQA. The proposed General Plan Map <br />Amendments are recommended to provide consistency with the Focused General Plan <br />Update and have already been reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality <br />Act ("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, <br />Sections 15000 et seq.). A Program EIR was prepared for the Focused General Plan <br />Update, which analyzed the proposed General Plan Map Amendments. The Final EIR, <br />incorporated herein by reference, was certified (SCH# 2022100449) and includes a <br />statement of overriding considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting <br />Program which remain applicable. <br /> <br /> Section 4. Compliance with State law. The proposed General Plan Land Use <br />Map amendment complies with state law governing the preparation, adoption, and <br />amendment of general plans in Government Code sections 65350 et seq. <br /> <br /> Section 5. Recommendation of Resolution. The Planning Commission of the <br />City of Redwood City hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the General Plan <br />Land Use Map Figure BE-6 as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto. <br /> <br /> Section 6. Effective Date. This resolution shall go into effect immediately upon <br />adoption. <br /> <br /> <br />* * *