HomeMy WebLinkAbout7677RESOLUTION NO. 7677
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, REAFFIRMIMG THE AUTHORITY GRANTED UNDER SECTION
807 (GENERAL PLAN) OF THE ARCADIA CITY CHARTER
WHEREAS, the Arcadia City Charter, first adopted by a vote of the people on
April 24,1951, sets out the organic law of the city under the Constitution of California;
and
WHEREAS, the State of California recognizes charter cities as municipalities
with constitutional authority over their own municipal affairs, including land use,
zoning, and development regulations; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Arcadia City Charter were last approved by
voters in November 2022, with the addition of Section 807 (c) - Land Use Policies,
which affirms local authority over land use, zoning, and development in Arcadia; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia maintains a valid City Charter and General Plan
that should prevail over any state statute that seeks to regulate land use within the
City; and
WHEREAS, local control enables municipalities to respond effectively to
community needs, infrastructure capacity, environmental constraints, wildfire risk,
water availability, historic preservation, and neighborhood character; and
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WHEREAS, decisions regarding land use, density, and the built environment
are best suited for local elected officials who are accountable to their constituents;
and
WHEREAS, California law has increasingly attempted to undermine local
authority by providing waivers, exemptions, and by -right approvals that bypass local
policies and regulations; and
WHEREAS, under the guise of "statewide concern", numerous one -size -fits -all
mandates have been imposed on local governments that fail to account for impacts
to the built environment, city revenues, and community needs; and
WHEREAS, many municipalities and organizations like the League of California
Cities have advocated for the protection of local decision -making and the
preservation of home rule authority; and
WHEREAS, Arcadia calls upon the Governor and the California State Legislature
to respect the constitutional rights of charter cities and to pursue collaborative
approaches to matters of local concern.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA DOES
HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of Arcadia reaffirms its constitutional authority,
as a charter city under the State of California, to govern its own land use policies
and regulations.
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SECTION 2. The City Council reaffirms its authority under Section 807 (c) of
the Arcadia City Charter to establish and determine land use policies, zoning
regulations, and development standards.
SECTION 3. The City of Arcadia opposes legislative actions that attempt to
preempt the constitutionally -protected authority of charter cities to exercise home
rule over its municipal affairs, including discretionary land use decisions.
SECTION 4. The Cary of Arcadia supports dialogue between state legislators
and local governments to create solutions that balance statewide needs with local
interests, while respecting the home rule authority that is embedded in the California
Constitution.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to thia adoption of this Resolution.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of March, 2026.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM'
Michael J. Maurer
City Attorney
Mayor of the City of Arcadia
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, LINDA RODRIGUEZ, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the
foregoing Resolution No. 7677 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting
of said Council held on the 3rd day of March, 2026 and that said Resolution was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Cao, Fu, Kwan, Cheng, and Wang
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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City Clerk of the C'ty of Arcadia