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Recent ceqa coverage from The Sidekick network, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The 3-1 vote clears the city’s 2021-2029 housing plan for submission to the Department of Housing and Community Development after a state review letter.
City staff are recommending a professional services agreement with Placeworks for housing and safety element updates, including CEQA review.
Council’s June 3 agenda puts the 2021-2029 Housing Element back before members after the Planning Commission’s unanimous recommendation and a state review cycle that produced a conditional compliance letter.
The March 4 agenda includes old business to initiate adoption of Arcata’s comprehensive Local Coastal Program update, which the city says is exempt from CEQA under state guidelines.
The City Council formally approved Resolution No. 256-51, making the Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan Arcata’s Climate Action Plan and adopting related CEQA findings.
AB 2231 moved out of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee and to Appropriations, with supporters saying the measure would help speed two Bay Area hospital projects while preserving care access and seismic compliance timelines.