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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-037 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 02-037 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD/ROUTE 66 VISUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. A. RECITALS. 1. On the 12th day of December 2001, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a meeting with respect to the above referenced Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan and concluded said meeting on that date. 2. On the 16th day of January 2002, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public meeting and concluded said meeting prior to adoption of this Resolution. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. RESOLUTION. NOW,THEREFORE,it is hereby found,determined,and resolved by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above- referenced meeting on January 16,2002, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Council hereby specifically finds and concludes as follows: a. On September 16, 1997, the City Council adopted the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan by Resolution No.87-505. Subsequently on July 7, 1999, the City Council incorporated the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan into the Development Code as the Foothill Districts by Ordinance No. 604. b. The Implementing Strategies of the Foothill Districts call for establishing program(s) that upgrade infrastructure, use design treatment as a positive force for economic development, and create color coordination involving sign hardware, street furniture, poles, and related elements within the public right-of-way. The Implementing Strategies are to be enacted by "separate acts." c. In March of 2000, a Design Consultant was selected, with the approval of the Redevelopment Agency, to prepare a Design Specification Plan for Foothill Boulevard to achieve the above- mentioned implementing strategies. Based on community input through the Chamber of Commerce, the Design Specification Plan was named the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan. Resolution No. 02-037 Page 2 of 3 d. The Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan will expand the streetscape design of the Foothill Districts by establishing uniform street furniture, hardscape,and other elements along Foothill Boulevard, thus unifying the streetscape, promoting cohesiveness, and preserving Historic Route 66. e. The Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan will not have a significant impact on the environment. 3. This Council hereby finds that the project has been prepared and reviewed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, and further, specifically finds that based upon substantial evidence, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment will have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, the proposed amendment is exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061. 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Council hereby approves the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan by the adoption of the attached Resolution and is subject to the following condition: a. The Planning Commission shall review the changes to the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan. Minor changes may be reviewed by the City Planner and the City Engineer. 5. The Secretary to this Council shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16th day of January 2002. AYES: Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Dutton, Williams NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None William J x er, ayc I Resolution No. 02-037 Page 3 of 3 ATTEST: Debra J. Ada MC, City Clerk I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a Regular Meeting of said City Council held on the 16`h day of January 2002. Executed this 17'"day of January 2002, at Rancho Cucamonga, California. Debra J. Adams, a C, City Clerk