HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-078 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO.97-078
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT 97-01B, TO MODIFY THE HIKING AND
RIDING TRAILS MASTER PLAN, BY ELIMINATING A SEGMENT
OF COMMUNITY TRAIL AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF.
A. RECITALS.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has filed an application for the amendment
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject General Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 14th day of May 1997, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public headng on the application
and recommended to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment 97-
0lB.
3. On June 18, 1997, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application.
4. 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 the Planning Commission
during the above-referenced public hearing on May 14, 1997, and to this Council
during the above-referenced public hearing on June 18, 1997, including written
and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby
specifically finds as follows:
The application applies to a vacant undeveloped strip of land which
extends from the westerly boundary of the San Sevaine Basin
easterly to a future intersection at Cherry Avenue.
The segment of community trail crossing the San Sevaine Basin
does not conform with the policies and objectives of the City's trail
system.
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The proposed modification is a minor alteration to a planned road
and is categorically exempt per section 15305, class 5 Minor
Alterations in Land Use Lknitations of the California Environmental
Quality Act.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the
above-referenced public headng and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in
paragraphs I and 2 above, this Council hereby finds and concludes as follows:
The proposed modification is a minor alteration to a planned road
and is categorically exempt per section 15305, class 5 Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations of the California Environmental
Quality Act.
b. The trail segment across the San Sevaine Basin does not conform
to the Policies and guidelines of the City's trail system.
4. 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 there is no possibility the
proposed amendment will have an effect on the environment and therefore, the
proposed amendment is categorically exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines,
Section 15305.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4
above, this Council hereby recommends approval of General Plan Amendment 97-
0lB to amend the Hiking and Riding Trails Master Plan, Figure 111-7A as shown on
exhibit 1 attached hereto.
6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 18th day of June, 1997.
AYES: Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gutierrez
ABTAINED: None
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ATTEST:
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 18th
day of June, 1997.
Executed this 19th day of June, 1997, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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ITEM: GPA 97-01B
TITLE: EXHIBIT 1
APPENDIX E
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
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TO:
Secretary for Resources
1416 Ninth Street, Room 1311
Sacramento, California 95814
FROM: City of Rancho Cucamonga
P.O. Box 807
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
Clerk of the Board
San Bernardino County
Auditor/Controller-Recorder
222 W. Hospitality Lane
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0018
Attention:
Engineering Division
ESPA 97-01
Project Title
Wardman Bullock Road/¥oungs Canyon Road between Wilson Avenue and Cherry Avenue
Project Location - Specific
Rancho Cucamonga
Project Location - City
San Bernardino
Project Location - Count3'
Change to a proposed road within the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Eliminate median to reduce
future maintenance costs.
Description of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries of Project
Cirv of Rancho Cucamonga
Name of Public Agency Approving Project
Cirv of Rancho Cucamonga
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project
Exempt Status: (Check One)
X
Ministerial (Sec. 15073)
Declared Emergency (Sec. 15071 (a))
Emergency Project (Sec. 15071 (b) and (c))
Categorical Exemption. State type and section number.
Minor alterations in Land Use Limitations 1.5305 Class 5
Reasons why project is exempt:
Maria Perez 909 4 77-2 740 2314
Contact Person Area Code Telephone Extension
If filed by applicant: 1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a notice of exemption been filed by the public agency approving the
project? Yes No
Date Received for Filing
William J. Alexander, Mayor