HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-195 N.C.S. 10/18/2010Resolution No. 2010-195 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
ADOPTING A CEQA MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN FOR THE EAST WASHINGTON PARK
PROJECT AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR EAST
WASHINGTON PARK PHASE I
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is preparing to construct a 25-acre park on City -owned
land to meet the needs of the Petaluma community; and,
WHEREAS, the Petaluma community has participated in public meetings and design
workshops, providing input regarding features they would like to see in the proposed park; and,
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2007, the Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission
recommended to the City Council that they approve a Conceptual Master Plan for the East
Washington Street Park project and authorize City staff to proceed with design plans; and,
WHEREAS, on June 4, 2007, the City Council reviewed and approved the Conceptual
Master Plan for East Washington Park and authorized City staff to proceed with design
development plans and construction documents for Phase I of construction; and,
WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared
pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which
concludes that there is no substantial evidence that the proposed East Washington Park Project,
as mitigated, will have a significant adverse effect on the environment; and,
WHEREAS, a mitigation and monitoring plan incorporating all mitigation measures
identified in the MND has been prepared for the project; and,
WHEREAS, a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project
was published in the Argus-Courier on January 1, 2009, and posted with the Sonoma County
Clerk and the State Clearing House, providing for a thirty (30) day public comment period as
required by CEQA; and,
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WHEREAS, the City received and reviewed all comments received during the 30-day
public review period and to date, none of which identify new significant or substantially
increased environmental effects from those evaluated in the MND; and,
WHEREAS, at its public meeting on September 15, 2010, the Recreation, Music and
Parks Commission reviewed the East Washington Park Project and recommended approval of
the Phase I Plans and Specifications to the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council finds as follows:
On the basis of the entire record, including the Initial Study and Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the East Washington Park Project ("Project"), dated
March 1, 2010, there is no substantial evidence that the Project, as mitigated, will
have a significant effect on the environment.
2. The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration has been reviewed by the City
Council and reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City as lead
agency for the project.
A modification made to Mitigation Measure 13I0-4, following circulation of the
MND, adds a monitoring plan with specified goals, contents and standards for the
re-establishment of wetlands vegetation, which makes Mitigation Measure 13I0-4
more effective and does not create any new significant effects on the
environment.
4. The Project is not located on a site listed on any Hazardous Waste Site List
compiled by the State pursuant to Government Code §65962.5.
The record of proceedings on the decision on the Project is available for public
review at Petaluma City Hall, Public Works Department, 11 English St.,
Petaluma, CA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council that:
All mitigation measures identified in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration are imposed upon the Project as conditions of approval.
2. The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program presented herewith as
Appendix A to the Mitigated Negative Declaration is hereby adopted.
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3. The plans and specifications for the East Washington Park Phase I Project are
approved.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the �pJoveas to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 18`h day of October, VV
2010, by the following vote:
City
AYES: Barrett, Vice Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, Rende, Mayor Torliatt
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
01a .1 A �—J
City Clerk
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