HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-12 - RESOLUTIONS - MC 16-012 ANNEX WEST CREEK (2)RESOLUTION NO. 16-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROJECT (MASTER
CASE 16-012) AND REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION
COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX
APPROXIMATELY 1,018.39 ACRES OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY,
GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE WEST CREEK AND WEST HILLS AREA,
TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita desires to initiate proceedings pursuant to the
Cortese -Knox -Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, commencing with
Section 56000 of the California Government Code, for an annexation of approximately 1,018.39
acres of unincorporated county territory; and
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed is inhabited, and a map of the
boundaries is set forth in Exhibit A, attached and by this reference incorporated; and
WHEREAS, the short form designation of the proposal is Annexation 16-001 (Master
Case 16-012), which includes the areas known as West Creek and West Hills; and
WHEREAS, no terms or conditions are requested by the property owners for this
proposed annexation at this time; and
WHEREAS, the reasons for this proposed annexation are to create a logical extension of
City boundaries and to promote the efficient provision of municipal services in the affected
territory; and
WHEREAS, in February and March, 2016, the City conducted an annexation survey of
the West Creek and West Hills neighborhoods. Survey cards were mailed to 1,963 property
owners in both areas. Of those who responded, 68% supported annexation, 16% were against
annexation, and 16% requested additional information; and
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2016, an Initial Study was prepared for Prezone 16-001 for
the West Creek and West Hills communities. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act, the Initial Study concluded that no significant adverse environmental impacts were
associated with the project and a Negative Declaration was prepared; and
WHEREAS, the environmental document has been circulated for review and comment by
affected governmental agencies and the public for a 21 -day public review period from February 9
through March 1, 2016, and posted with the Los Angeles County Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on Prezone 16-
001 on March 1, 2016. At the close of the public hearing on March 1, 2016, the Planning
Commission recommended the adoption of the Negative Declaration and unanimously
recommended that the City Council approve Prezone 16-001 for the West Creek and West Hills
areas. Notice of the public hearing was given in the manner required by the Santa Clarita
Municipal Code and State law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita has considered all evidence,
oral and documentary, and is advised of the foregoing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita, California, does hereby determine and find as follows:
SECTION 1. This Resolution is hereby adopted by the City Council, adopting a Negative
Declaration for Master Case 16-012. The Local Agency Formation Commission of Los Angeles
County (LAFCO) is hereby requested to initiate proceedings for the annexation of that territory,
as shown in Exhibit A, according to the terms and conditions stated above, if any, with notice
and hearing by the LAFCO, and in the manner provided by the Cortese -Knox Hertzberg Local
Government Reorganization Act of 2000.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. The
City Council has reviewed and considered the Initial Study prepared for the project, and finds
and determines as follows: The City Council hereby finds that the proposed Negative
Declaration prepared in connection with Prezone 16-001 and Annexation 16-001, pertaining to
the West Creek and West Hills area annexation, has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act, has been reviewed and considered by the City Council,
and reflects the independent judgment of the City Council. Based on the Initial Study and the
entire record of proceedings, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment. Therefore, the City Council approved the Negative
Declaration for the project as included in the agenda packet for the April 12, 2016, City Council
Meeting. The Director of Community Development is hereby designated as the custodian of the
documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings in this matter. The
documents and materials are on file in the Department of Community Development, City Hall,
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby directs and authorizes the City Manager, or
designee, to file the application with the LAFCO to annex the subject site to the City of Santa
Clarita on behalf of the City Council.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby directs and authorizes the City Clerk of the City of
Santa Clarita to forward a certified copy of this Resolution, with applicable fees and other
information as required by Section 56383 of the Government Code, to the Executive Officer of
LAFCO of Los Angeles County.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and certify
this record to be a full, true, correct copy of the action taken.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 12th day of April, 2016.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA)
I, Kevin Tonoian, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 16-12 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at
a regular meeting thereof, held on the 12`h day of April, 2016 by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: McLean, Boydston, Weste, Acosta, Kellar
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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