HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-05-06 - RESOLUTIONS - SOLEDADCYN WIDENING CIP (2)RESOLUTION NO. 92-55
�.. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
CERTIFYING NEGATIVE DECLARATION 92-013 FOR
THE SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD WIDENING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
LOCATED BETWEEN SAND CANYON ROAD AND SHADOW PINES BOULEVARD,
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
WHEREAS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby make the following findings
of fact:
a. The City of Santa Clarita proposes to widen Soledad Canyon Road from
two traffic lanes to six traffic lanes. Construction for this
project will occur on that two mile portion of Soledad Canyon Road
between Sand Canyon Road and Shadow Pines Boulevard, immediately
north of the Antelope Valley Freeway (State Route 14), in the eastern
most portion of the City of Santa Clarita. Initial grading and
paving will accommodate the full six lane width. Street striping
will be phased: Initially from two lanes to four lanes, then from
four lanes to six lanes. The project includes right-of-way
acquisition, grading and removal of approximately'300,000 cubic yards
r" of cut material, and constructing full roadway improvements.
b. On September 12, 1991, the Engineering Division prepared and
submitted an environmental questionnaire along with project plans to
the Planning Division of the Community Development Department. The
Planning Division reviewed the proposal to assess potential
environmental effects, and General Plan consistency.
C. This proposal is determined to be a project per the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has been reviewed pursuant to
its provisions. On February 2, 1992, The Community Development
Department completed the Initial Study on this project and determined
that this project as proposed would not have any significant effect
on the environment, nor would it impact resources protected by the
California Department of Fish and Game and that a finding of de
minimus impact on such resources is appropriate.
SECTION 2. Based upon the above findings of fact and upon studies
and investigations made on behalf of the City Council, the City Council
further finds as follows:
a. On January 14, 1992, the City Council authorized the advertisement of
bids for this project. On February 18, 1992, bids were received by
the City Clerk. On February 25, 1992, the City Council conceptually
approved the Negative Declaration prepared for this project, and
directed staff to prepare a resolution of certification.
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Additionally, they awarded the contract for the Soledad Canyon Road
Widening Project to Excel Paving Company.
b. Based on the Initial Study, the project does not have the potential
to adversely effect the environment or resources under the protection
of the California Department of Fish and Game, and no significant
impacts are anticipated resulting from the widening of Soledad Canyon
Road, between Sand Canyon Road and Shadow Pines Boulevard.
C. A proposed Negative Declaration was prepared for the project based on
the Initial Study findings and the determination that the proposed
project could not have a significant effect on the Environment.
d. A notice of environmental assessment was posted and advertised, and
the proposed Negative Declaration was made available for a 21 day
review period in compliance with the City's adopted CEQA resolution.
e. No correspondence regarding the project has been received from any
agency, or from the public, during the 21 day review period.
SECTION 3. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City
Council hereby determines that;
r—� a. The project is compatible with existing development in the area,
consistent with the Community Commercial, Residential Very Low,
Residential Low, Residential Suburban, and Residential Moderate land
use designations, and policies of the Santa Clarita General Plan.
b. The project will not have a significant impact on the environment or
on resources under the protection of the California Department of
Fish and Game.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California as follows:
a. The City Council hereby certifies the Negative Declaration prepared
for the project.
b. The City Council hereby approves that a final determination of
Negative Declaration be issued.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of March 1992.
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ATTEST:
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on a M. Grindey, ity Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA)
I, Donna M. Grindey, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing
Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita
at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 6th day of March 1992 by
the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Boyer, Darcy, Heidt McKeon, Klajic
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