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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-23 - RESOLUTIONS - GPA 98-005 OPEN SPACE (2)RESOLUTION NO. 99-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 98-005 (MASTER CASE NO. 98-064) AMENDING THE OPEN SPACE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact: On June 25, 1991, the City Council adopted Resolution no. 91-88, approving and certifying the Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan and adopting the General Plan for the City of Santa Clarita. b. On June 23, 1998, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 98-91 to authorize the City to participate in the Local Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) sponsored by the Local Government Commission. C. On December 1, 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita conducted a duly noticed public hearing on proposed General Plan Amendment no. 98-005. This public hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita. d. On December 1, 1998, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. P98-35, recommending that the City Council adopt the negative declaration, approve the amendment to the Open Space Element (GPA 98-005), and approve the implementation features identified. e. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing regarding the project on February 23, 1999, at or before 6:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California, 91355. The City Council fully considered the initial study and negative declaration prepared for General Plan Amendment No. 98-005. 9. The City Council fully considered all testimony and evidence regarding proposed General Plan Amendment No. 95-005 and the proposed energy policy amendment implementation features. h. The City Council considered the effects of the proposed amendment and implementation features upon affordable housing and in light of the housing needs of the region. Proposed General Plan Amendment 98-005 would amend the Open Space Element Policies to encourage greater energy -efficiency and energy planning. Proposed General Plan Amendment 98-005 would identify General Plan implementation features to encourage greater energy -efficiency and energy planning. SECTION 2. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received, and upon studies and investigations made by the City Council and on its behalf, the City Council finds and determines that the proposed General Plan Open Space Element Amendment No. 98-005 and its implementation features are consistent with the goals and policies of the adopted General Plan, and that the proposed amendment and its implementation features comply with all other applicable requirements of state law and local ordinances. SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Clarits. has reviewed and considered the environmental information contained in the initial study and determines that it is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and state and local CEQA guidelines, and the proposed project will not have a significant effect upon the environment. Furthermore, the City Council finds that the proposed amendment will have a de Minimus impact upon biological resources. A negative declaration and de Minimus impact finding have been prepared for this project. SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Santa Clarits. has reviewed and considered the evidence and testimony provided at the public hearing and has reviewed and considered the proposed General Plan Amendment No. 98-005. Based upon the evidence and testimony received and the findings set forth in this Resolution, the City Council hereby does the following: a. Approves the negative declaration and the de Minimus impact findings prepared for this project. b. Eliminates existing language for Goal 8 (Energy Conservation) and Policies 8. 1- 8.5 from the Open Space Element of the General Plan as adopted in June 1991. C. Adopts General Plan Amendment 98-005, an amendment to the Santa Clarita General Plan Open Space Element, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, as Goal 8 (Energy Conservation), Policies 8.1 - 8.12, and an "Energy Conservation" narrative. d. Adopts the implementation items as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. SECTION 6. The Council shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and certify this record to be a full, complete, and correct copy of the action taken. 19 99. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of February I IVIYOR ATTEST: — �� 04W� CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 1, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 23r(j dayof Eehruary 11929— by the following vote of Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None Pbs \ adv=ce \ osgpa 1 -os 1=,, 3 jLtJau- '�< aj--� CITY CLERK EXHIBIT "N' Energy Conservation q GOAL 8: To reduce the community's reliance on nonrenewable energy resources through the initiation of energy conservation practices and the utilization of cost-effective renewable energy opportunities and available technologies. Policies: 8.1 Promote the conservation of energy in the Planning Area. 8.2 Promote energy conservation measures and energy-efficient financing to homeowners and builders. 8.3 Encourage the installation of energy conservation measures in existing homes and commercial buildings. 8.4 Consider incentives to builders, developers and architects to voluntarily exceed California Building Code energy efficiency standards (Title 24, part 6) 8.5 Encourage the incorporation of conservation features, such as solar panels, in the design of new development and the installation of conservation devices in existing developments. 8.6 Encourage "Green Building" principles for new building and renovation projects. 8.7 Encourage new subdivision maps to provide for natural heating and cooling opportunities, such as placing buildings in an east - west orientation to optimize southern solar exposure. 8.8 Encourage use of solar collectors on public buildings. 8.9 Encourage landscaping design and tree planting at all City buildings and parks to maximize energy efficiency, minimize water use, and reduce runoff. 8.10 Promote tree planting and landscaping for energy efficiency in existing homes and businesses through education and incentive programs. 8.11 Require developers to plant appropriate shade trees in all new developments, particularly in parking lots, to help reduce ambient temperatures. 8.12 Encourage developers and contractors to maximize use of recycled materials and maximize recycling of construction and demolition materials in project design and construction. ENERGY CONSERVATION (insert after Water Resources narrative) The City encourages the concept of sustainable building that provides for the needs of the present without detracting from the ability to fulfill the needs of the future. To this end, energy conservation and energy planning are important efforts for our community to undertake in order to reduce our reliance on non-renewable energy resources such as oil, gas and coal. The initiation of energy conservation practices and the utilization of cost-effective renewable energy opportunities and available technologies will move our community toward sustainability. Energy conservation can be addressed through several avenues including waste prevention, waste recycling, reuse of equipment and buildings, energy and water efficiency, development of renewable energy resources and the use of new technologies. Reducing consumption of resources can result in environmental benefits, as well as energy savings. Recycling activities that are compatible with neighboring land uses are encouraged. Energy and water efficiency should be incorporated into new building and subdivision design, Development of "green buildings", structures that incorporate energy efficiency principles in their design and construction materials, is encouraged. This would include energy-efficient heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting, and water heating. New and existing development should provide for landscaping that enhances energy conservation goals. Areas should be provided in new development to accommodate recycling activities. EXHIBIT"B" Open Space Element Energy Policy Implementation Measures Undertake a comprehensive municipal facility energy audit to identify energy saving opportunities. 2. Develop a municipal energy conservation retrofit plan from the municipal facility energy audit, and undertaking energy -efficiency improvements that offer full return of investment by way of energy savings. 3. Utilize state and federal financing program (such as the California Energy Commission Energy Partnership Program and the U. S. Department of Energy's Rebuild America) to undertake energy efficiency projects for municipal facilities. 4. Apply a life cost (full cost) analysis when evaluating the cost-effectiveness of energy-efficient products and materials for City facilities. 5. Promote the economic and environmental benefits of the City's energy - efficiency activities to local residents and businesses. 6. Consider the adoption of a retrofit energy conservation ordinance requiring energy efficiency upgrades at the time of resale of residential and/or commercial buildings. 7. Consider incentives to builders, developers and architects to voluntarily exceed California Building Code energy efficiency standards (Title 24, part 6). 8. Develop solar site orientation guidelines for street, lot and building orientation as a means of energy conservation. Provide builders and developers with the guidelines, along with other energy efficiency information, early in the design stages to maximize opportunities for integrating these concepts. 9. Encourage compliance with the Solar Shade Control Act. 10. Develop/review City tree guidelines that recommend climate -appropriate shade trees that provide for summer cooling and allow for winter daylighting and passive solar heating. 11. Develop guidelines for use of recycled materials in building construction and minimization and recycling of construction related waste. 12. Develop "green building" standards and consider incentives to developers and contractors who implement them.