HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-24 - RESOLUTIONS - NON MOTORIZED TRANS NEGDEC (2)RESOLUTION 08-76
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NON -MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION
WHEREAS, the City Council contracted with Alta Planning + Design to develop a City
of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan to study the needs of non -motorized travel
in Santa Clarita; and
WHEREAS, a City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan has been
prepared with extensive public outreach and stakeholder consideration, and provides data
analysis of existing non -motorized facilities, as well as transit facilities, and makes
recommendations for future improvements for cyclists, pedestrians, transit connections, safe
routes to schools, planning, and funding; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems that the goals, objectives, and measures of
effectiveness stated in the City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan are worthy of
pursuit, and the implementation recommendations are worthy of consideration in a phased
manner as specific project details are developed and presented back to the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby resolve as
follows: - r`
SECTION 1. That the City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized "Transportation Plan is
adopted as a guide in the development of bicycle, pedestrian, transit, safe' °ouies to— schools,
planning, and funding recommendations.
SECTION 2. That the City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan be
reviewed approximately every five years to determine its validity in ever changing community
circumstances, and recommended revisions be presented to the City Council for consideration.
SECTION 3. That the City Managef or designee be authorized to update the Bicycle and
Trail Master Plan element of the City of Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan when
deemed necessary.
SECTION 4. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based
on the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby determines as follows:
a. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration for this project have been prepared in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
b. The Negative Declaration was advertised on September 23, 2007, in accordance with
CEQA. The public review period was open from September 21, 2007, to
October 23, 2007.
c. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have an effect on the
environment. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City
of Santa Clarita.
d. The location of the documents and other material, which constitutes the record of
proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is the City of Santa Clarita
Non -Motorized Transportation Plan project file within the Public Works Department
and is in the custody of the Director of Public Works.
e. The City Council, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds the Negative
Declaration for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of June, 2008.
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ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK-
STATE OF 6ALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, MMC, 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 24th day of June, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Ender, Weste, Ferry, McLean, Kellar
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of the original Resolution No. 08-76, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California on June 24, 2008, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this _ day of
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Sharon L. Dawson, MMC
City Clerk
By
Susan Caputo
Deputy City Clerk
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