HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-42 CC Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 16-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA APPROVING LONG RANGE PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. LR13-0001, MULTI-USE TRAILS AND
BIKEWAYS MASTER PLAN UPDATE, AND MAKING A
FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SECTION
15262, FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING STUDIES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The City Council of the City of Temecula
does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. On January 3, 2013, the City of Temecula filed Planning Application No.
LR13-0001 , a Long Range Planning Application for Multi-Use Trails and
Bikeways Master Plan update in a manner in accord with the City of
Temecula General Plan and Development Code.
B. On May 14, 2013, the City of Temecula entered into an agreement with
KTU+A Consulting to update the Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan.
C. On October 26, 2013, the City of Temecula hosted a Public Workshop at the
Mercantile Theater located at 42051 Main Street in Temecula. The Public
Workshop included the presentation of maps and background data, as well as
a launch of the www.hikebiketemecula.orq, which included an online survey
400 people filled out and provided more than 550 comments.
D. On May 10, 2014, the City hosted a Hike Bike Event, which included
opportunities to review draft maps, and walk or ride portions of trails or bike
routes in and around Old Town.
E. On April 12, 2016, Staff met with the Trails Subcommittee to present a
summary of the plan, and a schedule to take to the Public/Traffic Safety
Commission, Community Services Commission, and Planning Commission
for input prior to consideration by the City Council in May, which is nationally
recognized as Bike Month.
F. The Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan was prepared to allow for an
updated inventory of trails and bikeways completed since the plan was
adopted in 2002. The plan also evaluates the feasibility of proposed
connections throughout the entire City. The plan includes five main sections;
1) History, Trends and Project Goals; 2) Analysis of the Existing Network; 3)
Recommended Trails and Bikeways; 4) Programs and Funding Sources; and
5) Gap Closure Alternatives. The plan incorporates new design concepts
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found in the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)
Urban Bikeway Design Guide, and meets all Caltrans requirements for the
City to be eligible for Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) funding and other
grant programs.
G. The City-initiated Long Range Planning Application was processed including,
but not limited to a public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State
and local law.
H. The Planning Commission, at a regular meeting, considered the Application
and environmental review on May 18, 2016, at a duly noticed public hearing
as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and interested persons had
an opportunity to and did testify either in support or in opposition to this
matter.
I. At the conclusion of the Planning Commission hearing and after due
consideration of the testimony, the Planning Commission recommended the
City Council approve Long Range Planning Application No. LR13-0001, Multi-
Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan, subject to and based upon the findings
set forth hereunder.
J. All legal preconditions to the adoption of the Resolution have occurred.
Section 2. Further Findings. The City Council, in approving the Application
hereby finds, determines and declares that:
A. The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan for Temecula and
with all applicable requirements of State law and other Ordinances of the City;
The Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan update is intended to evaluate
the feasibility of proposed connections throughout the City. The plan includes
five main sections; 1) History, Trends and Project Goals; 2) Analysis of the
Existing Network; 3) Recommended Trails and Bikeways; 4) Programs and
Funding Sources; and 5) Gap Closure Alternatives. The plan incorporates new
design concepts found in the National Association of City Transportation Officials
(NACTO) Urban Bikeway Design Guide, and meets all Caltrans requirements for
the City to be eligible for Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) funding and other
grant programs. Furthermore, the plan provides supporting information to assist
in implementing General Plan Figure C-4, Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways. As
such, the Plan is consistent with the General Plan and all applicable
requirements of state law and other city ordinances.
B. The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the
public health, safety and general welfare.
The plan incorporates new design concepts found in the National Association of
City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Bikeway Design Guide. This
document is intended to provide a standardized set of treatments for world-class
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' bicycling streets in the U.S. The result is a unique set of standards aimed at
creating safe bicycling conditions to protect the public health, safety and general
welfare of the community.
Section 3. Environmental Findings. The City Council hereby makes the
following environmental findings and determinations in connection with the approval of
the Long Range Planning Application:
A. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed
project has been deemed to be statutorily exempt from further environmental
review based on Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies.
Adoption of this Plan is statutorily exempt from environmental review under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to Section 15262 of the
State Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA, a project involving only feasibility
or planning studies for possible future actions, which actions the City Council has
not approved, adopted, or funded, does not require preparation of an EIR or
Negative Declaration, but does require consideration of environmental factors.
Consistent with this exemption, the plan is limited to the preparation of concept
plans and recognizes various environmental factors in the area such as
aesthetic, historic and biological resources. The concept plans identified in
Section 5, Gap Closure Alternatives were developed to avoid or minimize
potential impacts on the environment. In addition, the alternatives illustrate one
option for closing a bike lane or trail gap. Other options may be considered using
the Toolbox, Design Guidelines in Appendix A. The plan is limited to concept
plans only, and does not include design engineered plans. Therefore, the plan
qualifies for this exemption.
Section 4. Recommendation. The City Council approve Long Range Planning
Application No. LR13-0001, Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Temecula this 28th day of June, 2016.
Michael S. Naggar, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Randi AN, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Randi Johl, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 16-42 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the
City of Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 28`" day of June, 2016, by the following
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Edwards, McCracken, Rahn, Naggar
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Comerchero
Randi Johl, City Clerk
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