HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-073 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 03-73
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FY 2004-08 AND ADOPTING THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR FY 2003-2004
WHEREAS, the City of Temecula requires public infrastructure improvements in the
areas of streets, highways, transportation facilities, parks, recreational facilities and public
buildings and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the careful timing of the installation of such improvements is necessary so
as to best serve the public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, in order to prioritize these public infrastructure and improvements, a Capital
Improvement Program is necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Capital Improvement Program FY 2004-08 is hereby approved. A
copy of the FY 2004-08 Program will be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Section 2. Adoption of this Program is categorically 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. In reviewing this Program and conducting public
hearings on it, the City Council has considered relevant environmental factors. This City
Council, as the lead agency for environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder (collectively "CEQA") has reviewed the
scope and nature of this Capital Improvement Program and has concluded that the planning
and prioritization process comprising this activity is not a project pursuant to CEQA because it
does not order or authorize the commencement of any physical or other activity that would,
directly or indirectly, have a significant effect upon the environment. The Capital Improvement
Program merely establishes a listing of priority and allocates funds for the City to commence the
necessary planning studies, including review pursuant to CEQA, at a future, unspecified date.
The future planning studies will be conducted at the earliest possible time, so as to ensure
thorough review pursuant to CEQA.
Recognizing that the protection of the environment is a key factor in the quality of life within the
City of Temecula, and to further the City's strict adherence to both the spirit and letter of the law
as regards CEQA, this City Council has also considered this Capital Improvement Program as if
it were a Project pursuant to CEQA. Reviewing this Program as a Project, this City Council
concludes that the Project would be exempt from review under CEQA both pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) and pursuant to the categorical exemption set forth in Section 15262 of CEQA.
Section 15061(b)(3) would apply because it can be seen with certainty that this prioritizing and
fund allocation program, cannot and does not have the potential to cause a significant effect on
the environment. No physical activity will occur until all required CEQA review is conducted at
the time the physical improvements prioritized in the Program are undertaken. Section 15262
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provides a categorical exemption to actions that are feasibility or planning studies related to
possible future actions. This Council is aware of and has considered the current and relevant
environmental factors as an integral component of the review of this Program. This Council, as
lead agency, hereby determines and decides that the exemption provided by both Section
15061(b)(3) and 15262 apply in the event this is deemed a Project pursuant to CEQA.
Section 3. That certain document now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City
of Temecula entitled "City of Temecula Capital Improvement Program FY 2004-08" included
herein appropriations for FY 2003-04 is hereby adopted. The CIP appropriations for the 2002-
2003 Fiscal Year which have not been completed, encumbered, nor included in the FY 2004-08
ClP are hereby carried over for each applicable project to the Fiscal Year 2003-2004.
Section4. On May 21, 2003 the Planning Commission found the Capital
Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan in accordance with Government Code
Section 65404(c) of State Planning and Zoning Law.
Section 5. That the following controls are hereby placed on the use and transfers of
budget appropriations:
A. No expenditure of funds shall be made unless there is an unencumbered
appropriation available to cover the expenditure.
B. The City Manager may authorize expenditures of funds in amounts up to
$25,000. Any expenditure of funds in excess of $25,000 requires City
Council action.
C. The City Manager may approve change orders on Public Works contracts
in amounts up to $25,000, if sufficient appropriated funds are available.
D. The City Manager may authorize transfers of up to $25,000 between
approved Capital Improvement Program projects.
E. Notwithstanding Section 5B, pursuant to Section 3.13.080 of the
Municipal Code, the City Manager may authorize Public Works contracts
in amounts up to $25,000. Any expenditures of Public Works funds in
excess of $25,000 require City Council action, except that the City
Manager may approve change orders on Public Works contracts
approved by the Council in amounts up to project contingency established
by Council.
Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Temecula at
a regular meeting held on the 10th day of June, 2003.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Susan W. Jones, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, California, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 03-73 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 10th day of June, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Comerchero, Naggar, Roberts, Stone
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Pratt
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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